History made at business club

St Andrews Business Club has had a record year and elected women as vice-president and secretary for the first time.

In his president’s report at the annual meeting, held at the Old Course Hotel, outgoing president Alistair Morris reported club membership was now at a record level of 103 and still growing.

Event attendance levels this season have also set a new record for the club, with five events still to take place before the season closes on June 27.

Mr Morris said: “The last year has certainly been an exciting and progressive one for St Andrews Business Club.

“The 13 events to date have attracted dramatically increased attendance and resulted in club membership breaking through the 100-member milestone for the first time.”

History was also made when Caroline Rochford was elected as vice-president and Emma-Jane Kerr as secretary – becoming the first women to be elected to those roles and the first office bearers since Elizabeth Calderwood was president in 1999.

Other committee members elected for the next year were Alan S Morrison as president, Michael Stephenson as treasurer, and Graeme Dickson and Douglas Glen will continue as committee members.

Ronnie Murphy, who stood down as secretary and treasurer after many years, was thanked for his dedicated service and presented with a gift.

Guest speaker Paul Miller, founder and owner of the Eden Mill beer and spirits brand, gave a talk about its story.

Alistair Morris, Michael Stephenson, Alan S Morrison, Caroline Rochford, Emma-Jane Kerr and Douglas Glen.