Poor attendance, there being only 15 present. Forster dinner to be on the 16th July or the 23rd and hopefully at Crofters. Terry will report back at next meeting. Mr Macgregor conducted the book sale superbly, a total of £47.75 being raised.
Tag: Archive Minutes
April 1998
Eric Travis chaired the meeting as both the President and John Wood were absent through illness. Steve McQuillan presented the Club with a bottle of Brandy to celebrate the birth of his son and members drank to their health and happiness. The meeting was declared closed, there being no other business and there followed a showing of the video recording of the 1987 Club meeting.
March 1998
Mr Travis returned John Garvin’s article re Cumbrian Literary Institutions together with four further copies which he had photocopied . One of these for the President’s office, one for the Secretary and the other three to be circulated round the members. John Phillipson has obtained from Mrs Doling a video tape recording of a Book Club meeting in 1987 and he hopes to be able to show this at next months meeting. He had also been given a rubber stamp of Ye Ancient Dalton Book Club and the Secretary to write to Mrs Doling thanking her for her kindness in giving these to the Club.
February 1998
The President welcomed Dr Steven McQuillan to the Club, advising him of his duties as a Steward. A copy of the Club’s rules and a list of members having been given to Steven by the Secretary. John Wood informed the President and members that the manager of the Railway could be leaving during the next two months but he would keep us in the picture regarding developments as and when he could.
January 1998
President read out letter received from Jack Blyth tendering his resignation. Secretary to reply advising that should he ever wish to visit the Club at a monthly meeting he would be most welcome. Ballot for Dr McQuillan was favourable and Simon Rogerson was asked to bring him along to the February meeting. He was also advised that as Dr McQuillan was now a member he could if he so wished attend next weeks Simpson dinner. Tom Walton is arranging for the Club records to be on view that night. John Wood informed members that the cost of the xmas buffet had been increased from £50 to £55.
December 1997
Simpson dinner fixed for Thursday 5th February. Simon Rogerson put forward Dr Steve McQuillan for membership of the Club. Vote to be next month. There being no other business the meeting was formally closed and a superb Xmas buffet was enjoyed by all. Thanks due to John Wood for organising same.
November 1997
The President thanked Mr Braithwaite for having organised the Ladies night dinner which he said appeared to be enjoyed by all. John Phillipson however said he had not really enjoyed the evening mainly because of the fact that there were no proper seating facilities at the Old Mill other than remaining sat at the tables where the dinners had been served. He was also not over impressed with the meal but accepted that others had enjoyed it. Terry then mentioned the Simpson dinner to be held in February 98 and thought we should be deciding on venues now rather than in January. After some discussion it was decided on the Brown Cow Dalton.
October 1997
Apologies for absences. Mr Macgregor raised the matter of membership and that there are three vacancies. It is in the Club’s interest to try and keep the number of members up to 29 where possible. Mr Wood advised that the tenants of the Railway were leaving at the end of November and that new people would be managers. He will advise us as to whether we will be able to continue our monthly meetings at the Railway.
September 1997
Apologies re absences. Ladies night to be at the Old Mill but on the 4th of November. Menus given to members and those attending the dinner to state their choice of main course next month.
August 1997
Apologies for absences. Ladies night dinner to be at the Old Mill provisionally on Tuesday 11th November but Terry Braithwaite will confirm arrangements at our next meeting.