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On Monday 3rd December we held the branch AGM. The minutes of the previous AGM held in December 2006 were read and approved and the chairman, secretary and treasurer gave their reports. After a vote the standing committee were re-elected en bloc and the following members form the 2006/7 committee; chairman, David Brown; secretary and treasurer, Ian Wells; vice chairman Robin Butcher, and committee members, Roy Leach , Andrew Smith and Ray Smith. Ray Smith and Tony Hogwood were adopted as joint auditors. In �Any Other Business� the possibility of buying a digital projector was discussed. A lot of members had now abandoned film photography and several indicated that it would be their intention to convert to digital over the coming year. A digital projector would also allow us to screen Videos and DVDs thereby increasing the scope of our meetings. The decision to purchase a suitable projector was unanimous and would hopefully be made during the summer (or before if a suitable bargain presented itself) in preparation for next autumn�s programme.
Roy Leach then gave us a presentation of a voyage he made on BLACK WATCH to the Baltic during 2007. Departure was from Dover and via the Kiel Canal. This was one of the highlights of Roy�s cruise with good weather and a steady stream of ships to photograph. The stop off in St Petersburg was also a great attraction. BLACK WATCH was able to navigate the Mezhevoy Canal and dock close to the city whereas larger cruise ships docked at the new cruise terminal some way from the city centre. There was also a visit to the Estonian port of Tallinn. Whilst proceeding to Stockholm there was an outbreak of Legionnaire�s Disease reported on board. The ship was ordered to return to Dover by the fastest route possible. Many passengers were dissatisfied that the cruise had been curtailed but Roy was not disappointed as this meant a further voyage down the Kiel Canal � an unexpected bonus.
Thanks to Roy for an interesting and entertaining evening. |
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