Regrettably Barbara was very poorly during her Presidential year and in October had to undergo an Aortic Dissection requiring Cherril to take over the reins.  It was great to see that Barbara was well enough to be present at the AGM to hand over the office of President to Cherril.   We are pleased to know that Barbara is making progress and is able to attend a few functions. We wish her a steady recovery and look forward to her being back to full strength.

Cherril presented her programme for the year  including a celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Officers for the year:

President : Cherril

President Elect:  The 8Oth year of Bilston Club will be led by three past presidents ably assisted by three members.

Cherril, Lynne and Gill.

Vice President : Lesley

Secretary: Lynne

Treasurer: June

PA Officers: Jackie, Joan & Sue

Membership officer: Julie

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regrettably Covid intervened with our activities making the Presidential change over impossible except virtually.  So Past President Jenny was thanked for her extended period in office  and she welcomed President Barbara into office wishing her every success in the hope that the club members would be able to meet face to face shortly.   President Barbara told members that her theme for the year is ‘Engage, Include, Embrace’ and she provided us all with an Action Plan for the year, hoping that release from Covid restrictions would soon be happening.  President Barbara’s main charities for the year are the Air Ambulance and water tanks in North Jamaica.  Cherril was confirmed as President Elect and other officers were appointed,

 

The ANNUAL MEETING in April is always a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the coming year. Outgoing President Gill was thanked for her total commitment, enthusiasm and leadership with particular reference to her concentration on ‘all things Bilston’. Members have enjoyed a good year of fun and friendship, whilst helping many people. Incoming President Jenny received the chain of office stating that her chosen charity is The Samaritans with Mental Health being at the fore front. She is looking forward to an enjoyable year. Other senior officers appointed included Barbara as President Elect and Cherril as Vice President. To mark her 50th wedding anniversary to Roger, Ann had brought wine which made the meeting flow! Thanks and Congratulations Ann & Roger.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

President Jenny’s thoughts for the year:

I am very thrilled to become club President for 2019/2020. I look forward to continuing our busy P.A. activities together with an increased awareness of mental health issues. With our committed and hard working membership I hope that we may make a difference to those less fortunate than ourselves.

OFFICERS 2019-2020

PRESIDENT ELECT    -BARBARA                                                                       VICE PRESIDENT -CHERRIL

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secretary – Lynne                                                                                                                     Treasurer – June

  

                                                                                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAMME ACTION -SUE,JACKIE & JOAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINUTE SECRETARY -GILL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP-JULIE ( with broken wrist) & RITA (by the sink as always)

                                          

REGION REPRESENTATIVES -PAT & ELAINE

                                                                     

 

INTERNATIONAL & FRIENDSHIP LINKS – DENISE

 

 

LAST BUT BY NO MEANS LEAST  REGIONAL PRESIDENT – JAN

 

Installation of new President 2018-19

 

New President Gill.

 

 

 

 

Induction of Gill as President for the coming year -2018-2019

The Club AGM was held at the April Business meeting at which President Ann reviewed with enthusiasm her time in office.  Other officers presented their reports, all thanking Jan & Ann for their leadership and wishing Gill every success in her year. This was followed by the induction of Gill as President by Ann and the presentation of Past Presidents Badges.  Gill’s theme for the 75th club year is “Involvement brings enjoyment and achieves”  a year during which she hopes members will continue to make a difference to others less fortunate than ourselves and enjoy friendship and fun.

Officers 2018/2019

 

 

President Elect:  Jenny Lupton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vice President: Barbara Emanuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secretary: Lynne Eagle

 

 

Minute Secretary; Hilary Boucher

 

 

 

 

Treasurer: June Gibbins

 

Programme Action Officers:  Sue Orton, Jackie Brookes, Joan Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Membership Officers:

Julie Friedl                                                                                                                     Rita Bugg

 

 

 

Region Representatives:     Elaine King                                                                                                                                & Lynne Eagle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ann takes over as President.

The Annual Charter Celebration this year was a cocktail party followed by a buffet.  Excellent entertainment was provided by K-Lo a versatile personality vocalist who really created a party mood and encouraged lots of people to get up and dance.  Towards the end of the evening Regional Presidents Pat & Cherril inducted our new president Ann who takes over from Jan to complete the year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 At the AGM in April  2917 the office of President for the forthcoming year is to be shared by Jan & Ann .

 

 

In addition the following officers were appointed:

 

 

Joint President Ann with President elect Gill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Region Representatives:     Elaine King