SI Richmond and Dales met for their formal Annual General Meeting by Zoom this month. After such a difficult year, it was good to be able to reflect on the things we have managed to achieve despite lockdowns, remote meetings and social distancing. Our outgoing Presidents Faye and Jane highlighted:
Generous foodbank contributions for the Storehouse foodbank, Richmond, including baby bundles
Donations for SI Harare, forwarded by Western Union
Curtilage Awareness Raising in August and Just the Job fundraising
Successful fundraising refreshment stall at the Open Garden at Mr. Yorke’s Walled garden in aid of Just the Job
Guest speakers on Zoom, Steve Biggs from Just the Job, Andy Wilson from Yorkshire Cancer Research, and our own Babs Hunt
Participation in 16 days of Activism, Orange the World – Action against Gender Based Violence on line and at our November Meeting where the screen had a distinct orange theme
270 Saplings ordered and received from the Woodland Trust, now planted at Just the Job for their new premises adjacent to the new Rufus Wood for Richmond 950 . The SIGBI Centenary Tree Planting Map shows an entry for SI Richmond and Dales
Social Christmas Zoom and Club Quiz
Several Long Service Awards given out during the year, and a special conversation took place with Shirley Thubron, who was awarded her 50 Year Certificate at the AGM – well done Shirely!
We were able to link on line with our Friendship Clubs, Northallerton and Easter Ross, as well as participating in other online events with SI Darlington, SI Scarborough, Yorkshire RCMs and of course the annual virtual Conference. We also recalled the sad loss of long-standing member Hilary Ibbotson, who died suddenly earlier this year. She is much missed.
Faye and Jane thanked the membership for their support through their year, and are pleased to be able to say that our membership has stayed in contact, active and together, despite the difficulties faced.
Members thanked the retiring Presidents and all officers of the club for their efforts, and welcomed new holders of the posts of Secretary and Treasurer. The incoming President, Sharon Hanson-Cooper spoke to the membership as she takes over the mantle. Her programme for 2021-2 will be circulated shortly.