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FREEMAN HEART & LUNG TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION REGISTERED CHARITY 700730
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Minutes of the Annual General
Meeting
The Opening Prayer Welcome The Chairman, Mr Barrie Braidford went on to welcome everyone to the meeting and introduced the committee to all in the meeting and to update the members on some of the work that the association has done throughout the year and some of the fundraising work done by our members. Apologies for absence were received from: Tony Armstrong, Jim Carlin and John Dawson. Minutes of the previous AGM Alf Brown proposed that these minutes be accepted as a true and correct record and Graham Marsh seconded this motion. Matters arising 1. Barrie told the meeting of the initial meeting the Secretary, Judith Burgess and himself had with the Operational Services Manager, Paul Brewis about the car parking situation. This meeting had seemed positive but due to no feedback from this meeting Graham Marsh (in the place of Judith Burgess) and Barrie met with Mr Brewis once again. 2. This second meeting had not proved as positive as Mr Brewis told Barrie and Graham that at the initial meeting he thought that we had been talking about parking for pre-transplant patients. 3. Graham had suggested to Mr Brewis that as a last resort the FHLTA pay an annual fee for designated parking spaces for their members. 4. It was proposed by Derek Robson and seconded by Linda Riddel that Graham’s suggestion is acted on. All were in agreement. 5. Alf Brown told the meeting that there is a meeting of the Members Council on 17th January 2008 where car parking is to be discussed. Alf agreed to act on our behalf. Accounts 1. Copies of the accounts were circulated to all in the meeting. The Treasurer, Mrs Joan Whitney went through these in detail. 2. Joan pointed out that we are now have a page on the ‘Justgiving’ website and through this we have raised £790.38 since July. 3. There have been two refunds from the Games expenditure. Firstly from the Children’s Team and secondly from Judith Burgess as she was unable to attend the World Games in Bangkok due to medical reasons. 4. Alf Brown proposed that these accounts be accepted as a true and correct record. This motion was seconded by Derek Robson. Games 1. The Sports Manager, Graham Marsh introduced himself to the meeting and went on to tell the meeting of the various sporting ventures that have taken place throughout the year. 2. He went on to say that sport provides the association with funds through sponsorship etc and that the association has gained approximately £30,000 through sport since the last AGM. He also pointed out that sport raises the awareness of the need for donors and the transplant programme. 3. Graham went on to tell the meeting that David Donkin had gone ahead with the Badminton Tournament in Gateshead without the backing of the FHLTA but had given a donation of £500 to the association from this event. Graham offered his thanks to David Donkin for this gesture. 4. The matter of the Badminton Tournament and how it had been run had been discussed a t the AGM of the Transplant Sport United Kingdom (TSUK) and the Chairperson, Christine Evans had given her apologies on the matter and gave her assurance that this would not happen again. Election of officers 1. Barrie told the meeting that all the officers were willing to stand again. Brian Wood proposed that this be accepted. Craig O’Neill seconded this motion. All were in favour. 2. Barrie went on to inform the meeting that Tony Armstrong, our long standing Chairman and committee member of late has taken the decision to stand down due to ill health. Barrie went on to thank Tony for all his hard work and all that he had given to the association in the past. We wish him well. Any other business 1. The parents of Lyndsey Saunders thanked the FHLTA for their support in helping Lyndsey attend the forthcoming children’s ski trip. 2. Carol Hunt thanked all the committee for all their hard work. Closing Prayer Being no further business, the meeting was closed with the closing prayer.
FHLTA/AGM/JB/11.12.07
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting The Opening Prayer Due to the absence of the Chairman, Barrie Braidford, the Vice-Chairman, opened the meeting with the Opening Prayer. Welcome The Vice-Chairman, Barrie Braidford went on to welcome everyone to the meeting and introduced the committee to all in the meeting. Apologies for absence were received from: Tony Armstrong, Ken Burrell, Sue Cansdale, Gerry Jardine, Stuart Kaye and David Lyth. Minutes of the previous meeting Derek Robson proposed these minutes as a true and correct record and Bernadette Wilson seconded this motion. Matters arising – there were no matters arising from the previous minutes. Accounts Copies of the accounts were circulated with the minutes to all in the meeting. The Treasurer, Mrs Joan Whitney went through these minutes in detail Joan went on to give a brief resume of equipment we have purchased in the year and their costs. Charles Plant proposed that these accounts be accepted as a true and correct record. Victoria Wilson seconded this motion. Games The Sports Manager, Graham Marsh, introduced himself to the meeting and went on to give his report. Before giving his report he told everyone that our website is there for everyone to use and he welcomes articles to put on this site. The address is www.fhlta.org.uk Graham began his report by telling everyone of his success in winning £20,000 with the help of our Prime Minister the Rt. Hon Tony Blair. This was won in a competition run by Virgin Radio where members of the general public had to get a personality to phone in on their behalf. Graham contacted the Prime Minister who in turn contacted the radio station. The general public had then to vote for a personality and Graham and Mr Blair gained the most votes winning £10,000 each. Graham had already said that he would take out £3,000 towards the cost of the World Games to be held next year and the rest he would donate to the FHLTA and Tyne Youth and Community Centre. Mr Blair, in turn gave his £10,000 to those two charities. This means that the FHLTA will gain £8,500 because of this venture. Graham then went on to tell the meeting of the dispute with David Donkin. He went on to explain that David Donkin had been approached to organise the annual badminton tournament on behalf of TSUK. The committee feels that this should be a team event as all other previous events have been organised by teams. David Donkin unfortunately does not see it this way and has chosen to go it alone so the committee has disassociated themselves from the whole thing. Barrie Braidford went on to read a letter from Gerry Jardine regarding the situation followed by the reply Judith had sent to him. Graham went on to tell the meeting the GB Transplant cricket team beating Australia at the re-match held during the summer and went on to ask for more cricketers for the next match to be held in Australia. He then went on to say that there was 39 Freeman members had attended the European Games in Naples in June and 25 members had attended the British Games in Bath. Graham told the meeting that various members had raised a great amount of money for the FHLTA through sport. Some of these being a Golf tournament run by Sid and Carol Lamb, the Great North Run, ran by Susie Woods, the 3 peaks ran by Jan Kempton and Whitehaven to Tynemouth cycle ride ridden by Tom Stevenson. Graham went on to tell the meeting of the FHLTA members who had been selected to attend the World Transplant Games to be held in Bangkok next year. These were as follows: Judith Burgess, Kaylee Davidson, David Donkin, Stuart Kaye, Graham Marsh, Craig O’Neil and Adrian Woodcock although the latter two people have made the decision not to attend. Election of Officers Barrie Braidford informed the meeting that David Lyth has sent a letter of resignation due to work commitments. He wishes the committee all the best in their future work. Barrie Braidford, Graham Marsh and Joan Whitney are due for re-election and are prepared to stand again. All but one was in agreement with this and they were duly elected. Barrie went on to ask for volunteers for the committee as we have four available places. Any other business Barrie told the meeting that the 21st Anniversary party had been a huge success. Derek Robson asked if anything could be done about parking charges. Judith promised to that she would put this on the agenda for the next committee meeting in January. The father of David Hunt introduced a book with stories of transplantation by Sue Cansdale. He said they were available if anyone wanted a copy. Closing Prayer Being no further business, the meeting was closed with the closing prayer. FHLTA/AGM/JB/8.12.06
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting
The Opening Prayera) The Chairman, Mr Tony Armstrong, opened the meeting at 10.40 with the Opening Prayer. Welcome by the Chairman a) The Chairman, Mr Tony Armstrong, went on to welcome everyone to the meeting and introduced the committee to all in the meeting.
Apologies for absence were received from:
Minutes of the previous meeting a) Colin Lewis proposed these minutes as a true and correct record and David Lyth seconded this motion. Matters arising a) Dr Gareth Parry has approached the Chairman, Tony Armstrong, for financial help for the renovation of the Transplant Outpatient Department. It has been agreed that our association would help if the need arises. Accounts a) Copies of the accounts were circulated with the minutes to all in the meeting. The Chairman, Mr Tony Armstrong, went through these accounts in detail. b) The Chairman, Tony Armstrong, went on to say some of our expenditure is money spent on equipment for both Ward 27a and Transplant Clinic. He went on to say that to date we have spent in excess of £120,000 on equipment for these two departments. c) Robert Lisle proposed that these accounts be accepted as a true and correct record. Derek Robson seconded this motion. Games a) The Sports Manager, Graham Marsh, introduced himself to the meeting and went on to give his report. b) Before giving his report he told everyone that our new website is now up and running and all kinds of information can be found there. The address is www.fhlta.org.uk c) He went on to tell the meeting of a successful summer as 6 representatives from the Freeman team were competing at the World Games which were held in Canada. d) These were Judith Burgess, Kaylee Davidson, Stuart Kaye, Graham Marsh, Joan Whitney and Adrian Woodcock. e) Graham congratulated all these athletes, as they were all successful in bringing medals home. He gave special congratulations to Judith Burgess and Adrian Woodcock as they both achieved Gold in Badminton. f) He went on to tell the meeting that Lynne Holt, Transplant Co-ordinator at Freeman Hospital has been appointed as British Team Manager for the World Transplant Games. g) The British Transplant Games, which were held in Loughborough, had 23 competitors (of which 8 of these was there first time) and 8 supporters from the Freeman Team. h) Graham went on to tell the meeting of future events: Golf in April Badminton in April European Transplant Games in Naples to be held in June Cricket in July – this is a re-match with the Australian Cricket Team Volleyball – date yet to be secured Election of Committee a) The meeting was informed that Tony Armstrong and Derek Riley are up for re-election and have both agreed to stand again. All were in agreement of this. b) Tony Armstrong went on to ask if there was anyone interested in joining the committee as there is a spare place due to the sad death of our Vice-Chairman, Bernard Grainger. Judith Burgess went on to tell the meeting that she had received correspondence from Stuart Kaye saying that he was interested in joining the committee. All were in agreement with this and all were duly elected. c) The meeting was told that Barrie Braidford has now taken over as Vice-Chairman. Any other business a) Tony Armstrong told the meeting that he had received phone calls from Security telling him that they were not happy that people were not locking doors upon leaving the flats. b) Barrie Braidford said that there had also been complaints about people smoking in the flats and opening the windows. c) He also pointed out that notices were being taken down. He went on to say that these are our flats and that we should look after them. d) The meeting was informed that next year will be 21 years since the first heart transplant at Freeman Hospital and that an event is being organised to mark this event. Judith Burgess told the meeting that a newsletter will be distributed in January giving details of this. e) Robert Lisle asked why Transplant patients were being charged for this event. It was pointed out that they were only being charged a nominal fee and there is no way that we could let everyone go free. f) Victoria Wilson pointed out that as this event is not happening until May it gives people time to save up. Closing Prayer Being no further business, the meeting was closed at 12.00 (noon) with the closing prayer. FHLTA/AGM/JB/1.12.05
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