The Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 25th April 2010, at The Oliver Bird Hall, Church Hill Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3RQ, commencing at 2.30pm.  The draw for the 2011 Calendar will take place at the AGM, together with the presentation of Cups & Trophies.  Any items/proposals for inclusion on the AGM Agenda, need to be proposed and seconded by fully paid up Club members and must reach me no later than Saturday 27th March 2010.  It is desirable for the proposer and/or seconder of such agenda items to be present at the AGM to present any proposal to the membership. 

There are a number of officers and committee members; our Club President – Joyce Price, Secretary –  Nick Ensor, Treasurer - Jim Warrender and committee members – Marcia Owen, Carol Tarr, Angie Walker and Morwenna Semos, who have all reached the end of their respective terms of office and have all indicated their willingness to restand. 

Any other nominations for any of the vacancies are invited from fully paid-up Club members.  The nominations must be signed by the nominee, proposer and seconder who must also be fully paid up Club members.  Nominees should also provide a brief profile of themselves.  All nominations and profiles should be sent to me at 20 Sorrel Close, Wootton, Northampton NN4 6EY, and must reach me not later than Saturday 20^th March 2010. 

Members are reminded that subscriptions became due on the 1^st January 2010 – Joint £12.50, Single £10.00, Junior £5.00.  Payment (Cheque/Postal Order payable to The Birman Cat Club) should be sent to the Membership Secretary, Mr Neil Porter at 6 Foxhill Drive, Birley Carr, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 1GD. Please remember that if subscriptions remain unpaid as at 31^st March 2010, your membership will lapse on that date.  

The Officers & Committee look forward to welcoming members to the AGM, afternoon tea and refreshments will be available.  We will be holding a raffle in aid of the Birman Welfare & Rescue funds, donations of prizes are always very welcome.  Club merchandise will also be on sale.  

Nick Ensor,  Honorary Secretary

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