Last weekend saw over 200 members gather for an Instructors Workshop and the Society's AGM at our European Centre at Colchester. The weather is traditionally hot and sunny and for our AGM and that held true to form, and the proceedings did get quite warm with that many participants. Luckily the hall is well aired and the new marquee helped by providing additional space to eat and rest, sheltered from the hot sun. Sadly there are no photos of the marquee being put up, but suffice to say that a good many burly (and not-so-burly) volunteers were on hand to start the job Friday night and finish it Saturday morning before the start of the workshop.
Members making use of the new marquee
The workshop was packed but as usual everyone managed to get along very well, and many people commented on the happy, positive and friendly atmosphere during the weekend. Indeed, several participants leaving on Sunday afternoon said that it had been something 'very special'. Certainly it was the best attended AGM for many years, if not ever! Proceedings took a little under two hours, and members kept up a good level of attention listening to the summaries of reports presented, not least of which was the report from the Society's Auditor's on the financial state of the organisation - which is very sound.
The workshop was packed but as usual everyone managed to get along very well, and many people commented on the happy, positive and friendly atmosphere during the weekend. Indeed, several participants leaving on Sunday afternoon said that it had been something 'very special'. Certainly it was the best attended AGM for many years, if not ever! Proceedings took a little under two hours, and members kept up a good level of attention listening to the summaries of reports presented, not least of which was the report from the Society's Auditor's on the financial state of the organisation - which is very sound.
Food is always an important part of any workshop...
The National Committee met on Saturday evening to discuss the Society's continuing search for clubhouses, something that was close to Master Moy's heart and consequently forms a focus for much of our fund raising and energy. Having a home of our own is certainly something that is greatly appreciated by all who visit the Centre, or any other of our homes, and this contributes hugely to the success of such events.
The National Committee met on Saturday evening to discuss the Society's continuing search for clubhouses, something that was close to Master Moy's heart and consequently forms a focus for much of our fund raising and energy. Having a home of our own is certainly something that is greatly appreciated by all who visit the Centre, or any other of our homes, and this contributes hugely to the success of such events.
...and then there is always lots of hard work and practice!
