Minutes of the meeting held on 21 May 2005

The Captain gave the Loyal Toast.

The Clerk asked those that had not shot with the Captain in the morning to leave the room before the meeting was able to begin.

The Captain proceeded with the further toasts for the Captain and Lieutenant elect.

The Lieutenant read the minutes of the previous year's meeting and all accepted these were a true record of the meeting. The Captain duly signed the record book.

No matters were arising from the previous years meeting.

The Clerk reported that there were apologies received from the following; John Seddon, Mike Murphy, Rod Spink and Doug Pattison.

Correspondence - The Palace had been sent the usual white rose and a reply had been received from the Assistant Private Secretary to the Queen.

Following on from last years request by Michael Leach's son, John, a Captain's Brooch was sent to Michael. A letter was received from Michael thanking the Society for the kind thoughts, and passing his regards to all those connected to the Society.

A letter had been received from Patrick Revell, suggesting a format for the shoot in the 300th year. The general gist of this was to revert back to the original distance of eight score yards, and also a proposed introduction of a new trophy. The letter was discussed in general and it accepted that ideas for the 300th shoot should be thought about and brought to next years meeting.

The Clerk again brought up the question of a design for a commemorative badge for the 300th shoot. Any proposals should be sent to the Clerk.

Phillip Rolls, Website Editor, gave a brief report that the website was continuing to receive hits and interest. Phillip reported that he had received communication from the publishers of Robert Hardy's latest book, 'The War Book'. An offer of a book for mention on the Society's website has been made, and accepted by Phillip. Phillip suggested the raffling of the book and the proceeds going towards any 300th shoot celebrations. This was duly agreed. Tickets would be sold for a price of £1.

Phillip had received contact from Scorton village asking if we would be interested in joining the Village's 750th anniversary celebrations in August 2006. It had also been asked if the Society would be interested in holding the 2006 shoot in Scorton. Much discussion took place on this and it was left that the Captain would consider any approach regarding the 2006 shoot, and the Clerk would make contact with Scorton about joining the celebrations. The two events would be treated separately. Names of volunteers were taken by the Clerk.

The Clerk put the Society accounts to the meeting and invited comments. A member asked if the accounts were audited. Again much discussion took place and it agreed that the Society had functioned successfully in the past without audit and did not find it necessary to change.

The Captain closed the meeting.