| MINUTES OF THE 3RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE BEAUMARIS TREE PRESERVATION SOCIETY, HELD AT 27 DALGETTY ROAD, BEAUMARIS, ON 24TH OCTOBER 1955 | |
| The meeting was chaired by Mr. Eric Meehan, and there were 23 members present. | |
| Minutes | of the 2nd Annual Meeting were read and accepted on a motion put by Mr. (William) Leech and seconded by Mrs (Patricia) Sinclair. |
| Apologies | were received from Mrs Stock, Mrs Webb, and Mrs. Outhred. |
| The President’s Report | for the year was read by Mrs. (Edith [Bea]) Hosking. This covered the first two Native Plant Displays, the 1954 barbecue stalls, the distribution of leaflets and an outline of the form of a new one to be printed, the planting of street trees, and the preparation of a plan of planting for the Returned Services League and the efforts to obtain a sanctuary for wild flowers. Mr. (William) Ridland proposed that the president’s report be accepted. This was seconded by Mrs. Rodger. Mr (John) Carroll spoke in support of the motion, and added that he felt that the Society was to be complimented on the amount of work undertaken and the scope of their activities. He recalled that the society had been envisaged by certain members of the Parents’ & Citizens’ Association, but it was not until Mrs. (Edith [Bea]) Hosking undertook to convene the first meeting, and became its first president that theiridea bore fruit. |
| Treasurer’s Report | The Treasurer, Mrs. (Catherine) Carroll, reported that the Society’s funds now stood at £235-13-4, and gave a detailed account of the financial business of the Society for the year. Mr. (William) Leech proposed that the Treasurer’s Report be adopted, adding that he felt that the Society should be congratulated on their sound financial position. Mr. Plumridge seconded the motion. Mrs. (Edith [Bea]) Hosking moved a vote of thanksto the Secretary, Mrs. (Sheila) Ridland, the retired Assistant Secretary, Mrs. (Susanne) Macdougall, and the present Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Rodger, for their work during the year. This was seconded by Mrs. Haddrick. |
| The Election of Office-bearers | for the coming year then took place. Mr. Colin Macrae was elected president, nominated by Mrs. (Edith [Bea]) Hosking and seconded by Mr. (William) Leech. Mr. (Colin) Macrae thanked themembers, and expressed the Society’s appreciation of Mrs. (Edith [Bea]) Hosking’s 3 years work as president, and regret at her decision to retire from the office. He also expressed appreciation of the work of Mr. (Norman) Hosking and his team of helpers in running the Coconut Shy at the 1954 Barbecue on our behalf. Mrs. (Bea) Hosking was elected vice-president, nominated by Mr. (Colin) Macrae, seconded by Mr. (William) Ridland. Mrs. (Sheila) Ridland was elected secretary, nominated by Mrs. (Edith [Bea]) Hosking, seconded by Mrs. (Catherine) Carroll. Mrs. Rodger was elected assistant secretary, nominated by Mrs. (Edith [Bea]) Hosking, seconded by Mrs. (Patricia) Sinclair. Mrs. (Patricia) Sinclair was elected treasurer, nominated by Mrs. (Catherine) Carroll, The following members were elected to the Planting The following members were elected to the general Mr. (Eric) Meehan |
| General Business | Mr. (Colin) Macrae pointed out that the previous Committee had indicated to the Sandringham Council that we would be willing to donate £50 towards the cost of fencing a sanctuary for wildflowers and asked members for approval of this. Mr. (Edward) Hassett moved that the Society donate £50 for this purpose. The motion was seconded by Mr. (Eric) Meehan. At Mr. (William) Ridland’s suggestion, it was further indicated that the committee has the approval of members to increase this sum if it is considered necessary. A discussion took place as to whether this Society Mr. (Eric) Meehan Mr. (Edward) Mr (Eric) Meehan A vote of thanks was given to Mr. (Eric) Meehan for |
| There being no further business, the meeting was declared closed at 9.30 p.m. | |
| Sheila Ridland (Hon. Secretary) | |
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