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Minutes of the 11th Meeting of the Kent & Sussex Regional branch of The Socialist Party of Great Britain held on 2nd September 2012The meeting started at 3.05pm and was held at the Muggleton Inn, High Street, Maidstone, KentPresent: Dave Chesham (Secretary), Marie Chesham, Rob Cox (Treasurer), Ed Mann (Chair) Visitor: Richard HarrisApologies: Hannah Dutton1. Minutes of the 10th Meeting dated 5th August 2012 were before the meeting. Motion 1. Cox & M. Chesham “That the minutes be adopted”AGREED (four members present)2. Matter arising from the previous minutes Canterbury StallIt was reported that three branch members and a supporter had a very useful three hours in Canterbury on August 24th. Three copies of the current SS and a pamphlet were sold and a number of back numbers and leaflets given away. In addition several conversations were held with passers by.It was confirmed that the next stall in Canterbury would be on Saturday, 22nd September which two branch members and at least one supporter have committed themselves to running. Same time (noon) and place.3. Matter arising from the April meeting Party SignMotion sent to the EC in April and considered by the May EC. [“We welcome the quotes that comrade D.Lambert has obtained and request that the artwork for the proposed new sign be uploaded onto the website forum together with examples of the different types of signs being quoted for in order to facilitate feedback from branches.”] Motion 2. (to the EC) Cox & Mann “The best part of four months have elapsed since the EC stated it would provide the information requested. The branch would like to know when the artwork for the proposed new sign will be made available for inspection by members”AGREED (four members present) 4. EC minutes of the 8th meeting, 4th August 2012There was considerable discussion arising from these minutes concerning the ADM weekend and the EC’s decisions arising therefrom. The following motions were proposed, seconded and agreed.Motion 3. (to the EC) D.Chesham and Cox “That the EC’s decision to schedule the workshop at 6.30pm on Saturday, 20th October undermines the intention of those who supported the Conference motion on the matter and renders the event unviable. The branch suggests the workshop be postponed until 2013 Conference.”AGREED (four members present)Motion 4. (to the EC) Cox and Mann “That the EC’s decision to schedule the workshop at 6.30pm on Saturday, 20th October constitutes a clear violation of the Conference motion on the matter which stipulates that it should be a one-day workshop.”AGREED (four members present)Motion 5. (to the EC) Cox & Mann “Whilst recognising the opportunity the TUC Rally affords to propagate the Party’s case this branch feels that it shouldn’t take precedence over our democratically agreed activities.”AGREED (four members present)[N.B. A discussion then took place concerning the draft text of the TUC leaflet and, in particular, the wording of paragraph 7 and the EC’s decision to print 15000 copies. It was agreed to return to these matters at a later date]Motion 6. (to the EC) regarding item 7 (a) Cox & M.Chesham “This branch would like the suggested list of films to be shared with others.”AGREED (four members present)5. Appointment of delegates to 2012 ADMMotion 7. Mann & D.Chesham “That all those members present plus DH be appointed delegates to 2012 ADM”AGREED (four members present) 6. Motion for which notice had been given Motion 8. Mann & Cox “That in view of problems relating to the Socialist Standard, EC minutes and bank statements it is proposed that branch meetings should revert to the 2nd Sunday of the month “Addendum .D Chesham & Mann “and that the starting time of meetings be 4.00pm instead of 3.00pm at present”Addendum and substantive motion AGREED (four members present)[N.B. A request to change the starting time of meetings had been received from a supporter and was considered important. Subsequently, it transpired that the supporter had requested an earlier start time rather than a later one. In view of this misunderstanding, all those who had been present at the meeting were contacted by email and unanimously agreed to amend the starting time from 4.00pm (in the motion) to 2.00pm. This decision to be ratified at the next quorate meeting] 7. Future propaganda activities None at present other than the literature stall in Canterbury on September 22nd.8. Any other businessA suggestion to have a stall at the Aylesham Miners Festival was received from the Central Organiser.It was agreed to defer this item. Meeting adjourned at 6.40pm***********************************************************************In line with a decision taken at an earlier meeting there then followed a regular period of discussion on various matters. This continued until 7.45pm.The next meeting of the branch will be on Sunday, 14th October at 2.00pm when the ADM agenda and reports will need to be discussed. Same venue.
Minutes of the 12th Meeting of the Kent & Sussex Regional branch of The Socialist Party of Great Britain held on 14th October 2012The meeting started at 2.05pm and was held at the Muggleton Inn, High Street, Maidstone, KentPresent: Dave Chesham (Secretary & Chair), Marie Chesham, Rob Cox (Treasurer), Ed Mann Visitor: Hannah Dutton Apologies: Glenn Morris 1. Minutes of the 11th Meeting dated 2nd September 2012 were before the meeting.Motion 1. Mann & M. Chesham "That the minutes be adopted."AGREED (four members present)2. Matters arising from the previous minutesi) Canterbury StallA report on the literature stall in Canterbury on 22nd September was before the branch. Disappointingly slow response with folk seemingly preoccupied with other matters. Pity since the weather was kind and turnout from members and supporters was good (six in total). However. two current Socialist Standards were sold and a number of introductory leaflets handed out. The six members and supporters later retired to a local pub to be joined by two others (a member's relative and a supporter's friend).ii) TUC leafletIt was agreed not to take any further action on this item.iii) Ratification of retrospective change to Motion 8 (11th meeting)Motion 2. Cox & Mann “That the change to motion 8 (i.e. change of meeting start time from 4.00pm to 2.00pm) be ratified.”AGREED (four members present) 3. EC minutesi) 9th meeting, 1st September 2012Motion 3. (to the EC) regarding item 2 (c) Cox & M.Chesham "The EC be requested to ensure that the revised terms of reference governing subcommittees be made available on the Spintcom files section. The branch thanks the EC for giving consideration to our suggestions."AGREED (four members present)ii) 10th meeting, 6th October 2012 Motion 4. (to the EC) regarding item 2 (b) Cox & Mann "We thank the EC for agreeing to the branch's suggestion to publish the designs for the proposed new Head Office signage on Spintcom. However, in view of the fact that they have been published less than a month prior to the next EC meeting and that several members have reported technical difficulties accessing the images, we suggest the EC delay any final decision on the sign design for at least one month further than already agreed in order to provide adequate opportunity for all members/branches to provide feedback on the designs and possibly contribute further suggestions."AGREED (four members present)4. Motions to the Executive CommitteeA email was to hand from the General Secretary advising the branch of the EC's action on various motions from the branch.NOTEDIn relation to the list of films that may be shown at Head Office Ed made two further suggestions – 'Visioneers' and 'Office Space'.It was agreed to pass on these titles to the Campaigns Department and to post them on Spintcom. 5. ADM AgendaConsiderable discussion took place on the items of discussion placed on the ADM agenda. 6. Resignation of branch member A copy of a letter sent to Head Office by a branch member together with email exchanges with the same member and the branch Treasurer were placed before those present. The member (DH) wished to resign from the party mainly for personal reasons. Efforts to dissuade the member from taking this course of action proved unsuccessful. Motion 5. Cox & Mann “That DH's resignation be accepted with regret.”AGREED (four members present)7. Nomination of 2013 Party Officers and Executive Committee membersNo nominations were forthcoming for Party Officers but after some consideration a list of possible nominees for the 2013 EC were drawn up.The list comprised the following members – Dave Balmer, Rob Cox, Eddie Craggs, Dick Field, Mike Foster, Mark Lansbury, Ed Mann, Johnny Mercer, Jacqueline Shodeke, Rob Whitfield and Darrell Whitehead.Motion 6. M.Chesham & D.Chesham “That each of the 11 comrades in question be asked if they would be prepared to be nominated for the 2013 Executive Committee.”AGREED (four members present)8. Future propaganda activities i) Stall at Aylesham Miners' Festival 2013 ii) Possibility of a debate with the Money Reform PartyIt was agreed the Secretary make further enquiriesiii) Tonbridge and Weald Socialist GroupEd Mann reported encountering some individuals handing out leaflets in Tonbridge recently in connection with the TUC March. They appeared to be an unaffiliated group calling themselves the Tonbridge and Weald Socialist Group.It was agreed that Ed make further enquiries about this group. 9. Notice of business Rob Cox “Discussion on the role of the Campaigns and Media Committees,”10. Any other businessThe Treasurer announced he would be presenting a financial statement to the next branch meeting. In addition, we would have to decide on the arrangements for auditing the branch's Form 'C'.NOTEDMeeting adjourned at 5.55pm**********************************************************************************************************In line with a decision taken at a previous meeting there then followed a regular period of discussion on various matters. This continued until 6.45pm. The next meeting of the branch will be on Sunday, 11th November at 2.00pm. Same venue.
Next meeting of K&SRB – November 11th 2012 (Note earlier start time of 2.00pm)at The Muggleton Inn, 8 High Street, Maidstone ME14 1HJ (first floor)http://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/event/kent-and-sussex-regional-branch-maidstone-1AGENDAElection of ChairAdoption of minutes of previous meetingMatters arising from October minutesi) Stall at Aylesham Miners' Festival 2013ii) Possibility of a debate with the Money Reform Partyiii) Tonbridge and Weald Socialist groupEC minutes – 11th meeting – 3/11/12Treasurer's financial statementAuditing arrangements for form 'C'Report of ADMNotice of business – Rob Cox "Discussion on the role of the Campaigns and Media Committees" Future propaganda activitiesItems for discussion and amendments to rule for Conference 2013 AgendaAny other business
Minutes of the 13th Meeting of the Kent & Sussex Regional branch of The Socialist Party of Great Britain held on 11th November 2012The meeting started at 2.20pm and was held at the Muggleton Inn, High Street, Maidstone, KentPresent: Dave Chesham (Secretary & Chair), Marie Chesham, Rob Cox (Treasurer) Visitor: Hannah Dutton 1. Minutes of the 12th Meeting dated 14th October 2012 were before the meeting.Motion 1. M. Chesham & Cox "That the minutes be adopted"AGREED (three members present)2. Matters arising from the previous minutesi) Aylesham Miners' Festival 2013 The Secretary reported that this annual event would once again be held at Aylesham next year and that an application for the branch to have a stall at the Festival would be made nearer the time.NOTEDii) Possibility of a debate with the Money Reform Society The Secretary had sent an email to this organisation but had yet to receive any response.It was AGREED that a further email be sent and that a postal address be sought.iii) Tonbridge and Weald Socialist GroupIt had not been possible to make contact with this group as the only relevant information on their leaflet which was being handed out in Tonbridge was that of a trade union website.NOTED3. EC minutes11th meeting, 3rd November 2012Some discussion took place on the EC's decision to purchase new chairs for Head Office. Whilst it was felt important to have some better seating for public meetings, Conferences and ADMs, the choice of fabric covered chairs was not considered to be the best option as ensuring their cleanliness would not be easy. A vinyl or other type of wipeable finish was thought to be a far better option.The decision to defer consideration of the proposed new HO signage until the January 2013 EC was welcomed.4. Treasurer's financial statementThe Treasurer presented a very comprehensive statement which showed a present branch surplus of £280.75 less current liabilities to Head Office of £66.75. Current branch membership was 9 including 3 members having dues waived.NOTED5. Auditing arrangements for branch Form 'C'It was AGREED that auditing of the branch accounts be undertaken and provision of other relevant information be made at the January 2013 branch meeting.6. Report of ADM proceedings It was AGREED to defer discussion until publication of the official minutes.7. Notice of business Rob Cox “Discussion on the role of the Campaigns and Media Committees”.It was AGREED to defer this item to the December meeting and that those members absent be advised of the decision. 8. Future propaganda activities i) Robert Tressell event It was AGREED that the Secretary investigate whether a Robert Tressell event in Hastings is being planned for next year.ii) Literature stalls in Canterbury and elsewhereDiscussion took place as to how we could make our future literature stalls more eyecatching to passers-by.It was AGREED that Rob investigate the availability of portable display equipment and stands.9. December meetingIn addition to the above notice of business members were reminded that any motions or changes to rule for Conference 2013 Agenda would have to be submitted in time for consideration at the December branch meeting. Items for discussion for Conference 2013 Agenda would have to be submitted in time for consideration at the January branch meeting.10. Any other businessi) TUC leafletFurther reference was made to this recent party publication. That the design of it appears to have been based on the official October TUC march leaflet did not generally find favour. ii) Party signIt was AGREED that the link to the designs for the proposed new HO signage be made available to all branch members and they be invited to submit further ideas for consideration at the December branch meeting.Meeting adjourned at 5.20pm**************************************************************************************************** The next meeting of the branch will be on Sunday, 9th December at 2.00pm. Same venue.Items for that meeting's agenda will include:-1) Notice of business Rob Cox “Discussion on the role of the Campaigns and Media Committees".2) Submission of motions or changes to rule for Conference 2013 Agenda.3) Submission of further designs for proposed new Head Office signage. For designs already submitted see here:-http://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/forum/world-socialist-movement/designs-proposed-new-head-office-signage
Next meeting of K&SRB – December 9th 2012 (Note earlier start time of 2.00pm) at The Muggleton Inn, 8 High Street, Maidstone ME14 1HJ (first floor)http://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/event/kent-and-sussex-regional-branch-maidstone-1AGENDAElection of ChairAdoption of minutes of previous meetingMatters arising from November minutesi) Possibility of a debate with the Money Reform Partyii) Robert Tressell event 2013iii) Report of investigation into portable display standsiv) Report of ADMv) Notice of business: Rob Cox “Discussion on the role of the Campaigns and Media Committees".vi) Submission of motions or changes to rule for Conference 2013 Agenda.vii) Submission of further designs for proposed new Head Office signage.EC minutes – 12th meeting – 1/12/12Future propaganda activitiesNominations for 2013 Executive Committee vacancy (1), Auditor (1) and Assistant Secretary (1)Nominations for 2013 EC subcommitteesItems for discussion for Conference 2013 AgendaAny other business
Minutes of the 14th Meeting of the Kent & Sussex Regional branch of The Socialist Party of Great Britain held on 9th December 2012The meeting started at 2.25pm and was held at the Muggleton Inn, High Street, Maidstone, KentPresent: Dave Chesham (Secretary & Chair), Marie Chesham, Rob Cox (Treasurer), Ed Mann Visitor: Mario Molinari (2.45 to 3.35pm) Apologies: Hannah Dutton 1. Minutes of the 13th Meeting dated 11th November 2012 were before the meeting.Motion 1. M. Chesham & Cox"That the minutes be adopted"AGREED 4-0 (four members present)2. Matters arising from the previous minutesi) Possibility of a debate with the Money Reform PartyThe Secretary had sent a further email and had also attempted to find a postal address for this organisation, both without success. It was AGREED not to pursue the matter further.ii) Robert Tressell event – 2013No event had been planned so far but the Secretary agreed to check again in the new year.NOTEDiii) Report of investigation into portable display standsRob Cox presented a report of his enquiries to those present.At this point Mario Molinari arrived and it was agreed to suspend standing orders so as to allow him to present his ideas about “the need for an education about food and energy” . He spoke to those present for some minutes and then members engaged in discussion with him. After about 45 minutes he left the meeting.Resuming to the agenda item it was resolved to request a grant from the EC for a portable display stand and that Rob would write a supporting statement.Motion 2. Cox & D.Chesham "That the branch request a grant of up to £300 to purchase a portable display stand in line with the appended supporting statement"AGREED 4-0 (four members present)iv) Report of ADMAlthough the report was to hand it was AGREED to defer consideration to the next meeting.v) Notice of business: Rob Cox “Discussion on the role of the Campaigns and Media Committees”It was AGREED to defer this item to the January meeting pending publication of the Terms of Reference on Spintcom and that those members absent be advised of the decision.vi) Submission of motions or changes to rule for Conference 2013 AgendaA proposal was put forward that it would be beneficial and in the interests of democracy for branches to record and publish their minutes for all to see.Motion 3. Cox & D.Chesham Motion to Conference “Conference instructs the EC to correct the omission from the Branch Standing Orders to oblige branches to record and ratify a record of their deliberations (branch minutes) and to make such records freely available."AGREED 4-0 (four members present)It was pointed out that whilst the EC was required to record their minutes and send them to branches there was no statutory obligation at present for them to be published.Motion 4. Cox & Mann Amendment to Rule 14 “In the first sentence between “Branches” and “,”insert “(and make freely available)”; then replace initial “,” with “;” ".[The rule, if amended, would then read: “The Executive Committee shall send a report of each meeting to the Branches (and make freely available); such reports to contain the names of the EC members and how they vote on matters of policy and principle. They shall report to the Delegate Meetings and Annual Conference, including the activities of all their Officersand sub-Committees.]AGREED 4-0 (four members present)vii) Submission of further designs for proposed new Head Office signageNo further designs had been submitted.NOTED3. EC minutesi) 12th meeting, 1st December 2012Motion 5. Cox & D.Chesham (Re item 2.b ii of the December EC minutes) "The branch is concerned that the EC's motion (2) failed to make provision for the report of the Internet Department to be shared with all mentioned parties and that the reference to Stephen Davison gives the impression that this person is a member of the party which we understand is not the case"AGREED 4-0 (four members present)4. Nominations for 2013 Executive Committee vacancy (1), Auditor (1), and Assistant Secretary (1)Motion 6. M.Chesham & D.Chesham “That Rob Cox be nominated for the Party Auditor vacancy"AGREED 4-0 (four members present)5. Nominations for 2013 EC sub-committeesMotion 7. M.Chesham & D.Chesham “That Julian Vein be nominated for the Media Department”AGREED 4-0 (four members present)6. Items for discussion for Conference 2013 AgendaIt was AGREED to submit the following item for discussion.“Are contesting council elections of any value?”7. Future propaganda activitiesNone at the moment.8. Any other businessNone.Meeting adjourned at 6.40pm*****************************************************************************************************************************The next meeting of the branch will be on Sunday, 13th January at 2.00pm. Same venue.Items for that meeting's agenda will include:1) Notice of business: Rob Cox “Discussion on the role of the Campaigns and Media Committees".2) Further items for discussion for 2013 Conference3) Consideration of ADM proceedings (minutes)4) Election of two auditors, auditing of branch accounts and adoption of Form 'C'.5) Nominations to EC subcommittees
Next meeting of K&SRB – Sunday, January 13th 2013 (Note earlier start time of 2.00pm) at The Muggleton Inn, 8 High Street, Maidstone ME14 1HJ (first floor)http://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/event/kent-and-sussex-regional-branch-maidstone-1 AGENDAElection of ChairApologies for absenceAdoption of minutes of previous meetingMatters arising from December minutesi) Portable display standii) Notice of business – Rob Cox “Discussion on the role of the Campaigns and Media Committees".iii) Report of ADM proceedingsiv) Further items for discussion for 2013 Conferencev) Election of two auditors, auditing of branch accounts and adoption of Form 'C'.vi) Further nominations to EC sub committeesEC minutes – 1st meeting – 5/1/13Future propaganda activitiesAny other business
Minutes of the 15th Meeting of the Kent & Sussex Regional branch of The Socialist Party of Great Britain held on 13th January 2013The meeting started at 2.25pm and was held at the Muggleton Inn, High Street, Maidstone, KentPresent: Dave Chesham (Secretary & Chair), Marie Chesham, Rob Cox (Treasurer), Ed MannVisitors: Mandy Bruce, Hannah Dutton (both up until 5.30pm)Apologies for absence: none1. Minutes of the 14th Meeting dated 9th December 2012 were before the meetingMotion 1. Mann & Cox "That the minutes be adopted".AGREED 4-0 (four members present)We were pleased to welcome a new visitor to the branch, Mandy Bruce, who had been in communication with the Membership Applications committee. At the committee's suggestion she had decided to attend the branch with the aim of joining the party. Some time was given to discussing various aspects of the party's case with Mandy and as a result it was AGREED that the Secretary would send various additional items of literature to her (at her request) and that she would probably apply to join at the next meeting.2. Matters arising from the previous minutesi) Portable display standIt was reported that the EC had kindly acceded to the branch's request for a grant of up to £300 for the purchase of portable display stand and that a couple of members would visit a showroom in Croydon in the near future where various examples could be more closely inspected rather than relying simply on online illustrations.ii) Notice of business – Rob Cox “Discussion on the role of the Campaigns and Media Committees".Rob opened briefly on this item but was of the view that we should wait and see how the new terms of reference worked out and, if necessary, raise the matter again.iii) Report of ADM proceedingsIt was AGREED to defer this item to the February meeting.iv) Further items for discussion for 2013 Conferencea) Motion 2. Mann & Cox (re item 6 of the December meeting)“That the motion regarding the intended item for discussion to Conference “Are contesting council elections of any value?” be rescinded".AGREED 4-0 (four members present)b) It was AGREED to formulate an item for discussion concerning the use of candidates' photographs and that it be considered in detail together with a supporting statement at the February meeting.c) It was AGREED that consideration of further items of discussion and the appointment of the branch's delegates to Conference be deferred to the February meeting.v) Election of two auditors, auditing of branch accounts and adoption of Form 'C'Motion 3. Mann & M.Chesham “That D.Chesham and Mann be appointed branch auditors".AGREED 4-0 (four members present)The branch accounts were then audited and the branch's Form 'C' adopted.vi) Further nominations to EC subcommitteesIt was AGREED to defer consideration to the February meeting.3. EC minutesi) 1st meeting, 5th January 2013NOTED4. Future propaganda activitiesContact had been made with the Wealden Progressive Movement, an organisation which Ed had first encountered in Tonbridge some months ago. It was AGREED to contact this organisation with the offer of a joint discussion or forum type meeting.5. Any other businessNoneMeeting adjourned at 6.13pm****************************************************************************************************The next meeting of the branch will be on Sunday, 10th February at 2.00pm. Same venue.Items for that meeting's agenda will include:1) Further items for discussion for 2013 Conference (NB. Supporting statements must be provided for these at the meeting as latest date for submission to Head Office is Thursday, 14th February)2) Consideration of 2013 Conference preliminary agenda3) Consideration of ADM proceedings (minutes)4) Nominations to EC sub-committees5) Nomination of Project Officer to implement new Head Office fascia6) Suggestion of further dates for Head Office workshop
Next meeting of K&SRB – Sunday, February 10th 2013 (Note earlier start time of 2.00pm) at The Muggleton Inn, 8 High Street, Maidstone ME14 1HJ (first floor)http://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/event/kent-and-sussex-regional-branch… AGENDAElection of ChairApologies for absenceAdoption of minutes of previous meetingMatters arising from January minutesi) Supporting statement for Item for Discussion to 2013 Conference regarding candidates' photosii) Further Items for Discussion to 2013 Conference (supporting statements to accompany)iii) Appointment of Branch Delegates to 2013 Conferenceiv) Nominations to EC sub-committeesv) Contact with Wealden Progressive Movementvi) Consideration of ADM proceedings (minutes)vii) Portable display standConsideration of 2013 Conference preliminary agendaNomination of Project Officer to implement new Head Office fascia signSuggestion of further dates for Head Office workshopEC minutes – 2nd meeting – 2/2/13Future propaganda activitiesAny other business
Minutes of the 16th Meeting of the Kent & Sussex Regional branch of The Socialist Party of Great Britain held on 10th February 2013The meeting started at 2.05pm and was held at the Muggleton Inn, High Street, Maidstone, KentPresent: Dave Chesham (Secretary & Chair), Marie Chesham, Rob Cox (Treasurer), Ed MannVisitors: Jacqueline ShodekeApologies for absence: Mandy Bruce, Hannah Dutton, Glenn Morris1. Minutes of the 15th Meeting dated 13th January 2013 were before the meetingMotion 1. Mann & Cox "That the minutes be adopted".AGREED 4-0 (four members present)2. Matters arising from the previous minutesi) Supporting statement for Item for Discussion to 2013 Conference regarding candidates' photosIt was AGREED that the wording for this item be "The publication of photographs of Party candidates"Two supporting statements were before the meeting.Motion 2. Mann & Cox “That the item for discussion be submitted together with the longer of the two supporting statements”AGREED 4-0 (four members present)ii) Further Items for Discussion to 2013 ConferenceMotion 3. Cox & Mann “That the following item for discussion be submitted together with the accompanying supporting statement:-“How should the decision for the new Head Office fascia signage be made and what factors should be taken into account?””AGREED 4-0 (four members present)Motion 4. Mann & Cox “That the following item for discussion be submitted together with the accompanying supporting statement:-“What should be the future of the Autumn Delegate Meeting?””AGREED 4-0 (four members present)iii) Appointment of Branch Delegates to 2013 ConferenceMotion 5. Mann & Cox “That all four members present be appointed delegates”AGREED 4-0 (four members present)iv) Nominations to EC sub-committeesMotion 6. Mann & Cox “That Jacqueline Shodeke be nominated to the Premises Committee”AGREED 4-0 (four members present)Motion 7. Mann & D.Chesham “That Ed Mann and Rob Worden be nominated to the Media Department”AGREED 4-0 (four members present)Motion 8. Cox & D.Chesham “That Jacqueline Shodeke and Ed Mann be nominated to the Ballot Committee”AGREED 4-0 (four members present)Motion 9. Cox & Mann “That Marie Chesham and Jacqueline Shodeke be nominated to Campaigns Department”AGREED 4-0 (four members present)v) Contact with Wealden Progressive MovementIt was AGREED that an initial meeting be held with members of the WPM to determine what, if anything, we have in common with them, and that it take place on a Saturday afternoon in a quiet pub in Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells on a mutually convenient date.vi) Consideration of ADM proceedings (minutes)NOTEDvii) Portable display standIt was AGREED that at least two members would visit the showroom in Croydon where these stands could be viewed; the dates for this visit to be either February 26th, March 12th or March 27th.3. EC minutesNone to hand4. Consideration of 2013 Conference preliminary agendaMotion 10. Cox & D.Chesham “That the following amendment to South West Regional Branch's amendment to Rule 4 be submitted together with the accompanying supporting statement:-“In the first sentence delete all after "as one" and substitute with "which provides existing and future members of the Party with an alternative to Central Branch as a means (under Rule 4) of participation within the Party.””AGREED 4-0 (four members present)5. Nomination of Project Officer to implement new Head Office fascia signNoneHowever, a visitor to the last branch meeting, Mandy Bruce, who works as a signwriter, had submitted 12 fascia designs for possible consideration.It was AGREED to thank Mandy for her designs and to submit them to the Executive Committee for its perusal.6. Suggestion of further dates for Head Office workshopNone7. Any other businessNoneMeeting adjourned at 6.23pm***********************************************************************************The next meeting of the branch will be on Sunday, 10th March at 2.00pm. Same venue.Items for that meeting's agenda will include :-1) Consideration of 2013 Conference final agenda
Please note that the Branch’s next meeting has been changed to Sunday, 17th March at 2.00pm. Same venue.The main item of business will be consideration of the Conference agenda which can be viewed here:-http://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/event/annual-conference-2013And here:-http://www.meetup.com/The-Socialist-Party-of-Great-Britain/events/96231282/(Friday)http://www.meetup.com/The-Socialist-Party-of-Great-Britain/events/96231362/(Saturday)
Next meeting of K&SRB – Sunday, March 17th 2013 (Note earlier start time of 2.00pm) at The Muggleton Inn, 8 High Street, Maidstone ME14 1HJ (first floor)http://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/event/kent-and-sussex-regional-branch-maidstone-1AGENDA Election of ChairApologies for absenceAdoption of minutes of previous meetingMatters arising from February minutesi) Contact with Wealden Progressive Movementii) Portable display stand – visit to showroomConsideration of 2013 Conference final agendaVacancies on EC sub-committees:-at least 1 further nomination for the Archives Committeeat least 1 further nomination for the Blog Committeeat least 1 further nomination for the Enquiries Committeeat least 1 further nomination for the Library Committeeat least 1 further nomination for the Premises Committeeat least 2 nominations for the Education Committee2 nominations for the Production For Use Committee1 nomination for the Central Branch SecretaryNomination of Project Officer to implement new Head Office fascia signEC minutes – 2nd meeting – 2/2/13 3rd meeting — 2/3/13Future propaganda activitiesAny other business
Minutes of the 17th Meeting of the Kent & Sussex Regional branch of The Socialist Party of Great Britain held on 17th March 2013The meeting started at 2.00pm and was held at the Muggleton Inn, High Street, Maidstone, KentPresent: Dave Chesham (Secretary & Chair), Marie Chesham, Rob Cox (Treasurer), Ed MannVisitors: Jacqueline Shodeke, Mandy Bruce (from 3.00pm)Apologies for absence: Hannah Dutton1. Minutes of the 16th Meeting dated 10th February 2013 were before the meetingMotion 1. Mann & Cox “That the minutes be adopted”.AGREED 4-0 (four members present)2. Matters arising from the previous minutesi) Contact with Wealden Progressive MovementFour branch members met with three representatives of the Wealden Progressive Movement in Tonbridge on Saturday, 9th March. Those who attended considered that the meeting with them was very positive and that future contact was desirable..Motion 2. Mann & M.Chesham “That an informal local discussion forum be formed and that Ed attempt to contact other groups and individuals who may be interested in participating”.AGREED 4-0 (four members present)ii) Portable display standTwo members agreed to visit the Croydon showroom where these stands could be viewed on March 27th.NOTED3. Consideration of 2013 Conference final agendaThere followed a discussion on the amendments to rule and items for discussion placed on the Conference agenda.It was AGREED that our delegates would support items 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 29, 37, 39. 40 & 41; oppose item 20 and be given a free hand on items 15, 22, 23, 27, 33, 35 & 44. They would also speak on particular items when and where appropriate.4. Vacancies on EC sub-committeesat least 1 further nomination for the Archives Committeeat least 1 further nomination for the Blog Committeeat least 1 further nomination for the Enquiries Committeeat least 1 further nomination for the Library Committeeat least 1 further nomination for the Premises Committeeat least 2 nominations for the Education Committee2 nominations for the Production For Use Committee1 nomination for the Central Branch SecretaryMotion 3. M.Chesham & Cox “That Janet Surman be nominated to the Blog Department and Janet Carter be nominated as Central Branch Secretary”.AGREED 4-0 (four members present)5. Nomination of Project Officer to implement new Head Office fascia signMotion 4. Mann & Cox “That Dave Chesham be nominated for the position”.CARRIED 3-0-1 (four members present)6. EC minutes2nd meeting – 2/2/133rd meeting – 2/3/13It was AGREED to defer consideration of the EC minutes until the next branch meeting.7. Any other businessi) Membership transfer requestJacqueline Shodeke, who was present, made an application to transfer to K&SRB.It was AGREED that the application for transfer be acceded to and that the Secretary raise the necessary Form 'G'.ii) Membership application requestMandy Bruce, who had been in correspondence with the Membership Applications Committee, and had previously attended the branch, asked to join the party.Mandy was then asked a series of questions, based upon the party website membership application questionnaire.Motion 5. M.Chesham & Cox “That Mandy Bruce be accepted as a member of the SPGB”.AGREED 4-0 (four members present)Meeting adjourned at 6.30pm*********************************************************************************************************The next meeting of the branch will be on Sunday, 14th April at 2.00pm. Same venue.Items for that meeting's agenda, in addition to matters arising from previous meetings, will include :-i) Summer Schoolii) Kent Miners Festival
Next meeting of K&SRB – Sunday, April 14th 2013 at 2.00pm at The Muggleton Inn, 8 High Street, Maidstone ME14 1HJ (first floor)http://www.worldsocialism.org/spgb/event/kent-and-sussex-regional-branch-maidstone-1AGENDAElection of ChairApologies for absenceAdoption of minutes of previous meetingMatters arising from March minutesi) Contact with Wealden Progressive Movement and other organisations and individuals interested in forming a local joint discussion groupii) Portable display stand – visit to showroom – 27/3/13EC minutes – 2nd meeting – 2/2/13 3rd meeting — 2/3/13 4th meeting – 6/4/13Nominations for a committee of three members to agree a new Head Office fascia designBranch meeting datesSummer School – 12-14/7/13Kent Miners' Festival – 26/8/13Future propaganda activitiesAny other business
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