North East Regional Branch
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3 members attended the meeting today, Fri 15th. The meeting was adjourned at 10PM. It is intended to resume the meeting at 12 noon. The first item for discussion will be the EC Minutes and matters arising therefrom. I urge all North East members and moreover sympathisers to pop in and participate. Lets try and make this as successful a meeting as we possibly can. Lets attempt to get the North East back to its active best! Steve Colborn.See you all at the meeting.
Minutes of North East Regional Branch eMeeting held between 15th and 18th August 2014Present: S.Colborn, E.Colborn, G.WhiteVisitors: V.Maratty 1.Election of chair. Agreed that S.Colborn take the chair 2.Amendment/adoption of previous minutes None available3.Matters arising from previous minutes None 4.Forms A and F(a)Form A from V.Maratty (ex-member) Motion (E.Colborn and S.Colborn) “That the Form A be accepted” Carried 2-05.EC minutes6.Correspondence and business arising there from none7.Reports (propaganda, literature, finance etc) none8.Motions of which notice has been given None9.Appointment of Chair for propaganda meetings none 10.New notices of motion(a)Cde S Colborne gave notice that he would like to discuss at the next branch meeting, the branch’s propaganda strategy, to possibly be married to contesting a North East seat at the 2015 General Election.(b)Cde Maratty gave notice that he would like to discuss the Party’s Image/log etc 11.Any other business (a) Status of branch Yahoo Group VMaratty – As Bill has pointed out this group cannot be made ‘public’ and branch meetings should be publicly accessible, in line with the open democratic nature of the party.The group also needs its name changed to NERB and and an appropriate logo at the top. Motion "That Bill be thanked for setting up the group and his efforts in support of the branch"AGREED Motion “that members be transferred to the new group at https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NERBranchSPGB-WSM/info “AGREED It was also agreed that a copy of these minutes be sent to every member of the branch (b) Election of party officersIt was agreed that Cde Maratty be appointed Secretary and Treasurer and Cde S.Colborne be appointed Branch Organiser and Press Officer. 12 Meeting Adjourned Monday at 11.30
Hi all, For all those who have not done so already, could you please join the alternative "North East Regional Branch" site. As opposed to this site, it will have the ability for non members to participate in the meeting, much as one would do in a "normal" face to face public meeting.Furthermore, it is intended to use the site as a forum for North East members and sympathisers to discuss topics of interest and concern, again, much as one would do at a "normal" meeting. Participation is a necessary adjunct to a functioning "Socialist Society". The sooner we start availing ourselves of this facility, the quicker we will get used to it and by it's "open use" show others our intent.https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NERBranchSPGB-WSM/conversations/messages/1This is the address of the new site. Please peruse it and hopefully decide to join. Members, of course, as well as "non-members" accepted. Thanks in advance and lets make this a vibrant site for discussion. In my capacity as Branch Organiser, it is my intention, if things go well, to call the next meeting from Fri 19th Sept 12 noon, until Sun 21st Sept 12 noon. It is a 24 hour abridgement to our last Branch meeting but using that meeting as a template, it is long enough.If any member has any items they would like included in the agenda, please do no hesitate to contact me at; stvclbrn@yahoo.co.uk or through this site for now, or preferably the new site.Comradely best wishes to all and I hope to we a good response. Steve Colborn,Branch Organiser.__._,_.___
Agenda for North East Regional Branch eMeeting to be held between 19th and 21st Sep 2014 Present:Visitors: 1.Election of chair. 2.Amendment/adoption of previous minutes 3.Matters arising from previous minutes (a) Branch’s propaganda strategy and contesting a North East seat at the 2015 General Election.(b)The Party’s Image/logo etc 4.Forms A and F 5.EC minutes 6. ADM 7.Correspondence and business arising there from 8.Reports (propaganda, literature, finance etc) 9.Motions of which notice has been given 10.Appointment of Chair for propaganda meetings 11.New notices of motion 12.Any other business 13 Meeting Adjournment https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NERBranchSPGB-WSM/conversations/messages
The NERB meeting has now started. However, because of problems on Yahoo, (once again) it will be a bit difficult at first, to run the meeting. Hopefully Yahoo will pull their finger out and get any issues they are having, sorted.The "Agends" is as posted above.
Having the same problems with the new group we were having with the old group. Yahoo groups are rubbish. We really need to sort out an area on this forum front for meetings.
North East Regional Branch has today decided to seek EC ratification to contest the 2015 General Election. Seat and candidate to follow. We hope members and sympathisers in the area will rally Branch Secretary
Well done Comrades.Now we are close to contesting at least ten seatsThere are a few more Branches yet to declare. Be good if we could get that nearer to 20
Vin Maratty wrote:Having the same problems with the new group we were having with the old group. Yahoo groups are rubbish. We really need to sort out an area on this forum front for meetings.If I can get a definite yes from a branch that intends to use I will see to it. Hint
I think the branch will definately be interested Will it require a meeting and resolution?
Vin Maratty wrote:I think the branch will definitely be interested Will it require a meeting and resolution?Doesn't require it but if I can get a definite yes I'll be more willing to put the time in…
Minutes of the North East Regional Branch eMeeting held between 19th and 21st Sep 2014 Present: S.Colborn, E.Colborn, V.Maratty and Joe WhiteVisitors: Joe Davison 1.Election of chair. It was Agreed S.Colborn take the chair2.Amendment/adoption of previous minutes (a)As the present meeting was quorate it was AGREED that all decisions of previous meeting be confirmed and adopted.(b) The chair welcomed non-member Joe Davidson3.Matters arising from previous minutes (a) Branch’s propaganda strategy and contesting a North East seat at the 2015 General Election.(b)The Party’s Image/logo etc It was agreed to discuss these two items under ‘Any Other Business’ 4.Forms A and F NONE5.EC minutes3. Forms A and F(a) Form A for Vin Maratty (North East Regional) There was a Discussion on this subject.6. ADM (a) The Chair requested volunteers/nominations for ADM delegates (None) 7.Correspondence and business arising there from (None)8.Reports (propaganda, literature, finance etc) (None)9.Motions of which notice has been given (None)10.Appointment of Chair for propaganda meetings (None)11.New notices of motion (None)12.Any other business(a) Branch’s propaganda strategy and contesting a North East seat at the 2015 General Election.Members discussed past elections and it was observed that there has been a lot of work done in the area and we should capitalise on it. Results of previous elections were discussed. Motion ( S.Colborn and E Colborn): " That NERB seeks EC ratification to contest the 2015 General Election; seat and candidate to be decided later"Was Carried(b)The Party’s Image/logo etcIt was AGREED to hold a special meeting on this subject 13 Meeting Adjournment Donation from sympathiser £100General Discussion about arranging a ‘physical’ meeting of members https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NERBranchSPGB-WSM/conversations/messages/93
An error in these minutes has been pointed out. This meeting was inquorate as V.Maratty, though ratified by the EC, is still not a member of the party and cannot therefore vote at this meeting. My opologies. I have misunderstood party procedure and rules.
Just to let everyone know. a special meeting will be held on Fri 3rd Oct, 5PM/11PM. First order of business will be the ratification of the minutes of the two previous meetings. After which, we will proceed to discuss the Party Image/Logo. The meeting will take place on the NERB website; https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/NERBranchSPGB-WSM/infoHope to see you there.
Rule 1 wrote:Upon acceptance by the EC an applicant shall be deemed a member as from the date of enrolment by the Branch.Branch Standing Order 23 wrote:23. If quorum has not been met by the end of the day, the Secretary may post a further call with an extended deadline. Those members who are present may begin an inquorate meeting whose actions must be ratified once the meeting reaches quorum, or failing this at the next quorate meeting.So far as I can tell, there is no issue here, an inquorate branch meeting ratified an applicants membership, which has been approved by the EC, said member shall be deemed to have been a member from the point of acceptance by the branch (not of the EC's acceptance). The inquoracy is a matter for the branch, not for the EC considering a membership application.I recall my union branch functioning inquorately for years, as did Central London Branch, whilst it is good to seek quorum, sometimes we have to acft without it or face organisation paralysis: and in this case admitting a new member was a means by which inquoracy could be overcome, which is the objective. I suspect the EC will just re-affirm their September decision, and until then the new member should be counted as a member of the branch.
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