ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2012

This year's AGM will take place on Wednesday, 25th January 2012 at the Golf Club in Autun.  We aim to start proceedings around 10.30 am and to finish by 12.00 in time for lunch.  Those who wish to meet for coffee and biscuits and a natter before the meeting are most welcome from 10.00 am onwards.

A provisional Agenda has been prepared and will be circulated to members by email.  Anyone wishing to add an item for discussion at the meeting should submit the details in advance to Debra Tomlinson.  In accordance with the Association's rules only items submitted in advance may be discussed at the AGM. 

All the members of last year's committee with one exception have agreed to stand for re-election in 2012.  Regrettably Michael Hamshaw has decided not to continue in a committee role but we are appreciative of all his hard work for the Association during 2011 and thank him most sincerely for his support. 

Nominations are invited from any member wishing to volunteer their services.  Nominations must be duly proposed and seconded by a member and submitted to Debra Tomlinson in writing by email by Monday23rd January.  In fact we require a minimum of three people for committee but if we are inundated with too many offers then we'll put it to a member's  vote! 

A lunch has been arranged following the meeting for those who wish to stay on for this the first lunch rendezvous of the year.  Bookings to Debra Tomlinson by Friday 20th January please.

Menu - filet mignon de porc sauce morilles, brownie maison and coffee - 15 euros per person - other drinks at your own expensive.

Look forward to seeing you there..........

CHRISTMAS RENDEZVOUS

On Friday 16th December, 22 intrepid members braved storm, winds and rain to attend our Christmas Lunch in The Ramparts Restaurant, Autun, at 12 noon.  The meal was pleasant, however it was the company of friends and good conversation that brightened the day and banished the gloom and misery going on outside the restaurant's windows.   As always the noise level was considerable and as we parted, at almost 3p.m., full to the brim of festive cheer, we wished all our friends in Burgundy Friends a Happy Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.