The 2024 AGM

The AGM was held in the Bryn hotel, Brynhoffnant, at noon on Thursday, 23rd May. The meeting was followed by a pleasant lunch.

 Items discussed at the meeting included:

Thanks were expressed for the contributions made to the club by Mike and Margaretta Kendrick, Rev. John Powell and Ronnie Hind.

The passing of one of our Honorary Members, Stan Smith was reported. He was our oldest member at 98, and was Chairman in 1997-98. He had a remarkable life and is greatly missed. Details of his funeral are on the Home page.

Election of the new Committee. This can be found on the Committee page. Most of the previous members were re-elected, but two new members were welcomed, Bill Boon as Vice-Chairman and Tim Thomas.

The proposed change to the Constitution to allow Joint Membership was passed and the subscriptions for the coming year were set at £25 for individuals and £35 for couples. The subscriptions for those joining after the 9th November are 50% of those figures.

Possible club activities were discussed and will be considered by the committee.

Full minutes of the meeting, including statements by the outgoing and incoming Chairmen, will be available shortly, together with the Membership Cards for the coming year..

Outgoing Chairman Mike Kendrick congratulates Colin Lewis on his becoming Chairman

Chairman Colin Lewis congratulates Bill Boon on his becoming Vice Chairman

THE FUNERAL OF STAN SMITH

Stan’s funeral took place at Narberth on 29th May, attended by many family, friends and a large number of Probus members.

For a full record of Stan’s life and times, see the “Stan Smith” page.

We regret to announce the death of Isobel Bentley, for many years a friend and member of our club. Her sense of humour and warm personality endeared her to us all and we have missed her in the last few years when illness prevented her from joining in the club activities.

Her funeral will be at Narberth Crematorium on Wednesday, 12th June, at 3.15 pm.

Isobel Bentley and Stan Smith in 2018