Annual General Meeting - Tuesday 29 March 2011

The Korean Cultural Centre on Northumberland Avenue generously provided the venue and made us welcome for our 2011 Annual General Meeting.

The Chairman opened proceedings by welcoming the 43 members attending, then presented his report to the Society on the events and activities that had taken place during 2010. He concluded by announcing that he was stepping down as Chairman but remaining on the committee to focus on sponsorship. He introduced Warwick Morris, former Ambassador to Seoul, who had agreed to take over the role of Chairman.

Treasurer George Harvey followed with his  report on the overall healthy state of AKS finances, despite a small deficit for the year.  Membership was also holding up with a total of 199 members at year end. George also announced that he was standing down, and introduced the new Treasurer, Chris Hollands.

Social Events Secretary, Sylvia Park, outlined the AKS programme for the coming year, including some new ideas alongside the established events. The Annual Dinner will again be held in the Peers' Dining Room at the House of Lords, but much earlier than last year, on 14 October, surely too early for snow to ruin travel plans.

The final report of the evening was given by Colonel George Gadd on behalf of the British Korean Veterans Association. He reported on the many commemorative events held during 2010, both in the UK and Korea, to mark the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean war.

The last item on the agenda was the election of members standing for the Executive Committee. All were duly elected, and are listed on the committee page. Warwick Morris then performed his first task as Chairman by thanking Sir Stephen Brown for his enthusiasm, drive and humour during his time as Chairman, and for his notable achievements with new events, increased membership and the introduction of sponsorship. He presented the outgoing Chairman with a book as a gesture of the Society's appreciation.

The meeting was followed by a reception with a Korean buffet and wine and a chance for members to catch up and renew acquaintances.
 

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