This is my final letter to you as your Chairman as I will have completed my three years in office.
During my time we have done many things including updating our constitution, revising job descriptions for the officers of the Association, reinstating the office of President and we have celebrated our 50th anniversary. This year a committee recommendation will be put forward to the A.G.M that we sponsor an annual prize to a child attending Ingoldisthorpe V.A., C.E. First School. This scheme will be set up so that even if the Association ceases (as it will sometime!) the prize will continue. I hope that you will accept this recommendation and all agree that this is a way we can encourage others and will continue to show our appreciation of Ingoldisthorpe and all it gave us.
The job of Chairman is made so much easier when there is a good core of workers who make up the committee. I would like to thank them all, particularly the officers, the President, Simon Pott, the Secretary, John King and the two Treasurers during my tenure, Ian Dupont and Geoff Kimberley. Martin Graville has produced the “Mitre” as well as collecting subscriptions. The web site, controlled by Bill Cullin, has proved a great success and has been “discovered” by a number of OMs who have made contact and continue to show an interest in us. All the rest of the committee have done their part by giving time, help, advice and encouragement.
However the committee needs new blood. Once again the Mitre includes a voting paper in the hope that someone new will come forward. Committee members only do as much as they are able and are not expected to do more. If you wish your Association to continue, new committee members are vital. Please give serious consideration to giving a little of your time and effort. Committee meetings are always enjoyable both for the members who attend and also for their partners. If you are unable to attend the A.G.M but would be prepared to join the committee, please fill in the form and send it to the Secretary, John King.
Lastly I would like to thank you for the kind remarks you have given me during my time in office and give every good wish my successor.
Michael Catterick
