At its 2010 Annual General Meeting Mrs Una Stanley was elected as the new President of the Society. In her speech of acceptance Una spoke of the Society's achievements over nearly 50 years, and promised to uphold the Society's constitutional aims.

Robin Green was re elected as the Chairman, in his speech he emphasised how important it was for the Society to the linked with the New National Body, Civic Voice, in order to meet the challanges of National Planning Legislation and changes in local government.

Carol Burns continues as the Secretary and David Bridgen as the Treasurer. Alan Clarke is taking over the organisation of the Social Programme.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Introduction, and planning in Deal

Robin Green writes:

I want to begin this annual report by paying tribute to the concept of the voluntary society. The people who work tirelessly for the good of the Deal Society deserve a huge vote of thanks. My colleagues on the Executive Committee and the sub-committees have been a joy to work with. They give their time and energy for the good of Deal and Walmer. I want to express the Society’s thanks this year to Pat Russell who has done so much work researching and organising, with the help of Anthony Hodson Mackenzie, the Society’s outings. Those outings have given huge pleasure to a lot of people. We wish Pat well for the future.

CHAIRMAN’S INTRODUCTION

Robin Green writes:

At the heart of the international financial crisis that has dominated so much of our national news for most of the last year, a national report was issued about the impact of that crisis on the nation’s town centres. As major national shops went into administration and much smaller ones collapsed, concern grew about the state of the nation’s high streets. Many of us were aware how even a small town like Deal could witness a rapid escalation of empty shops and closing businesses.

CHAIRMAN’S INTRODUCTION
Robin writes:

One of the many delights of the Spring Drinks Party was meeting one of our new members. She is the granddaughter of Charles Vyse, one of the people who sent the letter to The Times in 1947 about the threats to the architecture of Deal. It reminded me how important the three words.”Past, Present, and Future” are in the title of our Society. By understanding the history of our community, we develop that strong sense of belonging to, and responsibility for, our neighbourhood in the present. That in turn has far reaching effects on a whole range of priorities in the future. By understanding our past, we change our future.