Tuesday 8th April from 7:00pm
Deal Town Hall
Members of the society (that is, anyone on our mailing list) are invited to join the committee and fellow members for a drink from 7:00pm, followed by our annual meeting and then a short talk.
The meeting will comprise:
- Annual Report and Accounts
As reported in the Annual Report (see below) and we invite questions on it. - Elections and Resolutions
Must be submitted in advance as below. - Plans for the forthcoming year
The committee will outline forthcoming events and other plans. - Questions to the committee
Members are invited to ask the committee whatever questions they wish about the running of the society. It would help us prepare an answer if you notify the Secretary of your question at least a week in advance. - Speaker – The Cinque Ports: A powerful confederation to guard our coast
The story of the Cinque Ports is a fascinating tale of how a few settlements by the sea rose to become towns of such wealth and influence that they could threaten the King’s power.
From Anglo-Saxon times, well before the days of the Royal Navy, the Cinque Ports provided the men and ships to defend our shores and to protect their lucrative trading links, but they were an unruly group who had little regard for rules.
After centuries of strength many of the towns declined into obscurity, but the confederation still exists and David White will tell the story of the rise and fall of this historic institution.
We need Committee Members to help with the work of the Society, if you would like to be put forward as committee member, or if you wish to submit a resolution to be voted upon, please submit them to the Secretary by Tuesday 1st April in an email containing the information below.
Nomination as an officer (committee member):
• Name of nominee
• Phone number & e-mail address
• Name of proposer
• Name of seconder
Resolution to be voted upon by the members:
• Wording of resolution
• Name of proposer
• Name of seconder
Mary Venables, Secretary
secretary@thedealsociety.org.uk