guide us and work together so that we continue to move from strength to strength. Proposed: Tony Gervis Seconded: Tony Friel
SECRETARY’S REPORT	As DW was not present due to being in hospital, there was no report. We wish him a speedy recovery.
5.	TREASURER’S REPORT (ACCEPTANCE OF ACCOUNTS)	TH reported on behalf of Linda Allen. • Overview of 2018-2019 activity. Operating surplus was £912.85 (inclusive of £335 under-spend from the print grant) • Massive thanks must go to The Bromsgrove Institute Trust for awarding the Society £1,760.38 which enable the purchase of the new print stand 31st • Bank balances as at March 2019 • Membership numbers just 3 down on the previous year. • Judges/Models/Speaker fees increased by just £15 • Raffles up from £198 to £306 • John Dignum Table up £111 this year. Thank you and keep buying. • Egg sales added £36 to our income thanks to Jenny Webster • Coach Trip to Derbyshire produced a surplus of £60 including an offset from an Avoncroft photo shoot. • Bill Chambers Lecture was a financial success costing only £25 this year. • Refreshment income was down but this may be due to allocation of income in other expenses. • New Year party netted a surplus of £151 • Awards Evening expenditure was £302 • Membership value for money. Expenses per member was £85 up from £73 last year with the new print stand having a large impact. Good value for £52/£47 membership costs. 1st • Premises costs increased on January 2019 which was anticipated by the increase of the membership fees of £2. It was confirmed that it is not proposed to increase membership fees for the next season. • This leaves the Society in a healthy financial position as we embark on our 2019/2020 season. Proposed: Gary Cooper Seconded: Richard Chapman	TH
6.	PROGRAMME SECRETARY’S REPORT	Liz Perrin read the report on behalf of Jan Harris • JH core role is to source and secure bookings for speakers for each season. It does not currently include other programme activities such as the Summer programme, practical evenings, competitions and model nights. If re-elected JH would only be able to commit to the core role. If another member wishes to take on and develop it further, JH would prepared to stand down. • The programme for speakers for 2018 got off to a good start and the ticketed event with Adrian Almond as guest speaker wowed us. • There were 9 other well qualified speakers for last season. Some positive comments were recived. • In a change from previous years, we introduced a knockout competition suggested by Pat Billyard. Although I wasn’t there on the night I understand that you all had fun. • Next season programme for speakers is nearly complete. To give you a flavour, we have presenters giving talks on Street photography, Equestrian, sports, underwater, astronomy, travel, landscapes and creative images. 2019/20 programme. 22nd • Our ticketed event in memory of Bill Chambers will be on October so nearer that time please invite your friends. The speaker is Chris Fairweather. It looks as if it will be a very entertaining evening. • JH would be grateful to receive suggestions from members for the content of presentations that they would like to see in the future. JH also appreciates emails where she can pass on comments to speakers. If a presentation wasn’t	LPe