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[Richard H]

*EVENT CANCELLED - POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY 3rd MAY, ELSWORTH, CAMBS*

See: http://www.pyrosocie...?showtopic=3821

An announcement from the treasurer, Gal-on Broner:

We are pleased to invite members and non-members to our yearly AGM, which will take place this year in the village of Markyate in Hertfordshire. The meeting is a great opportunity for people to come, hear and see what the society was doing over the past 12 months and its plans for the next year. Also, this year is an election year – and all positions will be filled at the AGM.

While those who are not members, are not allowed to vote – they can still make suggestions and see what opportunities exist to help the society out. And there are plenty. Needing more volunteers is a must to meet the targets set for next year.

We have arranged a number of pickup points from the midlands and from train stations around Markyate – so there is no excuse not to come along!

Drinks and sandwiches will be served throughout the event. Some good country pubs are in the area and we will give those a try after the AGM.

AGM Agenda 2007 – 2008 / 20th April 2008

Arrival and coffee 13:00-13:30
The Chairman's briefing 13:30-13:45
Accounts 13:45-14:15
Break 14:15-14:30
Factory Site discussion – update/Q&A 14:30-15:15
Events 2008-2009 15:15-15:45
Roles and Positions – We need your help! 15:45-16:15
Break 16:15-16:30
Elections 16:30-17:15
Clean up and location departure 17:15-17:30
Pub/Social 17:30-19:00

We apologise that the AGM has been delayed until April – but we feel that it better to hold the AGM after the holiday period where travel is quicker and cheaper.

Travel Directions:

From the M1, exit at junction 9. At the roundabout take the exit sign posted A5 – Dunstable. Drive down the A5 ignoring any exit to Markyate until you reach a double set of traffic lights. Immediately after those traffic lights turn left into Markyate. At the first junction turn left into the High street and immeadiately right onto Cavendish Road. Travel up the hill and the village hall is located through a gate on your right.

Pickup: We will pick up from the following stations:
Hemel Hempstead: 11:45
Harpenden: 12:15

If you intend to join us please email events at pyrosociety.co.uk so we can estimate numbers for refreshments. Members and non-members are welcome. Please quote your membership number if you are a member.

We hope to welcome you to the AGM.

Regards,
The UK Pyrotechnics Society.

[David]

Sounds well planned and organised.

[phildunford]

Could this date be prominently featured on the UK Pyro front page, so everyone can see it? Not just as a Forum posting...

[pyrotrev]

Shame it's such an arkward place to get to by train from the North West

[David]

Shame it's such an arkward place to get to by train from the North West

On a Sunday, its pretty much an impossibility, in all honesty.

[phildunford]

Think the committee are organising pickups from various points...

You can't keep all the people happy all the time. I travelled from London to Stafford for the last one so I'm quite pleased it's further south. The best they can do is move it around to the places where there are concentrations of membership.

Don't shoot the committee - they are doing their best!

[David]

Think the committee are organising pickups from various points...

You can't keep all the people happy all the time. I travelled from London to Stafford for the last one so I'm quite pleased it's further south. The best they can do is move it around to the places where there are concentrations of membership.

Don't shoot the committee - they are doing their best!

Sorry, yeah, my point wasn't meant as a criticism, more as a matter-of-fact responce. Train travel on Sundays is a bit of a joke.

[Richard H]

I will double check the date with BigG. I assumed it would be a Saturday. Unless confirmed otherwise however, I would take it that the AGM is scheduled for Sunday April 20th.

[BigG]

I will double check the date with BigG. I assumed it would be a Saturday. Unless confirmed otherwise however, I would take it that the AGM is scheduled for Sunday April 20th.

If there is an obious preference we can try to move it to the day before....

[phildunford]

Guys - as you know, I love you all dearly, but - three weeks from the AGM and we are still not sure of the date!?!

Don't complain if no one comes....

[pyrotrev]

If its already publicised as the Sunday i guess it would be best to stick with that - however, avoiding Sundays in the future would likely be a good idea I think.

[icarus]

i will be travelling mi from j 22 m1 down to agm i am happy to divert to pick anyone up or i can pick up early am from loughborough station or birm international station my contact details are on march meet up posting or pm me if it helps anyone .

[Arthur Brown]

I'll be travelling from east London, near City Airport. I'll happily pick someone up en route, or share petrol with someone coming from further away (Kent or Essex or...)

[portfire]

Anyone traveling from soulth yorkshire way, if not it's the train for me.Dam i hate public transport...Also i'm a maybe at the moment.

[michaelli66]

i 'm also want to take part in it .but what a pity, i 'm far from your there. i 'm come from china,so.............
if you don't mind please show me some of main point about your talk when finish it .
thanks