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Friday 27 April 2012

Carrasco Salon de Celebraciones, Javea

The Reception Commences at 7.00 pm

Reception of Cava, Red or White Wine,

Beer or Orange Juice is included

Followed at 7.30pm by

THE BANQUET

Entremeses Variados – Assorted Small Starters including a mini Coctel de Gambas

Sorbete Limon – Lemon Sorbet

Rostbif con guarnicion y salsa de Rabanos (con pastel de Patatas, Brócoli y Zanahorias)

The Baron of Beef served with wine flavoured gravy and garnished with Potatoes, Brocoli & Carrots

(Vegetarian Option available)

Broxetas de Frutas y Helado de Turron

Fresh Fruit Kebab served with Turron Ice Cream

Red, White, Rosé Wine, Water & Coffee

TOASTS

MUSIC FOR DANCING

34€ per member

(subsidised by the Society in appreciation of payment of annual subscription)

36.00€ per guest

Dress Black Tie or Lounge Suit

Reservations would be appreciated by 10 April.

Guests are most welcome.

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To reserve your place please contact

jean.farrimond@hotmail.com

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For general enquiries please call 96 574 1686 or 678 826 318

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Subscriptions 12€ and reservation payments can be made by bank transfer.  Please state your name on the document.

NAME OF BANK:   BANCAJA, Branch 1156, Benitachell

ACCOUNT NAME: ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST GEORGE

IBAN:                         ES51 2077 1156 7531 0024 6723                             

SWIFT:                      CVALESVVXXX   

The menu choices for the AGM can be downloaded here

The form for your 2012 Membership is here.  To keep our records straight we would be grateful if you could complete this form with your current details and hand to a Committee Member together with the Membership Fee for 2012 on arrival at the AGM meeting.   Alternatively the Membership Fee can be paid by Bank Transfer together with monies due for the AGM lunch.

Should you know of anyone who would like to join the Society, please ask Maggie for an application form.

Your Committee look forward to seeing you at the forthcoming event. To reserve your place and meal please return the form attached here

Kind Regards

To view a sample electronic copy, enter the Society’s website www.royalsocietyofstgeorge.com open “Overseas Branch Map” and follow the instructions below the map.

Will you please be good enough to forward this information to all of your members with email addresses? They can purchase the three editions a year of “St George for England” in electronic format, for only GBP £10.00 per annum.

Orders please to Liz Lloyd our General Secretary at: Enterprise House, 10 Church Hill, Loughton, Essex IG10 1LA England, United Kingdom. Telephone: +44 (0) 20 3225 5011   Fax: +44 (0) 20 8508 4356 Email: info@royalsocietyofstgeorge.com

On another note. Thank you so much, to all who have responded so positively to my appeal for assistance in sponsoring our Charity Ball In celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. As I mentioned in my email, all of the proceeds will be going to - The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity – The Army Benevolent Fund and – The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. Her Majesty will obviously be sent a copy of the programme, in which all of the sponsors who have supported her armed forces charities, on this occasion, will be acknowledged.

There is still plenty of time, if you have not yet managed get round to approaching a private individual, or corporate officer, who may be able to help us with our endeavour to support these very worthy causes.

David Sowter

Saturday 11 June 2011

1.30 for 2.00pm

 Restaurant La Galera

Carretera Javea-Benitachell 91

The friendly staff at this lovely venue are ready to welcome us again for our Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Celebrations.  The restaurant is found just after the roundabout on the left going towards Benitachell from Javea.

Members may wish to make up tables of friends. Guests are always welcome.  Seating is available either in the outside shaded area or in the restaurant itself.  

If you would like to join us please email

jean.farrimond@hotmail.com for a reservation form.

Pre-lunch drinks are available at the pay Bar from 1.30pm. 

Dress is smart casual, no shorts please.

MENU

CHOICE OF STARTERS

Fish and Shrimp Cocktail

Goats Cheese Salad

Spinach Crepe

CHOICE OF MAIN COURSE

Fillet of Chicken with an Orange Sauce

Salmon with a Mustard Sauce

Confit of Duck

Hake Fillet Grilled with a Sauce of Organic Lemon Oil

CHOICE OF DESSERTS

Profiteroles

Cream Catalan

Baked Apples

Bread and Alioli, Mineral Water and Half Bottle of Wine per person

Cost: 20.00€ per Member    24€ per Guest

(Coffee is not included but available on request) 

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Friday 29 April 2011

Carrasco Salon de Celebraciones, Javea

The Reception Commences at 7.00 pm

Glass of Cava, Wine, Beer or Juice is included

Followed at 7.30pm by

THE BANQUET

Entremeses Variados – Assorted Small Starters

Lenguado Relleno al Horno con verduras y Cupula de Marisco

Baked Stuffed Sole

(with vegetables garnished with seafood filled Filo Pastry case)

Sorbete Mojito – Mint Sorbet

Rostbif con guarnicion y salsa de Rabanos

The Baron of Beef

(served with wine flavoured gravy and garnished with vegetables)

(Vegetarian Option available)

Broxetas de Frutas y Helado de Mango

Fresh Fruit Kebab served with Mango Ice Cream

Red and White Wine served throughout the meal

Coffee with Brandy or Mistella

TOASTS

MUSIC FOR DANCING

42.50€ per Member

(subsidised by the Society in appreciation of payment of annual subscription)

 45.00€ per Guest

Dress Black Tie or Lounge Suit

For Reservation Form and General Enquiries please contact

jean.farrimond@hotmail.com

 Telephone: 965 741686   Fax: 965 741546

 The General Secretary, The Royal Society of St George, 

Apartado de Correos 5, 03725 Teulada.

The Carrasco is a superb venue with plenty of parking.

Past experience has shown that there is very little need to buy any additional drinks to those provided during the evening.

This event has always been excellent value for money, and this year offers a superb setting for all to celebrate the royal wedding. 
  
The Royal Society is a non profit making organisation, and it is inviting other organisations such as the U3As, Rotary International, RAFA, the Aircrew Association and the British Legion to join them in a unique opportunity for all the ex-pats on the Costa Blanca to celebrate together the wedding of the future British King and Queen.
 

 

ROYAL SOCIETY OF ST GEORGE COSTA BLANCA

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 held on 19 February 2011

at Cumbre de Sol, Benitachell at 12.30

MINUTES

The meeting opened at 12.30.         The meeting closed at 13.00

PRESENT:       34 Members & 9 Guests

APOLOGIES

President Paul Rodwell, Mrs Anne Weskett, Mr Brian Weskett,  Fr Robin Carter, John Deacon, Lorna Ainsworth, Sid & Celia Burrell

The Chairman welcomed the proposed two new Committee Members, Jean Farrimond who had volunteered to act as the new General Secretary and Maggie Dennis who had volunteered to act as Membership Secretary.

The Chairman also welcomed the Guests which included a special welcome to Derick and Maggie Berridge, Derick being the Society´s Hon. Auditor.

1.         APPOINTMENT OF THE PRESIDENT

The Chairman was pleased to advise that following our invitation to Mr Paul Rodwell to become Branch President he could now confirm that Mr Rodwell had graciously accepted. The Society now looked forward to welcoming him and his wife to our future events.

This was approved.

Proposed by:    Toby Carpenter

Seconded:        Jacquelyne Phillips MBE

1. MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING

The Chairman advised that these were available on the website prior to the meeting. .

These were approved

Proposed by:    John Tucker

Seconded by:   Bryn Summerhayes

1. TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE CHAIRMAN´S REPORT TO 31 DECEMBER 2010

The Chairman reported that, throughout 2010 the Branch operated with a committee of only 5 members and his personal thanks went to them all. The constitution provided for 9 committee members so that meant that each committee member had to do the work of 2 people.  This was an unsatisfactory situation and must be redressed if the Branch was to operate in an efficient manner and provide the level of functions for which the Branch was renowned.  Thus, if any member would like to contribute some time toward helping to run the Branch to please let him know.

The Chairman advised that after several years conscientious service as our General Secretary, Christine Felton had decided to retire from her post with effect from the Annual General Meeting.  The Chairman thanked Christine for all her hard work, much of which was carried out behind the scenes in a most exemplary fashion. Her administrative and organisational efforts in support of the Branch would be missed.  The Chairman welcomed Jean Farrimond who had volunteered to take over as General Secretary.  The members were advised that although not previously serving on the committee, she had enthusiastically attended many of our functions over past years in support of Bob Oxley. The Chairman was also pleased to report that Maggie Dennis, a member for only just over a year, had accepted his invitation to join the Committee as our Membership Secretary.  A thank you was given to both Maggie and Jean.

The Chairman advised that due to the volcanic ash cloud disruption during the early part of 2010 and the cancellation or delay to many flights, the committee decided to cancel the visit of the 2 Chelsea Pensioners invited to be our guests of honour at the 2010 Banquet.  Apologies had also been received from the Ambassador and, as at the date of the Banquet, we were without a Consul in Alicante things were looking thin as far as speakers were concerned.  However our Branch Chaplain, Father Robin Carter, and his personal guest, Andrew Johnson, agreed at very late notice to fill the gap, and both did a magnificent job in entertaining us all.  The staff of the Carrasco Restaurant had provided an excellent meal, contributing to a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

In June, we once more held Her Majesty’s Birthday celebrations at the La Galera restaurant where we were provided with a very good lunch. This event was well attended and enjoyed by all.

Following its success in 2009, it was again decided to hold our 2010 autumn function on 5 November.  The event was well attended and all enjoyed an excellent meal served by the staff of the Pinosol Aparthotel.  Diners were also well-entertained by our Vice Chairman, Gaby Ferenczy, who gave an account of the history of gunpowder and the conspiracy of 1605.  The proceeds of the raffle were donated during the evening towards the Appeal to provide Gerald McGrath with a voyage of a lifetime with the Jubilee Sailing Trust.

The Chairman reported that the past 12 months have been an adventurous, interesting yet stabilizing period for the Branch.  Membership figures and finances remain fairly constant, and attendance at functions has also been very good, particularly at the June and November events.  He asked for continued support to the Society during 2011.

This was approved.

Proposed by:    Christine Felton

Seconded by:   Joan Summerhayes

1. TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE TREASURER´S REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2010

The Treasurer read from his report for 2010 which had been circulated at the meeting.  A copy of the Income & Expenditure Accounts is attached.

The Treasurer reported the Society´s finances remained at a satisfactory level and there was no need for any change at present in subscriptions. We had finished the year with €5,663.15 in the bank account.

The Icelandic ash cloud which brought so much disruption to air travel in April and prevented the speakers and many members from attending the Banquet, resulted in a considerable reduction in our costs. This was reflected in the €1,435.36 surplus recorded in the Accounts.

Unfortunately, the ash cloud also prevented our friends and sponsors, Close International, from attending the Banquet evening, and again in November the Spanish Air Traffic controllers strike further prevented them attending the Autumn Dinner Dance.  The Treasurer thanked Close for their continuing support and looked forward to seeing them in 2011.

The Costa Blanca Club was also indebted to John Cunningham, who despite ill health and an inability to visit Spain, had once again paid our capitation fee to the Society.

The Treasurer said that he was very pleased to see Derick Berridge and his wife at the AGM and, on behalf of himself and the members of the Society formally thanked him for auditing the Society’s 2010 accounts.

These were accepted.

Proposed by:    Hugh Martin

Seconded by:   John Tucker

1. TO ELECT THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH

BYE-LAW 2

The Chairman asked the present Members of the Committee who were prepared to serve for another year to raise their hands.

Mr Gaby Ferenczy

Mr Bob Hunt MBE

Mr Bob Oxley

Mrs Anne Weskett – absent, but had indicated that she wished to serve a further year

In addition two new members were introduced onto the committee:

Mrs Maggie Dennis

Mrs Jean Farrimond

This was approved

Proposed by:    Mr Mick Dennis

Seconded by:   Christine Felton

1. TO RE-ELECT Mr Derick Berridge AS HON. AUDITOR

Derick agreed to continued in the position of Hon Auditor.

1. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Hugh Martin thanked Bob Hunt for all the hard work carried out on behalf of the Society during 2010.

The chairman thanked all the committee members for their hard work over the past year.

The Chairman advised that the next event would be the St George´s Banquet/Royal Wedding Celebration to be held at the Carrasco on Friday 29^th April.  More details would follow via the Newsletter.  Regrettably apologies had been received from the Ambassador who advised he would be hosting his own Royal Wedding Celebrations in Madrid.  A number of organisations had been approached with an invitation to join with us.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 13.00

The Annual General Meeting of The Royal Society of St George, Costa Blanca will be held at Cumbre del Sol.  The bar opens at noon and member’s menu choice cards will be available for free seating.  The meeting will commence at 12.30 and Lunch will follow at approximately 1.15pm.

MENU

Tapas Selection

Potato Salad  Crab and Prawn Royale  Fried Camembert with Cranberry Sauce  Pancake with Spinach and blue cheese,  Lasagne Scallop Gratin

Choice of Main Courses

Pork Sirloin with Roquefort Sauce

Duck Confit with Port and Raisin Sauce

Chicken Breast with Apple and Mushroom Sauce

Fillet of Sole with Peanut Sauce

Salmon with Citric Sauce

Sauteed Cod with egg scramble

Choice of Desserts 

Tart Tatin

Banana Split

Classic Chocolate Cake

Ice Cream

Half a bottle of wine per person, bread and all i oli.is included

Coffee will be charged separately 

We are delighted to offer members this interesting menu subsidized by the Society for 10 Euros.  Guests are welcome to the lunch at the price of 15 Euros but are not entitled to take part in the meeting.  New Members joining may take advantage of the Member Price when reserving.  

Scroll down for the minutes of the last meeting.

M I N U T E S

of the

Annual General Meeting held on 6 March 2010

At Cumbre del Sol, Benitachell at 1245.

42 Members PRESENT.  The Chairman welcomed guests.

APOLOGIES

Derrik Berridge, Barry Burnett, Catherine and Howard Russell, Donna and David McMullan, Ray and Joy Harris, Lynn and Mark Channon, Gale Griffin Peers, John and Barbara Power, Peggy Skipwith and David and Jenny Decker.  The Chairman informed the company that unfortunately, Mr Dennis Cox, Founder Member had died.

1. APPOINTMENT OF THE PRESIDENT

The Chairman was unable to propose the Consul as President as the post of Consul was vacant at present.

2.  MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING

These were approved

Proposed by:   Mr Bryn Summerhayes

Seconded by:  Mr Barry Stiles DFC

3.  TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 31/12/2009

The Chairman read from his report which had been circulated with the AGM Newsletter.

This had been a difficult year with only 6 Members serving on the committee and with Toby retiring after 17 years we are now left with only 5, so it would be good to see some members coming forward to join the committee.

The successful banquet this year was attended by the then Ambassador Mrs Denise Holt CMG, and Air Vice Marshal John Ponsonby OBE FRAeS Trustee to Help For Heroes, the charity we supported in 2009 during which we raised 1500 Euros.  Thanks are due to Toby for his work with the Essay and Poetry Competition which produced 112 outstanding entries.

Due to the Financial Crisis, last year’s Autumn function was moved to a less costly venue on Guy Fawkes night with an enjoyable Dinner with Dancing at the Pinasol.

He thanked Anne Weskett for her work in organising the raffles and the ladies who helped her.  He thanked the Air Crew Association who kindly donated prizes.  He thanked Mr Hugh Martin, who was retiring after serving the branch as Hon. Auditor, for his work in helping the numerous Treasurers over the years.  He thanked all the committee for their hard work.

Acceptance of the Report

Proposed by Mr Gaby Ferenczy

Seconded by  Mr Brian Weskett                  

4.  TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE TREASURER’S REPORT 31/12/2009

The report for 2009 had already been circulated with the Newsletter. 

Thanks were again due to Mr John Cunningham for paying the Society subscription to head office.

The Treasurer explained the slight difference in the figures of the accounts after audit reflected those payments that had been made in cash that did not show on the bank statement.

Acceptance of the Report

Proposed by:  Mrs Jacquelyne Phillips MBE

Seconded by:  Mrs Anne Weskett

5.  TO RECEIVE AND ADOPT THE ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31/12/2009

These were accepted

Proposed by:   Mr B. Summerhayes

Seconded by:  Mr G Ferenczy

The Chairman thanked Mr Bob Oxley for his excellent work as Hon. Treasurer.

6.  TO ELECT COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH BYE LAW 2

The Chairman asked the present Members of the committee who were prepared to serve for another year to raise their hands and asked the members whether they wished to elect them for the ensuing year.  In alphabetic order.

Mrs Christine Felton

Mr Gaby Ferenczy

Mr Bob Hunt MBE

Mr Bob Oxley

Mrs Anne Weskett

This was approved

Proposed by:  Mr Barry Stiles DFC

Seconded by: Mrs Joan Summerhayes

Accepted by the members.

7.  TO ELECT Mr Derrik Berridge AS HON. AUDITOR

Derrik had agreed to become Auditor but sent his apologies as he was unable to attend the meeting.

Proposed by: Mr Gaby Ferenczy

Seconded by: Mr John Tucker

This was accepted by the Members.

8.  ANY OTHER BUSINESS

The Chairman called upon Mr Barry Stiles of the Distinguished Flying Cross to present Hugh Martin with an Honorary Membership of the Society and a Miniature Medal to mark his work as Honorary Auditor since the branch was founded in 1992.  A Miniature Medal was also presented to Mr Toby Carpenter to mark his 17 years on the Committee of the Society, 14 years of those as Chairman.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 1315.

 The Grace was given by Chaplain Fr Robin Carter.

 Revd. Robert Whyborn was also our guest.

Vice-Chairman Gaby Ferenczy with a few words on Guy Fawkes

Treasurer Bob Oxley presenting Tim Fawle with the proceeds of the Raffle for the  GERARD McGRATH APPEAL