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OUR DETAILED HISTORY YEAR 2017



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2017
2017 The first task of new Anderida Writers chairman Mike Fleming at the Eastbourne group's AGM at the West Rocks Hotel was to present outgoing chairman Alan Baker with the Accolade Award for his outstanding work during the past year.
Mike praised former West End actor Alan for his dedication and for enhancing competitions by reading members' work aloud. Anderida President Tony Flood then presented treasurer Roger Hardman with an Outstanding Service Award. Tony said Roger was an "unsung hero" who was the longest serving member, and during his 20 years with the group had made great contributions as an official and a writer.
Secretary Heather Flood and Mike Fleming paid tribute to the work of those who had stood down from the committee - Elizabeth Wright, Maria Louka, Rob Crouch, Francis Wait and John Elford.
Heather said: "With New Eastbourne Writers now communicating through their website and emails, instead of holding physical meetings, Anderida are the biggest writing group in the area holding regular meetings. We would welcome new members, as we can help both those wishing to get published and those writing for fun."
Former N.E.W. chairman Jeff Fleming was elected Competitions Secretary and Alan Baker Vice Chairman. Best selling crime writer Peter James continued as Patron, with Tamara McKinley and Brian Capron as Vice Presidents.
In his treasurer's report Roger Hardman said the current total assets were £708.45, a reduction on the previous year.
The Capital Account showed that our expenditure exceeded receipts by £337.85. An increase in expenditure was due to purchasing a pop-up banner, stationery, printing, refreshments, gifts and the website.
Membership subscriptions remained the same as the previous year but visitors' fees doubled, while a raffle raised £44. Alan Baker referred to the annual Anderida competition in which he had read the entries - and come first in the short story section for the third successive time, while Heather Flood also made it three wins in a row in the poetry section.
Alan talked about the sad loss of life member Harry Bankhead, who had died at the age of 96.

OFFICERS ELECTED:
Patron: Peter James(automatically re-elected)
President: Tony Flood – proposed by Dave Wells, and seconded by Alan Baker.
Vice Presidents: Tamara McKinley and Brian Capron – proposed by Tony Flood and seconded by Robin Kempe.
Chairman: Mike Fleming – proposed by Maria Louka, seconded by Robin Kempe.
Vice Chairman: Alan Baker – proposed by Dave Wells seconded by Heather Flood.
Secretary: Heather Flood – proposed by Robin Kempe, seconded by John Elford.
Treasurer: Roger Hardman – proposed by Dave Wells seconded by Tony Flood.
Competitions Secretary: Jeff Fleming – proposed by Tony Flood seconded by Dave Wells.
Assistant Competition Secretary: Dave Wells – proposed by Tony Flood seconded by Laurie Wilkinson.
Newsletter Editor: Tony Flood– proposed by Robin Kempe seconded by John Elford.
Secretary: Dave Wells – proposed by Robin Kempe seconded by John Elford.
Publicity and Marketing Officer: Tony Flood – proposed by Laurie Wilkinson and seconded by John Elford.
Librarian: Dave Wells – proposed by Laurie Wilkinson and seconded by Heather Flood.
Liaison Officer: Robin Kempe, – proposed by Dave Wells seconded by Alan Baker.
Inspector of Accounts: Howard Smith – proposed by Robin Kempe seconded by Tony Flood.


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