Corsley W.I. Annual General Meeting, April 1978
Corsley W.I.’s 57th A.G.M. was well attended and there was a special welcome for Mrs. Hanna and Mrs. Luard who returned after absences.
Arrangements were made for the May meeting to be held at Chapmanslade, for discussion of Resolutions being brought before the National A.G.M.; also for the Group meeting at Boreham in June.
Members were asked to support the forthcoming Arthritis and Rheumatism Council’s coffee morning in Frome.
This year, the rose bowl awarded for highest marks in the year’s monthly competitions was won by Mrs. Kaye, and awards for full attendance at meetings went to Miss Edwards, Mrs. J. Forward, Mrs. Kaye and Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
The treasurer, Mrs. Bastin, reported a balance of £49, and was thanked by Mrs. K. Pike.
A special vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs. Kaye to the secretary Mrs. S. Forward.
The President, Mrs. Watts, was warmly thanked after her address by Mrs. Hayward.
An interesting talk by the V.C.O., Mrs. Hodgson, on the possibilities and scope of the W.I. movement was directed particularly to new members but appreciated by all.
Mrs. Watts was re-elected President for the coming year and all nominees to the committee. After which, the meeting enjoyed a delicious fish and chip supper.
The monthly competition for a decorated plate was won by Miss Edwards, Mrs. Fitzpatrick and Miss C.M.H. White.
The fundraising competition was won by Mrs. Vallis, Miss Edwards and Miss Atherton.