APRIL 1ST CIRCLE MEETING

The April 1st meeting of the Guildford Circle heralded the end of the 2014/15 Catenian year and saw the installation of new Circle Officers. Notably; the outgoing VP, Bro. Greg Melly,  succeeds Bro. Kevin Deeming as President and the erstwhile Bro. Stephen Ballard, assumes the role of Vice President. Bro. Steve Rowden relieves the long suffering Bro. Dave Caush as Secretary and Bro. Guillermo Lopez takes on the mantle of Treasurer. Bro. Will O'Brien steps up to joint Marshall & Charity Officer whilst Bro. William D'Souza is the new Registrar. Bro. John Vickerman, the new Membership Officer, was not present believed to be lost in France and, if he ever returns, will be installed as Membership Officer at the May Circle meeting. After all the boring stuff was completed, the Circle witnessed the enrollment of Visiting Gentleman Andy Fogel into the Circle. Welcome Bro. Andy, you have joined a circle unlike any other! 

New Bro. Andy Fogel being welcomed by new President Bro. Greg Melly flanked by outgoing MBO Stephen Ballard (left) and outgoing President Bro. Kevin Deeming (right)

Outgoing Secretary Bro. Dave Caush celebrating his new found freedom with from left: Bro. Frank Comerford; Bro. Malcolm Bulpitt and right Bro. Claude Kauffmann.

By chance, the 1st April also happened to be Bro. Stephen's birthday. No Fooling!  Ever the prankster, Bro. Stephen had sent out a '12th hour' email declining the role of VP due to extreme business pressure. This was later revealed as an 'April  fool Spoof' much to the disappointment of all conerned. Indeed, Bro. President Greg, did a remarkable job of concealing his angst in the 2nd photograph below.

Birthday Boy Ballard

Bro. President Greg with the Birthday Boy

Father-in law telling Son-in-Law to behave himself