On Monday 6th November, Windsor Circle hosted the Membership Officer's Night at a new venue, Datchet Golf Club. The Club is situated in the heart of what has since become known as 'Membership Officer Town'. Yes, it's official! Datchet has now become 'twinned' with Detroit in the state of Michegan, USA famous for its motor industry and recording stars such as Diana Ross and the Supremes. Datchet now shares the same title of MOTOWN!
In all, there were 70 brothers present including a splendid showing of 10 brothers from Guildford. We were hoping to reign supreme as we did last year and retain the Membership Officer's Trophy.
The meeting started promptly at 7.30 and once circle business had been completed, we all sat down to dinner. Grace before the meal was said by Windsor President Bro. Mike Wylde and, at an opportune time, Bro. Mike spoke of the importance of recruiting new members to the Catenian Association. This was supported by Windsor Membership Officer, Bro. Kevin McLoughlin. Later on, Great Britain National President, Bro. Peter Rogers, also stressed the importance of recruitment.
Once the main meal was over and whilst coffee was being served, another of the honoured guests, Bro. James Power, Editor of Catena, gave an impassioned speach amplifying the importance of recruitment in the Catenian Association. Catena, as we know, is the medium that presents the face of the Catenian Association to the World. Since Bro. James took over as Editor, following the sad and untimely death of the previous Editor, Bro.Gil Whale, Catena, in the view of many, has gone from strength to strength both in appearance and content.
Then, the moment everyone had been waiting for, Provincial Membership Officer, Bro. Chris Richards, in a performance that would have done justice to Greg Wallace on Celebrity Chef, tantalisingly strung out the announcement of the winner for what seemed like an eternity. He eventually announced that the winner of the 2017 Membership Officer's Trophy was Woking Circle which recruited five new members during the Catenian year. Well done Woking better luck next year Guildford. Finally, the meeting finished almost as it started, promptly, well it did run five minutes over, and the brothers dispersed into MOTOWN and beyond.
In all, there were 70 brothers present including a splendid showing of 10 brothers from Guildford. We were hoping to reign supreme as we did last year and retain the Membership Officer's Trophy.
The meeting started promptly at 7.30 and once circle business had been completed, we all sat down to dinner. Grace before the meal was said by Windsor President Bro. Mike Wylde and, at an opportune time, Bro. Mike spoke of the importance of recruiting new members to the Catenian Association. This was supported by Windsor Membership Officer, Bro. Kevin McLoughlin. Later on, Great Britain National President, Bro. Peter Rogers, also stressed the importance of recruitment.
Once the main meal was over and whilst coffee was being served, another of the honoured guests, Bro. James Power, Editor of Catena, gave an impassioned speach amplifying the importance of recruitment in the Catenian Association. Catena, as we know, is the medium that presents the face of the Catenian Association to the World. Since Bro. James took over as Editor, following the sad and untimely death of the previous Editor, Bro.Gil Whale, Catena, in the view of many, has gone from strength to strength both in appearance and content.
Then, the moment everyone had been waiting for, Provincial Membership Officer, Bro. Chris Richards, in a performance that would have done justice to Greg Wallace on Celebrity Chef, tantalisingly strung out the announcement of the winner for what seemed like an eternity. He eventually announced that the winner of the 2017 Membership Officer's Trophy was Woking Circle which recruited five new members during the Catenian year. Well done Woking better luck next year Guildford. Finally, the meeting finished almost as it started, promptly, well it did run five minutes over, and the brothers dispersed into MOTOWN and beyond.
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| Bro. Stephen Ballard, with assistance from Bro. Membership Officer, Ian Rogers, attempting to tie a 'Windsor' knot! |
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| Nervous anticipation |
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| Bro. Sam taking bets on the winner whilst Bro. Rory takes the money! |
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| The Guildford Four! |
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| I think Guildford is in with a chance. Hmmn, I'm not so sure! |
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| Bro. Vernon de Cruz, Guildford Secretary, Bro. Steve Rowden, Bro. Sam Shaw and Bro. Declan O'Farrell enjoying the bonhomie! |
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| Bro. James Power, Catena Editor, with Guildford President, William D'Souza and Guildford brothers |
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| Unexpectedly, Bro. James bursts into song!.. |
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| ...with a rendition of his all-time favourite by Elvis Presley; 'You're a Devil in Disguise' |
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| Windsor President, Bro. Mike Wylde, welcomes the brothers |
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| Windsor Membership Officer, Bro. Kevin McLoughlin, addressing the brothers on the importance of recruitment |
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| Great Britain National President, Bro. Peter Rogers, addressing the brothers |
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| For starters, a well presented classic prawn cocktail |
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| There's no brown bread and butter! |
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| Catana Editor, Bro. James Power, extolling the virtues of recruitment as well as the benefits of advertising in Catena |
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| C'mon, a full page at half price! |
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| And the winner is........... |
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| ....and the winner is........... |
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| Yes, yes, c'mon who is it? |
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| Woking!! |
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| We was robbed! |
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| Just grin and bear it! |
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