The Meeting

Formal notice of the meeting, along with the Agenda, Reports & Accounts, together with the names of those
standing for election and a voting form, has been distributed with the Autumn issue of Steaming.

There will be no ‘live’ online voting although attendees in the meeting itself are able to vote on the day.

Members are encouraged to exercise their votes by submitting their ballot forms either electronically or by post in advance of the meeting. The results will be announced during the AGM. A voting form is published in the AGM Booklet. If submitting by email, please use the form and scan it as an attachment. Please return it by Wednesday 13th November via the postal address stated in the booklet, or email it to: general.secretary@ntet.co.uk

AGENDA

1. President’s Welcome
   1. Chairman’s Welcome & Apologies for Absence.
2. To approve the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting.
3. Any matters arising from the minutes.
4. To Receive the Chairman’s Report.
5. Questions from Section Head Reports
   1. Membership – Richard Semple
   2. TSU – Tony Seddon
   3. Sales – Kathy Smith
   4. Engine Owners – Bob Siddall
   5. SAC – Nick Bosworth
6. To receive the Full Accounts and Balance Sheet – Amy Reynolds
7. To appoint Independent Examiners Charles Lovell & Co.
8. To elect / re-elect General Council members in accordance with Article 19
   1. The following officers retire by rotation and offer themselves for re-election.
      Nick Bosworth, John Durling, Tony Seddon
   2. Additionally the following nominations to the General Council have been received:
      Gareth Ellis – Proposer: Paul Stingmore, Seconder: Nick Bosworth
      Paul Stingmore – Proposer: Louise Maunder, Seconder: Anne Whittingstall
9. Any other competent business.
   1. BESTT Report – Andrew Semple

 

Minutes of the 2023 meeting can be found here –

2024 AGM – Previous Years Minutes

Accommodation

Accommodation can be booked by contacting the hotel directly – 023 9298 2182

NTET 10% Room discount code GA000661 please quote this when booking.

Please note, the hotel does not have a car park. The closest available car park is the Historic Dockyard Car Park across the road, accessed via Admiralty Road. Approx. £10.00 for 24hr period using one of our discount vouchers, or park on the side roads marked JA One Hour Free Parking and a 24hour Council Permit is available to purchase from Reception for £6.00. 

One Night: (16th November only)

Budget Rooms: Single Occupancy: £69 / Double Occupancy: £98 Classic Rooms: Single Occupancy: £84 / Double Occupancy: £113 Deluxe Rooms: Single Occupancy: £94 / Double Occupancy: £123

Two Nights: (15th & 16th November only)

Budget Rooms: Single Occupancy: £138 / Double Occupancy: £196 Classic Rooms: Single Occupancy: £168 / Double Occupancy: £226 Deluxe Rooms: Single Occupancy: £188 / Double Occupancy: £246

All rooms include breakfast.

Saturday Evening Meal

NTET AGM Dinner – Saturday 16th November. 7pm for 7.30pm.

MENU CHOICES

STARTER

• Duck and Port Pate – Red Onion Marmalade & Sourdough
• Prawn Salad – Marie Rose Sauce, Brown Bread & Butter
• Leek and Potato Soup (V, GF)

MAIN

• Sweet Potato and Red Onion Marmalade Tart with Fine Beans, New Potatoes and Rich Tomato Sauce (GF,vegan)
• Roast Topside of Beef – Yorkshire Pudding & Pan Gravy Roast Potatoes, Vegetable Medley
• Herb Crusted Loin of Cod with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Fine Beans & Buttered New Potatoes

DESSERT

• Sticky Toffee Pudding with Custard
• Chocolate and Coconut Tart , Raspberry Coulis (VG,)
• Profiteroles filled with Cream – Rich Chocolate & Toffee Sauce (GF)

Please email your choices to treasurer@ntet.co.uk or complete the online form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA0OxL4xarp8n2ExCSnoYJVWharW6GKBtzHwy3ohlqSDunqw/viewform

PAYMENT
Please return menu choices and payment of £38 per head no later than Sunday 27th October 2024.

Payment ideally by BACS:
Name: National Traction Engine Trust
Account number: 97898473
Sort code: 56-00-60
Please put “AGM” and your surname as a reference

Alternative please post a cheque with the menu choices to: Amy Reynolds, Virginia Cottage, Upper Vobster, Radstock, BA3 5SA .