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AGM information
The sixteenth Annual General Meeting of the Society was held on Thursday 21 May 2009 at The Pavilions, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. Click here to download the 2009 AGM summary accounts and review.
Vice Chairman David Hargrave opened the meeting and, before proceeding with the formal business of the day, invited Andrew Haigh, Chief Executive, to take to the floor. Andrew Haigh gave a short presentation on the progress of the Society during 2008 and updated members on developments that had occurred so far this year.
The Chairman's Report, the Accounts of the Society, the Report of Directors on the activities of the Society and the Auditors' Report for the year ended 31 December 2008, were all received. The Directors' Remuneration Report was also approved.
The re-election of Andrew Haigh, Ray Pierce, David Hargrave, Chris McComb and Peter Mason as Directors of the Society were carried. Deloitte LLP was re-appointed as Auditors of the Society.
Additionally this year resolutions to amend the Society's Memorandum and Rules were considered and passed subject to FSA approval. Click here for a full breakdown of the Annual General Meeting Results 2009.
The Vice Chairman advised that between the AGM voting pack being despatched to members and the Annual General Meeting itself, Ray Pierce had decided to step down from his position as a Director of the Society. Ray had accepted a new position with another financial services provider after serving engage Mutual for the last 10 years. In addition, the Vice Chairman confirmed that Lord (David) Clark retired from the Board at this AGM. The Vice Chairman thanked Ray and David for their substantial contribution over the years and wished them both well for the future (click here to read the full statement). Questions from members were welcomed throughout the meeting and once the formalities of the day were concluded members sat down to enjoy a buffet lunch.
Chief Executive Andrew Haigh with prize draw winner, Mr Frank Hoyle, and our mascot, Sid the Savings Pig.
This year's event saw an increase in attendees as we welcomed a number of new faces, some from the Harrogate area and others from further afield. But we also said "hello again" to some familiar faces, who had made an early start and travelled in some cases from Manchester, Grimsby, Nottingham and Castleford. It was great to catch up with one of our customers for whom this was their 9th AGM!
Our mascot, Sid the Savings Pig, made an appearance after lunch to the delight of guests, some of whom had their pictures taken with him. Meanwhile, Chief Executive Andrew Haigh presented the prize draw winner, Mr Frank Hoyle from Burley-in-Wharfedale, with four tickets to the engage Super League Grand Final being held at Old Trafford, Manchester on Saturday 10 October 2009.
thank you for helping us make a donation to charity
As in 2008, we have made a 10p donation to charity for every valid postal vote returned and a £2 donation for each member who attended the AGM. Along with donations received from members themselves, together we have raised over £1,950 for this year's chosen charity, Saint Michael's Hospice in Harrogate. The Hospice's vital work provides care and support to terminally ill patients and their families in the local area and on behalf of Saint Michael's we thank you for voting in this year's AGM.
We extend our thanks to all those who took the time to attend this year's AGM and look forward to seeing you all again next year. If you are a new member or were unable to attend this year, we hope to see you in the future.
