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Branch Meeting. Monday 9 1h September 2024 at 1930 .Held at The Admiral Hardy Public House, Weymouth. Apologies: Eamon Symes, John Bowditch, Clive and Lois Edwards, David Hearn, David Cornes, Ann Wearing, Tom Pearce, David Parsons. Minutes: August 2024 approved Chairman: Proud of our Branch, who pull together really well. Merchant Navy Day went well with attendances at Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland. Thank you to Nigel Burton who covered all events as the Branch Standard Bearer. Thank you all concerned. Forthcoming Events:- Due to road closures because of the Iron Man Event, on the 15 th September 2024, the Branch will not be attending the Battle of Britain Commemoration, at Bowleaze Cove this year. Wednesday 9 th October 2024.Service of the Sea, St. Paul's Cathedral. Sunday 10 th November 2024. Remembrance Sunday. Full details later. Monday 11 th November 2024. Armistice Day. Details to be confirmed. FRANCE 2025. Names of those wishing to go, must be given by the END OF NOVEMBER 2024. The White Anchor. The Branch was unanimous that the White Anchor Wreath should remain as the National Wreath of the Association. Treasurer: Main Account:- £2,894.21 Debit Account: - £495.09 Holding for FRANCE 2025:- £830.00 Item 1:- To appoint Paul Cooper,(Vice Chairman) as signatory to the Merchant Navy Association Carried unanimously by vote of Branch Members Item 2:-To remove Leslie Board,(Retired Treasurer) as a signatory to the Merchant Navy Association, Weymouth ,Portland and District Branch NATWEST Bank Account. Carried unanimously by vote of Branch Members. Item 3:- To approach The National Merchant Navy Association, (through the National Secretary David Parsons,(WP&D Branch Member), to request that the National Merchant Navy Association assist with supplying either up to 10(ten) MNA designed wreaths, or, a monetary contribution to the value of the said wreaths. Welfare Officer: It was good to see Alan Watts and Gareth Peaston back at the meetings. Stan Berry seems to have his problems sorted out and is in fine fettle. Eamon Symes is back at home with a “care package” in place. He is still unable to get out and about and would appreciate a visit. Various items of Tony Cash's mobility equipment. It has been suggested that with the family's approval that the said items be donated to the Veterans Hub, either for use by the Veterans or to be sold to assist their funds. A REMINDER. If you haven't already done so, please register your Veterans Code with your GP. Lasting Power of Attorney. You don't know what's around the corner. Make sure you have someone you trust to be able to manage your affairs should the need arise. AOB: National AGM end of October 2024. To be confirmed later. Nigel Burton suggested he take over the Memorial Garden on the seafront, the Branch agreed. Thank you. A minutes silence was held for Lt. Rhodri Leyshon. Royal Navy. Not a member of our Branch, but a seafarer all the same, who recently lost his life piloting a Merlin Helicopter Next Meeting: Monday 9 th September 2024. Meeting Closed: 2020