The Northern Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel Society

Apologies for Absence - Mrs. Halsall, Mrs. Keys, Mr. & Mrs. Wood, Miss Hailey, Mr. & Mrs. Holden, Miss Young, Mr. & Mrs. Mair, Mrs. Bonas, Mrs. Percival, Mrs. Ashall, Mrs. Phillips, Miss Dodds, Mrs. Massey, Mrs. Fellows.

Minutes - Minutes of the Preliminary meeting held at the Grosvenor Hotel, Manchester on January 19th were read and accepted.  Proposed Mrs. D. Williams, Seconded Mrs. D. Kennedy.

Chairman's Report - The Chairman welcomed all those present and stated that all procedures had been checked with the Kennel Club and the Acting Committee had followed the rules, he felt sure that everyone had the welfare of the Society at heart and that the venture should prove successful.  The Chairman then thanked those who had offered to donate trophies.  A vote of thanks to the Acting Secretary, Mrs. Nelson, was given by the Chairman.

Constitution & Rules - The Constitution and Rules as formulated at the Committee Meeting at Manchester were read.  The Secretary to have application forms for membership printed.  Proposed Miss B. Dyson, Seconded Mrs. Pugh.

Election of Committee - Mrs. Hughs & Mr. Schofield were appointed as Tellers.  The result of the postal ballot being as follows:-

Mrs. Palfree, Miss Nelson, Mrs. Kennedy, Miss Henshaw, Mrs. Simm, Mr. Williams, Mrs. Mair, Miss Gatheral, Mrs. Thirkell, Miss Dyson, Mr. Beck, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Coates, Mrs. Dean & Mr. Holden.

Election of President - Col. R.O. Gatheral was elected President.

Founder Members - The list of founder members was closed, the number being 46.

Ideas - During the counting of the ballet, suggestions for the Committee to discuss were put forward:

• Mrs. Beck proposed that a Rally be held .
• Mr. Williams proposed that a licence for a Spring Show be applied for.
• Mrs. Kennedy proposed the show be a Limited Sho w.
• Mr. Bott proposed that licences for shows for the year be applied for.
• Mrs. Coates proposed that an Open Show be held in conjunction with the Royal Lancs Show.
• Mrs. Nelson proposed that activities be held in each area covered by the Society.
• Miss Gatheral proposed Aread Rallies & Competitions.
• Mr. Williams proposed that a Society Badge be decided upon.
• Mr. Bott suggested members submit a design and a prize be awarded for the best.
• Mr. Tickell proposed the design be left to a professional.
• Miss Dyson offered to contact Kenact.
• Mr. Williams to find the designer of the West of England Club Badge.
• Mr. Farnning proposed a year book be produced.
• Mrs. Kennedy proposed a regular newsletter.
• Mrs. Coates proposed a list of facilities offered to members be sent out with membership forms.
• Miss Palfree proposed that the breed standard be sent with a copy of the rules.

The new Committee having been selected Mr. Thirkell retired from the Chair.

Vote of Thanks - Mr. Williams proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Thirkell for his very good work as Chairman of the Steering Committee.  Miss Palfree seconded the proposal.

Trophies - The following Trophies were recorded:-

• Mr. & Mrs. Wood - Cup for Open Show
• Mr. & Mrs. Pugh - Cup
• Mr. & Mrs. Mair - Cup
• Mr. & Mrs. Park - Cup
• Mrs. Williams - Cup
• Miss Palfree - Cup for most points
• Miss Henshaw - 12 spoons
• Mrs. Kennedy - 12 spoons
• Mrs. Pugh - 12 spoons
• Mrs. Simm - Cup for best Black & Tan
• Mrs. Massey - Cup
• Mrs. Beck - Tankard

Meeting closed at 4.15 p.m.  Tea & Biscuits being served.