The RSPBANI County Antrim Section recently held its AGM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 in Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim. There was a good turnout of bands represented and everyone was welcomed to the meeting by Chairperson Alderman Beth Adger MBE.
Alderman Adger MBE give a special welcome to RSPBANI President Mr Winston Pinkerton who is no stranger to the Section as this is his own Section, apologies were also recorded from Section members who had other engagements.
RSPBANI President Winston Pinkerton took the chair to conduct the election of officers for the incoming year and the following newly elected officers were installed:
President : Thomas Nichol MBE
Chairperson : Beth Adger MBE
Vice Chair : Stuart Coulter
Secretary : Valerie Hume
Ass Sect : Colin Cupples
Treasurer : Arlene Graham
Ass Treas : John Fittis
Trophy Officer : Stuart Coulter
Rep to RSPBANI Executive : Catherine Weatherup
The President wished all the newly elected officers all the best for the incoming year and thanked all for the support from all members and friends of County Antrim Section, who assisted throughout the past season, and appealed for new volunteers to come forward as the Branch always needs new faces.
A discussion then took place on the joint venture with Co. Down Section on the full indoor band competition which hopefully will take place this year under County Antrim Sections turn and DV, date will be 10th MAY 2025 (still to be finalised) and venue will be released soon.
Valerie Hume – Sect
