The main points arising from the AGM were as follows:

• The Chairman welcomed Members of whom 48 were in attendance.

• Thought was given in a moment of reflection for those members of TSW on active duty and Association Members who had passed away.

• Two matters were outstanding from the 2010 AGM – using the SAGA and RAFA House Magazines for advertising – which the Chairman undertook to progress.

• In introducing the new OC TSW, Wing Commander Polly Perkins, the Chairman expressed the gratitude of the Association for the support provided by the Wing throughout the year.  Without such support, the Association would find it difficult to sustain its activities.  Particular thanks were due to Warrant Officer Mark Farrell – currently overseas on an operational tour.  Wing Commander Perkins then offered her narrative report, from which it was clear that the Wing was in good spirits and was as heavily committed as ever in support of operations and exercises; she concluded with a light-hearted historical comment on Equipment Officers!

• The Treasurer introduced the Accounts for the year ending 31st December 2010, which had been duly validated, and his report for the year was duly accepted by those present. The funds continued to be in a healthy state and proposals continue to be sought for the use of some of the Association funds.

• Current paid-up Membership stood at 224.  Overall, membership numbers had increased by about 10% last year, while subscription monies remained fairly constant.

• The Chairman notified the meeting that Bob McBey’s Bergathon Veterans’ Team had been promised £250 towards their sponsorship and £120 had been committed for Team T Shirts.

• It was agreed that a donation of £250 would be given to the veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress.

• A proposal to take forward a project for the installation of a TSW crest plaque in the floor of the RAF Church, St Clement Danes, was agreed; a donation of £350 from Association funds was committed to the project with the balance to be sought through individual donations.

• Three Associate Members were proposed and agreed – Sqn Ldr Jim Davies, Mr Joe Canning and Mr Paul Davies.

• The Chairman, Duncan Grant, and Treasurer, Tim Newstead, were re-elected for a further 2-year period of office; Duncan advised that he would not seek re-election in 2013 and that a new Chairman would, thus, be sought. Paul Giles was elected as Welfare and Publicity member.

• In discussion the meeting considered that, ideally, members would prefer the dinner to be held on the Saturday evening with an informal Friday gathering –  as previously.  However, there was recognition that the good offices of the Wing should not be prejudiced.  Work in Committee would be undertaken to agree an optimum solution for 2012 with the foundation still resting at Stafford.