Minutes of the 38th Meeting

Minutes of the 38th Meeting of the Kent & Sussex Regional branch of The Socialist Party of Great Britain held on 11th January 2015The meeting started at 2.03 pm and was held at the Muggleton Inn, High Street, Maidstone, KentPresent: Dave Chesham (Secretary), Marie Chesham, Rob Cox (Treasurer), Dan Fabian, Jacqueline Shodeke, Andy Thomas (until 4.10pm)Visitor: Sam WicksApologies for absence: Mandy Bruce, Les Courtney, Hannah Dutton, Glenn Morris.1. Election of ChairMotion 1. M.Chesham & Shodeke “That D.Chesham be Chair”AGREED2. Minutes of the 37th Meeting dated 14th December 2014 were before the meetingMotion 2. Cox & M.Chesham “That the minutes be adopted”AGREED3. Matters arising from the previous minutesi) The Party's ImageA further wide-ranging discussion took place on this topic but it was AGREED that no further action be taken at the moment.The Secretary reminded the branch that thought should be given to new designs for table banners for use with our literature stalls.ii) 2015 General ElectionThere was discussion on various matters including arranging public meetings. It was AGREED that more detailed consideration be deferred until the next meeting.iii) Day or Weekend School in 2015It was AGREED to defer this item until after the General Election.iv) Money Free PartyIt was AGREED to defer this item until the next meeting.v) JW's Trade Union ConferenceIt was AGREED to defer this item pending more information from JW.4. Motions and Amendments to Rule for 2015 ConferenceThree motions, which had been presented to the previous meeting, were again considered together with their respective supporting statements.i) "Conference re-affirms that in accordance with Principle 7 of the Declaration of Principles there is an obligation on members to be hostile to parties which support capitalism."ii) "Conference is of the opinion that the Party should not participate in demonstrations which are in support of reformist demands or of organisations to which we are hostile. Conference therefore upholds the terms of the 1938 Party Poll."iii) "Conference resolves that the Production for Use Committee be dissolved."It was AGREED that the motions, with a slight amendment to one of them, and the supporting statements, be approved and submitted to the Standing Orders Committee.5. Items for Discussion for 2015 ConferenceTwo items for discussion were before meeting but it was AGREED to defer consideration of them until the next meeting particularly as it was likely there would be more.6. Branch Form 'C'It was AGREED to defer this item until the next meeting and that Dave Chesham and Sam Wicks be appointed as the branch's auditors.7. Forms 'A' & 'F'NONE8. Branch membership transferOur visitor, Sam Wicks, applied to transfer to Kent & Sussex Branch from North London Branch. It was AGREED to accept his application and Sam was welcomed into membership of the branch.9. EC minutesNONE10. Nomination of Party Officers and sub-committeesA number of comrades were nominated for the following positions and sub-committees.General Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Advertising Committee, Ballot Committee, Campaigns Committee, Election Committee, Head Office Organiser, Internet Committee, Library Committee and Premises Committee.11. Future propaganda activitiesNONE12. Any other businessNONEMeeting adjourned at 4.45pmCollection taken: £10.00