Minutes of the 52nd meeting
Minutes of the 52nd meeting of the Kent & Sussex Regional branch of The Socialist Party of Great Britain held on 13th March 2016The meeting started at 2.15pm and was held at the Muggleton Inn, High Street, Maidstone, KentPresent: Dave Chesham (Secretary), Marie Chesham, Rob Cox (Treasurer), Dan Fabian, Jacqueline Shodeke (until 6.15pm)Apologies for absence: Mandy Bruce, Les Courtney, Hannah Dutton, Ed MannVisitor: Richard Harris (until 4.00pm)1. Election of ChairMotion 1. Cox & Fabian “That D.Chesham be Chair”AGREED2. Minutes of the 51st Meeting held on 14th February 2016 were before the meetingMotion 2. M.Chesham & Shodeke “That the minutes be adopted ”AGREED3. Matters arising from previous minutesi) Brighton public meeting – 8-3-16Only eight people showed up for this meeting (although we had 'apologies for absence' from six more, mostly due to illness). Two newcomers, one of whom turned out to be an extremely staunch defender of capitalism, quite possibly a young Tory, whose presence ensured that very little discussion took place on the advertised subject – religion.However, a frequently heated exchange ensued for some two hours during which some real progress appeared to be made in the 'enlightenment' of this individual, very ably assisted by the other 'new face' who had reached an impressive and comprehensive understanding both of the status quo and of socialism (as we see it) quite independently of involvement with any political grouping or party. We certainly hope to see her again…Next meeting has been arranged for Tuesday, 10 May. Same venue and time.ii) Video clipsIt was AGREED to defer this item againiii) Street StallsStalls were arranged in Canterbury for 19 March and 16 April. From 12 noon in The Parade on each day.A further stall in Folkestone has been fixed for 30 April outside the Town Hall.iv) Proposed Folkestone Discussion GroupIt has not yet been possible to arrange either a venue or a date for the first meeting of the discussion group but Max and Rob are still making enquiries.v) 'How do we respond to Corbyn?'Nothing to report as yet. Contact has been made with North London Branch and the Momentum group of the Labour Party.4. Annual Conference 2016 – Final AgendaThe agenda was discussed in detail and delegates instructed. Those members appointed to represent the branch were: Mandy Bruce, Dave Chesham, Marie Chesham, Rob Cox, Dan Fabian, Ed Mann and Jacqueline Shodeke.5. Email from the Media CommitteeAn email from the Media Committee was read and it was AGREED that a copy be circulated to all branch members.6. Forms 'A' & 'F'NONE7. Branch membership transfersNONE8. EC minutes – February meeting – 6-2-16NOTED9. Future propaganda activitiesNONE other than those already mentioned.10. Any other businessAn amended Form 'C' was submitted by the Treasurer showing the correct number of branch members at 2015 year end.NOTEDMeeting adjourned at 6.55pmCollection taken: £11.00