Lanner gets huge back up

After their recent AGM the Lanner Band has now got a huge back up team of support.

Monday, 05 May 2008

Lanner Bands AGM held in their band room last week saw one of their longest serving commitee members stand down after 31 years.

Retired

Dick Hancock have been involved with the band since 1977 holding the post of Chairman for most of that time. During his report he said he felt that the time was right for him to stand down as chairman and thanked the band and the committee for the support he had received over the years.

Musical Director Colin Toghill reported that since taking 10 months ago the Band has now commenced contesting after a 3 year absence and he and the band are now looking forward to a busy summer seasonMD Colin Toghill

Back contesting

Musical Director Colin Toghill reported that since taking 10 months ago the Band has now commenced contesting after a 3 year absence and he and the band are now looking forward to a busy summer season.

Officers

Officers elected were: President & Life Member Mary Job, Chairperson Lee Rouse, Vice Chairperson Christine Gilbert, Secretary Jeremy Gilbert, Assistant Secretary Winnie Chapple, Treasurer Julie Rowe, Assistant Treasurer & Contest Secretary Richard Rowe, Publicity Officer Joe Caddy, Press Office Shaun Jenkin, Musical Director Colin Toghill, Bandmaster Gareth Cottrell,Equipment Officer Sharon Dower, Commitee Menbers Wendy Sheard, Dick & Jill Hancock, Nina Kuzniar, Richard Johns and Matthew Rowe.

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