Committee decides to control the length of speeches at future Annual Dinners'.
Posted on Wed 19 January 2011
At the Association's Committee Meeting held on 12th January, consideration was given to the concern surrounding the length of speeches at the recent Annual Dinner. Magazine Editor 'Stormin'' Norman Broadfield was quick to point out that this was not a new phenomenon and that similar complaints had been received in the past, notably in his presidential year!
Notwithstanding previous deliberations on the subject, the Committee has decided that in future the following rules will be put in place:
1) Each of the three main speeches will be ten minutes long – and certainly no more than fifteen minutes.
2) A small bell will be rung by the Association Secretary after ten minutes of each of the main speeches.
3) The final toast to the President by his friend will also be limited to ten minutes – and certainly no more than fifteen minutes.
4) The bar will open at 6:30 pm to allow members more time to chat with their friends before the Dinner.
5) If a musical interlude can again be included in the evening's programme, it will take place as members and their guests arrive.