PRESIDENT DUTIES BEGIN!

Thursday 30^th April will live in my memory for a long time. That was the night I assumed the role of President of the Burns Howff Club. Over 30 members attended the AGM in the Globe Inn where they heard a comprehensive report on the past years proceedings by Secretary David Smith in his 37^th annual report. Retiring President David Miller, who has had a tremendous year, highlighted a few of the events he had attended and the ‘high points’ in what has been a busy year for him before presenting me with the famed chain of office as President of the club. In turn my first duty was to present David with a Past Presidents badge and thank him for the service he gave to the club over the past year.

Neil Johnston was elected Senior Vive President with Frank Manson becoming Junior Vice President. I look forward to working with both Neil and Frank in representing and promoting the club over the next 12 months. After conducting the second part of the meeting with the assistance of Secretary David Smith it was a pleasure to lead the members in Auld Lang Syne at the close of a morable evening for me.

Some members then retired to the Chinese restaurant for an enjoyable meal and refreshments.

Presidential duties are now under way; I look forward to the year ahead and thank the members of the Burns Howff Club for their support and confidence in electing me as their President for this year.

JOHN M CASKIE

PRESIDENT BURNS HOWFF CLUB 2009/2010