Many thanks to those of you who have sent their subscription renewals to our Treasurer Judy.  If you haven’t already done so, remember they must be with us either by mail to Judy, a direct deposit to the Branch Bank account as instructed on the renewal form, or paid in person at our Annual General Meeting on 8 October 2011.  Whichever method you choose, our subscriptions have to be forwarded to the UK Executive by 14 October 2011 and after that date we have to ask you for an extra $20 to cover the cost of subsequent banking charges.  Of course, if you are renewing as a Friend, this charge is not applicable as you don’t receive the UK publications. We’d still like your payment though!

Let’s hope many of you can attend the AGM to hear what we have achieved in the last year, and what the future holds in store for the Branch.  The committee for the upcoming year will have to be elected and, while some current officers have already indicated willingness to stand again, there has been a notable reluctance elsewhere.  Please consider if you can commit yourself to helping in some capacity.  We have a good deal of work to do with the conference in Mittagong in May next year and the Australasian Branches of the Richard III Society Convention in 2013.  It would be good to see a few more hands on deck – and some ideas as to what you can contribute.  We do appreciate that the demands of family and work can limit the time you can afford to give, but any assistance, even a promise of making items for sales tables, will earn you a gold star!

And the meeting of course will feature a great presentation by Judith on ‘Hildegard of Bingen’.  This incredible woman has been the subject of several lectures around Sydney recently and you won’t want to miss hearing what Judith has to say.

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