26th August 2008
Dear Member,
The Executive Committee of STOS wish to inform you that they have called a Special General Meeting on Friday September 12th at 8.00 p.m., at Wesley Hall, to formally elect a new Honorary President. The rehearsal will continue at 8.15 p.m.
Background.
At the Executive Committee meeting during July the committee members discussed the vacancy that has arisen, due to the sad loss of our President Jock Wilkinson. After discussion it was proposed by Judy McMurray, seconded by Janet Sanders and passed unanimously, that Pat Hobson be asked to become the Society’s Honorary President.
At the August Executive Committee meeting it was proposed by David Streeter and seconded by Pete Brown and passed unanimously, that in accordance with rules 8.2 and 8.3 a Special General Meeting be called to enable the Society Membership to formally vote on the resolution.
Special General Meeting: Agenda
- Welcome
- Election of Honorary President
- To elect Pat Hobson (Proposed by Judy McMurray, seconded by Janet Sanders)
- Close of Meeting
Personal statement from the Executive Committee to support the election of Pat Hobson as Honorary President
Pat Hobson has been associated with the Society since the early 1960’s, taking both principal roles and also singing in the chorus. To celebrate our 100 years she wrote the book ‘The First Hundred Years A History of Sheffield Teachers’ Operatic Society’ and helped to organise our centenary celebrations. Pat has now retired from the stage, and is the Society Archivist. Her knowledge of Sheffield Teachers’ Operatic Society is immense and she is respected in local operatic circles. The Executive Committee seeks your support.
Yours sincerely,
Judy McMurray
Secretary – Sheffield Teachers’ Operatic Society