Annual General Meeting 2026
Notice is hereby given for Members to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Isle of Wight Family History Society.
Date : 1st June 2026 commencing at 1.30 pm. (Doors open at 1.00 pm)
Venue : Arreton Community Hall, Main Road, Arreton, PO30 3AD
Agenda
Chairman's Report
Trreasurer's Report
Nomination for President
Jon Matthews completed his term as President last year.
Richard Smout has now been elected President.
Nominations for Officers and Committee Members
All the present holders have agreed to stand again, although Hazel Pullen requested in 2023 that she
stand down as Vice-Chair and Programme Secretary, and no replacements have since been appointed.
Nominations are therefore:
Chairman : Geoff Allan
Vice-Chair : vacant
Programme Secretary : vacant
Secretary : Gill Glasbey
Treasurer : Claire Willis
Membership Secretary : Gerry Newberry
Systems and Pedigree Index : Mike Hoar
Research Officer : Sharon Beddard
Journal Editor : Steve Newberry
HRC Liaison : John Pullen
Librarian : Hazel Pullen
An online voting system for election of officers and committee members will be provided as well as taking votes at the AGM.
The link to access the online voting system will be made available in May.
Any further Proposals or Nominations of other Members for the above positions should be forwarded to the Chairman by 1st March 2026.