AGM & Prizegiving

President Patsy Paton welcomed members to the AGM and prize giving evening.Tickets and trophies from the Federation show were presented as were the prizes and trophies for the institute’s monthly competitions.

The former Boath / McKay Quaich for teenagers which has not been in use for some years was presented in its new role, as the prize for our new, regular ‘Flower of the Month’ competition.

Elsie Nicoll and Jane Butterworth from Memus & Fern institute counted the ballot papers for next session’s committee and the new officials were announced.

Patsy Paton congratulated successful members, thanked retiring secretary Susan McLaren, the session’s outgoing committee members and our guest scrutineers for their services and invited the company to enjoy a scrumptious supper.

Competitions –

Painted flowerpot – 1, Sandra Boath, 2, Helen Atkinson, 3, Ella MacKay.

Individual savoury tart  – 1, Sandra Boath, 2, Helen Atkinson, 3, Margaret Mackie.

Flower of the Month – 1, Margaret Jack, 2, Marion McDonald, 3, Helen Atkinson.
Gypsy Creams - Margaret Mackie.      

Prizewinners

Federation -

Caroline Lang Bulb Salver - Susan McLaren

Institute -

Caroline Lang Salver (Federation Show points) – (joint) Sandra Boath, Marion McDonald;
Jubilee Salver (most points in Fed Show bulb section) – Patsy Paton
Wardhaugh Mitchell Industrial Trophy - Sandra Boath, runner up - Patsy Paton

Mrs Winter’s Horticultural Trophy - Sandra Boath, runner up - Ella MacKay.

Boath McKay Flower of the Month Quaich - Margaret Mackie