Transition Town Exmouth

TRANSITION TOWN EXMOUTH’S second Annual General Meeting took place on Monday 28 June at the Telfer Suite, Exmouth Community College.

In her report, TTE Chair Jane Habermehl thanked many people for their contributions over the last year, including Delia Pemberton (Newsletter Editor), Paul Strange (Press Officer), Ag Stephens (Webmaster) and David Brock (Farmers’ Market). She also thanked Treasurer Arthur White, Secretary Peter Ashwin and Events Coordinator Craig Jolly. Gill Wyatt then described her work with the Community Organizations Liaison Panel (COLP), while Sam Forder spoke about setting up community gardens/agriculture in Exmouth.

Treasurer Arthur White then gave his report and presented the annual accounts. It was noted that there had been a marked improvement in TTE’s finances over the year. Income had come from a number of sources, including donations from members, a fundraising performance by the Paul Strange Quartet, plus income from events and from the sale of food directories. Jane thanked Arthur for his care of the finances and for putting TTE back on a firm financial footing.

A discussion about TTE membership followed, including mention of an annual renewal of membership with a donation to TTE. Peter reported that James Ewins had offered to continue as membership secretary.

Jane Habermehl and Arthur White were then proposed for Chair and Treasurer respectively. Both were elected, unopposed. Peter Ashwin stood down as Secretary and was applauded for his hard work. Peter Dennes was proposed for Secretary and elected unopposed. Gill Wyatt, Sam Forder, David Ireson and Paul Strange were proposed for membership of the Umbrella, along with current member Andy Lock. All five were elected, unopposed. Craig Jolly indicated he was willing to continue as a co-opted member and to continue co-ordinating events until the end of the year.