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BSA AGM 2023










                 s   Under the stewardship of Cate Slark, the
                    finances of the Association have
                    remained robust during the last 12
                 e  months.



                     The 2022/23 audited accounts show
                 c  healthy profit and loss and, balance

                    sheet. All previous failed renewals/ bad
                 n  debts have been written off from future
                    cash projections.

                     Cate Slark explained 'Membership
                 a  renewals had been paid much quicker this

                    year. As well, the Association is actively
                 n  distributing money into interest-paying
                    accounts with the NatWest bank. This will
                    ensure that the Association's money
                 i  works harder".

                 F   Angus thanked Cate for her hard work
                    on the finances.



                    Summary                                             Afterword
                 Chairman's



                       Steve thanked everybody for attending             In closing, Angus said, "He and his
                      and he believed that the attendance               fellow Director Peter Atmore and

                      reflected the new energy of the                   Chairman Steve Slark believe the
                      Association.                                      Association is at its strongest for many
                       Reflecting on a successful year of new           years."
                      Executive Committee membership,                    He continued "With the fantastic
                      including younger talent coming on                support of our members and

                      board.  He further commented, "Strong             supporters the Association will
                      financials and resilience in challenging          continue to build upon its core
                      times remains an Association positive."           strengths of Training, Educating and
                                                                        Networking."
                       Steve added, "He hopes for many more                                                         JULY/AUGUST. 2023 | ISSUE 31
                      face-to-face events in the next 12 months          From Fracino many of the visitors
                      and is looking forward to the financial           went to a local curry house for an
                      rewards of new membership which will              excellent meal and further discussion
                      allow the Association to grow."                   about the growth of the Association.





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