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JEVER STEAM LAUNDRY
JSL - 14 JAN 95
"THE THREE COMPASSES"
146 HIGH HOLBORN (0171 405 0675)
(308 yards west of Holborn Tube, opposite Town Hall)
(Click here to go direct to pictures)
(Click to see Attendees)
Yet again the second Saturday looms large on the horizon.
1995 does however afford us the longest break twixt New Year celebrations and
getting down to the serious business on Saturday 14 Jan 95. After 13 days most heads
should be clear enough to start again ! As standard the "Three Compasses" with
Terry and Jean has been reserved exclusively for the AGM.
Doors open at 1830 hrs with an extension to 2359 his.
Following a small number of complaints regarding the type
of fodder normally served we are going to try pub lunch type dishes as a change.
These can all be managed with a fork ! Thumbs, index fingers and pinkies are therefore
definitely out this year. Dingleberries will still be much in evidence and the
limpopo flavoured Pilsener will guarantee that fall-out will be entirely optional.
Kitty will be £15 with £5 for the ladies, individuals are however asked to pay separately for
whatever food they order. A slight change from previous years when the finger held
snacks have been all in. Slight changes also to the contacts, with Ken Goodwin having finally
retired and my workplace being moved from Brampton to Innsworth. Contacts are now as
follows:
Ken Goodwin: Auldcroft, Plud Street, Wedmore, Somerset BS28 4BE.
Tel: 01934 712228.
Jeff Jeffrey: Work:
FT Progs 2, HQ PTC, RAF Innsworth, Gloucester Glos.
Tel: 01452 712612 Ext 5372
Home: 2 Hawkes End, Brampton, Huntingdon, Cambs. PE18 8TW.
Tel: 01480 454788
There was a good turn out of shareholders for this year's (94) AGM
which provided for an enjoyable evening. Ken put
in a stirling (or should it be rouble) performance, having only just the previous day returned from
3 weeks in Russia. Bedecked in a Soviet Air Marshal's SD
cap of commodious proportions he presented the annual address. Unfortunately for thoses
at the back the residual vodka still on board had a marked effect on the surrounding acoustics.
Nevertheless all motions were duly passed without a blemish coming to the surface.
Turning to the survey that I mentioned in my screed last year,
I was pleasantly surprised to learn from canvassing those attending the last AGM
that the vast majority did not want the standard format of the gathering to be changed.
This however should not deter anyone who has the urge from organising a more sophisticated function as
an adjunct to the business. I will remain more than happy to continue sorting out the
pub/fodder/limpopo routine. Simple, basic and great fun.
I am however conscious of the fact that a number of shareholders
do find the "2nd Saturday" an inconvenient time. Reasons are numerous - grandchildren
to the Panto, Gran's ninety plus birthday, the Boat Show and just lately the Winter home in Florida -
always did wonder about the wisdom of accepting that PC !
Additionally one is mindful of the arthritis jangling through the kneecaps and perhaps a warmer and
lighter period of the year may tempt/encourage a few more members to participate.
With this in mind I would be grateful if you would complete the attached questionaire.
A piece of sad news I am afraid that I have to pass on.
Dave Ives passed away very suddenly in August of this year.
Always a very jovial and regular attender of the AGMs he will be much
missed - especially at closing time when he was always one of the last to leave. AI Newing
and I were able to attend his funeral and I was able to send
a small wreath on behalf of fellow members of the JSL.
As usual I enclose an updated version of the Basket
and Outer Basket list and as always would welcome any
amendments/additions etc.
Please also find attached the latest Basket List and also an extract
from the "Archives" to keep the flavour going. I also have to apologise.
I am reliably informed from impeccable sources (no not Hunwick)
that this will be the 38th AGM and not the 39th as previously alluded to.
Finally may I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I look forward to seeing you at "Steaming Time" - 1830 hrs. For those
not able to make it this year, next year (1996) will be on 13 Jan, same place, same time, see you there.
Should the results of the survey change any of this you will be advised in plenty of time.
TMJ
PS Don't forget, target 1997 - the revised "fortieth". Now with an extra year to canvass even more support !
JSL QUESTIONAIRE
To: Sqn Ldr T M Jeffrey (Ret'd)
2 Hawkes End, Brampton, Huntingdon, PE18 8TW
From:
Tel No:
Jever Details
Sqn/Section....................... Period........................
Pub Format
I do/do not wish to see the Pub Format for the AGMs changed. If 'do' please detail
alternative arrangement:
Time of Year
The following months in order of priority would be most suitable:
1................. 2................. 3................. 4................ 5.................
The following months would definitely not be suitable:
1................. 2................. 3................. 4................ 5.................
Attendance - Jan 95
I will/will not be able to attend this (95 !) year.
AOB
Any news/addresses etc of members not in our Basket List. Also any suggestions/ideas of how we should mark/stain the fortieth ?
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JEVER STEAM LAUNDRY
Minutes of the Annual General Shareholders meeting, held at
Opening time on the 27th December, 1958, in Dirty Dicks London.
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Amongst those present were :- Wg.Cdrs. West, Way, Orbell,
Harrington, Sqn Ldrs. Adamson, Powell, Brown Sykes, Flt Lts,
C.J. Ian Sandhole, Don Dai, Sams Ken, Jimmy Dougy Alans Petes
Brian Curly Bodge. BeBe BOAC, Ken Bill Gilly, etc.
Fg. Offs Included, and apologies to those who have not been
mentioned
Notes of apology were received from the Founder and J.de M.
Congratulations to Muckluck who attended in spite of his
being on honeymoon.
1) It was proposed by Wg.Cdr West and seconded by Flt Lt Weston
that applications to become members of the Jever Steam Laundry
should only be considered if the applicant enclosed a specimen
of underwear which had been washed (not Bleached) and a full
description of the washing methods used. Fall Out was not to
be enclosed. Passed Unanimously.
2) A further proposal was made by Flg.Off Sandhole that all
shareholders who wished to attend future meetings should write
to the Secretary, giving information on various branches, for
inclusion in the Annual Report.
Seconded by Sam D'Arcy and passed unanimously.
3) It was proposed by Flt Lt Bodger that underpants which
were sent for washing, but which had lost their laundry mark
should be auctioned to benefit the Chinese Nationlist Army
Comfort Fund. Seconded by Skinhead and passed unanimously.
4) It was proposed by Sqn Ldr Adamson that the practice of
cutting out offending portions of underpants be discontinued
as it was found to be detrimental to trade. In future, they
would be sprinkled with Eau de Cologne and returned with a
printed note explaining the action which had been taken.
Seconded by David Way and passed with a majority of 13 1/2
5) It was proposed by some bastard that B.B.Sharman be
elected 1959 secretary. Seconded by another and passed
by the rest.
6) A proposition was made by Flt. Lt Curly Hirst that Grog
be used in lieu of detergent for the cleaning of football
boots and Bodger Edwards socks.
At this stage the above mentioned shareholder started to
dance with a beautiful girl who had been told to "Move on" and
had fallen into the door of Dirty Dick's. No seconder was heard
and no vote was taken.
7) It was suggested by Sqn Ldr Powell that the A.G.M. for
1959 be held somewhere in the London district where the call
of "Time gentleman, and Edwards, Please" would not be heard
until a later hour.
Suggestions to the secretary would indeed be welcome.
8) Congratulations were extended to Sqn Ldr.J de M. Severn who
had recently opened a branch in B...........m Palace.
9) It was proposed by Bill Blake and seconded by Sailor
Biggs that the Motto "Smoke more underwear now" be officially
adopted. Passed by a majority of 32.
10) It was generally agreed that at the next meeting, Flt.Lt
Ken Goodwin would give a demonstration of a quick method of
destroying a piano. Flt Lt. Curly Hirst would break a plate
on the head of any non-member who was suspected of having
little sense of humour( eg calling a committee member a
guttersnipe) There was also a demand for a demonstration,
by the founder, of the breaking of a large thick meat plate
on Bodgers head as had been previously witnessed at the Head
Office at Upjever./Oldbg.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting
broke up half an hour after closing time. A few shareholders
had to be helped to their cars, and lumpy was obtained in many
various eating establishments.
Robbin Sandhole excelled himself by not honk-ing in
Hong-ong. Three shareholders missed their last trains home.
BBSharman
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Secretary, (1959) Jever Steam Laundry
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Would all shareholders who receive more than one application
form please endeavour to pass them on to other branches,the
addresses of which may be rather obscure.
Shareholders are asked to express their views on the most
suitable date for the next A.G.M. The date chosen will be
decided by the committee with the aid of these suggestions.
Amongst those attending the AGM Jan 95 were the following:-
In bold from the Signing In Book 24
including ladies 3
Unable to write 9
Total 33
Head count on the night None taken
Dougie Adamson
Tom Ashwood
Peter Baines
Jo Baines
Dickie Barraclough
Bill Blake
Henry Chambers
Phil Crawshaw
Rod Farley
Fergy Ferguson
Ken Goodwin - President
John Hawtin
Pete Hunwick
Peter Jennings
Peter Jones
Danny Lavender
Eddie McCullagh
Tim McElhaw
Paddy Minnis
Terry Mulligan
Al Newing
Q Oswell
Keith Payne
Eric Pigdon
Al Pollock
Gordon Reed
Bob Rowe
B.B.Sharman
Gerry Shipley
Phil Spooner
Tom Watson
Andy Whitson
Jeff Jeffrey - Secretary
APOLOGIES: 2
Barry Dale
Pete Jarvis (skiing)
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- Unknown Pete Hunwick Unknown 1995 AGM.
- Dougie Adamson, Unknown Lady 1995 AGM
- Q Oswell, Al Pollock, Pete Jones 1995 AGM
- Eddie McCullagh, Unknown, Bill Blake, Terry Mulligan 1995 AGM
- Danny Lavender, Ken Goodwin, Q Oswell 1995 AGM
- Al Pollock, Jeff Jeffrey, Pete Jones AGM 1995
- Bill Blake, BeBe Sharman AGM 1995
- Gordon Reed, Eric Pigdon AGM 1995
- Danny Lavender, Al Newing, Fergie Ferguson, Unknown AGM 1995
- Unknown Lady, Q Oswell AGM 1995
- Unknown, Tim McElhaw, Unknown Lady, Ken Goodwin, Unknown, Unknown AGM 1995
- Al Pollock, Pete Jones AGM 1995
- Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Fergie Ferguson, Unknown, Unknown, Danny Lavender, Unknown, John Hawtin, Unknown, Unknown AGM 1995
- John Hawtin AGM 1995
- Unknown, Eric Pigdon, Gordon Reed, Paddy Minnis, Unknown, Pete Jennings, Unknown, Unknown, Fergie Ferguson AGM 1995
- Tom Watson, Unknown AGM 1995
- Unknown, Danny Lavender, Rod Farley, John Hawtin, Peter Baines, Dickie Barraclough, Tim McElhaw, Jo Baines, Unknown AGM 1995
- Dickie Barraclough, Pete Jennings, Unknown AGM 1995
- Unknown Lady, Ken Goodwin AGM 1995
- Paddy Minnis, John Hawtin, Rod Farley, BeBe Sharman, Gerry Shipley AGM 1995
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