In line with the original A.O.F.B. we raise money for charity through the collection of small fines at our gatherings:
Fines to be paid by Members:
– such fines to be due at regular Vat meetings. Fines at any other meetings to be agreed in advance E.g. Out Meetings and other gatherings. It is suggested The Oast Box be present so that members are aware that any fines are liable. (An Oast Box was the original collecting box for members fines. These can sometimes be found as rare items on e bay and in some case contain a music mechanism that plays the A.OF.B. anthem).
– No cufflinks displayed {not necessarily worn) at Vat meetings (if owned) -£1
– Late attendance at Vat meetings-£1
– Not wearing red white and blue apparel or a badge at Vat meeting or Annual General Meeting-£1
– Spillage (where unnecessary) – £1
– Not responding to electronic methods of communication including invites to future meetings via Facebook, emails, text etc. – £1
– Failure to read and understand the minutes of the previous meeting – £1
– Failure to “Find Wally” in the minutes. (This could be a spoof insert or a “surprise” agenda instruction to be acted upon at the next meeting.)
– Misconduct-any action unbecoming in the eyes of any other member in attendance-£1
-The Zestful Gallopers Booklet or AOFB membership letter not brought to the Annual General Meeting-£1
– An attendance fee to help raise funds -£1
– Not singing the chorus to the AOFB Anthem at the end of Official Meetings or where called upon to do so. – £1
IN ADDITION:
– An attendance fee to be introduced to help raise funds -£1
We are endeavouring to find an original Oast Box but in the meantime we have our pound sterling box and other such receptacles that come to hand on the night!
Updated at the Annual General Meeting held on 29th October 2014 and 14th November 2018
By
Bob Oliver
Senior Blower (FOFB No 268)
