Contributions

In line with the original A.O.F.B. we raise money for charity through the collection of attendance fees and small donations at our gatherings:

An attendance fee per meeting to help raise funds – £1 minimum

Contributions to be paid by Members:

– such donations to be due at regular Vat meetings. They may be paid in cash, by PayPal or by bank transfer. Donations can be paid on an ad-hoc basis or at any other meetings E.g. Out Meetings and other gatherings.

It is suggested The Oast Box be present so that members are aware that donations are liable. (An Oast Box was the original collecting box for members fines. These can sometimes be found as rare items on eBay and in some case contain a music mechanism that plays the A.OF.B. anthem).

a) – No cufflinks displayed {not necessarily worn) at Vat meetings (if owned) – £1

b) – Late attendance at Vat meetings without previous notification – £1

c) – Not wearing red, white and blue apparel or a badge at Vat meeting or Annual General Meeting – £1

d) – Unnecessary spillage – £1

e) – Misconduct – any action unbecoming in the eyes of a quorate of members in attendance – £1

f) – The Zestful Gallopers Booklet or Membership Letter not brought to the Annual General Meeting – £1

g) – Not singing the chorus to the AOFB Anthem at the end of Vat Meetings or where called upon to do so. – £1

h) – Not attending after confirming attendance to a Vat Meeting without providing apologies before the start of the meeting – £1