Sunday 20 April 2008

The 115th Annual General Meeting of The Cholmeleian Society took place at The School on Sunday 20 April 2008. The meeting was attended by over 50 Cholmeleian’s and many were accompanied by their partners. The resolutions and formal parts of the meeting were all passed and if any one would like to see the minutes please contact Viv Toulman.

It was pleasing that Jeremy Thompson, Hon Treasurer was able to report the accounts are in an extremely healthy position.

I was delighted to then be elected President to succeed Jeremy Randall. As I said at the meeting we are most grateful for all Jeremy has done in recent years including particularly developing a closer relationship with the school. This has to be a continuing priority as does making the Society even more relevant to members of both sexes as they leave school.

The Society’s Annual Dinner for 2008 will be Held at the school on Friday 26th September.

Summer Dinner 4 June 2008
Guest - Sir Roy Goode QC
Haps and Mishaps: A Life in Law

Sir Roy Goode (SH 1946) has generously agreed to the OC Law Society’s invitation to be our guest speaker at the next dinner. Sir Roy, who has spent a lifetime in the law, has agreed to share with us some of his most amazing experiences. Because of the eminence of Sir Roy, the Law Society is keen to open up the dinner to all members of the Business Section. We are very privileged to have this opportunity to meet and hear another Cholmeleian who has reached the pinnacle of his profession. Please note that as always the dress code is lounge suits and social partners are most welcome. Please click here to download a booking form.

Business Matters: The OC Business Section news update, 2008

The recent highlight of the Business Section has been welcoming over 50 OCs as new members. Is this because of the string of excellent speakers at recent dinners, Christian Gysin, Sir Pritpal Singh, Felix Appelbe and Seb Bishop or is it our free membership offer to honour Leslie Chamberlain?

We are sorry to have to report the death of Past OC Society President Leslie Chamberlain who died suddenly, but peacefully on the 22nd March 2007 aged 89. The funeral service will take place at Weeley Crematorium, Colchester Road, Weeley, Essex on Tuesday 3rd April at 12.30. The family have requested family flowers only, however donations may be given, if desired, to the RNLI. The OC Society is offering to coordinate members donations so that one payment can be sent in the name of the Society, accompanied by the names of those who participated. Members who wish to be part of this initiative shoud send their cheques promptly (made payable to OC Society) to the Treasurer: Jeremy Thompson, 21a Brownlow Mews, London WC1N 2LA.