241 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, L'pool Tuesday, July 9, 1946] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair); E. Green, C. S. Baxter M. D. G. Evans, J. C., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle, C. C., F. W. Lake; J. C. Sharp; & Sec'y. Minutes of Meeting of July, 5th & of A. G. M. of same date were read & confirmed. Mr. J. C. Sharp Chairman welcomed this Director on behalf of his colleagues, to which Mr. Sharp responded. Finance A cheque for £100 was signed for ex- penses & wages, the Bank Balance then being £2443.15.8 Dr. Chairman S. Mr. W. C. Gibbins was unanimously elected to the Chair, & he thanked the Members of the Board for their renewed confidence. Finance & General It was agreed to combine the Sub- Purposes Comee. Committees & the following were elected for the coming year:- Messrs W. R. Williams (Chair), E. Green, R. E. Searle & F. W. Lake. Quorum 138 Agreed that 4 Directors should constitute a quorum. David Allens 238 Agreed that £50 be accepted as rental to July 1, 1947, for the use of the advertising hoardings in Walton Lane. Masscur Decided that Sec'y make arrangements with Mr. W. Storey to obtain his services at a reasonable figure, Mr. H. Cooke having approved his capability. K. F. Busby It was agreed to increase this employees' wages to £2/10/- per week. Gillingham F. C. Request to play a benefit match for T. Wilson, this Club's captain, was found to be impracticable, due to the dates of our London fixtures. Sth. L'pool F. C. It was agreed that the Sec'y endeavour 129