NOTICE OF 2024 VIRTUAL AGM

The American Civil War Society Ltd (a company limited by guarantee, number 2610962) hereby gives NOTICE that it's AGM will be held on Sunday 7th December 2024, starting at 1pm prompt via Zoom (virtually).

If you are a current member and have any nominations for posts of Directors or Army Commanders of the Society and/or you have any agenda items appropriate for the AGM, then put them in writing as soon as possible addressed to The Secretary, ACWS Ltd, PO Box 270, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE37 9BX. These MUST be received at this location by NO LATER than Thursday 3rd October 2024.

Nominations for other than existing post holders have to be signed by the nominee and proposed by at least one other current member, who must also sign the nomination. The nominee may submit a short address for circulation to the membership to support their candidature.

The current directors standing for re-election as at the date of this notice are:

• Chairperson: Darren Paul
• Treasurer: Ian Morris
• Membership: Claire Morris
• Webmaster: Mike Bussey
• Events: Catherine Conyard
• Health & Safety: Frank Mair
• Communications: Joseph Reed

Mrs Linda Reed (Secretary) is not standing for re-election however is willing to stay and assist as a non-executive director with no voting rights.

The current two Army Commanders standing for re-election as at the date of this notice are:

• Federal Commander: Darren Paul
• Confederate Commander: Glenn Gibson

Once relevant inputs have been received, the AGM Agenda can be put together, with guidelines regarding "Zoom", and the appropriate documentation can be sent to you before the AGM.

Please note, only current members of ACWS are entitled to vote at the AGM or to submit proxy forms. Members attending the virtual meeting are asked to have their membership cards to hand to help validation, on-line admission and voting if necessary.

For and on behalf of the Board,

Linda Reed
Company Secretary and Director
8th August 2024