Dorset men in fine shape says society
10:07am Friday 25th April 2008
Sir Anthony Jolliffe GBE presided at the annual meeting of the Society of Dorset Men, held this year at the Olive Bowl in Gillingham.
"The society stands in excellent shape," chairman Roy Adam MBE told the members, noting it was exactly 25 years since he became chairman and Sir Anthony was elected president.
"We salute your unfailing drive and interest for the wellbeing of the society," Roy Adam said in praising Sir Anthony.
He added: "Our membership is 1,223, the highest ever in our history."
Pictured from left are Roger Hellaby (membership secretary), Pat Russell, Vice-Admiral Sir Barry Wilson KCB (deputy president), Hazel Adam, Sir Anthony Jolliffe GBE (president), Roy Adam MBE (chairman), Ian Morton (treasurer), Val Morton and Hayne Russell (secretary).
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