AGM Fever

Published: 5th March 2014 | Issue 28

String Fever and guests wowed the crowd at the Evening

BVAA Director Rob Bartlett address the AGM

Trevor Fairhurst (Shiphams) having his portrait drawn

The 2013 BVAA AGM was held at Rockliffe Hall Hotel in Darlington. We are pleased to report that according to member’s feedback, BVAA staged an event fit for the luxury surroundings provided by this excellent hotel.

The AGM provides an important chance for the BVAA management team and Board to report to the wider membership. To this end the formalities of the AGM are preceded by an open executive committee meeting to which representatives of all members are encouraged to attend. The 2013 meeting also included a very informative talk from renowned international energy expert Prof. Michael J Economides. It was evident from his presentation that Prof. Economides was a knowledgeable, vivacious and witty personality. It was String Fever and guests wowed the crowd at the Evening reception very saddening then to hear that he passed a few days after his appointment with the BVAA.

The day time meetings were, as in previous years, followed by a black tie dinner dance with cabaret entertainment. The event was attended by over 120 people from member companies, their customers and guests.

Before the dinner there was Champagne (sponsored by Rotork) a the guests were entertained by caricaturists (sponsored by Quickits). The excellent four course meal (with wine sponsored by Hobbs Valve) was followed by entertainment from ’Yes! Brazil!’ a samba themed band and dance act and the excellent String Fever. String Fever’s act in many ways defies description, but they earned one of the best receptions we have seen at a BVAA event with their obvious musical talent and sense of fun.

After the cabaret all that was left to do for the guests was to take their choice of: dancing the night away at the disco, finding a comfortable lounge for a drink, or retiring to bed. Suffice it to say there were some sore… feet in the morning at breakfast!

The BVAA team would like to extend their thanks to all the evening’s generous sponsors, those mentioned above plus: Bel Valves, Abacus, Asco numatics, Zoedale, Cameron and Crane.

2014 AGM
Date; 21st November
Venue; Rockliffe Hall

British Valve and Actuator Association

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