1. Present:
Viki Mills, Lewis and Sharon Barnfield, Jo Wykes-Sneyd, Christine Coe, Kevin Major, Nell and Turleigh O'Conor, Tracey Bretherton, Brian Jackson, Daid Webb, John Johnson, David and Maureen Shaw, Ian Todd.

Apologies: Maggie Todd, Chris Penrice, David New, Hector Wkes-Sneyd, Miranda Squires, Vaughan Byrne, Joyce Metcalf, Sue Fildes.

2. Opening:
The meeting started at approximately 11am with a minute's silence to mark the passing away last year of our much loved and respected Chairman, John Mason. This was followed by the reading of the minutes of the last AGM which were accepted. Proposed by Sharon Barnfield seconded by Jo Wykes-Sneyd. There were no matters arising.

3. Chairman's Report:
Viki Mills as Vice Chairman deputised. She said how brave John had been, how
impressive and moving his funeral had been and what a hard act he would be to follow.
He would be sadly missed by all those who new him.
The breed has had good publicity during the year and the association with the P.G.
Wodehouse Society was a good one. Christine Coe had done well at their meeting in
October speaking about Berkshire pigs. The website was excellent. Hilary Bruce of
the P.G. Wodehouse had said in her letter that there was not much new material at
present but they had eaten Berkshire porKat their meeting in October and were
considering ways of sponsoring pigs at City farms and promoting Berkshire porKin
restaurants. Hilary requested that we let her know of our members supplying
restaurants because they are keen to help, and of any ideas from members of what
they could best do to help.
Lambourne Cider still have Berkshire pigs promotion on their website. There is still
some sponsorship money to come from them.
A special thanks to Christine and Kevin for preparing the excellent lunch.

4. Secretary's Report:
David Web thanked Christine and Kevin for the use of their house as our venue for the meeting and thanked Viki and the other Committee members for their hard work, especially Jo for her work with membership and the website, membership was at an all time high. He congratulated Sharon and Lewis, Christine and Kevin and Jo and Hector again this year on their success in the Show ring. The popularity of the Berkshire appears still to be steadily rising.

5. Treasurers Report:
Christine Coe presented the draft financial statement fort he year ended December 2005, which is subject to approval by our appointed Accountant. This shows a steady improvement and shows a healthy balance.

6. Election of Officers:
Vaughan Byrne expressed a wish to stand down as President and has accepted the
offer to become a life-long Honorary Member.
President David Webb
Chairman Viki Mills
Vice Chairman David Shaw
Secretary Sharon Barnfield
Membership Secretary Jo Wykes-Sneyd
Treasurer Christine Coe
Newsletter Editor Christine Coe

7. Website
Ways of allowing non-members access to our site as buyers, but not sellers, free of charge was discussed (and has since been implemented - click here to visit the noticeboards). It was also suggested that we have pictures of the various cuts of meat on the website.

8. Gillhouse Trophy 2005:
The cheque and rosettes for first and third place s was handed to Sharon. Christine
and Kevin were placed second. Congratulations to Sharon, Christine and Kevin. All
members are reminded to keep records this year of the Show placings and send to
Sharon.

9. Sponsorship:
The P.6. Wodehouse Society are still our sponsors. This includes the Champion of Champions competition with name on qualifier rosettes and sash and presentation of the awards on the day. The Nell O'Conor suggested competition in Berkshire schools for an essay on pigs/poem/drawing to be judged by that society is being followed up. Lambourne Valley Cider are also sponsoring us and have information on their website. It aims to promote the breed and offer a small proportion of its sales to Club funds. There will be posters on our Stand from both.

10. Any Other Business:
Chris Penrice is to judge the Champion of Champions this year and Ann Petch to be asked for next year. It was proposed by Viki and seconded by Sharon.