Report from the Anglican Men's Society

There was a State Branch meeting at Holy Trinity Launceston on Friday 24 August 2007. The decision to hold Meetings other than on weekends appears to have paid off as 19 attended from across the Diocese.

We observed a minute's silence in honour of Ken Keygan and Henry Baldwin both of whom have died since our June meeting.

Secretary-Treasurer Max Robinson reported a comfortable financial position and also that through Longford and Moonah further donations had been made to Hearts for Africa. It is rewarding to Members that we are able to continue giving that support.

Longford, Moonah and Holy Trinity reported recent happenings in their Branches and all three celebrated St Oswald's Day in good style.

Much of the Meeting was devoted to considering a submission from Trevor Cowell regarding an updating of the blue AMS leaflet. Copies of a draft about this sent by Trevor to National Executive were distributed and a decision was made that each Branch and Diocesan Members report to the next Meeting in November.

Similarly further time has been given for all Members to study the findings of the Ezra groups from the Hobart National Council Meeting and some decisions about these will be made in November for reference to National Executive.

Holy Communion was celebrated by Father Doug Edmonds and a wonderful lunch enjoyed in the Holy Trinity Café - a regular Friday event in that Parish.

We are sad to report the continuing ill-health of Martin, husband of our Chaplain, the Revd Jo Pyecroft. We pray for them both through these difficult times.

The next State Council Meeting will be at St Anne's, Lutana on November 16 from 10am.

Trevor Cowell