Events FMB 2008 National Conference

11 to 14 September 2008 - Crewe Hall Hotel Cheshire Chosen for this year's conference, the Crewe Hall Hotel is set in eight acres of parkland in the south Cheshire countryside. It was built between 1615 and 1636 by Ranulph Crewe and remained in the Crewe family until the Marquis of Crewe sold the property (much changed by this time) in 1936 to the Duchy of Lancaster. A Mixture of Business and Pleasure Crewe Hall became a hotel at the turn of the century, and more recently, massive investment has been made to provide exceptional conference and leisure facilities. Rather than trying to make the conference area resemble the original building - which would have been nigh on impossible - a bold, modern approach was taken resulting in a start-of-the-art business centre, ideal for conference delegates. The Hall itself is an exquisite Grade I listed building featuring richly designed ceilings, opulent marble fireplaces, magnificent paneling, stained glass decoration and a staircased regarded as one of the finest specimens of Elizabethan architecture. The magnificent public areas and banqueting rooms exude the best mid – Victorian luxury. As you would expect, Crewe Hall Hotel also has its own tennis courts, the Reflections Health, Fitness & Spa facility offering a luxurious atmosphere for relaxation, and should you need one, its own private football ground. How To Get There The Crewe Hall Hotel is just off the M5 close to Manchester, Liverpool and Chester - see map, but if you would prefer not to drive, the hotel has its own helicopter pad for your convenience. Crewe Hall Hotel Weston Road Crewe Cheshire, CW1 6UZ The National AGM and Conference is always a very popular, well attended event so please make sure you book early - as we cannot guarantee to accept bookings for the National AGM and Conference after Friday 15 August 2008. To make your booking contact Nadia Jackson on 0870 162 0942 or email nadiajackson@fmb.org.uk Proposals for amendments of the rules in accordance with Rule 131 (e) Proposals for amendments (PDF, 35KB) Proxy Voting Appointment of Proxy to Represent an FMB Member (PDF, 44KB) If you do not have Acrobat Reader, click here to download the free software.   First Posted: 30 May 2008 Last updated: 28 July 2008   Itinerary Thursday AM: Arrival PM: Golf Tournament Evening: Dinner and Entertainment Friday AM: National AGM PM: Open National Council Meeting Special trip for partners and guests Evening: 1960s themed party Saturday AM: Business Conference PM: Free time Evening: Black tie dinner   National AGM Agenda Crewe Hall Hotel at 9.30am on Friday 12 September 2008. 1) To confirm the minutes of the 66th Annual General Meeting. 2) To receive the report of National Council. 3) To receive and approve the audited accounts for 2007. 4) To elect National Officers for the year 2008/2009 in accordance with Rule 122. 5) Appointment of auditors. 6) To consider proposals for alterations of the Rules submitted in accordance with Rule 131(e). 7) To consider any other business appropriate to the meeting and of which notice has been given in accordance with the Rules.