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Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 24, 24 December 1931, Page 7

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Goodwill to Company and Staff : Resolutions by Committees

ARIOUS committees which for years past have been working in co-operation with the Radio Broadcasting Company held their final meetings this month and there is an eloquent unanimity about their expressions of goodwill and gratitude to the Company and to the several station staffs which are embodied in the reports already to hand. At the meeting of the 1YA Church Service Advisory Committee there were present Rev. Geo. Heighway (Congregational), Mr. Osborne (Salvation Army), Rev. W. Webber (Church of Christ), Rev. W. D. Morri-son-Sutherland (Presbyterian), Rey. W. Walker (Methodist), Rev. G. Coats (Anglican), and Mr. L. C. Barnes (Station Director) in the chair. On the motion of Rev. W. Walker, seconded by Rey. George Heighway, it was unanimously resolved that a letter be written to the general manager in appreciation of the cordiality existing between the Company and the com. mittee. Mr. Walker further moved and Mr. Sutherland seconded that the committee tender its thanks to Mr. Barnes for his kindly services and cordial relationship with the committee. This was carried unanimously, the seconder expressing the hope that they would all meet again in the future. The 2YA Church Service Advisor, Committee met with the following pre sent:-Rey. C. V. Rooke (chairman), Pastor W. G. Carpenter (Church of Christ), Rev. R. J. Howie (Presbyterian), Rev. H. W. Newell (Congregational), Mr. J. Ball (Station Director ) On the motion of Mr. Howie, sec onded by Mr. Carpenter, it was unanimously resdlved that a letter be sent to the Company expressing appreciation of the way the Company had looked after the committee, the mover expressing the hope that under the new regime they would be there again. It was agreed that the letter be drawn up by Mr. Howie and signed by all the members of the committee before being forwarded to the General Manager.

T the meeting of the 1YA Children’s Session Advisory Committee there were present: Rev. L. B. Busfield (chairman, Auckland Sunday School Union); Miss ©. J. Flatt (National Council of Women), Captain Chandler .(Skipper), Mr. L. S. Abbott (Boy Seouts’ Association), Mr. D. W. Fargan (Uncle Dave), Miss R. Palmer (Children’s Programme Organiser), and Mr. L. C. Barnes (Station Diréctor). On the motion of the chairman, see onded by Mr. Faigan, the committee unanimously placed on record its appreciation of the splendid work of Miss Palmer (Children’s Organiser), and further expressed indebtedness to Mr. Barnes for his assistance and courteousness, and conveyed to him the appreciation of the Uncles and Aunts. A similar tribute was paid the chairman. T the meeting of the 2YA Children’s Session Advisory Committee there were present: Pastor W. G. Carpenter (Unele George), Messrs. W. A, Andvews (Anglican Boys’ Home), G.. W. Morgan (Radio Children), W. &. Howe, (Sunday Schools’ Union) and J. Crewes (Big Brother Jack), Mesdames Green (Federation of University Women), D. O. Evans (Children’s Organiser), and D. Basham (Children’s Organiser), and Mr. J.- Ball (Station Director). On the motion of Mr. Morgan, setonded by Mr. Andrews, it was unanimously resolved: "That this committee places on record its high appreciation of the work of the Radio Broadcasting Company insofar as it applies to the children’s sessions, and its regret at the severance of the splendid relationship that has existed between the Company and the committee. This committee desires also to record its appreciation of the great opportunity it has been afforded by the Company to help in entertaining and educating the children through the medium of the Radio Broadcasting Service." On the motion of Mr. Morgan, seconded by Mr, Crewes, it was further (Concluded on page 29.)

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unanimously resolved:-‘"Lhat this committee places on record its high appreciation of the work of the staff for the help and co-operation that has at all times been so readily given to them, and records also a special word of thanks to the secretary of the committee (Mr. J. Ball)" and "That a record be made of the thanks of this committee to the organiser for the excellent work she has done, and to the ladies and gentlemen who in the voluntary capacity of aunts and uncles have given so generously of their time and talents for the benefit of the thousands of unseen young folk whom they have served so well," ; It was also resolved that Messrs. Carpenter and Morgan be nominees of the committee as North Island memers of the proposed Advisory Council. At the largely attended meeting of the 38YA Children’s Session Advisory Committee, the following were present: Mr. D. BH. Parton (¥.M.C.A.) (in the chair), Rev. F. Tooley (Uncle Frank), Messrs. A. J. MecHidowney (Y.M.C.A.), BK. J, Ward (Uncle John), V, Freneh (Presbyterian Social Service), R. J. McLaren (Uncle Dick), A. G. Thompson (Uncle Alf), W. A. Rumbold (Headmasters’ Association), D. Dickson (Junior Scottish Society), J. Mackenzie (Station Director), IK. Atkinson (Administrative Staff), C. S. Booth (Chuckle), Mesdames R. J. McLaren ("Ladybird" and National Council of Women), A. Tomlinson (Society for Protection of Women and Children), D. James (Welsh Society), B. MceHachern (Cousin Beatrice), J. Schenkel {Mothers’ Union), 8S. Parr (Mother Hubbard), Misses K. Scotter (Boy Scouts), and M. Hall (Secretary and Children’s Organiser). Apologies were received from the general manager, Mesdames Meddings and Williams and Mr. W. Thomas. On the motion of Mr. French, seconded by Mrs. McLaren, it was unanimously resolved that a letter be sent to the general manager expressing the thanks of the committee and expressing regret that it is the end of the committee’s service to the company. It-was further resolved on the motion of Mrs. Parr, seconded by Mrs. McLaren "That our appreciation of the very efficient services of the Children’s Organiser, and the pleasure of the Aunts and Uncles in working with her, both in the studio, and on the Advisory Committee be placed on record. his mowe was carried with musical honours. AT the meeting of the 1YA Musical f and Dramatic Advisory Committee the following were present :- Messrs. A. B. Chappell (Dickens Fellowship) (in the chair), ©. Tucker (Radio Dealers’ Association), V. Trask (Athenian Club), BE. D. Robins (University Students’ Association), O. Jensen (Society of Musicians), B®. B. EIlerm (Lays Institute). W. H. Graham (Grafton Dramatic Club), B Blair (W.W.A.), F. L. Armitage (Little The- *

atre Society), L. H. Lambert (Bohemian Orchestra), and F. M. Price (Aeolian Orchestra), Misses G. Bertram (League of New Zealand Penwomen) and J. Parker (Piano Students’ Association), Messrs, H. C. Trim (Programme Organiser), and L. OC. Barnes (Station Director). Apologies | were received from Messrs. W. Coltman, J. Ff. Montague and C. B. Plummer. The chairman made reference to the resolution passed at the previous committee meeting, expressing appreciation of the co-operation of the company. On the motion of Mr. Tucker, seconded by Mr. Lambert, the committee unanimously passed a resolution expressing appreciation of the enthusiasm, ability and diligence of the staff, of their courtesy and helpfulness and the pleasant relationships throughout their and their predecessors’ terms of office, T the mecting of the 2YA Musical and Dramatic Advisory Committee there were present: Messrs. 1. Palliser (chairman), I. J, Retallick ‘(Apollo Singers), J. Carr (Charley’s Aunt Club), R. Lyon (Ophan’s Club), W. P. McLachlan (Competitions Society), W. A. Jamieson (Theatrical and Operatie Society), HW. B. Robb (Orpheus Musical Society), V. R. Bennett (Harmonic Society), I. M. Levy ("Radio Record’’), and J. Ball (Station Director). On the motion of Mr. Retallick, seconded by Mr. Levy, it was unanimously resolved that the committee before disbanding, express its appreciation of the Radio Broadcasting Company in recognition of the pleasant association with the company, and of the many courtesies received at its hands. Further appreciation was expressed of the 2YA staff and regret at severance of what has been a very pleasant association. The chairman expressed his personal appreciation of the many courtesies extended by members. At the meeting of the 8YA Musical and Dramatic Advisory Committee the following were present: Messrs. 8. Williamson (Musicians’ Society) in the chair, G. Manning (W.E.A.), W. H. Dixon (Royal Christchurch Musical Society), H. J. Loughnan (Male Voice Choir), K. Atkinson (Administrative Staff), and J. MeKenzie (Station Director). On the motion of Mr. Loughuan, .seconded by the chairman, it was unanimously resolved, ‘That this committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the assistance the company. has extended through the subsidy scheme to the societies represented, an is grateful for the enthusiastic manner in which the company has acted on all suggestions made by this committee. : On the motion of Mr. Dixon. sec onded by Mr. Manning, a vote of thanks was carried to the officials who met them around the table in committee, and Messrs. Booth, Mackenzie and Atkinson, and Miss Evans. were wished the best of luck. The meeting accorded the chairman a vote of thanks and appreciation icr the way he had conducted the mectng.