The AGM in Ipswich saw our National Councillor for Region 2 demitting office. Allan had decided that, on approaching a certain age, that it was time to devote his energies to other activities.
He has devoted much of his considerable talent do promoting Round Table and 41 Club over a considerable number of years.
Area Chairman for Round Table, Deputy National Councillor to David Illingworth, Conference Committee for the Edinburgh National Conference, culminating in his appointment as National Councillor for Region 2 in 2007.
He has an even longer association with Scouting in the North East and I believe he served as Commissioner.
The list goes on but in listing Allan's achievements, it would be remiss not to acknowledge Moira's (his wife) as Area Chair for Tangent in the North of Scotland.
Do not forget them being founder members of Nomads the 41 Club caravanning section.
I do think that their most memorable event was their memebrship of the New Zealand Tour party a few weeks ago, earthquake and all.
In conclusion I should like to express my appreciation to him for his friendship and voluntary assistance during our term as National Councillors.