Our annual elections to the Club Committee are next week in the TV lounge of the Members’ Bar between 8pm and 10pm on Thursday 9th, Friday 10th and Saturday 11th May.
Members of the Club Management Committee serve a two-year term, after which they are required to stand for re-election against any club member (of at least two years standing) who wishes to stdand as a candidate.
This year, there are four posts up for election. The existing committee members are standing again, and there are four new candidates.
In the election, every Club member has up to four votes, one for each of the four committee posts being contested.
Please do come and vote and choose who you’d like to see running the Mildmay Club on your behalf.
You must bring your 2024 membership card with you to vote.
Who are you voting for?
In alphabetical order | ||||
| Last Name | First name | Candidate statement | ||
| 1 | Benton-Hughes | Jonathan (aka Jonny Trunk) |  | I joined the Mildmay Club more than ten years ago and have always loved its traditions and heritage. In that time, I have been an enthusiastic and active member: my events at the club, which include The Mr Vintage Fayre and the annual Groovy Record Fayre have brought in substantial income for the Club and have helped to bring in many new members. If elected I very much want to continue with events that everyone can enjoy while earning much-needed money and my aim is to make the Club an even more important and essential part of the local community. |
| 2 | Campbell | Tom |  | I am standing for re-election, having been on the management committee for the last seven years. In this time I have worked hard with colleagues to help keep the Club’s traditions, serving our members while also bringing in much-needed income and trying to make it a welcoming and friendly place for people of all ages. I have a background in fundraising and have put this to good use for the Club, bringing in more than £60,000 in grants from Hackney Council. If re-elected I will continue to look for funding to improve the Club building and run activities for members. |
| 3 | Evans | Lucian |  | N16 resident for 25 years, club member since 2009. Served on the committee for 6 years supporting various areas of the club including membership, entertainment, and staff management. Now working with the entertainment team. This has included Discos, Jazz, Comedy, Films, Northern Soul nights and more. Recently set up an entertainment subcommittee to bring in new acts and entertainment. I enjoy my time on the committee and am keen to build the entertainment offering. I have given considerable time to the improvement of the club over the past years and look forward to being on the committee to continue this. |
| 4 | Heaton | Kat |  | I’ve lived in the area for nearly 20 years. Since joining the club it’s become a big part of my social life and I really value what it gives to the local community – a place where different people come together to enjoy themselves. Now I’d like to give something back – using my experience in marketing – to help the club grow and thrive. I really value the club’s fantastic heritage and I think it’s important that that’s retained as it finds new ways to serve all its members. I hope to have the chance to play my part in its future. |
| 5 | Jeffries | Vivian |  | I have been a member of the Mildmay club for 24 years one of the first full lady members my role on entertainment has been an enjoyable one. I bring the weekly bingo in my role, I am the clubs long standing historian, I organise the yearly coach trips, NYE events turkey and tinsel meal for the maturer members. I enjoy making memories with all of the Mildmay members. The Mildmay club and its members are my family. I thank you for your vote much appreciated. Vivian |
| 6 | Jeffries | Ron |  | I have been a member of the club for over 34 years and my priority is and has always been the Mildmay club and its members. I am committed in my role in house and my knowledge of the building. as a long standing member I stand up for members & local community being part of its history. I would like to thank & show my appreciation to all that have taken time to read my message and to those that have given me their vote, very much appreciated. |
| 7 | Lyons | Sharon |  | I would like to go onto the committee to help where I can within the club I have been a member of the club for at least 15 years maybe longer and I have seen the changes for the better my job at the moment is I work for unite The Union in representing people to help them not lose their jobs. I would like to do more for the members in the club with more activities going on. I know there are quite a few more things to be done within the club and I’d like to be involved if it all possible if you wish to vote for me, I would be very grateful thank you very much. |
| 8 | Mullings | Kevin |  | My name is Kevin Mullings I’m 65 years old First memories of the “club” I was 8 most weekends mum dad aunts uncles cousin’s at the “club” happy family memories. As a committee member I hope to help to ensure the “club” maintains the family vibe I experienced as an 8 yr old seeing the big hall for the first time. This time round I’ve been a member for 3 years. I have a background in logistic and security management . If I’m voted in I will try carry out the members wishes to the best of my abilities. |
Election of Club Officers
The Club Officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer) are required to put themselves up for re-election each year. This year, there are no challengers for these posts, therefore:
Tom Jones is re-appointed as Club President
Laurence Fryer is re-appointed as Vice President
Dan Isaacs is re-appointed as Treasurer
Peter Snell continues as Club Secretary