Minutes

1. Welcome and apologies.
There were nine members of the group present at the meeting. Apologies were received from Teresa Buckley, Richard Hancock, Nancy Evans, Eileen Houghton, Amy Wooles and Sandy Tatum. (It was pointed out that Sandy had also sent her apologies last month but these were not recorded) As Teresa is unwell, Stuart as Vice Chair took the meeting, we all hope that Teresa will soon be well and with us at the A.G.M.

2. Minutes of last meeting.
All the members had been sent a copy of the minutes. All present agreed that the minutes were a true record of the last meeting and Stewart signed them.

3. Matters Arising.
Dave pointed out that in future he was typing out the notes and sending them to Richard for copying and then sending them out to members. So the minutes may not be as full as when Helen had been doing them. I hope members will bear with me at this time and excuse any errors and omissions.

4. The New Treasurer.
Elaine Angel has agreed to take over as the treasurer, as from this meeting. The group wishes to thank Eileen Houghton for all the work that she did for the group as treasurer. It was a hard task with the start of a new group, but she did it well. Thank you Eileen. Hope you get well soon.

5. Update on A.G.M.
The adverts for the A.G.M. are now in the Admag and Ross Gazette. John Griffiths had seen to the Admag entry, He has also booked The Hereford Lads Club for the group. I hope that there is a full turnout of members for this A.G.M. As it is an important meeting. In case anyone is still unaware of the date and place, it is at The Hereford Lads Club, on the 11th April at 10 am.

6. Update on trips.
The new list of trips for 2002 was given to the group. It was pointed out that feedback is needed from the group to make the trips a success. The members at the meeting all said that Webbs would be a good place to go again for the Christmas trip/lunch. A date in late November was thought best, but it depends on when Webbs start their Christmas season. Dave will contact Webbs early in September and sort it out.

7. A.O.B.
John asked about the ill cards that were talked about at the last meeting. Helen had not got back to us with any information from The Council, Dave said that he thought a shop in Ross did them, he would check this out and report back to the group.

a) It is proposed to ask a member of the carers Support Group to speak to the members at the May meeting. Dave is to write and arrange this.

b) Margaret John said that she had booked into the lifting and handling course run by the Carers.

c) It was asked that anyone who used taxis ring Dave if they were unable to come to the meeting.

d) It was pointed out that the book at the entrance of the Canal Road Day Centre, must be signed by all, both in and out. This is most important.

e) In future, meetings will be held in the conference room at Canal Road, as they need the Bulmers room every Thursday from now on. Stuart and Dave looked at the room and it is very nice, with a large table and chairs, with all the usual tea/coffee making kit.

f) The letter that was in with the last month's minutes was discussed; it had caused great concern among members. All were assured that there was no intention to close any groups, in fact just the opposite was true and would continue to be so, whatever the out come of the vote in April.

8. Date of next meeting.
This is the A.G.M. at The Lads Club, on 11th April. Will all members that are able try to be at the A.G.M. as a good attendance is most important.

There being no more business, the meeting was closed at 11 am.

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