FLAGS Committee Meeting

FLAGS Committee Meeting

Thursday October 10th 2002

Minutes of Previous Meeting:

• These were accepted by all present. FLA6S Logo:

• Both Alan Varley and Susan Meikle had prepared possible new logos - these were examined, discussion took place and one was chosen by a majority vote.

Social Events:

• It was confirmed that a social event (in the form of a quiz) was planned for the Thursday following this meeting and that Alan Varley had confirmed the booking of Park Street for this.

• Fears were expressed regarding the quality of the advert being placed for free in the Falkirk Herald and to combat this, Susan Meikle had made up posters to advertise social events.

• The Disco on Nov 1^st was completely arranged in Cleo's Lounge, Grangemouth.

• The possibility of a trip to see Elton John in concert in December was discussed - David Carson and Eleanor Bow agreed to look into this further.

• Eleanor Bow had been informed of another pub in the Falkirk area that may be a possible replacement for Bar Kudos in the evenings after a drop in centre had taken place at Park St. - Eleanor Bow agreed to research this further.

Treasurer's Report:

• It was confirmed that one more membership had been created.

• The committee was informed that flags raised £12.50 from the first drop-in night and a total of £18 from the quiz held at Bar Kudos.

• At the time of the meeting, there was £184.90 in the flags bank account and it was confrimed that the Treasurer had received a recent bank statement

flags Thursday October 10^tn 2002

Training Day:

• It was confirmed that CTDU has offered a one day workshop for the

Committee free of charge. Susan Meikle agreed to enquire about the dates for this.

Funding:

• David Carson confirmed that the form for the £500 Local Authority start up grant had been picked up by himself. Others require business plans and similar.

• It was agreed that the committee should contact CTDU for funding information/assistance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• It was agreed that David Carson and Eleanor Bow remain dealing with social events and related issues.

• It was also agreed that Alan Varley should be responsible for all design aspects of flags to ensure that all are congruent. Also that a member's area should be made available on the website and that minutes and treasurer's reports should be posted here.

Election of Office Bearer:

• Alan Varley nominated John Mallon as secretary; Eleanor Bow seconded this nomination.

• David Carson nominated Susan Meikle as Secretary and therefore a full reshuffle of the committee - Susan Meikle declined this nomination.

• The Committee voted unanimously for John Mallon

AOCB:

The Secretary agreed to fill in the form for the booking of Park Street. It was agreed that a drop in night will be held on Oct 31^st; the night of the Members meeting to address the newly revised constitution and that Park Street should be booked for an extra half hour to facilitate this. Fears were raised regarding the reliability of the CVS postal address. The possibility of a Royal Mail PO Box was raised and it was agreed that Susan Meikle would enquire about this. All were in agreement that if the price was reasonable then this facility should be set up.