Minutes of the meeting of Winteringham W.I held on Thursday 16 December 2010 at the Village Hall at 7.30pm.

The President welcomed twenty nine members who had braved the very wintry weather for our Christmas meeting. She suggested that we began the festivities at once with mulled wine and nibbles on the tables and a couple of quizzes to work on. Carols were played throughout the meeting.

Apologies had been received from ten members who were unable to attend due to the bad weather.

Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 18 November 2010 were read and agreed as a true record. They were signed by the President.

Matters arising
1 The new look 2011 programmes were handed to members. The secretary thanked Christine Hammond for designing, type setting and producing them.
2 Six members had volunteered to be called on for the occasional 'votes of thanks' to speakers.
3 Everyone had enjoyed the crafts demonstrated by Yvonne Ogg at the last meeting.
4 The members from West Halton had not been able to join us- their branch closed on 7 December.
5 Thanks were given to Heather Bateman for the lovely Christmas card she provided for Federation.

President's reminders
1 Annual Dinner menu requests were completed for Thursday 6 January 2011 when we shall meet at the Bay Horse at 7pm for 7.30pm. Entertainment will be provided by Michelle Roulson.
2 The delegate at the National Federation Annual Meeting in June will be Christine Wood, with Valerie Lancaster as an observer.
3 It was decided that a photograph or two would be taken at each meeting and included in the minutes and web report.
4 Christine Wood spoke briefly about future plans for the Theatre Group.

Correspondence
Vote for the resolution in WI Life need to be sent to WI House by 31 January 2011, as do photos for the 2012 Calendar - Inns and Public Houses
Another postcard had been received.
Federation Newsletter
Papers to sign up for events were on the table
Calligraphy Day Friday 14 January 2011
Guided Walking Tour of Grimsby Thursday 10 February 2011
Visit to RAF Scampton Monday 28 February 2011
Visit to AWS Plastics Hemswell Cliff Thursday 3 March 2011
An Evening with Mike Smith Wednesday 9 March 2011 Winteringham Village Hall
Annual Federation Day The House, Scunthorpe Wednesday 30 March 2011
Water's Edge, Barton Saturday 30 April 2011

Finances
The treasurer reported £1180 in the current account, £143.69 Bursary account and cash currently being taken for the Annual Dinner.

News Slot
Members were reminded about carol services on Sunday 19 December at the Chapel at 10.30 am and the Church at 3pm when the Mighty Burgage Band will be performing. There will be a short service in chapel at 9 am on Christmas Day.
Tickets are still available for the New Years Ball at the Village Hall.

The President and helpers then handed out the materials and instructions for each member to make a 'sock snowman'. These were produced remarkably quickly and successfully, with a great deal of fun and laughter in the process. Unfortunately, the photograph showing the result was not in focus! Answers to the quiz came next with prizes for the successful teams and the evening concluded with sausage rolls and mince pies.

Gifts of all shapes and sizes were exchanged by drawing a raffle ticket and taking the appropriate parcel. Everyone had enjoyed a relaxed and entertaining meeting.

The next meeting will be on Thursday 20 January 2011 when Pam McCarthy will present 'Love Russia'.
The competition is for 'Something Russian' and the hostesses will be Carol Smith, Donna Goodhand and Jean Taylor, who will also provide the Mystery Parcels.

Date of next meeting  Thursday 20 January 2011
Love Russia with Pam McCarthy
The competition is for Something Russian
The hostesses will be Carol Smith, Donna Goodhand and Jean Taylor