Winteringham WI
Minutes for the meeting of Winteringham W.I held on Thursday 19 May 2011 at the Village Hall at 7.30pm.

The President welcomed 28 members and three guests to the meeting. It was good to have Nancy Corney back with us. A card had been sent to Kathleen Fillingham who is in hospital, but now making good progress.  Christine commented on the good number present and we sang Jerusalem. Some concern was expressed that the speaker had not arrived - a road traffic accident had blocked the road at Appleby. We proceeded slowly with business.

Apologies were recorded from eight members not present.

Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 21 April 2011 were read and agreed to be a true record. The President signed them.

Matters arising
* Josephine's  Easter Flowers demonstration had been much enjoyed, as always.
* A letter has been received from San Pietro confirming the booking for our 85th birthday Dinner on Thursday 13 September 2012. Discussion as to the menu and final details will be confirmed in June 2012
*Members were asked to remember that Winterton Show is just around the corner. Jean McAvoy will collect entry forms and fees and take to Whitton. The President and Secretary will take actual entries to the show on Saturday  2 July morning .

President's reminders
1 On the table at the back- Federation events as usual and lists for names
* 2012 Diaries and calendar order- form for diaries to be sent in now.
* Outing next month Thursday 16 June to Uncle Henry's-7pm arrival- car drivers and transport to be arranged this evening
* Volunteers needed for baking and kitchen duties for Show us Your Village on Saturday 11 June at 1pm
* Marjorie Smith has agreed to be new members support officer. The President has produced an information sheet for new members
* Sandra has the programme for next year well in hand - and it's looking good! Live, Love and Create have been asked to come for our August meeting and a demonstration of crafts to be learned requested.
* Many plants had bee brought for the annual exchange.

Correspondence
5 postcards received from members - on the table
Thank you from Sally Smith
Resolution meeting - report from Chris Wood and Vote needed tonight
Water Survey from HFWI - 2 copies if anyone would like to fill one in
Cancellation Policy for Federation events- on the notice board

At this point the speaker arrived!

Federation Newsletter- events
The Boob-Do Monday 23 May Broughton Village Hall - transport arranged
Crochet for All - class full Margaret Ward on waiting list
Show us Your Village - Saturday 11 June here
Wolds Tour - 12 July now full Any further names will be retained on a waiting list for a possible trip at a later date
History Wardrobe - 'Titanic' Friday 29 July Broughton Village Hall
Tour of Saltaire Village Wednesday 7 September

Finances 
C/A £1096.43, Bursary Account 143.69, cash £89.80 Further monies owing collected during evening.


News Slot
The Chapel Open Air service will be on Sunday 19 June at 10.30 am on Jubilee Green.
The Young People's service and Tea will be on Sunday 26 June
The Chapel Walk in aid of children's cancer research will be on 19 July.

The Resolutions were discussed at some length with a report from Christine Wood who had attended the meeting with Valerie Lancaster. Votes were unanimously in favour of the call to prevent the closure of Public Libraries. The issues on the second resolution, to prevent the establishment of Mega Farms in the UK, were complicated and no vote was taken. The delegate is to be entrusted with the vote at NFWI Conference.

A warm welcome was extended to Georgie Rawlins who found us despite a detour. She told us about her early days in embroidery, when she joined a course as a complete beginner and went on to do City and Guilds, taught by an ex Royal School of Needlework tutor. Using what the Americans call a 'fanny frame' which leaves both hands free to work, Georgie demonstrated the technique of fashioning a variety of flowers  using rayon or silk ribbon and a tapestry needle on a background of tailor's canvas. Members were impressed by the effect and a number were eager to try for themselves- and so delighted with the result that a day school in the autumn was proposed, which Georgie agreed to lead.
Sincere thanks for sharing her expertise was offered by Sandra Wilkinson  who said we will all look forward to seeing Georgie again soon.

Hostesses and Mystery Parcels
Josie and Marianne Ogg and Margaret Kitchen (who replaced Nancy)

Competition a piece of your own craftwork           
 1st   Annie Armstrong    2nd    Pam Wells     3rd Caroline Carolan

Mystery Parcels won by: Margaret Ward, Jackie Bateman and Margaret Kitchen

Date of next meeting   Outing to Uncle Henry's Thursday 16 June 2011 for 7pm
Transport arrangements to be made in the next day or two.
The committee meeting date was altered from 2 June to 9 June as several members were unable to attend on the original date.