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March 2010
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Winteringham W.I held on Thursday 18 March 2010 at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall.
Mrs Wood welcomed twenty nine members and apologies were recorded. The president invited the company to sing Jerusalem and this was followed by a few moments of quiet reflection for the Wainwright family.
Mrs Wood then invited our speakers to give their presentation, so that they did not have to sit through our annual meeting business!
The Lighthouse- a talk on the Homeless
Linda, duty manager, Alison, duty manager, Catherine, volunteer life coach and Louise, a former guest at the Lighthouse joined forces to tell us about the work they do at this former retail unit, which was converted into a refuge for the homeless in October 2007. The accommodation consists of four double, eight single and one room adapted for disability with up to 25 people resident at any one time. Guests are resident for a period of up to six months and receive professional and volunteer support and help to resolve their problems so that they can move forward.
Emphasis is placed on enabling the guests to help themselves, by providing information, facilities and encouragement. Computers are available for anyone to use freely with help if needed and Catherine provides life coaching sessions to promote self awareness and self reliance. Ten regular workers manage the Lighthouse, giving 24 hour cover, and include a housekeeper and a handy man.
Louise told us about her time as a guest at the Lighthouse and how she and her husband, Jason, now a worker at the refuge, had become homeless and been helped to a new life by the experience.
Chris Wood gave a vote of thanks expressing admiration for both workers and their guests.
Minutes of the Annual Meeting held on Thursday 26 March 2009 were read and agreed to be a true record. They were signed by the president. There were no matters arising.
ORDINARY BUSINESS
Correspondence
From HFWI National Federation Raffle tickets Mrs Armstrong agreed to sell them on our behalf.
Federation Newsletter Leaflets featuring numerous forthcoming events were circulated
Details of the Annual Council Meeting were also circulated.
News Slot
Family Service at Chapel on Sunday 21 March at 10.30am.
Under Fives Spring Fair from 2pm at the Village Hall Sunday 21 March.
Events in Winterton, at the New Life Church and at Barton Waters’ Edge were also mentioned.
ANNUAL MEETING BUSINESS
1. Review of the Bye laws-
amendment to item 7: proposed change to Every year we will have an Annual Dinner was agreed by members
amendment to item 9: propose change to ‘up to one third of the membership’ was agreed by members.
2. Appointment of Auditor: members agreed that Mr Stan Wood be appointed.
3. Financial Report and Statement from Valerie Lancaster was approved by the membership.
4. Committee’s Annual Report was read by Mrs Wood.
5. President’s Address Mrs Wood thanked members and the committee for their loyalty and support during her time as president.
6. Announcement of Committee: Members nominated and who have accepted nomination for the new committee: Mary Christoffersen, Carol Cook, Christine Hammond, Val Hayton, Valerie Lancaster, Jean McAvoy, Mary Nuttell, Marjorie Smith, Pam Wells, Sandra Wilkinson and Chris Wood.
Following the amendment to the bye-laws, these eleven members were elected.
Election of President
Mrs Chris Wood, having served fro three years, stood down. Mrs Christine Hammond was unanimously elected as the new president.
Presentation to Competition Winner
The member who has gained most points for competitions throughout the year is Mrs Chris Wood. It was agreed that points for competition will be 6 for first, 4 for second and 2 for third.
Hostesses and Mystery Parcels Val Hayton, Jean McAvoy and Carol Cook
Competition: an unusual Easter Egg
1st Jenny Pike 2nd Val Lancaster 3rd Mary Christoffersen
Mystery Parcels won by: Sue Bolton, Marianne Ogg and Jean Taylor
AOB
Annual Dinner: Tuesday 23 March 2010 at Wheatsheaf Inn, Barton. List for names and menu was circulated and transport arranged.
Members Night to remain as programme original- 22 July (15 July there is a presentation by HFWI), provided the speaker can be re-organised. Resolve at next meeting.
Next meeting: Thursday 15 April 2010 Demonstration by Haslem Woodturning
The competition is for a Wooden Article
The hostesses and mystery parcels will be Heather and Jackie Bateman and Mary Christoffersen
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