Committee Minutes

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Minutes 22.11.11.doc
Minutes of Committee Meeting

Present:
Initials
Mr I Gonnella
Chairman
IG
Mrs J Main
Vice Chairperson
JM
Mrs E Neill
Treasurer
EN
Mr M McIntosh
Newsletter Editor
MM
Ms H Rankin
Secretary
HR
Nr N Warden
Group Advisor (Regional Group Co-ordinator)
NW
1.0
Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Action
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked everyone for attending.
2.0
Apologies
None
3.0
Additions to the Agenda
IG mentioned he had one additional item
4.0
Minutes of previous meeting
5.0
Matters Arising
5.a
Syllabus 2011 – separate item – this needs removed
5.b
Website
MM awaiting update from his contact regarding setting up a new website
News of Associates passing were requested to be sent to MM
ALL
5.c
Anne Marshall Award
Criteria to be set by IG and further discussion required to put into place
IG
5.d
Venue for meetings
It was agreed the Ice Rink to be a suitable location for future events and it was agreed that “Be a Better Driver” be held there for Spring 2012.
IG awaiting confirmation regarding Nelson Street for the Spring Course dates
IG
6.0
Mail
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Thank you letter from Davie Walker regarding his award at the recent AGM
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Offer of support email from Duncan Hepburn (Member)
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Email from Ruth and Mark Thomas wishing the group wishes for the future but cancelling their membership in the Spring due to other commitments.
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Gordon Group’s newsletter

7.0
AGM 2011 – follow up
Comments by Graham Burkhill were noted.
8.0
Newsletter
It was agreed a deadline of mid January for the next Newsletter
9.0
Treasurer’s Report
Accounts were presented by EN and discussed. Reimbursement from IAM House for the National Conference assisted the bank balance this month.
10.0
Syllabus 2012
Each Committee Member is to think of 5 places to visit and 5 suggested speakers and email HR. HR to then collate and issue a suggested list for hopefully booking.
All/
HR
11.0
Spring Course 2012
Date for the Spring Course previously agreed are:-
“Be a Better Driver” – 12th February 2012
Spring Course agreed for 21st and 28th February, 6th and 13th March 2012

12.0
Additional Items
IG asked if everyone were happy with their posts following the AGM re-elections.
13.0
Date and time of next meeting
Tuesday 24th January 2012 at Grampian Fire Station Headquarters at 7.15pm.
The meeting was closed at 9.00pm with a vote of thanks from the Chairman
Thanks to JM for organising the refreshments