Minutes of Open Meeting held on 27th March 2017 at Rosemary`s
Present: Valerie 258; Rosemary 115; Jean 82; Sue 255; Christine 137
Apologies: Jane 118, Annabella 182
Matters arising
Sue awaiting electronic copy of newsletter to put on Facebook
Murder Mystery insufficient numbers for event to run
Bring and share picnic – Rosemary suggested Parson Close, August (at noon and can stay for a band afterwards if wish). If it is wet plan B is Rosemary flat.
Sonja not present to answer questions about accounts or if article written for LBO.
Rosemary and Val gave their apologies for AGM
Officers` Reports
Co-ordinator's report: apologies for the delay in putting the minutes from the last open meeting onto Cyclos. Jean sent them in quickly and the only excuse I have is that I kept forgetting!
Membership report: Bob has had two enquiries - one from someone who lived in Northampton, so Bob suggested he might be better going to the Milton Keynes lets. The other enquiry was from someone in Leighton Buzzard and Bob sent details and an application form but has not had a reply yet.
Buzzard Treasurer No of trades in last month 25.2 to 25.3.17 = 13
The 13 trades have involved 14 different people.
The no who have paid out: 8
The no receiving payment: 7
In last 3 months the Organisation account has Paid out 28 Buzzards and has earned 49 Buzzards. Earnings look as though they all relate to shared meal in January.
11 members currently have negative balances
39 members have positive balances
We have 50 trading members.
Facebook Sue continues to post events
AGM Friends Meeting House, Saturday 29th April 2-4pm
Who is going to step into Jane`s shoes?
Jane will provide cream, soft drinks, tea, coffee etc.
Liz providing Scones and jam
Graham speaking on Hemplets
Trading will take place
Dates and Venues for future meetings
Monday 5th June 8pm Open Meeting at Christine`s house, 5 Church Avenue, LU7 1AD
Sunday 9th July River Walk, starting from Flat 2 Town Bridge Mill, LU7 1LE at 11am. , need to tell Rosemary before 9th July so Rosemary can book table.
Plan B if raining meet at Rosemary`s and pile into cars for a short drive to Globe.
Sunday 20th August Bring and Share Picnic at Parson Close Noon to 2pm and stay for the afternoon band if you wish. Do not forget to bring a blanket to sit on. If raining moving to Rosemary`s Flat 2 Town Bridge Mill, LU7 1LE.
Suggestions – a brunch, bring friends/partner in September maybe Sorelli
A network meeting – Val explained what happens
Wine tasting – Majestics?
Croquet – Pages Park – Sue to investigate
Chocolate Evening – Creighton’s - Rosemary to enquire
Poems and pints
Next newsletter out in May and Jean editing
AOB – replying to confirm we are coming to meetings is tricky, why can`t we have an email group again?
Jean provided Rosemary with a Buzzard cheque book.
Meeting closed at 9.01pm and trading took place
