Record of February's meeting

Leigh on Mendip WI meeting:   Monday 11 February 2013      7.30 pm in the Memorial Hall

Welcome & apologies:  Sparks rang the fire bell and explained the fire drill, then welcomed everyone.  Apologies received from Jean, Sandra, Marguerite, Margaret, Gill & Sylvia.

Minutes & matters arising: The minutes were signed as a true record.  Mary was thanked for hosting the birthday party, which had been very enjoyable.  A new banner was being considered as the existing was not very good and seems to be  lost, speak to Sparks to express interest.  Members voted on whether to order goods to sell at the Village Fair – 1. Do nothing (1), 2. Order 50 short handled calico bags (12), 3. Wait until next year (5).  More details were on the blog. The members agreed that Sparks should order the bags.

County News: Members were asked to read County News and add their names to the event lists on the table.

Forthcoming Events:  

§  Saturday 16 March 2-4.30pm.  Village Clean up.  Making cakes – Barbara, Jeni  & Sparks, Serving teas – Jeni & Mary, Organising map – Jan H

§  Group Meeting 25 March 7.30pm.  Competition poster – Mary/Sparks, Olive scones –? , Palmiers – Barbara, Celery & carrot batons – Jeni, Rice Crispie Cakes and cakes – Kathy, Drinks – Barbara & Ann, Set up room 6pm – Sparks & Val, Prepare platters 6.30pm – Kathy & Annie, Clearing – Sue & Jane.  Food costs would be paid so members were asked to keep receipts.  Entertainment – 2 poems read by as many as possible, wearing purple.

§  Village Country Fair 15 June.  Val reported that we would run a cake and produce stall again this year.  Mixes in jars, pickles and jams did well last year.

 

Correspondence: Helpers required for the Bath & West Show, names to Mary.

Treasurer’s Report:  Bank £1257.36, petty cash £27.39. 

Birthdays:  Linda 8, Jean 20 and Jan P 28 February.

Next meeting: Gill Odolphie talking about the work of the Earth Science Centre at Stoke St Michael with a visit planned for May, followed by a practice for the Group Meeting entertainment.       VOT: Annie. 

AOB: Donations of nearly new clothes and cakes for the sale on 9 March for the church.

Members were notified that the Memorial Hall quiz will be held on 23 March.

CocoBella co-founders talked to us about chocolate and their inspiration, then offered delicious samples and goods for sale.

After refreshments, Jane lead a discussion about Fairtrade.