Rendlesham W.I.

Record of the Members Meeting 19^th February 2008


PRESENT 26 members and 3 guests attended.

The President welcomed members and guests.

Birthday Posies were presented to Sylvia Adams, Caroline Lisle and Helen Perkins.

THE RECORD of the Members’ Meeting on 15^th January 2008 was taken as read and agreed.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SCHEME:
Before taking Business, the President introduced Police Community Support Officer Terry Barrow, who spoke to members about the proposal to establish a village-wide Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. It is likely that a public meeting will be held in the future to outline the details of the proposal, but members were invited to give it some thought. Any feedback to the P.C.S.O. would be welcome.

FINANCIAL REPORT:
Pam reported that at the end of September, Rendlesham W.I. held £1492 in the bank.
Since then, there had been receipts of £1005 and outgoings of £1169, resulting in a bank balance at 31^st January of £1328. In addition, we hold petty cash totaling £78.42.

BUSINESS & REMINDERS:
1. The President reminded members that, if they had not already paid, this year’s subscriptions were now due. Membership books are now available for paid-up members to collect.
2. S.E.F.W.I. A.G.M.: The President reminded members that this will take place on March 4^th at Trinity Park (10.45 a.m. to 3.45 p.m.), with some excellent speakers planned. Rendlesham W.I. has secured 6 tickets in addition to the delegate’s ticket. She asked those members who would like to attend to make themselves known to the Committee.
3. The President thanked those who had already volunteered to provide savouries or sweets for the Spring Group Meeting at Bromeswell on Friday, March 28^th and requested that anyone else willing to help should speak to her during social time. The speaker for the event will be Mrs Deborah Preston, drawing from her experience as housekeeper at a top London hotel. The President invited members who would like to attend the meeting to speak to herself or the Secretary.

CORRESPONDENCE:
1. The secretary informed members that there will be free entry to either of this year’s Suffolk Garden Shows on production of a current W.I. membership card.
2. She reminded members to complete the relevant details on tickets for entry to the quilt draw and return them by the end of the meeting.
3. She reminded members of the procedure for entering the “Dip for Denman”.
4. We have received Party invitations for Tuesday March 11^th from Orford & Sudbourne and Ufford W.I.s. Members who would like to attend were asked to let her know.

SUFFOLK SHOW:
The President reported that we have submitted entries for two classes in the Suffolk Show:

Nicky Foreman will produce a quilt for Class 5 (“Singing the Blues”) and the RAG group will recycle some denims for Class 6 (”Mood Indigo”). Thanks to both.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Outings: Ann Beadle informed members of a proposed outing to Otley Hall and Gardens in April - members were invited to sign up.
2. Scrabble Club meets 2 p.m. 20^th February in the room to the rear of St. Felix Church. £1 at the door. New members welcome.
3. Any more thoughts on possible designs for the corners of the W.I. tablecloth?
4. Thanks to Judith for circulating the Notes and Reminders, and to Eileen Caddick and Gill Carr for this evening’s refreshments.

SPEAKER
Mr. J.D. Quinlan, who has been a beekeeper for over 20 years, gave a very interesting and educational talk on the subject of “Bees and Flowers” accompanied by numerous photographs and diagrams! Some lively questions followed. Afterwards, members were able to purchase honey from Mr. Quinlan’s own bees.

THE NEXT MEETING will take place on March 18^th, when the speaker will be Mr. Colin Hopper on the topic of Papercraft.