Annual General Meeting 2010
This years AGM was held on Monday 18th January at St Mary's Church Hall, Cop Lane, Penwortham.
Meet and Greet
As everyone arrived for the AGM they were offered tea and biscuits, as well as the opportunity to purchase raffle prizes. There were lots of prizes kindly donated by many people. Sheila Melrose (Site Secretary) welcomed and thanked everyone for coming, and read out apologies for those who couldn't make it. She then introduced Sam Alwyn, a local artist and allotmenteer whose recent work includes working with willow.
Sam Alwyn Talk
Sam Alywn introduced her work and career through a slideshow of the paintings and sculptures she has created over the years. Sam incorporates everyday material into her artwork that creates a stunning visual effect. She explained her work with local community groups and explained how her recent experiments with willow have resulted in a new outlet for her creativity. Sam finished her presentation by showing us a recent creation that was still under development, a willow chair, and offered free samples of freshly cut willow for us to experiment with ourselves.
Association Reports
- Theresa Gavin (Chairperson) sent her apologies, but had submitted a report, each attendee received a copy.
- Sheila Melrose (Secretary) presented her report, and also provided a written report, each attendee also received a copy.
- Carole Johnstone (Treasurer) presented her report, and concluded that this years finances were good.
- Pauls Pells, fund raising manager, presented his report on the recent fund raising efforts, including confirmation that we have now raised enough money to replace the main gate.
- David Green (Site Rep) presented his report on plot vacancies, new tenants, and liaison with Preston City Council.
- It was voted to increase the annual membership of the allotment association to £5. This would ensure that the allotments continued to flourish.
- It was agreed that following Bob Stanton's retirement from the shop, that a rota would be set up to allow the shop to continue. Volunteers submitted their name and availability to Sheila.
Bill Rolfe and Elaine Knox stood down from the committee and Teresa Gavin stepped down as chairperson. The committee want to express their thanks to Teresa, Elaine and Bill for all their dedication and hardwork.
The election of the new committee took place and is now confirmed as:
- Chairperson : Sheila Melrose
- Treasurer : Carole Johnstone (continuing)
- Secretary : Clare Green
- Committee members: Peter and Val Van Holsbeke
- Site Rep : David Green (who is also a committee member
- Heritage Orchard Project Manager : Jim Melrose
- Fund Raising Officer : Paul Pells
- Web Site Co-ordinator : Clare Green
The night ended with the drawing of the raffle, eating, drinking and general merriment.
Thank you to all who attended.