| ATTENDEES: | Scott Bryden, Marilyn Dean (chair), Jimmy Ogunshakin and Andrew Torbet |
| IN ATTENDENCE: | Helen Torbet (secretary) |
| APOLOGIES: | none |
The meeting began at 7.20pm and opened with a prayer.
| Topic | Action | |
| 1. | Approval of Previous Minutes | |
| The Minutes from the previous meeting held on 10th February 2005 were agreed and duly signed by Marilyn Dean who acted as chair for that meeting. | ||
| 2. | Matters Arising | |
| Venue Search - AT & HT visited St Thomas C of E School (Gt Colmore St, Attwood Green, Bham). The main hall is slightly small but overall they have good facilities. However, on balance it was not thought to be suitable due to the hall size. Alternative venues would continue to be sought. It was suggested that the congregation be asked to look out for any suitable venues. | AT | |
| CCPAS - AT confirmed that we have now registered with CCPAS. AT went through the various forms and leaflets that had been supplied with the membership pack that had been received. AT also reported that Sati Odusanya may not have time to perform the role of 'recruiter'. AT would therefore fill this role. All the trustees gave thanks to AT for taking the time for completing the forms so far. | ||
| First Aiders - course was due to start on Saturday. | SB | |
| 3. | Shepherds Items | |
| JO signed the minutes of the Joint Meeting held on 29th January 2005. With regard to Rock Resources, the Trustees felt it would be good to encourage the Shepherds and Trustees to go to the teaching days.
John Oakes would be coming on 16th June (Thurs) for a teaching evening. Further details would be ironed out in due course. The next Joint Meeting should focus on house groups and enable the hosts to raise any issues arising. |
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| 4. | Finances | |
| MD handed out the monthly spreadsheet as an update. | ||
| Benevolence for the Brady family was agreed in terms of their travel. MD would draw up the usual explanation sheet. | MD | |
| The opening of a deposit account would be discussed at the next meeting. | Agenda | |
| Copyright Licence was due for renewal at the end of the month. It was agreed to maintain the current level and scope of licences. | ||
| 5. | Trust Documentation | |
| JO confirmed that all documents are ready to be posted. It was noted that two Trustees would need to be re-elected in November 2005. | ||
| 6. | AOB | |
| Stationery - AT reported that Georgia had come back to him with some ideas. This was an ongoing item. It was noted that a contemporary design was preferred generally. | AT | |
| When giving a reference as a Trustee of the church, the person should be known to the Trustee for at least 2 years. The Trustees should make all reasonable efforts to consult their fellow Trustees in the matter. | ||
| An item of benevolence was raised. Efforts would be made to ascertain the exact situation and if help was appropriate or required. | AT/JO/SB | |
| It was noted that within the Church office address, the words 'Edgbaston Business Centre' should not be used. | ||
| Bank account for social committee - the social committee had requested a separate bank account. The Trustees, after some discussion and reflection, with a recommendation from the Treasurer, agreed that a separate account should not be set up. The Trustees also wanted to reassure the social committee that the amount set aside in the budget for 2005 for social committee was ring-fenced and they could be assured this money would not be taken back. |
Helen Torbet
Church Secretary