Duffield Evening WI (DEWI) - Meeting Minutes

Date of Meeting: 15 September 2015

Meeting Started: 7.30pm
Chaired by: Gail Nolan

Speaker: Jane Middleton-Smith on the John Smedley Archive Project

Approval of Minutes: Minutes from 21 July 2015 were approved

Business
Thank You: A big thank you to Eve and Helen who are stepping down
from the committee, for all their hard work to get things running. Eve as
very enthusiastic secretary, and Helen for arranging some amazing
speakers. THANK YOU!!!
Programme: The WI constitution requires approval of the programme
from the membership. To source speakers and presentations please can
everyone vote on suggestions that have been made, so we can arrange
the most popular. 3 votes each, with 3:2:1 points.
Bursaries: Few were applied for when first offered some months ago.
Now there is a procedure to follow and an application form, available on
the website. Courses/activities to be consistent with the objectives of the
WI. Applications need to be in by 30 September. A committee subgroup
will review and decide on these; outcome will be reported at the main
meeting in October
Sub Groups and Subsidies: To clarify things, the choir bursary has
now been reclassified as a subsidy. For other subgroups with costs
involved eg. room hire/ engaging someone, a policy/procedure note has
been prepared to give guidance (available on website). All financial
transactions through formal sub groups need to be included under the WI
accounts. For sub groups with possible need for subsidy (e.g. Craft Group)
it is important to share information with the committee in advance so that
the risk of a shortfall between income and expenditure can be assessed
and any requirement for subsidy can be agreed before any financial
commitment is made. If money is involved please speak to Liz Tingle.
Notice Board: Were looking at getting one for posters etc.; see also the
DEWI web and facebook page:
Duffield Evening WI website and

Duffield Evening WI facebook page

Cake and Bake Rota: If anyone wants to supply cakes for the meeting
please sign up on the rota. No obligations!
Competition: This months landscape photo competition has been
postponed due to technical difficulties. The 7 photos received will be
judged at Oct main meeting. October Competition is the best dressed
wooden spoon.

Subgroup Feedback
Walking Group: Friday monthly walk is 25th September. Meet at Meadow
Vale by 9h30, ~3 miles, end up at Croots.
Derwent Valley Heritage Walks will be over 5 consecutive Fridays, let Kath
or Alison know if youre planning to come. Details will be sent via WI email
separately.
Stitch, Knit and Natter: 1st Tuesday of the month, now at the Catholic
Church on Hall Farm Road. Julias hoping to start a WI quilt sometime.
Craft Group: On 14 October, 2nd Wednesday of the month, at the Weston
Centre. 4, decorating wooden hearts and 3-d German stars.
Jam Making: On 30 September at Ecclesbourne School 7-9pm. 8. Needjam jars, tea towel, dish cloth. The event is full but Delia is running a
waiting list if you wish to put your name down.
Choir: 1st October at St Margarets Church, Hall Farm Road, at 7pm.
Social Activity Group: Viv has arranged Bingo next Tuesday. Form at back
of room.

Wider WI
Jam and Justice: To commemorate the WI Centenary, there will be
reminiscence gathering in Chesterfield on Friday 25 September 3.30-7pm,
to develop a play. Jo (did Bucks Palace!) is going, anyone else interested
please let Jan know
Ecclesbourne Group of WI: DEWI members are invited to a Fun and Games
night, hosted by Turnditch & Windley WI which will take place on
Wednesday 30 September in Turnditch, Jan and Julia planning to go.
Anyone else interested in attending please let Jan know. Can give lifts!
Campaign: WIs now addressing Care not Custody, for people with
mental health issues.

Duffield Library event celebrating WI Duffield Afternoon WI (DAfWI),

leaflets in the library.
Next Meeting: Tuesday 20th October, 7:15 for 7:30 start