MEETING MINUTES

Minutes of Meeting 15th May 2006           Toscamar, Javea 
Prepared by Valerie Reeve

Group started by introducing ourselves individually and our businesses.
Some were late, others were very late. This caused some interruption but everyone had a chance to pitch their business.

Approximately 24 members and friends attended.

People coming to meet us for the first time included;-

-         Jenni Dunn has been in business in Javea. Been away and recently returned.

-         Donna Queen takes your photo and puts in Perspex key ring.

-         Sue Trisic, English teacher, has a Pool maintenance business with her husband (Benitachell).

-         Therese Sandnes, graphic design, multimedia and marketing from Altea.

-         Meg Van Amstel, real estate agent. Altea.

We welcomed them – apologies to anyone not mentioned, and hope you will complete the membership form on our website and become members.

Emergency Discussion

Karla introduced Nicole Smolders, the WIBC  liaison for the Javea Women's Shelter, who filed an emergency report for funding of  €450, to help a woman to get out of the Shelter and into her own apartment. The application was prepared by Amparo Alemany, who is the Social Worker for the Shelter.

A discussion took place on whether we should involve all 400 of our members to be part of the decision making process when "emergency' funding requests are made, and how this could be done.

Outcome

1.   Payment of €450 as requested, agreed unanimously. Unlikely this can be refunded, as this will be used for a final months rent if/when the family moves.   

2.    Information to be available to members, but not on open Website.

3.   Guidelines/Protocol for appropriate processing and quick response when requests are received – small team to be agreed, to get this underway initially.

4.    Nicole, Valerie and a cheque signatory (to be named) was agreed.

5.   Ana Vasbinder who joined us, thought these emergencies may occur 3-4 times per year, and reminded us that all legal and psychological needs/fees are met. In this case, Generalitat are paying 30% of family rent (not usual), & can supply food vouchers when needed. Nb Max’ time in Refugio-6 months.             

6.   We must bear in mind we are looking to help 3 areas – Denia, Javea, Calpe. Money to be distributed between all, as moneis raised from across these communities. NOTE: Calpe still has not prepared a Shelter – but would like assistance with an domestic violence poster / marketing campaign.

Report from Helen – Lasertec.

  • They propose to distribute boxes for collection of empty/used ink cartridges, which can be re-cycled . The money raised to be donated to WIBC for our cause – Assistance to families in need as a result of domestic violence.  Helen will prepare a full report for website.

  • The worth to us of each cartridge could be as much as E1 - so, please bring them with you or arrange collection for each meeting, and inform your work colleagues/friends that they can now help us in more ways to raise money.

  • NB Cartridges most useful are Hewlett Packard and Lexmark - Also TONER cartridges.

Report from Louise – money raised at ‘Ladies evening’

  • Louise and Lynn –‘Louise’s lingerie’ in the Port Market, Javea along with Jo from Body and Soul held a ‘Ladies evening’ recently, from which they raised E200!!!

  • We formally received the moneis and thanked them most sincerely.

  • See photo and report on Website.

Report from Reeta – Calpe 2nd Anniversary Party- 24th May.

There are just 30 tickets left. We congratulated Reeta and her team, as this fundraiser will see E3 from every E15 ticket sold come directly to our funds. 170 tickets. Still wanting raffle prizes please.

Report from Ann – Javea 2nd Anniversary Party – 2nd June

-Tickets available now E10 each, the more people come – the more money is raised.

-Volunteers requested – names subsequently given to Ann, who will contact them directly.

-Posters and leaflets given to those who can distribute.

-Please support us by donating Raffle prizes             – Contact – Mary 659 839 752

   Or vouchers for services (not discounts please).                                       OR

                                                                                                     - Valerie  636 097 515

-Donna Queen offered to attend Fundraiser and donate E1 for every key ring (photo inside) that she sold – 20% of sale price. Thank you Donna.

 

Achievements of WIBC in the last year.

Karla handed out a slip of paper that asked for our members view on what has been our most significant achievements for our 2nd year of ‘being’.