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MEETING MINUTES
Meeting
Chairperson – Mary Lucas At
the AGM it was agreed we would have a “revolving chairperson” for each
meeting, giving everyone the opportunity to chair a meeting. Volunteers
will be asked for at the meetings, but it is intended that eventually
everyone will have the opportunity. Janet Brownrigg will chair the next
meeting at Calpe, followed by Elaine Barclay then Marcia Vaughn. Welcome
to New Members Only
one new member at this meeting- Jan Edmundson
representing Europa-Network telephone system Member’s
Introduction This
is the opportunity for members, both new and old, to introduce themselves to
the group, promote their businesses and hand out business cards. 24 members
presented their information. All
members are reminded that they should be wearing name badges clearly stating
their name, business name and WIBC office (if applicable). Networking
Session & Product Display Table
Members
had the chance to display their business materials and products on a table
as they came in and this is the chance to promote them to fellow members. Please
make sure you take them with you at the end of the session! Re-registering
on the website Karla
Darocas, Director, asked that
ALL members take a few minutes to re-register on the new WIBC website – if
you have any problems please contact Karla. This is a much more
professional- looking website and has better security to members - only
pages. REPORTS 1)
Candy Wright reported on the next fundraiser- WIBC
Auction at El Cid, Benidoleig 20th October 2006 Please
sort through your belongings and ask your friends, family and neighbours for
anything that is likely to raise money at our auction.
Gift vouchers can also be donated and these often raise the biggest
amounts of money. No discount- only vouchers please Drop-off
points are arranged – please see www.wibc-spain.com
for details. Please
try and attend the auction as it is a great networking opportunity for you
and your business – Friday afternoon from 1pm. Please
book your table if you are having lunch – contact sara@TheElCid.com
2) Sue
Coley reported on the commencement of the- HELPLINE
project. Together
with Bobby Frost they are aiming to achieve obtaining a 900 freecall
telephone number, and train volunteer members of wibc
to take calls on mobile phones from victims of domestic violence who
cannot speak Spanish. The
training will be in Alicante, but it is not known whether or not we will
have to pay for it. The volunteers will be taught the standard protocol of
procedure when answering the calls for assistance from women, children or
men. Various
people and companies have been contacted. Needed-
sponsors to pay for the helpline, calls per month paid , a minimum of two
mobile phones, a budget for advertising across Spain and a training /
operator budget Europa
have offered to help. As has Dan Chadwick, British Vice Consul of Madrid,
who is presently looking after the British Consul in Alicante. Also an offer
from Madrid is being investigated. 3) Val
Reeve reported on the- Fundraising
Committee ( Val Reeve , Lizzie Clayton,
Lesley Ellis) At the
AGM in July, she reported that over 10,000 Euros was in wibc account. They
have had a meeting to resolve the issues of requests that wibc receive
regarding funding for various projects, shelters, emergency money etc. A
decision has been made re guidelines- (If
the funding request cannot be met by social services)
a)
Application forms can be given for details only of victims of
domestic violence-women, children and men. b)
A ceiling of 1,000 Euros for each application. c)
Larger projects to be considered by all wibc members d)
The fund raising committee cannot be responsible for use of funds by
other agencies that are incorrect. e)
Each month a report will be given to Javea & Calpe Meetings. f)
Application forms can be received from any of the fundraising
committee-all forms must be completed fully. g)
All information received is confidential. A
request was received from Denia Womens Council for funds for a washing
machine and tumble dryer at a day care centre. This has been rejected due to
it not being within the remit for victims of domestic violence. A
request of 150 Euros for the cost of books for a child ( in a shelter)for
school was agreed and paid. 4)
Suzanna Mace reported on- Health
& Beauty Fundraiser- November 17th -11 am till late. Venue
obtained at no cost in order to fundraise - Restaurant Pederamarla II, Nr
Benitachell. (Half
way along the winding road from Teulada to Benitachell.) This
has a room ideal for therapists, and two large areas where members may erect
their stands. Any
stand allowed to do with Health & beauty e.g. jewellery. Any
queries email Suzanna at info@globoslocos-spain.com
Personal
& Business Development. Part
of the new structure of the meetings is a 15/20 minute education talk,
either by the meeting’s chairperson or a guest speaker. It is the
responsibility of the chairperson to arrange this for their meeting. Talk
given by Chairperson Mary Lucas on- Public
Speaking A
questionnaire was handed round re how you feel before and during a public
speech. Mary gave advice on how to overcome various difficulties and be a
good speaker. Next
meetings Monday
2nd October
2-4pm Marcia's Dance Studio,
Calpe Monday
16th October
2-4 pm
Grand Café, Javea Dates
to Remember Friday
20th October
2-4pm
WIBC Auction
El Cid, Benidoleig Friday
17th November 11
am-late Health
& Beauty
Fair - Rest. Pederamarla
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