Comrie Community Centre Management Committee
Minutes of meeting
on 24th August 2009

Present Julie Cosgrove, Elaine Brown, Jane Wedge, Kathy Bridson, Judith Hoefling, Yvette Lovelock, Tara Heron.

Apologies Dona Brown, Julie Hynd.

Minutes proposed Jane Wedge

Seconded Julie Cosgrove

Kathy told us that Julie had a baby girl on 10/08/09. She was 8lb 11oz and is to be called Katie.The committee sent their congratulations and agreed to send flowers.

Treasurer’s report £10,959 in the bank as of statement of 04/07/09. All fees are in and up to date and bills are paid and up to date.

After School Club They have left the centre and Donna Hanson intends to send us an offical letter. They are closed temporarily but are trying to establish a new committee and are hoping to return to the school.

Comrie Crafts The first coffee morning is tomorrow (25/08/09) from 10-12. profits made will be handed in annually. The first craft session is on the 31/08/09 10-12.

Fund raising The candle party 06/06/09 was a good night and made £90 in commission.
The Jewellery Party on the 03/07/09 was a success £12 was made in commission and £14 from raffle.They would like to hold another one.
The gift night on 06/08/09 was very successful. They also hope to do another one.
New visitors to the centre commented on how nice it is. This was a straight hall hire.

Future Bookings Pampered Chef 23/10/09 at 7.30pm, Julie Cosgrove to get the nibbles.
Silverline Jewellery 14/11/09
Christmas Bazaar 29/11/09 time 2-4pm coffee and home baking for a 50p donation.
Tables available for craft stalls for 10% commission to the centre. A tombola stall is also planned.

Barbecue The Barbecue did not go ahead due to the poor weather.

Toddlers Tara Heron gave us an up date on the toddlers. They have a website www.comrie toddlers.org.uk which gives all their news.
They have received two grants totalling £9.300.
The storage shed is ordered and will arrive in 3/4 weeks. It will be sited in the left hand corner of the car park opening onto the car park.
This has been okayed by the building inspector. There was some concern that this would reduce the available parking space.Members of the committee went outside to look.
They now have a Friday session 1-2.30pm as well as Wednesday 9.30-11.00am.
Both charged at £6.50 per session as all hires get setting up and cleaning up time. They plan a Halloween party and sponsored toddle, some of the funds will go to charity, which they hope to get in the press.They intend to decorate the hall, but will not touch our newly painted walls. They can borrow centre's C.D player (donated by Elaine).They have ordered new child size tables, plan to give unwanted equipment away in exchange for donation.

Rugby The sports Council are waiting for committee to reconvene to decide if they will fund the pitch markings.The council will cut the grass. SRU will back the development of the ground. There will possibly be a women's rugby Yvette will keep us informed.

AOB It was noted that Jim Tolson did not attend his last surgery.
It was noted that the centre access needs a pavement and/or fencing to ensure the safety of the centre users especially disabled users.
White dado rail is to be ordered, PVC is preferred as it is durable. The widest rail possible is required to protect as much wall as possible.
A new bin with a lid needs to be purchased.
Extra copies of the minutes printed for Donna Hunson and Bobby Clelland, invite them to next meeting.
Yvette requested the minutes early so she can ask for them to be put onto the West Fife Villages Website.

The AGM will be Monday 05/10/09 at 7pm
There will be cheese and wine. John Bonnar will be invited to speak.
An advert will be put in the extra (requested by (15/09/09)