Committee Minutes
Minutes of the Meeting held on 7 April 2009 at 9 Frosterley Close, Newton Hall, Durham
Present: D Gibson, R Cowen, J Hogg, R
Logan, D Sowerbutts
1. Apologies:
None.
2. Minutes of last meeting
Accepted.
3. Matters arising
» It was noted that owing to changes in the Rules the Lottery Bid would no longer be a qualifying one.
» Richard mentioned the Wildlife Trusts had in the latest magazine stated that the Marine and Coastal Access Bill was now close to becoming law and asked people to write to their MPs to encourage them to vote for it in its present form.
» Richard also mentioned he had contacted Teesmouth Bird Club about the potential wind farm at Red Gap, who had been consulted. He would keep people informed of any developments.
» He also mentioned he had recently received a letter from Tarmac about grants that may be available from the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund but there were very tight conditions attached to them. It was doubtful if this could be used as a substitute for the Lottery Bid.
4. Correspondence
Nothing of significance.
5. AGM
All the Committee said they were prepared to stand again but any new members would be welcome.
6. Treasurer's Report
» David S mentioned a donation of £250.00 given by Dr Stanley Ludkin. A letter of thanks had been sent.
» The balance now stood at £1063.84.
» It was suggested we should propose increasing the subscription to £4.00 as the present subscription does not cover the cost of the Newsletter.
» It was also suggested we should circulate it to RSPB members in Durham who are not members of the Local Group.
» It was also agreed we should propose a donation of £250.00 to RSPB for upland blanket bogs.
7. Speakers
A list of prospective speakers was considered. More details will be given later when it is firmed up.
8. Norfolk Trip
It was agreed this needed further consideration in view of numbers and costs. If it should fold we should aim to book the trip at an early stage and seek bookings and deposit accordingly.
9. Volunteering
Saltholme is now open and it was agreed we should mention the possibility of volunteering for work there at the AGM and in the Newsletter.
10. AOB
No points arose.
11. Date of next meeting
7 July 2009 at 9 Frosterley Close.
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