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NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DRAMA ASSOCIATION
Minutes of the meeting of the Executive Council held on Tuesday 19th October 2010 at Aspley.
Present: Joan Wildgust ( Chairman), Roy Ainscough, Jack Barrett, Neil Mackintosh, Bob Wildgust.
1 Apologies for absence: Madeline Lord, Hayley Masom, Sonya Oates, Mel Reynolds, Linda Whitehurst, Howard Whitehurst, Tony Vokes
2 Minutes: The Minutes of the previous Council meeting held on the 21st September 2010 had been circulated and these were signed as a correct record
3 Hon Treasurers Report:
Balance = 4252.38
N S & I = 2268.59
Current = 1832.79
On hand = 151.00
Increase £115.00
SINCE LAST MEETING
Income
Play of the Year
Entry - 1 =£60
Operations
Subscriptions
Group membership - 1 @£25 each
Individual membership - 2 @ £15 each
TOTAL = £55
EXPENDITURE
None
. He also circulated at the meeting the Accounts for the Financial Year 1st September 2009 -31st August 2010 which showed an operating surplus for the year of £551.98
After general discussion it was agreed
That the accounts be submitted for audit and presentation at the AGM subject to the reference on page 2 of the report relating to the Gurd Award being amended to read 'Loss' and under operations on Page 5 the word 'rates' being substituted by the word 'income'
That the thanks of the Executive be extended for the work of the Treasurer and his presentation of the Accounts
4 Play of the Year Competition 2010/11 and Dinner
The Chairman reported that four entries had been received with the prospect of a further three entries being submitted shortly which augured well for the Competition.
She stated that following consultation with the current adjudicator and BobWildgust they had both confirmed that the inclusion of musicals and pantos into the Competition would in their view be acceptable
The Chairman also advised that arrangements had now be confirmed to stage the Presentation Dinner on Friday 17th June at the Welbeck Hotel Nottingham. It was noted with appreciation that Linda and Christine were to act as joint organisers
It was also agreed
That participating Groups be advised that the submission of musical and Panto entries into the Competition would be welcomed and referred for acceptance to the individual adjudicator
5 One Act Play Festival
Bob W reported that entry forms for the above Festival had been sent to all NANDA Groups and those external participants who had supported the Festival in previous years. In all some 45 letters had been sent. He welcomed suggestions as to how the Festival could be more widely publicised. He also reported that the Festival was to be linked to the AETF and that the Annual Subscription of £25 was now due
It was agreed that
That arrangements be made to advertise the Festival by way of Press and media advertising and also by an article in the Amateur Stage and reference to Regional Drama Associations (eg Manchester and Sheffield)
That the Annual membership subscription to the AETF of £25 be approved
6 Youth Festival
The Chairman reported that a meeting was to be held on the 23rd October with Sonya and Jean to agree arrangements
7 Theatre Luncheon
Jack reported on the suggestions made for the Speaker and he advised on the possibility of approaching two speakers
After general discussion it was agreed that Jack be authorised to approach these speakers and report back
8 Playwriting Competition
Roy stated that he felt that the time was opportune to restage the Playwriting Competition where new authors were asked to submit scripts for adjudication and performance by member Groups. The Competition he believed tested all the Theatre arts and one he believed would be welcomed by many. He did however recognise the cost and admin implications.
After general discussion it was agreed that this matter be referred to a future meeting to for more deliberation
9 Amendments to membership: It was reported that Spotlight and Dukeries were to rejoin and West Bridgford were now in membership.
Date of nest meeting: Tuesday 16th November at 7.00pm at Nuthall
The meeting ended at 8.45pm