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NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DRAMA ASSOCIATION
held on 18th February 2016 at Ruddington.

Present:- Joan Wildgust (Chairman), Christine Davison (Secretary), Howard Whitehurst, Linda Whitehurst, Robert Wildgust, Tony Vokes, Barbara Fisher, Mike Stewart, Gordon Parsons, Barbara Barton

1 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN
Joan Wildgust confirmed her willingness to continue as chairman.
The motion to elect Joan Wildgust as Chairman was proposed by Barbara Fisher, seconded by Mike Stewart and carried unanimously.

2 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
were received from Neil Mackintosh, Madeline Lord, Mel Reynolds, Sonya Oates, Roy Ainscough

3 MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING. - The minutes of the previous Council Meeting held on 21st January had been circulated and these were signed as a correct record.
There were no matters arising.

4 APPOINTMENT OF NEW PRESIDENT
JW formally welcomed Gordon Parsons as the new President of NANDA and thanked him for taking on the job. She gave formal thanks to Roy Ainscough for his many years as Chairman and for the many ways he had served NANDA over the years. Roy had offered to become a vice president and this was welcomed by the Council.

5 APPOINTMENT OF NEW EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBER
The chairman welcomed Barbara Barton of Beeston Players to the Executive Council.

6 HON TREASURER'S REPORT - as at 18/2/2016
Balance = £9348 50
NS&I = £2341.85
Current = £6771.65
On hand = £235
Increase = £327.43
SINCE LAST MEETING
INCOME
PLAY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
Entries - 5 @ £60 each = £300
OPERATIONS
N S &I Bank Interest (Annual) = £17.43 (rate = 0.75%)
Subscriptions - Group Membership 1 = £25
EXPENDITURE
OPERATIONS
2016 AGM Venue Hire - West Bridgford D S = £15
GURD AWARD BALANCE = £511.25
There was a discussion about transferring more of the current account funds into an interest bearing account. It was resolved that this would be discussed at a later date when the treasurer is present.

7 FESTIVALS
a)Play of the Year 15/16 and Dinner
Two more entries have been received from the Lace Market Theatre and the Lace Market youth Group. Eleven groups have now entered with a total of 18 entries.
There followed a discussion on various aspects of the competition. These will be discussed further in the March meeting
Action - All members of the Council to inform CD of the points they wish to be discussed re the P o Y competition in advance of the next meeting.
b) One Act Festival - 2016
RW had emailed all groups seeking their views on the One Act. He had already received some good replies but was awaiting more responses. This topic will be deferred until the April meeting.
c)Youth Festival
MS reported on his visit to Friesland School (this year's venue for the Festival). It was felt preferable to hold two sessions over Sat/Sun rather than one long one. Groups need to be alerted to the change in conditions (lack of wing space, smaller dressing rooms)

8 USE OF NANDA FUNDS
A written proposal on this topic From Rob Dixon of West Bridgford Dramatic Society was circulated to the Council. There was a full discussion on the proposal which is still under consideration and which will be reviewed at a later meeting.

9 NEW ACTIVITIES
There were various suggestions:-
Another Directors'course. Previous ones had proved popular
A Grand Theatrical Quiz - suggested by RW
A competition for a new NANDA logo with a prize of £100 for the winner. HW will action this
NANDA badged items eg T shirts, badges. - suggested by GP
A 'Meet the President' Forum in an interesting location (eg the Nottingham Playhouse studio).

10 THEATRE LUNCHEON
LW reported that a letter had been sent to Christopher Timothy. Other names had been suggested and these will be followed up.

11 MEDIA ( formerly NEWSLETTER/WEBSITE)
Nothing to report

12 CORRESPONDENCE /AMENDMENTS TO MEMBERSHIP
CD will produce an up to date contacts list for the Executive Council.

13 AOB None

14 DATE AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 17th March at 2.30pm at Ruddington.

The meeting ended at 4.40pm