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NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DRAMA ASSOCIATION

Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 10th January 2018 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Nottingham
Present:- Christine Davison (Secretary), Neil Mackintosh (Treasurer), Mike Stewart, Barbara Fisher, Tony Vokes, Gordon Parsons (President), Roy Ainscough, Linda and Howard Whitehurst, Mel Reynolds
1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Joan and Bob Wildgust, Barbara Barton, Sonya Oates

2 MINUTES AND MATTERS ARISING. The minutes of the previous Council Meeting held on 13th November 2017 had been circulated and these were signed as a correct record.
There were no matters arising

3 HON TREASURER'S REPORT - as at 10/01/2018
Balance = £9514.90
NS&I = £2355 92
Current = £6950.98
On hand = £208.00
Decrease = £581.7
SINCE LAST MEETING
INCOME
PLAY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
Entries 2@ £65 each = £130
BROADWAY - MY MOVIE
Receipts - 7 @ £5 each = £35
THEATRE LUNCHEON - MARK PRITCHARD
Receipts - 55 @ £20 each = £1100
EXPENDITURE
BROADWAY - MY MOVIE
Venue Catering and Bar charge- Broadway Cinema = £726.70
THEATRE LUNCHEON - MARK PRITCHARD
Venue Bill - 56 Dinners @ £20 each = £1120
The Treasurer presented the financial year end report to the Council.
It was agreed that this was a very satisfactory set of accounts, showing a healthy balance. There was a fluctuation of overall balance during the financial year, but at its lowest it was £8.8K. It was agreed that as NANDA is a non profit organisation there was no need to raise fees. The continuing membership of AETF was discussed and it was decided that we continue with this as the fees are only £25 pa.
It was agreed unanimously that the accounts should go forward to the auditor.

4 FESTIVALS
Play of the Year 17/18 and Awards Dinner
The PoY is progressing well. There have been 15 entries so far, with more to come.
Youth Festival 2018
After a discussion it was agreed unanimously that the rules remain unchanged. It was pointed out that any proposed changes could not be implemented this year
MR said there needed to be more people on the door. There needed to be a full list of participants - cast and crew, to be certified by the group leader. This will be discussed in greater detail at a later date.

5 NEW ACTIVITIES
Broadway event - JW had reported that this event had been greatly appreciated by those attending. She had received several favourable comments and thanks.
Flare Path
It was decided that a buffet would be provided by outside caterers. CD/BF/LW/BB to meet at the Lace Market on Saturday January 10th to discuss arrangements. BF confirmed that the Lace Market would provide one free drink for those attending. JW had invited the Lord Mayor and he had indicated that he and the Lady Mayoress would attend. CD will liaise with the Lord Mayor's office and provide him with the required details.

6 THEATRE LUNCHEON
It was agreed that the celebrity luncheon had been a great success with 55 attendees.
LW will try to contact Steven Tompkinson and Dennis Lawson both of whom are appearing in Art. Another possible speaker is the new Director of the Nottingham Playhouse, Adam Penford

7 MEDIA Work is progressing on the new website

8 CORRESPONDENCE /AMENDMENTS TO MEMBERSHIP
None

9 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The AGM will be held on Saturday 17th February at 2.00pm at the Lace Market Theatre Bar.

The meeting closed at 4.20pm