Minutes of the General Meeting
held on Monday January 13th 2014
PRESENT: Davena Kisna, Bobby Dandry, Chris Volney, Brenda Palmer, Ed Palmer, S. Felicien, Christine Kollek Prescott, Lena St Clair, Sister Mary Lee Cox, Mary St Brice, Helen Clayton, Beverlyn John, Nichola Palm Cox, Lindy Elva, Julia Edwin, Priscillia Joseph
Prayers were by Sister Mary Lee Cox
MATTERS ARISING
See report at the end of minutes.
D. Kisna
Secretary
PRESENT: Davena Kisna, Bobby Dandry, Chris Volney, Brenda Palmer, Ed Palmer, S. Felicien, Christine Kollek Prescott, Lena St Clair, Sister Mary Lee Cox, Mary St Brice, Helen Clayton, Beverlyn John, Nichola Palm Cox, Lindy Elva, Julia Edwin, Priscillia Joseph
Prayers were by Sister Mary Lee Cox
MATTERS ARISING
- Monies
are still outstanding from the breakfast fundraiser last year December.
- Mr.
Petrus Compton will be assisting the society in rectifying its legal status.
The requirements needed are notification of change of address and directors.
Each notification will cost the society. As a result the constitution of the
society may have to be amended. Currently, Directors only serve for one year.
As of now, Mr. Petrus Compton services are free.
- Sister
Mary Lee reported that fundraising activities have been suspended due to the
current economic situation in addition to the Christmas Eve floods.
- The
breakfast fundraiser was a tremendous success. A total of $796.17 was realized.
This activity may be repeated at a later date.
This is dependent on the calendar of activities in the Vieux-Fort area.
- Beverlyn
stated the society was not in a position to employ anyone. This has implications for the society’s
status as a non profit. Lena and Helen were also supportive of this view.
- Sharon
resigned as the cleaner for the shop. Nichola and Lindy stated they could clean
the shop whenever the need arises.
- Bobby
informed members present that based on our current financial position it would
take the society about 23 years before the home could be built. As a result,
alternatives should be considered for example, rent a building or purchasing an
existing building. There was discussion based on this information but a final
decision was not made. Helen queried about the Jermain Defoe Foundation and
whether they were still interested in building the home. Beverlyn hasn’t received any current
information but she agreed that further clarification was needed from the
foundation.
- Lena
reported there may be a useful international connection that would benefit the
society. When the individual comes on island she will inform members.
- New
storage is needed. The Society can continue to use current location but only up
to the sale of the building.
- A
$10 bag sale will held the weekend of the 25th of January 2014
- Sorting
will take place on Wednesday 22nd January 2014
- The
flea market and shop rosters should be circulated to everyone.
See report at the end of minutes.
- A
UK or US account is needed for online donations to begin.
- Lyndel
Franklin has agreed to look at the society’s accounts.
- Three
barrels have been received. One from a Mr. Vitalis, the contents will go
towards the flea market. The remaining are from a Mr. Huber. He gave
instruction as to how they should be used including giving tickets to customers
of the charity shop to win a prize.
- Mr.
Huber’s barrels have been delivered to the shop and the contents will be sorted
out tomorrow Tuesday January 14, 2014. Bobby will take pictures of the event.
The shop sign was discussed. Sister provided Bobby with the words to be printed.
- Ed
asked about the latest on VAT. Beverlyn replied that Susie was looking into the
matter.
Brenda handed over all materials pertaining to the Treasurer. She has resigned from this position.
D. Kisna
Secretary