After a few delays (it was due in April) the Group finally got its AGM business done, with chairman’s and treasurer’s reports presented, accounts accepted, and officers and committee elected. It is fair to say that the Group’ affairs are in good order, but like many voluntary organisations, finds committee members in short supply. The workaround has been to find small jobs that need doing, but that can be carried out by one or two people on a regular basis.
To all who help run the Group, we offer our thanks and encouragement.
Discussion afterwards was wide ranging, and plenty ideas for events in greater variety came forward. Repeats of some we enjoyed in the past are no longer repeatable, but some, like the arty cream tea, could be rejuvenated in a different fashion. Group trips to places and venues of interest might be investigated. An opportunity for an organiser who does not want permanent commitment, perhaps?
As well as the business side of the evening, we had refreshments, a view of the sketching group’s work, and the unveiling of our ‘floral’ postcards. The quality of these is superb! They will be on display at the Dovetail Centre for the rest of the summer, including at our exhibition (16-25 August) and our Hampshire Open Studio alongside.
Thank you to all who volunteer, in whatever capacity, and thank you for attending, and for your ideas.
