Minutes of the meeting of Winteringham W.I held on Thursday 18 November at 7.30pm Winteringham Village Hall

The President welcomed thirty one members and one guest to the meeting.

Apologies were received from Margaret Johnson, Carol Cook, Sandra Wilkinson, Doreen Ward, Margaret Ward and Barbara Ashton.

Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 21 October were read and agreed by the members. They were signed as a true record by the president.

Matters arising

1 Annual dinner at the Bay Horse. The list is still available for names to be added. A menu list was given to each member attending to be handed to Pam on completion.
2 The hostess list was completed in the course of the evening and Mrs Hammond said that she will be producing the programme for next year very shortly and delivering a copy to members. Extra copies will be printed to leave in the shop and butchers'.

President's reminders

1 Mrs Hammond reminded members about the visit to Roxby W.I.'s Christmas entertainment at Winterton Methodist Chapel at 7.15 pm on Monday 13 December. Transport was arranged during the evening for the seventeen ladies who have signed up to attend.
2 The committee have asked that next year some of the Votes of Thanks given to speakers might come from the membership, rather than always from the committee or officers. Six members expressed willingness to be called on.
3. For the December meeting, members were asked to bring a wine glass, a pair of fabric scissors and the Christmas gift if they wish to participate in the gift exchange. (£3.50-£5.00 suggested).

Correspondence

a) General
1 Received confirmation of the booking for the History Wardrobe to perform '85 years of Fashion -1927 to 2012' for 85th birthday in October 2012
2 Postcards continue to arrive, thanks to all - 19 up to now.
3 NFWI Annual Meeting in Liverpool. It is Winteringham's turn to supply a delegate. Will be discussed at the next committee meeting.
4 Members were asked to fill in the resolution voting form in W.I. Life and bring to meeting for forwarding to W.I. House.
5 The members were asked if anyone who made Christmas cards was willing to donate one to be sent to HFWI in return for the one sent to us. A box of biscuits will be given to the W.I. who send the Chairman's favourite.

Federation Newsletter - this month produced in A5 format

All leaflets on the table for events
New events include a Calligraphy Day, a Guided Walking Tour of Grimsby and an Evening with the poet, Mike Smith, at Winteringham Village Hall.

A reminder was given about Mince Pie day at W.I.House on 2 December.

Finances

Mrs Lancaster reported that we have £1070.84 in the current account, £143.69 in the Bursary Account, £40.99 in cash and are due to pay an invoice from HFWI for £110.00.

News Slot

Four members enjoyed the Soup lunch at W.I. House.
Members attending the New Age Kurling event at Appleby W.I. had enjoyed the evening which was well attended.
The two members who had been to the Nutcracker at Sheffield said the event was well organised and well worth attending.
Christine Wood mentioned two local productions, one at Winterton comprehensive School and one at Burton in which several members expressed interest.
Carol Smith spoke about a Fresh Start free health check which is available to over 55's.

Mrs Hammond welcomed member Yvonne Ogg, who assisted by Sheila Walker, was our speaker for the evening.  Yvonne introduced herself and spoke about the wonderful array of Christmas papers, samples and craft equipment which she had brought.  She demonstrated the art of producing a decoration in the shape of a bauble which could be hung on the tree, a garland or in the window and told us of the many variations which could be produced by using embossed papers, stamped pictures and cut outs. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed a relaxed hour and a splendid display of decorations resulted from their efforts.

Marjorie Smith offered sincere thanks to Yvonne and Sheila for their work in creating a very successful evening.

Hostesses and Mystery Parcels - Margaret Kitchen, Josie Ogg and Annie Armstrong
Competition for a Christmas ornament was judged by Sheila Walker
1st Mary Nuttell    2nd Sally Dewberry   3rd Carol Smith
Mystery Parcels won by: Karen Moody, Jenny Pike and Donna Goodhand

Date of next meeting Christmas Social Thursday 16 December 2010
No competition or mystery parcels next time
The hostesses will be the committee