Achnasheen and Garve News & Views
Minutes of the meeting held in Achnasheen Hall on Wednesday 23 June 2010 at 7.30pm
Present – Gill Ross (Chair), Jackie West (Editor), Helen Grainge, Harry Grainge, Kenny Maclean and Debbie Peters. Jim Curry joined the meeting from item 8 on the agenda.
Apologies were received from Moira Harris, Laura Gauna and Pam Morrison.
Gill Ross chaired the meeting and opened the meeting by welcoming everyone.
The date of the next meeting will be Wednesday 18 August at 7.30pm in Achnasheen Hall. Harry Grainge will chair the meeting.
Jackie then went through the last set of minutes and updated the group.
Several items were added to the agenda to be discussed during AOB.
Accounts – There is still no Treasurer to bank on behalf of the News & Views group. This will be resolved when the new CC meets on Friday and new office bearers are chosen. There are also several invoices still to be sent out.
Editorial update – Jackie has received a complaint following the last issue of the News & Views. She has investigated this by talking to a number of people in the area especially in Garve. Following this, it was been found that the complaint was unfounded. The deadlines of 1 July for items to be included in the News & Views and 24 July for distribution are still on target. Items, received so far, to be included in the next issue (subject to space considerations) include an update from E-on regarding changes to their proposed windfarm at Corriemoillie, a proposal for a Pan Highland benefit fund by Highland Council, Sue Tarr’s walk, a recipe from Laura, information on the new look community website, the latest on the new printer, Highland Council press releases, Jim Curry’s wildlife stories and Andrew Lowe’s stories, with contributions awaited from David Willis and Pam Morrison, and others. Contin CC will get back to Jackie about their possible inclusion in future issues/printing their four page newsletter. To be discussed further once we know what Contin have in mind – various options were discussed.
Advertising – Kenny reported that he is currently trying to secure another advertiser for the News & Views. Laura has secured several new advertisers. The group discussed reviewing advert rates. It was agreed that advertisers would continue to get a free copy of the each time they advertise in it. Gill Ross said she would donate stamps for this cause. The group agreed that all donations/contributions from the community will be welcome to keep the newsletter and everything associated with production (ie the printer) going.
Distribution – Helen told the group that Hazelbrae in Gorstan is now receiving their free copy. It was agreed by the group that a notice should be placed in next issue that every house in the CC area is entitled to ONE free copy of the News & Views. Members of the community are welcome by buy addition copies and donations are always welcome. Kenny confirmed that Lochcarron Garage has ordered 10 copies of the next issue, Kinlochewe Stores 5. Helen confirmed she has 2 additional postal subscribers.
Production – Harry was happy to report that the new printer is up and running and that he and Helen are very happy with the new set up. Several businesses have used the printer for leaflets since it has been installed and the extra income is very welcome to help with running costs. It was agreed by the group to advertise in the next News & Views the fact that this service is now available. It was also suggested that the advert could also be put up in the local Post Offices. Highland Office Supplies have complimented Harry and Helen for the set up they have in their home. The group asked for it to be noted that Harry and Helen have given up part of their own home to house the printer and many hours of their own valuable time. The group wished to thank Harry and Helen for doing this.
Website – The website has been given a makeover by Jackie. All agreed it looked very good.
AOB – Jackie was sorry to see very few of the distribution volunteers had been able to attend tonight’s meeting. It was suggested perhaps a coffee morning could be arranged later in the year. Kinlochewe stores have asked that some invoices are checked. Jackie has requested the treasurer to report back on exactly what has been paid for. Jim will produce a map for the News & Views showing places of interest, B&B’s, Petrol stations etc He hopes to have this ready as soon as possible. Harry will look into sourcing cheaper paper.
The group thanked Gill for the tea and biscuits she had provided.
The Chair then closed the meeting at 9.15pm
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