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Lincolnshire Association of People with Disabilities
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held at Ruston Marconi Sports Club, Lincoln on 20 July 2005 commencing at 10 am.
Those Present:
Malcolm Briggs Valerie Dring
Iain Francis
John Johnson
James Keane Peter Montgomery
Barbara Moody Jim Moody
Jose Naughton
Lance Richardson Margaret Roe
Nigel Sisley
Jean Tapper
Paul Webb
Nigel Webster
Martin Wiltshire
In Attendance:
Suzanna Woods
Manager, LAPD
Stella Tuplin
Comic Relief Project Co-ordinator, LAPD
Neil Carmouche
Rural Access Project (RAP) Co-ordinator, LAPD
Dave Smith RAP
Administration Assistant, LAPD
Lisa Storey Core
Administration Assistant, LAPD
Trish Knox
Care Support Worker
Fiona Cashman
PA to J Moody
Christina Jessop
PA to M Wiltshire
1. Welcome and Apologies
Margaret Roe welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked them for attending. Apologies were received from Malcolm Hoskins, Jean Sellers, Glen Shipman, Mandy Shipman and Linda Nicklin. Apologies were also assumed and accepted from all members who did not return an attendance form.
2. Minutes of the Previous Annual General Meeting
The minutes were agreed as a true record, proposed by Martin Wiltshire, seconded by Iain Francis and carried by a show of hands.
3. Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes
The £5 membership fee has now been implemented. So far approximately 40 members have paid the fee.
4. Advisory Committee Changes
Following discussions between the Trustees and Advisory committee it has been agreed that a Working Party is to be formed to replace the Advisory committee. Margaret Roe will speak to any Advisory committee members present after the close of the meeting. Iain Francis asked if there would be regular meetings of the Working Party, it was decided that they would be called upon as issues arise.
5. Constitution
The Trustees have been looking at the Constitution and it has been decided that some changes need to be made in line with the organisations aims. Margaret Roe asked for a show of hands for the Trustees to make these changes. An extra-ordinary General Meeting will be called to discuss these changes. There were no objections.
6. Acceptance of Accounts and Appointment of Auditors
The Annual Accounts have been prepared by the recently appointed Wright, Lilley & Co. Martin Wiltshire asked what made up the Donations Income, it is thought it could possibly be Training, but Margaret Roe will clarify this. The accounts were accepted by Malcolm Briggs, seconded by Nigel Webster, and it was agreed that Wright, Lilley & Co should be retained as auditors.
7. Annual Report
The Annual Report was tabled at the meeting. Each member of staff gave a brief summary of what was included in their report.
Paul Webb asked what the £5 membership fee is used for. Margaret Roe said that it is used for administration of the Charity and to go towards getting more members involved in the organisation’s activities.
Sue Woods gave details of the expansion of LAPD with the setting up of 2 sub offices in Boston and Spalding. These offices are to be run by volunteers with the aim of promoting LAPD in the south of the County. She thanked all volunteers involved with LAPD for their time and support. Sue Woods has also been working on draft bids to 5 grant makers for core funding.
Stella Tuplin reported on the success of the Catalyst Project which has now finished. The Comic Relief project is still running and continues to support the core work of LAPD.
Neil Carmouche spoke of the West Lindsey Disability Network which was set up as part of last year’s focus area. The Network has been re-launched and continues to be well attended. This year’s focus area is East Lindsey and it is hoped that a network can also be set up for this area.
A short break for tea and coffee was taken.
A bouquet of flowers was presented to Margaret Roe by Jose Naughton on behalf of the Trustees to thank her for her continued time given and support throughout the last 12 months.
8. Presentation by Carers Service
Mark Rainey and Linda Harrison gave a presentation about the new Carers Service Team. The team is made up of 2 co-ordinators whose role it is to co-ordinate and develop existing Carer Services throughout the County, develop and update a Carers resource database and ongoing review of the Carers Service to ensure Best Value. There are also 3 assessment and support workers who are there to offer information and advice to Carers over the telephone. Carers assessments can also be undertaken over the telephone, but they can also be referred out to voluntary partner organisations if a “face to face” assessment is required. Mark and Linda agreed to speak with individuals about there concerns after the meeting.
9. Election of Executive Committee
Margaret Roe and Jean Tapper will continue for their second year.
Martin Wiltshire and Thelma Smith have stood down due to individual commitments, and Jose Naughton and Jim Moody have to stand down as they have served their 2 years.
The following people were nominated to serve:
Malcolm Briggs
Jose Naughton
Malcolm Hoskins Nigel Sisley
Jim Moody
Nigel Webster
Acceptance of the above Committee was shown by a majority of hands. There were no objections.
The positions of Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary will be decided at the first meeting.
Suzanna Woods thanked Martin Wiltshire for his time and support to LAPD.
10. Any Other Business
There being no further business, the meeting was closed at 12:00 pm.
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