Minutes of the Meeting of the Suffolk Concert Band held on

Tuesday 1st December 2009 at 75 Chatsworth Drive, Ipswich

 

Those present were: Angela Hope, Roger Jones, Trevor Daldry, Mark Cheadle, Gordon Scopes.

 

91.    Apologies for absence

These were received from; Russell Banyard, Tom Rumbold, Simon Pulham.

 

92.    Adoption of minutes of meeting held on Thursday 5th November 2009

The minutes were adopted.

 

93.    Matters arising from meeting held on Thursday 5th November 2009

There were no matters arising.

 

94.    Rehearsal Venue

When invited for comment regarding Alstons, Roger said that he was disappointed with the outcome of the vote because from a musical perspective it is far superior to Holy Trinity. There were a lot more positives than negatives and it is unlikely that we will ever find the ideal facility for rehearsals and storage for the band.

 

Notwithstanding the member’s views, the committee felt that we should not completely rule out pursuing Alstons and would like to consider trying it for 6 months. The majority of the band was in favour of the move and many members have expressed their disappointment that the move is not going ahead. This will be discussed further at the next meeting when more committee members should be present.

 

95.    Publicity

Christmas Concert – no posters done as yet.  Tom and Toby were responsible for these.

 

Spa Pavilion – this will be publicised by the Charity, Woolverstone Wish, which is raising money for the oncology unit at Ipswich Hospital.

 

96.    Uniform

The new shirts and bowties have been ordered and should be ready for the Spa Pavilion concert in March.

 

97.    Chairman

Trevor expressed his disappointment that certain information regarding committee proceedings was mis-represented via email to the membership.

 

98.    Musical Director

Nothing to report.

 

99.    Secretary

i)         The new website is almost ready to go live.

 

ii)       Angela would like to book Mike Kwasniak for photo with Bernard at either Barham Hall or Christchurch Park next year. The committee agreed.

 

100.            Treasurer

i)        Although on the original invoice, Sound Attack had not included a stand case with the new drum kit and have asked for an additional £40. The committee felt that as this was their mistake we should not pay the extra.

 

ii)       We have just received a gift aid claim of approx. £870.

 

101.            Membership Secretary

Nothing to report.

 

102.            Librarian

Roger wanted to thank Simon for the excellent job he has done in getting the library sorted out.

 

103.            Concert Manager

Nothing to report.

 

104.            Forthcoming Events

·       Monday 14th December 2009 – Needham Market Community Carol Service

This will follow the usual format.

 

·       Wednesday 16th December 2009 – Christmas Concert, Holy Trinity

This will be a concert of 2 halves, with a short interval and refreshments at the end. We will need to get Mince Pies and an M&S gift voucher for this concert. Angela has asked for some help with the tea and coffee.

 

104.1.    Other Events

    Nothing to report.

 

Meeting closed at 9.30pm.

 

Date of Next Meeting:

Thursday 7th January 2010

Venue – Royal Hospital School