Minutes of the Meeting of the ICVS Executive Committee held on Wednesday
21 November 2007 in the Green Room, Christchurch, Ilkley

Present John Jewitt (Chairman)
Ian Laven (Vice Chairman)
Brian Mann (Treasurer)
Judy Hutton (Secretary)
Elizabeth Hughes
Angela Pearson
Pam Brunger
Marjorie Hickson

In attendance Mary Hamilton

The Chairman extended a warm welcome to Marjorie Hickson.

1 Apologies

Apologies had been received from Peter Kierman, John Cockshott and Jan Burrows.

2. Declarations of Interest

There were none.

3. Minutes of the meeting held on 19 September 2007

Proposed Brian Mann Seconded Ian Laven

4. Matters Arising

4.1 Volunteer Point – It was noted that Kesra had left. The new incumbent is Tracey Burridge who will be starting next week.

4.2 Warehouse – Brian and Ian still struggling to maintain contact, but it was
agreed that Lesley Sargison is very good. Chillerz is having an impact.
We are a long way from a Youth Council.

5. Strategy

5.1 169 member groups

5.2 Separate Good Neighbours – on hold

6. Treasurer’s Report

6.1 Reserves noted of £23,157.

6.2 The Treasurer presented a detailed financial statement and a budget for next year which was welcomed by the Committee.

6.3 Progress Report re Funding

1. Abbey have suggested we reapply in January 08
2. There is a possible donation of £1,000 from Sir George Martin Trust
3. John Jewitt and Ian Laven had met with Cllrs Bowen and Gibbons (Ilkley PC) Cllr Campbell (Addingham) and Cllr Jones (Burley). It was noted that a presentation would be made by John Jewitt to Ilkley Parish Council in January 08. A separate application form had been sent to Menston Parish Council.
4. John Jewitt and Ian Laven to meet with Isabel Scarborough, Chairman of Keighley Voluntary Service to discuss areas of mutual benefit.
5. It was noted that applications would be made to HBOS Foundation and the Co-Operative Trust.

7. Office Report

7.1 It was noted that Lynne Weeks would like to withdraw from the funding advice point.

7.2 Voluntary Sector Forum – The last meeting had a disappointing attendance. It was agreed that we should focus on specific groups ie older people/disability groups/young people.

7.3 The Volunteers Christmas Party will be held in the Lower Hall on Wednesday 5 December. All Trustees invited and asked to help.

8. Good Neighbours

8.1 The Over90’s party had been very successful – over 80 guests.

8.2 Christmas Parcels – The lists are being checked. There is money in hand. Packing to start at 9.00 am on 13 December in Riddings Hall and Rotary will deliver. Gazette to be asked to take photograph.
ACTION MH

9. Correspondence

9.1 A letter had been received from Ladbrook Pension advice offering to
put on a road show. It was agreed Judy would ring to get more information.

ACTION JH

9.2 A letter from Volunteering Bradford regarding their AGM.

10. Any Other Business

10.1 Ian Laven proposed that ICVS be set up as a company limited by
guarantee and it was agreed to set up a meeting with Laura Eden from
Bradford CVS to discuss how this should be done.

ACTION IL

10.2 John Jewitt reported on the current state of our lease, which has expired. The documents are with our Solicitors and it was agreed that an early exit
clause should be negotiated prior to signing.

ACTION JJ

10.3 John Jewitt to meet with the Managing Director of ABS to discuss early
termination clause to lease.

ACTION JJ

10.4 Meeting dates for 2008 agreed as follows:

16 January
19 March
21 May
16 July
17 September

AGM 15 October

19 November

11 Date of Next Meeting

Wednesday 16 January 2008 at 7.30 pm in the Green Room, Christchurch.

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