Notes by David Greenop
Venue: Sanctuary Café 7.30pm to 10.00pm
Present: Joe, John, Doly, Stephen, Maureen, Simon & David
Apologies: Kat, Chris & Ann
1. The meeting noted that Kat was unaware of the meeting date, venue & time; ideally an email should have been sent to all Hub members informing them of the meeting and the meeting put on the website calendar.
2. Constitution: The constitution was approved by the last General Network Meeting on Thursday 28th February 2008; Transition B&H is now an unincorporated association. The Hub noted that there was still concern over the membership issue; whether or not to have a membership list. It was decided that this should investigated further and if necessary a Special General Meeting called within 3 months to amend the constitution; this meeting could run before or after a General Network Meeting.
3. Funding: Maureen will now prepare the application for a community grant from B&H Council. The maximum grant of £2,500 will be applied for and the breakdown of activities will be as agreed at the last Hub meeting. David will prepare a spreadsheet for the application and send to Maureen. The meeting discussed library resources and examined ideas of a portable library, using the Cowley Club library and / or using a charity shop.
4. The meeting discussed the issue of the Special Interest groups applying for grants. There was concern that at the last Energy Group meeting there was a proposal for an Energy Group Constitution, bank account and separate grant applications. The meeting agreed that to avoid duplication and confusion, SIG’s should use the existing constitution and bank account. SIG’s may apply for grants for their own projects and that the Hub would provide support if required. Any grants awarded would be held in the Transition B&H bank account and the treasurer will create a separate accounting line for the monies. David will draft an email to send to Chris for him to circulate to all SIG & neighbourhood coordinators.
5. Publicity, flyers & posters: A corrected version of the programme of events is now on the website; tickets are purchased at the Brighton Ticket Shop not the Dome Booking Office as originally shown. A poster for the next public speaker event has been prepared and is ready for distribution, this cost £75 for 150 copies; the artwork was done by Linda for free. Jo has updated list of places for posters and John will email a version of the poster to other organisations for distribution.
6. Feedback from the last 26th January Workshop: The following comments were made about the workshop:
- The group exercise were very good
- The sessions & activities were very helpful
- The sequence of activities was good
- The workshop was very participatory
- There was a comfortable atmosphere
- Charley’s graphics were excellent
7. Organisation of 15th March Workshop: The following agenda was agreed:
10.15 – 11.30 Nathan - Gaia Democracy & Consensus
11.30 – 11.45 Break
11.45 – 12.45 Jo – Inner World
12.45 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 14.30 Doly quiz exercise
14.30 – 15.30 Jo PEDAP
15.30 – 16.00 Charley & AOB
The meeting agreed that Nathan may bring people from his eco village activity to the morning session.
8. Awareness Raising: Stephen described his conversations at Infinity Foods where he was surprised that there was little awareness of Transition B&H and its activities; we need to do much more to raise awareness.
Stephen suggested we should approach B&H library for a display in the library foyer
The meeting discussed how the experience of these workshops can be communicated to a wider audience and be used as part of awareness raising for certain groups.
Jo confirmed that Transition B&H may shortly have its own allotment.
John said there is the possibility of a farmers and townies event, where local farmers meet local residents meet together in an Open Space.
National Transition Conference in April: Currently nobody from the Hub is able to attend; John will see whether anybody from the local network is interested in going.
9. Next General Meeting: This will be held on Wed 9th April and will be facilitated by Beth & Stephen. Maureen will see whether the Salvation Hall is available. Ideas for this meeting include:
- Having news reports (plus & minus) from Interest groups rather than the lengthy going round everybody, this would include the Hub.
- Ask one of Interest group to do a presentation or activity as part of the meeting
- Do an activity on consensus (Nathan) or heart & Soul of Change (Jo).
10. Next Hub Meeting: this will be on Tuesday 18th March, venue & time to be agreed
Notes from hub meeting – Wed 5 March
