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Monthly Newsletter to all Members : November 2004 |
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Many thanks to the twenty members who braved the
elements, and attended this important meeting.
A very good meeting, and a lively discussion, led to a good
direction for the 2004 / 05 season. A
copy of the notes are attached. After the break, we were royally entertained by member Chris
Fry, who played a marvellous mixture of music from around the world,
in his usual inimitable style. Many
thanks Chris, for a wonderful evening.
Incidentally, Chris was also
performing in Cross Keys the week later, alongside a very young but
exceptionally talented ‘finger-picker’ style guitarist.
It was simply a brilliant evening, with an audience of 50 – 60!
And Chris’s classical selection brought the house down! As often happens, the evening continued for many in the
local Eli Jenkins Public House, when guitars were brought out and much fun
was shared. Thanks to
everyone for sending us home happy! Next Meeting – Thursday 4th November 7.15 for a 7.30
p.m. prompt start, at our usual Norwegian Church Arts Centre venue Something
different for this month – John Watkins is giving an illustrated talk on
the rhythms of South American guitar music.
Some time ago John’s similar talk on the music of Barrios was
very well received, and I am sure this month’s entertainment will be
equally well received. After coffee,
there should be about an hour for Members to Play, so don’t forget to
bring your guitar! A
Date for your Diaries: Thursday 18th
November 2004, 1.00 p.m. Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Mark
Ashford in concert.
If you are free, you will be most welcome. Reminder:
Members’ Christmas Concert Thursday 2nd
December 2003 at 7.30 p.m. Regulars will know that this is a members to play night
with a difference. There should be some seasonal refreshments – wine &
mince pies – whilst members will be giving a concert to fellow members
and their guests. To ensure
everyone gets a chance, time will be limited this year to 6
/ 7 minutes per person. Important: If you intend performing you must let Kate Williams know the details of your piece/s in
plenty of time, to enable the programme to be completed. Membership If you have not rejoined yet, please bring your cash /
cheque book to the meeting. CD Collection Important: have you borrowed a CD from Bill Allen, and not yet returned it? Several are missing, so please check your shelves at home!! NOTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING : THURSDAY 7th
OCTOBER 2004 1.
Present:
20 members 2.
Apologies:
Charles
Roberts, Andy Mulligan 3.
Notes of the Last Meeting:
Accepted as a true record. Proposed: Peter Stokes; Seconded: Nick Jackson.
The failure to action certain decisions was noted; Bill Allen
agreed to pursue the pricing and purchase of a suitable portable music
stand with lighting. 4.
Chairman’s Remarks : Kate Williams ¨
Kate reported her biggest disappointment was the
poor attendance at the Duo Lenz concert - marvellous music, supported by a
small audience. The reasons,
including the time of year, and the absence of adequate marketing, were
discussed. ¨
The annual children's’ competition was again
well worth the effort, with a large audience, and thanks to sizeable
donations, a £56 profit was recorded. ¨
Kate considered that the Committee needed to
discuss the optimum time to present concerts. Kate was thanked warmly for her report, and for
her efforts and enthusiasm during the year. 5.
Treasurer’s Report : Nick Jackson Nick tabled his report, and the income &
expenditure accounts for the year October
2003 to September 2004. Members
noted a balance of £1,107.18. Membership had shrunk to 26, and a brief
discussion concentrated on a membership drive.
The proposed barbecue had not materialised; thought was given to an
official Members’ Barbecue. However,
the unofficial Hay on Wye weekend had proved a real success. The concerts had together shown a loss, which
was in some way helped by encouraging raffle receipts. After clarifying a number of members’
questions, Nick’s report was proposed by Peter Stokes and seconded by
George Baker. Nick was
thanked for his year’s hard work, and congratulated on such a healthy
balance sheet, so professionally presented.
6.
Election of Officers: The Committee places were allocated thus: Chairman:
Kate Williams (unopposed) Vice Chairman:
John Watkins (prop:
Peter Stokes; sec: Ken Wade) Treasurer:
Nick Jackson, until 31st December 2004; David Freeman from 1st
January 2005. Secretary:
Phil Watson
(unopposed) Committee Members:
Bill Allen, Peter Stokes, Andy Mulligan Co-opted Member:
Chris Fry 7. Annual
subscriptions: To remain as at present, as recommended by the
Treasurer: Adult
£22
Student £5
Seniors (over 65)
£16
Family £34 8.
Programme for Forthcoming Year A lively discussion brought forth the following
ideas for the Committee to consider: ¨
David Nash - half concert, flamenco style ¨
Spanish Classical Guitarist Dal Pena ¨
John Mills concert - after a two year gap - or
an illustrated talk with guitar ¨
David Caswell concert ¨
Gareth Rees-Roberts concert (Gareth won the
Julian Bream prize) ¨
Members’ Barbecue ¨
A half concert and talk by one of the RWCMD’s
talented students ¨
Liaison with a local Latin American or Spanish
Society, e.g. Chapter Arts Centre ¨
A social evening with a raffle - Peter Stokes
affered to supply wine ¨
A talk / demonstration by a guitar maker The Committee was charged with arranging the
programme details. 9.
Any Other busines Vote of thanks:
A formal vote of thanks was given to Bill Allen for his untiring
valuable support. Bill’s
efforts in controlling the CD Library were praised, and his refreshment
duties at the monthly meetings was likewise appreciated.
Bill responded accordingly. Concert Programmes and Posters: After discussion it was
agreed that Ken Wade would continut with programme production,
whilst Jan Watkins would produce the Posters.
The membership expressed their gratitude to both members for their
kind offers. This concluded the business of the meeting.
Members repaired to the coffee area before enjoying member Chris
Fry’s half concert! PAW 21/10/04
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