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Minutes of the first Annual General Meeting of the Welsh Widows and Widowers Group held on 14th January 2012 at The Victoria Park Inn, Cardiff.

Present; Lorna Harris, Andy, Helen, Christine,Linda Brown, Albert, Jan Winters,Kelvin Ward,Elizabeth McConkey.Lynne,Jean Price,
Steve,Neil,Terry,Angela,Yvonne.

The meeting was opened by Lorna, who gave a brief update on the Welsh Widows and Widowers Group.

1. Lorna reported that the Group now has 89 members and is in the process of setting up a Community Group in Gwent.

2. The Constitution
Helen reported on her meeting with Voluntary Action Cardiff to set up the Rules and Regulations of the Group.

3. Annual Membership
It was agreed that the annual membership fee would be set at £20.00. Membership will be free for the first two months for anyone wishing to join the Group, in order to give them time to decide whether they want to become members. However, they can start paying straight away if they wish to do so.

4 Election of Commit
The following members were elected:
Chairperson: Lorna Harris
Treasurer: Linda Brown
Time Keeper: Albert
Minute Taker: Jan Winters
Events Coordinators: Helen and Jan Winters
Logistics Coordinator: Kelvin Ward

5. Future Events
The following events were suggested
21st January 2012 - Meet at the Aneurin Bevan pub for a drink and a chat
28th January 2012 - Curry night at Fontygary.
4th February 2012 - Skittles Night at The Victoria Park pub
11th February 2012 - The Casino, Cardiff Bay
18th February 2012 - Blueberrys Restaurant, Pontypridd
25th February 2012 - The Three Arches pub for a drink and a chat.

6. Ideas on Ways to Reach Out
The following suggestions were made to reach out to potential new members.
• Contact Chris Needs
• Leaflets and Business Cards
• Agony Aunts
• Advert in local press
• Advert in Metro
• Public Relations Person – Angela has a contact who is a photographer with the South Wales Echo.
• Google – Andy to set up key words to direct people to our Website. The website currently has ¾ free capacity.

7. Fund Raising
Raffles will be held to raise funding. Members can donate prizes.