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<\/a><\/p>\nWelcome and apologies<\/strong><\/p>\n Apologies:-<\/p>\n Rupert, Susan S, Martin, David F, Aileen, Gillian, Sarah.<\/p>\n Present:-<\/p>\n Abby, Sandra, David C, Sue B, Fiona, Roddie, Rosie, Fraser, Craig.<\/p>\n Richard signed in at 7.30.<\/p>\n Abby, chairman for the past 19 months, welcomed everyone to the meeting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Minutes of the AGM<\/strong> of 24th<\/sup> April 2019 were approved.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Treasurer\u2019s Report<\/strong><\/p>\n Rosie commented that financially we were in a good situation.<\/p>\n The University had not billed us for the room rental but it was decided to keep a buffer in case the money owed was requested.<\/p>\n The new committee can decide about the \u00a320 levy on members.<\/p>\n Abby commended Rosie on her hard work and conscientiousness.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Webmaster\u2019s Report<\/strong><\/p>\n Craig reported that things had been quiet.<\/p>\n Facebook visits – from 152 to 178<\/p>\n Twitter \u2013 followers \u2013 155<\/p>\n Website \u2013 had a low uptake.<\/p>\n Roddie suggested that we should all do self promotion.<\/p>\n Fraser spoke about increasing our website\u2019s position with SEO (Search Engine Optimization).<\/p>\n It was suggested that we could share some writing through Social Media.<\/p>\n Inquiries were to be made regarding our own YouTube channel.<\/p>\n Abby thanked Craig for his splendid efforts throughout these most difficult times.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chair\u2019s report<\/strong><\/p>\n Abby reported on the progress made with Pitlochry Theatre. She had made contact with Amy Liptrot who had expressed interest in receiving Dialogue Centric pieces lasting around three minutes to be acted out, filmed and posted on line. So far there was no deadline for this agreed but it was understood that this chance was an important one for Nethergate Writers and was not to be ignored. Abby to send out suggestions for a meeting on 25th<\/sup> November, the theme was to be \u2013 CHANGE AND CHANGES.<\/p>\n Abby requested that members send her any details of writing done over the lockdown months, whether published, commended or completed.<\/p>\n Members were unanimous in thanking Abby for her tireless efforts.<\/p>\n See also Abby\u2019s report sent to all members on 11\/11\/2020.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Election of office bearers<\/strong><\/p>\n The nominations were accepted.<\/p>\n Chair\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Roddie<\/p>\n Secretary\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sandra<\/p>\n Treasurer\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sue B<\/p>\n Webmaster\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fraser<\/p>\n Roddie proposed adoption of the Constitution. Although there was nothing contentious he suggested that the key changes be highlighted. Some capitals were to be changed and David was to distribute the finished article.<\/p>\n Craig asked about the removal of the reference to age and this was explained that membership is open to all over the age of 16.<\/p>\n Writing and feedback was discussed. David commented that feedback on members\u2019 work was sparse and that even a sentence would suffice to bolster the writer\u2019s belief in their submission.<\/p>\n Richard suggested that a reason could be that some of the writing was \u2018too perfect\u2019.<\/p>\n Sue said she lacked confidence to comment on others\u2019 writing.<\/p>\n Roddie commented that all someone had to say was what they liked about it, what works in the piece and why it works. Or even what they thought did not work if there was a particular reason for that.<\/p>\n Section 7 \u2013 Procedure of co-opting up to three people to join office bearers was discounted.<\/p>\n The Constitution was to be an Agenda item for the next meeting ratifying the document.<\/p>\n Roddie thanked the previous office bearers for all their hard work.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Future<\/strong><\/p>\n Fraser commented that Spring\/Easter was the release date for the Anthology.<\/p>\n The Title was a tie break of three.<\/p>\n Fraser was to instigate our own Zoom account.<\/p>\n It was discussed how to encourage non-zoomers.<\/p>\n Roddie suggested a telephone link and Craig commented that participants could use a telephone number, which was on the invitation to the meeting.<\/p>\n Sandra commented that bad press for the security of Zoom in the initial stages had persuaded some to distrust the system. Fraser assured us that security had been upgraded.<\/p>\n Members may have technical issues or lack of good internet connection.<\/p>\n Roddie agreed to send a questionnaire to all members seeking their views about Zoom.<\/p>\n This was to be discussed at the next meeting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Any Other Business<\/strong><\/p>\n Abby congratulated the new office bearers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0Next Zoom Meeting<\/strong>:-\u00a0\u00a0 Wednesday 9th<\/sup> December 2020 at 7 pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sandra Anderson, acting secretary for the Nethergate Writers Group, has the minutes for our annual AGM on the 11th November. Welcome and apologies Apologies:- Rupert, Susan S, Martin, David F, Aileen, Gillian, Sarah. Present:- Abby, Sandra, David C, Sue B, Fiona, Roddie, Rosie, Fraser, Craig. Richard signed in at 7.30. 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