Minutes 1Nov11
Minutes for Exec Board meeting on 1 November 2011, held by telephone/Skype
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[edit] Attendees
- Roger Bamkin [RB] (Chair)
- Mike Peel [MP] (Minutes)
- Andrew Turvey [AT]
- Chris Keating [CK]
- Jon Davies [JD]
- Richard Symonds [RS]
The meeting started at 7.30pm, and ended circa 9.30pm.
[edit] Apologies for absence (RB)/ Agenda
There were no apologies, and the agenda was unchanged.
[edit] Governance
- Finance reports
- Weekly reports
- Fund raiser Sub-Committee?
- Management accounts
- budget expenditure
These issues were discussed. It was concluded that a formal fundraiser subcommittee was not needed.
It was decided that bank statements will be kept up-to-date on the office wiki (by AT at present), and that finances should be a standing item on meeting agendas.
JD agreed to start providing weekly reports, which would be discussed at a weekly meeting at 4pm on Fridays.
[edit] Charity Status - Press release?
This was discussed, with no resulting actions recorded.
[edit] Fundraiser
- Outstanding risks?
- UK Banners?
- Press?
- Adherence to the fundraising agreement
This was discussed; the fundraiser plans were on track to start in a week's time.
[edit] Activity Plan A and Plan B
This was briefly discussed, but it was concluded that not much more can be done here until we have hard numbers to review during the fundraiser.
[edit] Status of recruitment (office manager; development work)
Recruitment for the office manager is ongoing, with an application deadline of 6 November.
Development work is pending a summary of requirements from MP.
[edit] Readiness with other upcoming activities (Events)
Upcoming events were discussed, with no major concerns.
[edit] QRpedia Ownership
ACTION: JD to find alternative quotes for lawyers; AT to be kept in the loop.
[edit] AOB
Next Meeting - 19-20 November, in-person, British Library, London. All board members + CEO + Office manager.
