September meeting – AGM and Dutch supper

Yes, another year has almost passed.  Market Harborough WI will be 3 years’ old!

The evening will begin with the AGM.  We’ll be considering the resolution to go forward to the National Federation of WIs, that of organ donation.  This will then be followed by plenty of time to chat with other members and share a Dutch supper (do remember to bring some food to share).  If you would like to enjoy a glass of wine, that’s fine – bring a bottle and some glasses.

While eating and drinking, we’ll also be making a decoration: a heart to go with the organ donation theme.  Lots to keep you busy and a fun evening.  See you there.

(Want some more ideas for making a heart decoration or similar activities?  Go to www.Pinterest.com)

Fun evening at our second AGM!

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Market Harborough WI celebrated its second, successful year last night at the AGM, ably led by our President, Hazel Stacey, in her own inimitable style.  Who else could  get away with not having a Minutes Secretary this year in front of the local Federation representative, Caroline?  The good news is that we do now have one.  Karen stepped up (apologies not sure of your last name at the moment).  Claire Salisbury also stepped up to become Marketing and Social Media Secretary.  Thank you, too, to Vicky Watts who has stepped down from Secretary/PR following the birth of her first baby

Yes, seriously, we have had another excellent year, maintaining a good membership.  Monthly meetings have had good attendances with lots of different activities and speakers.  There was some debate whether this was the Egyptian Dancing or Self Defence!

Finances are looking healthy, too, thanks to the hard work of the Committee organising the fashion show, raffle and refreshments, and, of course, to you, the members for supporting these so generously.

We then had a lovely Dutch supper, members bringing a whole range of savoury and sweet nibbles to tempt everyone.  We loved the cupcakes (see picture below) with the WI logo and Inspiring Women.

Finally, members tested their knowledge on a food and drinks quiz, including a ‘name the chef’ round and Pictionary.  Here’s a question for you – drawing a Danish pastry was easy but, how do you sketch an egg sandwich?!  Team WInners came top – well done!

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September’s monthly meeting

Wednesday 25th September is our second Annual General Meeting.  This will be followed by a Dutch Supper (members bring food or nibbles to share) and Food and Drink Quiz.  It should be a good, fun evening and the chance to mix and meet new people as you test your knowledge of food and wine.

The evening begins at 7.30 pm.  If you really want to relax and have a drink, then bring a bottle of wine and a glass or two to share with members.

First birthday and annual meeting

Wednesday 24 October 2012 saw the first birthday and annual meeting of the Market Harborough WI.  Members gathered to receive enthusiastic reports from key commitee members, celebrating the huge achivement of 80 members joining, aged from 20 to 86 years, as well as a very successful programme of monthly activities and social outings having taken place.

A bye law was passed, bringing future annual meetings forward to September so they do not clash with half term.  The evening concluded with a Dutch Supper and a WI knowledge quiz.  The Brainheads won!

October meeting – our 1st birthday and Annual Meeting

We’ll be celebrating our first brithday on the 24th as well as holding our first Annual Meeting.  Besides looking back on our first, very successful year, recruiting 80+ members and running many enjoyable events, it’s a chance to have a say about what happens in the year ahead.  Your suggestions are always very welcome and the committee will do their best to make things happen.

Talking of the committee, there is the opportunity to step up and have a go.  There’s currently vacancies for a Treasurer, Secretary and Marketing Secretary.

Hope you can make it in this busy half term week.  Don’t forget to bring a plate of nibbles for a Dutch supper.