In attendance: H. Sloan, R. Jones, S. Gregson, P. Mannion, M. O’Neill, L. Fenwick, T. MacKay, K. Nesbitt, F. Andrew, A. Ralston, T. Wilkins.
Apologies: J. Dyer, A. Blundell.
Welcome!
Agenda
- Mondays
- New Talent Play
- Freshers’ Week
- Feedback
- STaG Nights
- AOB
1. Mondays
Good news from H. Sloan – she has spoken to Lee Scott at the G12 Theatre and STaG has both Mondays for both the Peribanez and STaG Nights slots.
“Lovely”, interjects R. Jones.
2. New Talent Play
The New Talent Play has been cast over the last weekend (18th – 20th Sept.). 55 people in total have been cast with 7 shows, plus a special Improvised Teatime performance. A Director’s Pack has been circulated to all directors and rehearsal should be starting soon.
Peribanez auditions – Tuesday and Wednesday 4-7pm, STaG Room
3. Freshers’ Week
M. O’Neill had suggested a Freshers’ Week post-mortem to reflect on the positives and negatives of Freshers’ Week and obtaining new members. The Board agreed to a reformatting of Freshers’ Week, basing it more on events than plays. It was agreed that the incoming board and outgoing board should collaborate on the event, as it is the “most important publicity event for STaG” (M. O’Neill).
Some more key points were decided upon:
- The SRC Tent is a very poor venue, but we cannot sever our ties with the SRC and it is a central and atmospheric venue.
- We should have a Freshers’ Week plan in place before everyone leaves for summer.
- We should be more creative and imaginative with our ideas; it is not just about the plays.
- We should make it a project for the First Year Board Reps as they will be around much longer than the outgoing board.
- Flyering in halls receive a positive reception, but we need to show a better cross-section of our society to display that we are a welcoming, inclusive society.
- We should be involved in Refreshers’ Week, to obtain non- Fresher members.
These criticisms should all being taken into account when we begin to plan Freshers’ Week, but H. Sloan stated that this will not really be relevant until next semester.
4. Feedback
K. Nesbitt was concerned, from previous experience, that there is not a formal avenue for giving a ‘proposer’ feedback. It was agreed that constructive criticism should be given to everyone who is proposing. R. Jones suggested that it could be the job of the secretary to take notes during discussion. P. Mannion agreed and said she would mock-up an all-purpose form that can be used as a model.
L. Fenwick jumped in with some other business:
She is meeting with H. Sloan to sort out the Awards For All funding application. Also she added that schools were very excited about the project.
5. STaG Nights
R. Jones has contacted some clubs and societies at the university that might be interested in GUAVA! A theme will be decided at tonight’s meeting of ‘STaG (K)nights’ and the call for submissions is Friday 9th October. A proposal form is being worked upon.
6. AOB
T. Wilkins – wanted to check up on E. Wisker being reimbursed for stolen property in the STaG Room (£35). It has been agreed upon that she will receive this money back, but that this is the last time the board are handing out money for stolen property. STaG can take no responsibility in items that are stolen or go missing in the STaG Room – a sign should be put up.
K. Nesbitt – found the ‘memberisation’ equipment, and we received more new members over the weekend.
M. O’Neill – please ensure that is you are emailing departmental secretary that is passes through the publicity officer. Also there was a request to settle the £10 owed at the Copy and Print shop.
F. Andrew – requested that booking sheets are put up. H. Sloan will do this, as J. Dyer is not present. There will also be a Freshers’ Week debrief at 4pm on Thursday, in a venue TBT (to be texted).
S. Gregson – it has been agreed upon that the New Talent Play will have no money, unless an item is agreed upon by the board.
T. MacKay – please tell people about the Tech Meeting tomorrow.
Many thanks.
Philippa.
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