Minutes: 25th January 2010

STaG Board Meeting

25^th January 2010

In attendance: H. Sloan, A. Blundell, R. Jones, P. Mannion, M. J. O’Neill, E. Burckhardt, K. Nesbitt, T. Mackay, F. Andrew, A. Ralston, T. Eaton.

Apologies: J. Dyer, S. Gregson

Late: L. Fenwick

Agenda

1. By-election
2. SRC Top-Up Grant
3. QMU Theatre Night
4. Studio
5. Workshop Fridays
6. AOB

1. By-election

It was acknowledged that the great M. J. O’Neill shall be departing from the STaG Board, and a by-election will be held next week (1st February 2010). Next week will also be an open board meeting, so the general membership will be allowed to vote and express their opinion. M. J. O’Neill reminded all that if anyone was interested that they could come and speak to him about the role of Publicity Officer. H. Sloan also noted that current Board members could stand for election, which will lead to another by-election.

2. SRC Top Up Grant

The SRC has contacted us, saying that we should attend an event to discuss the money they will be awarding for the New Writing Festival. P. Mannion and R. Jones will attend the funding ‘event’ at 1 – 2pm on Tuesday 26^th Feb 2010. If anyone else would like to attend other events, please feel free to do so.

3. QMU Theatre

As their next theatre slot has dropped out/delayed, the QMU has approached us to attempt to fill the slot. It was suggested that we approach STaG Nights directors, or No Wasted Education (again). A. Blundell is emailing the current New Festival writers to organise if they wish to perform at the QMU at later dates. It is likely that the slot may go unfilled at the QMU, as STaG has no plays rehearsing at the moment.

4. Studio

A. Blundell has spoken to Minty at the Theatre Studies Dept. but there has still been no confirmation of dates for the Studio. A. Blundell also will speak with Lee at the G12 to arrange janitorial cover.

5. Workshop Fridays

Improvised Teatime is progressing and happening, reports F. Andrew. This will take place on Friday 29^th Jan and Fri 5^th Feb at 5 – 7pm in the STaG Room. PlayGroup has had no attendance this month, but A. Blundell is hoping that it will pick up. There will hopefully soon be a voice workshop and a workshop on workshops in the coming month. E. Burckhardt is coordinating.

6. AOB

M. J. O’Neill – wished to know the budget for the New Writing Festival, but as S. Gregson was not in attendance, this will be sorted out electronically.

A. Blundell – stated that STaG had received £200 in the form of an Arts Faculty Grant for the New Writing Festival.

H. Sloan – wanted to know about the contract with the Ramshorn Theatre; this is still to be arranged.

F. Andrew – there is a sign-up sheet for Social Rota on the STaG notice board. If your name does not appear at least twice, you are a bad person and F. Andrew will assign you days.

SNACK ROTA is R. Jones and S. Gregson

And let it be noted that Lizzie smashed some glasses, but we still like her anyway.