Minutes: 1st March 2010

STaG Board Meeting

1^st March 2010

In attendance: H. Sloan, A. Blundell, R. Jones, S. Gregson, P. Mannion, S. Bradley, K. Nesbitt, T. Mackay, F. Andrew, L. Fenwick, A. Ralston, E. Burckhardt, T. Eaton.

Apologies: J. Dyer.

Agenda

1. SRC Presidential Candidate
2. Nice, fluffy, cuddly things
3. New Writing Festival
4. G12 Production Fund
5. Props and Costume
6. Publicity
7. G12 Letter
8. AOB

1. SRC Presidential Candidate

Philip Neal, who is running for SRC President, came in to discuss his campaign and the role of the SRC for clubs and societies. The Board shared some concerns: the G12 closure, funding, and the Ramshorn closure. It is important to remember that we can approach the SRC at any point to raise issues with the University.

2. Nice, fluffy, cuddly things

The Board shared the love, as H. Sloan wanted to ensure that everyone was happy and healthy.

3. New Writing Festival

Congratulations to everyone involved with the New Writing Festival, especially T. Mackay and A. Blundell. There will be a post-show discussion next week, for people to share their thoughts on the festival.

4. G12 Production Fund

The deadline for the next G12 production fund is Friday 12^th March. The Board decided that they will still apply for it, for the “main stage” slot. There is still much discussion of what the “main stage” slot will be, but H. Sloan and F. Andrew will speak to the GUU this week, and then STaG will be able to apply for the Production Fund. The options are 2 weeks in, either the Studio or the GUU.

5. Props and Costume

H. Sloan wished to remind everyone that if something is bought with STaG’s money, it belongs to STaG. It is hoped that this will filter out to the general membership, and P. Mannion will add it to the Director’s Pack. R. Jones suggested that the Board should consider the options that signage might offer.

6. Publicity

S. Bradley is in the process of making the posters to advertise the activities the society undertakes every month. H. Sloan and S. Bradley double-checked dates of different events. A budget was agreed.

S. Gregson suggested that STaG should up its profile on the SRC Clubs & Societies section of the website, and S. Bradley will look into this. The website is still under construction, but is being worked on.

7. G12 Letter

STaG are outraged at the closure of the G12 Theatre, and K. Nesbitt and committee will draft a letter to be sent. STaG hope to front a campaign in protest of the closure, and will also support the G12 in their campaigns. H. Sloan reminded all that the campaign should make sure STaG’s views are a priority, and that SRC could be a help in this. F. Andrew stated that it would be fruitful to develop a rapport with Central Room Booking to make it easier to book rooms. J. Dyer should begin this, in case…worst case scenario

8. AOB

K. Nesbitt – has completed the director’s mailing list, and the audience mailing list set-up. S. Bradley and she will meet up to talk about the audience- only mailing list. K. Nesbitt wished to flag up that the STaG Room cupboard needs a padlock.

F. Andrew – stated that the next STaG Theatre trip will be to see his flatmate, the legendary Victoria Jane Beesley, ex-President of STaG, in The Winter’s Tale, by Willy-um Shakes-spear. F. Andrew also asked all to attend the New Writing Festival Wrap Party.

S. Bradley – had some point about judging the New Writing Festival, which will be discussed next week.

S. Gregson – will be holding a The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? fundraiser. An all-day event, with films, cakes, raffle and The Baff-tas. This Friday, STaG Room.

P. Mannion – is creating a Fringe Pack, to help the person who will be going to the Fringe. She is going to email it to people who have been to the Fringe previously so they can add to it.

R. Jones – did not say anything about Booze, nothing. R. Jones said nothing about booze, and H. Sloan did not say it was not appropriate. Nothing happened. I swear.

SNACK ROTA – J. Dyer & L. Fenwick!