Minutes 28th November 2011

STaG Board Meeting 28/11/2011

In attendance: S. Gregson, C. Felstead, G. Bennett-Lurie, H. Allan, I. McArthur, Erik Igelstrom, C. Goldstone, D. Keenan, L. Monkman, L. Taylor, D. Di Rollo

Apologies: H. Bolwell, A. Rutherford, W. Foote, T. Pennock,
Agenda

1) Much Ado
2) Email response
3) New Works
4) Social
5) STaG Clean up
6) Christmas meal




1) Much Ado
The music has been finished and the production seems to be developing well. The fundraiser raised over £200 which is brilliant. The tech budget has gone over by about £120 but hopefully this can be made back by ticket sales etc. The doors rota has been done and C. Felstead will email this out. Reviewers are coming from GUM, The Guardian, The Skinny and a freelance journalist is coming too. There is no photographer for definite but this will be chased up. There is still no venue for the aftershow party but C. Goldstone will ask Aileen if she has a venue.

2) Email response
The board regrets the way the email was handled however they do not feel they were overtly offensive or dealt with the response badly. We had no anticipated causing any offence.
In the future we feel it will be more proactive to meet face to face after full board feedback on any situations similar to this. The important thing to remember is that people need the chance to have their response as well.
It is not our aim to upset anybody.
STaG as a society is built upon mutual respect and we aim to promote this within the society thus making it a positive experience for all.

3) New Works
1 judge has confirmed so far and lots of people have been contacted. Fundraiser plans are in progress and L. taylor is thinking about poster ideas too. The studio space will be used for the performances rather than the cabaret space as well. There is interest from the writer’s group as well – C. Goldstone has offered to help people with their proposals.

4) Social
Christmas party in the STaG room on the 9th December. There will be a father Christmas appearance. The theme is ‘boozy children’s Christmas party’ so there will be games and treats.

5) Clean up
It is on Sunday 4th December at 3pm. Belongins should be collected before then.

6) Christmas Meal
10th December, 4pm, Dom’s flat.
Secret santa will be organised by C. Felstead with a £5 limit on spending. A card should also be written (but not signed) so you can guess who it is from.
Issy: Turkey, Meat Gravy, Veggie Gravy, Cranberry Sauce
Dom: Roast Potatoes, Mulled Wine (with help from others when we get there), Lasagne for starter
Sam and Cerne: Veggie Main, Creamy Leeks
Lisa: Meat stuffing and Veggie stuffing.
Catherine: Carrots, Parsnips, (maybe added fish dish)
Harriet A: Veggie Soup for Starter
Donal: Pigs in Blankets
Erik: Something Traditionally Swedish
Lucy: Cake
Aidan: Christmas pudding
Please bring cutlery and a plate as there may not be enough.
A Christmas playlist will be made and the board are expected to dress “Christmassy”
BYOB