2 June general meeting
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Present: Bill, Adrin, Steph, Michael, Sim, Deborah, Haz, Ilana, Becca, Alan, Christo, Chris, Phipps, Angel, Holly
Building issues: Deborah fed back on widening the door. She would like to know what needs to be done fire-wise before the widening can take place. Christo mentioned that the building festival meeting had discussed it and it consisted of some painting, a disability access lift, an intercom and a disabled toilet at the front.
ACTION: Christo to send an email to Deborah detailing what needs to be done. Another building festival meeting to be organised.
Meeting with landlord: Went much better than expected! Matt Forster (MF) wanted a cheque larger than what was agreed in our lease agreement. This was agreed but all relevant details will go to accountant so that we can claim VAT etc. Toilet issue: MF agreed to look into it, possibly with a view to decommissioning the toilet! We want to look into putting in a separate electricity meter. MF is looking into buying the building with a mortgage of a million pounds with the outstanding amount (£0.75 million) being invested into the building from ONE North East. The relevant people are talking about it. Mat Fleming raised the issue of 38% of the £0.75 million ie the cinema’s share. What’s the deal with that eh??! Meeting agreed that June 30th (the 5th Monday) would be a good time to discuss these issues further. It was suggested that it might be an idea to invite MF to a meeting at the S&S at some point.
Building Festival: How do we publicise it? A meeting will be called for Tuesday 10th at 6pm. Everyone welcome!
Programming issues: Michael spoke about running an event to coincide with Lulu becoming a pensioner. It was explained that some volunteering time would probably be needed from Michael so that he is familiar with how the cinema runs. It was suggested that Michael could contact Pauline. And also to look on the wiki.
Holly spoke about a fundraiser to raise funds for a Cuban organisation that get performing arts materials to Cuba that The Blockade prevents.
Sim spoke about starting a regular arts and craft activity on Saturdays. Perhaps bi-monthly at first. Alan suggested that a proposal was sent to the email.
Publicity: BIG THANKS AND GRATITUDE TO DEBBIE FOR DOING SUCH A BRILLIANT JOB ON THE BROCHURE!! (Excuse the capitals!)
Bill and Adrin have done some leaflets drops round the area and on the quayside. Alan and Haz will do some local drops this week as well.
Finance: Accounts have been sent to accountant who is sending them to Customs House. 2nd meeting in June for feedback on accounts.
Bar - pricing was discussed. To keep prices static (with necessary increases for inflation, tax etc) rather than changing them. We could also make a very beautiful donations box. To be looked at building fest.
Stock issues. We need to make sure that there is always communication between stock getters and night putter on-ers.
Jobs for ADMIN CLUB (whoop) - post Mitzi’s phone, order bin, order stock, sort out cardboard collection (Alan)
New Ideas - Chris brought up the issue of sign-age at the front of the cinema. Could we go bigger, better? So that we’re more visible?
AOB - Theatre Under Fire will be performing on June 28th. Who is taking responsibility for being their buddy person and helping publicise this event? Publicity needs to happen quite soon as they are taking the door and if no one comes, they will be left with nowt.
A Panasonic camcorder has gone missing from the projection booth during Projectile. Well, possibly not 'missing' but AWOL at any rate. Does anyone have any information on where it might be?
Meeting closed at an almost record hour of 7.30pm.
