The new Board met for the first time following the recent AGM. The following officers were elected:
Chair – Martin Hinds
Vice-chair – Joan Turner
Treasurer – Eddie Thorn
Minutes Secretary – Tina Woolnough
There was quite a wide-ranging discussion regarding NEN’s current position and the immediate way forward and a number of things were agreed:
Sale of the office – this is likely to be concluded on 21 April. Surplus furniture would be offered to any local group, who needed it. Computers and files were to be stored for the time being.
Financial position – there were a number of bills to pay and a number of people who owed the NEN money. This is to be addressed.
Way forward – the Board agreed to apply for Community Grants to both the Inverleith and Forth Neighbourhood Partnerships. If successful, the money would help in developing an income strategy and a network of Community Ambassadors, who could assist in writing for the paper, blogging and so on. It was also agreed to hold a community event to gather views on exactly what the community and stakeholders want from the NEN. A provisional date of early June was agreed.
Finally, a new, interim email address has been set up – northedinnews@gmail.com
Views and comments are always welcome, either to this blog or via email.
Martin Hinds, Chair
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