Seven Hills – minutes of the meeting 26 June 2008

Who was there: Andreas, Bo, Federica, Jenni, Marika, Ursula

Mailing list: It was decided to split the mailing list into an ‘active members’ and a more general ‘Friends of Seven Hills’ one. The ‘active members’ will be composed of people that have attended at least 1 meeting. It will be used for more administrative e-mails. Minutes will continue to go to the general list, as well as information and agreed documents.

Letter to Tintagel Trust: Writing the letter took up most of the meeting. The letter was then finalised by Federica and sent off on Friday. A copy is attached.

Leaflet: several ideas were circulated, some by e-mail by Bonny, others by Marika. It was decided to ask everybody for a sentence or two describing ‘why is Steiner education special to you.’ All entries will go on the website and the most representative ones on the leaflet. Drafting of the leaflet remains on the agenda for the next time.

Constitution: see below, under bank account.

Bank account: Marika reported that after having contacted 3 different banks, there is a unanimous response: we need a constitution to open a treasurer’s account. The issue of a constitution is thus of primary importance and the debate will be kick-started by e-mail. Federica to circulate a draft, based on the previous SYSSI constitution. [Mike added: Firstly, regarding the treasurers account, potentially with the Triodos ethical bank: They do operate a current account open to charities and other social endeavours, however I was mistaken in thinking that they operate through the post office and offered an ATM credit/debit card facility: They do not!  They do operate through the RBS for paying in and and the issue of withdrawn monies, once the bank has been notified either online or via telephone,  I can't remember what the notice period is although I wouldn't have thought it to be long given the type of account. Admittedly I'm not clear on our requirements of a bank account. It would be most helpful if either Marika or Federica were to contact me asap to discuss.]

List of people interested in the Steiner education: Bo has asked Bonny for a list of people that expressed interest in the Kindergarten for their children. Due to privacy reasons, Bonny can not provide that list, but will pass on the details of Seven Hills to people who will contact her in the future. It was decided that Bo will ask Bonny whether it will be possible to write a letter about Seven Hills and Bonny sends it to people who have expressed an interest in the past.

Activities for older children: The discussion continued. The ‘legal status’ was debated, as Marika reported that regulations on activities targeted to 5-7 year old children are less stringent than for 3-4 years old, who will need to be accompanied by parents or registered with a childminder participating to activities. It was agreed that most of the problems might be solved by holding meetings of the P&C groups and activities for older children simultaneously. But it was agreed also to keep investigating the issue.

Eurythmy: Andrea, the Eurythmy teacher, has invited parents to an evening on the 14^th of July and it was agreed that as many people as possible and interested will go, with the aim not only to experience Eurythmy but also to talk about potential activities for children next year.

Fayres/public awareness meetings: We are going to participate to Fayre in Crosspool on the 12^th of July. People who have expressed availability to man the stall are Ursula (for setting it up), Federica, Andreas. Hopefully more people will be available to come and help.