Signposts AGM - Thursday 24th July at Tanterton Community Centre, Preston

Dear Colleague

Please find below an invitation to the Signposts AGM to be held on Thursday 24th July at Tanterton Community Centre, Kidsgrove, Tanterton, Preston, PR2 7BX.

The format is the same as last year which proved to be very popular as it gives people a chance to find out more about Signposts from the team.

I do hope you will be able to attend.

Invitation to become a member of Signposts and information for members

Anyone wishing to join Signposts as a member should complete a Membership Form and this should be returned by 12noon on 9th July in order for membership to be approved by the Signposts Board which is meeting that evening.

Members who have joined Signposts prior to the forthcoming Board Meeting will be entitled to vote at the AGM or via a proxy.

Anyone who submits an application after 12 noon on 9th July or on the night will not be entitled to vote as their application needs to be approved by the Signposts Board at a meeting of the Directors.

Members will receive pen portraits of potential Directors by 17th July for their consideration prior to the AGM in accordance with our Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Invitation to become a Director of Signposts

Anyone wishing to join Signposts as a Director should complete a Directors Application Form and return by 12noon on 9th July to allow consideration at a meeting of the Board of Directors that evening. The Memorandum and Articles specify 14 days prior to the AGM as the deadline for this, which in effect is Thursday 10th July. Applications can therefore be received up to this time but it would be much appreciated if people could submit for consideration at the board meeting on 9th July.

Forms for both Membership and to become a director are available to download
here:

Membership Form

Director Application Form

Looking Forward - Anticipate the Future

Signposts AGM on Thursday 24th July 2008 at Tanterton Community Centre, Kidsgrove, Tanterton, Preston, PR2 7BX

Transport will be provided where booked in advance from 58 Regent Road Morecambe, leaving at 5.30pm, with a pickup at Carnforth Our Lady of Lourdes Hall at 5.50pm and returning to Morecambe at approximately 9pm.

We are keen to support people to attend. Please contact if you require individual assistance other than the above.

For anyone who will not have been able to have tea, you can order a pre-packed light snack either for collection on the bus or at the AGM.

Booking forms <download here> to be returned to Katie Smith by 12noon on Friday 18th July to book transport and light snacks.

Programme

6.30 pm Tea and Cakes and Networking including

There will be an opportunity to browse information stands and meet the staff team at the marketplace.

Marketplace – focus on Signposts

Market stalls:
- Signposts work in Preston
- Information and Advice
- Farming and Rural Health
- Cultural Carnforth
- 50Forward and Work with Older People
- Family Support and Parenting
- Work With Young People
- Travelling Tots
- Food4Thought

7.30 pm AGM (formal process)
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Apologies for absence
3. Minutes of the Inaugural Signposts AGM held on 24th September 2007
(attached for download)
4. Matters Arising from the above minutes
5. Appointment of Board Members: Retiring members seeking re-election
and New Members seeking election
6. Retiring Directors – a thank you
7. Annual Accounts, including formal acceptance (*)
8. Annual Report, including formal acceptance
9. Appointment of Auditor for 2008/09
10. Close

NOTES:
Items marked (*) will be available on an AGM page available at www.signposts.org.uk one week before the AGM.

Paper copies will be available at the meeting.

Pamela Beswick
Company Secretary
Issued: Wednesday, 25 June 2008

Related Documents

AGM 2007 - Minutes

Pen Portraits - Directors

Annual Accounts

Please note underneath that Annual Reports will be available on the night