Tuesday 22 April 2008

Update from the Committee

Latest news from the Committee ...

The committee had their first meeting yesterday in Derry and this is what they have agreed.

1. The new officers until the first AGM of Deaf Women North West is as follows:

  • Chair - Michaela McFadden
  • Secretary - Avril Scott
  • Treasurer - Kathleen Holmes
  • Committee - Marie Gallen
  • Committee - Pauline Doherty
  • Committee - Dawn Marshall

2. A new Constitution has been agreed and signed by the Committee. This enables the committee to apply for funding. Each member of DWNE will have a copy of the constitution when they become members.


3. An application form has been filled in to apply for a £1,000 grant from Derry City Council. The deadline is 24th May 2008 so keep your fingers crossed that this will be successful! We will keep you informed of the outcome.


4. The committee is still working on the details of the launch on 6th June 2008. But some exciting news ... the Chair of the IDWG - Dee Byrne Dunne will be coming to the launch!


We will bring you more information when they are confirmed.


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Majella said...

Well done to this new group. This group will be great opportunity for everyone to share the fun, information and meet new faces. I am looking forward to the launch on 6th June. This new website aspires me. Fantastic!

Elaine said...

Congratulations for setting up a group for Deaf women - it is very important to share women's issues, concerns and comments. Someday I will visit Derry - I am delighted to see Avril and Lucy on the photos.. Well done Micheala and the committees.