Issue - meetings

(a)               The Chairman urged Members to make donations to the Haiti Earthquake Appeal.

(b)               The Chairman drew attention to the following forthcoming events and encouraged Members to support these:

Burns Night in the Spadesbourne Suite on 22nd January 2010

Holocaust Memorial Service in Sanders Park on 27th January 2010

Civic Charity Dinner at Hagley Hall on 16th April 2010

(c)               The Chairman made a presentation to Mr. T. Rigg in recognition of his contribution to equality and diversity as a founder member of the Equality and Diversity Forum, including being Chairman of the Forum for three years and through his involvement with the Black History Society.