PROJECT JUBILEE
Fundraising Meeting 30th October 2008
Present: Phil Hernon (PH)
Jane Farrier (JF)
Claire Thurgood (CT)
Don Taylor (DT)
Apologies: Tim Wright
1. Opening of Meeting
PH detailed the objectives of the group “to raise funds to develop the new Clubhouse at Jubilee Retreat.
The financial objective was going to be £200,000. This should ensure full development. It was agreed the job should be done properly. A couple of coats of paint is just that and will not last!
2. Utilizing the Orion Members
It was agreed to write to all members. The objective of this was to discover the following:
Their occupation
Their willingness to assist in the fundraising activities of “Project Jubiliee”
Any administrative assistance they can give
What has Orion done for them?
3. Fundraising
The group decided the objectives should be split into two:
Corporate (PH + JF)
Social (CT +DT)
A) Corporate
This would involve the areas of business, funding opportunities and the Councils.
Responsibilities were split as follows:
Lottery Funding PH
Essex Community PH
UK Athletics PH/JF
City of London JF
London Marathon PH
2012 (?) PH/JF
Local Councils JF
MP JF
Alex Welsh (LDA) PH
B) Social
Smaller (but just as important) events would be organised.
November 29th Quiz Night CT
Summer 2009 Tour of Epping Forest DT/CT
Sportsman’s Dinner DT
4. Presentation
It was agreed the Team would invite members to contribute to Presentation to be given to potential benefactors.
It was agreed that all relevant stories should be utilized to present the club as a community one.
Emphasis should be given to the youngsters; but full advantage should be taken of the make up of the club, including all sections.
JF will speak to the Orion Junior Captain who will be asked to attend some of the meetings and assist in the presentation.
It was agreed that the quality and professionalism of the presentation is vital to the success of the project.
5. Other Issues
DT agreed to speak to Kim Hudson to obtain her views/interest in joining the team.
CT to talk to the Treasurer and open an account for “Project Jubilee”.
DT to investigate if we can make “Project Jubilee” a charitable status project.
PH to talk to James Henderson of Athletics Weekly.
Subject to Club Committee’s approval all Club Members will be asked to make a donation to “Project Jubilee”.
JF to ask Sue Ireland (City of London) to attend next meeting.
PH to speak to Ed Warner/Bob Smith, UK Athletics, to ask them to attend.
Important that Club Members are regularly updated.
Next Meeting: 20th November 2008, 7.00pm at Royal Forest Hotel.