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Fishguard Cardiac Rehabilitation Group Established 2007 |
AGM - 2nd December 2008 Chairman’s Address
Later on in the year we were very happy to welcome new Committee Members: -
Reason for Group:- The reason for setting up a Group in the Fishguard Area was due to the ending of the Big Lottery Fund coming to an end in March 2008, and as a Cardiac Patient knowing the benefits obtain on the very long road to recovery, felt it was a paramount necessity for the Rehabilitation Programme to continue for those 2,800 Cardiac Patients in Pembrokeshire who were waiting Cardiac Surgery and would require assistance on their road to recovery. Name of Group:- The first name the committee came up with for the Group was Fishguard Area Coronary Care Group, which was dropped because there were too many letters in the title and did not conform to the Banking procedures. However after deliberation the name of Fishguard Cardiac Rehabilitation Group was adopted and was blessed with a very apt nick name of “Terry & his Pacemakers”, which is not included in our signed Constitution. Professional Advise:- Along the road of the development, the Group had professional advice from many sources, which included British Heart Foundation, local councillors who promised to assist us but has never returned, but the most helpful Organisation was PAVS (Pembrokeshire Association for Voluntary Services) who gave us a Grant to purchase marketing items such as a Marquee & an All weather notice Board. Fund-Raising:- Each week we have been holding raffles of which these funds go into a coffer to support the hiring of the fitness studio if remuneration fall below the power of requirement and also to purchase & renew exercise equipment. Thus far we as a Group have managed to purchase 20 new wrist & chest monitors, 2 exercise ladders, notice boards, furniture for use in the marquee when attending various outdoor events like Carnivals & fetes. Thanks to our hard working Committee we have had successful fund-raising events: just recently an Autumn Bazaar at Dinas and a Coffee morning in Fishguard. We have had tremendous support from the Local Freemasons. During the summer months we held stalls at Dinas & Fishguard Carnivals with support coming from Irene our Cardiac Nursing Specialist in various attributes appertaining to a “Healthy Heart”, which was fully appreciated by the general public Respite Holiday:- As a committee we are planning a 5 night- 6 days respite holiday to the Isle of Wight 11th May – 16th May 2009 for our Cardiac Members & their Carers, which members participating in the event are funding themselves at a cost of £250.00 pp. Every member was invited to the event. It is stressed no monies as raised by the Group for the Aims & Objectives of the Group will be used for this project. However if we are fortunate in obtaining a Grant for this event these monies will be used to support the occasion. Thanks:- I offer my grateful thanks to all of the Committee for their, dedication loyalty & sincere support not only to me but also to the Group in general, a heartfelt vote of grateful appreciation to my Secretary, John Palmer & also to our Treasurer Margot Jenkins. Treasurer’s Report:- Mrs Margot Jenkins presented & explained in full the fiscal situation of the Group, which reflected £3,000 in deposit attracting 2.5% interest, and £884.28 in the current account up to 30th October 2008. A separate Social Account had been opened since 30th October 08 for the placement of monies received from members for the proposed Spring Holiday. Constitutional Amendments:- The committee proposed for adoption the following amendments to the Constitution: -
Election of Officers:- Mr Clive Jackson proposed the three current principle Officers are retained under the new amended Rule to the constitution, which was seconded by Mrs Valerie Jones. Agreed.
Any other Business:- (b) Afternoon Session: - Mr Hayden Jenkins requested for consideration, the Afternoon Group are offered one hour in the Gymnasium during the Afternoon, similar to the Morning Group. (c) Members requested they are kept in touch with events as and when incapacitated. Members were advised if they would care to inform either Irene or Terry of their reasons for not attending a letter, News Letter or card would be sent to them (d) United Pembrokeshire Cardiac Group: Much deliberation was afforded to this topic, which was encouraged by Mr Michael Flude by the presentation of a questionnaire hopefully, which will be returned by 16 December 08 at the Beggar’s Reach Social Lunch. (e) Miss Eileen Webb reflected upon the cleanliness of the Leisure Centre Fitness Studio. (f)Mrs Margot Jenkins suggested donations be made to British Heart Foundation & Withybush Coronary Care Unit. There were objections to this suggestion and was left for the Management Committee to consider a recommendation. (g) Members reflected their complete dissatisfaction to the Refreshments as supplied by the Fishguard Bay Hotel and the unreasonable costs. |