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Subject: Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: John Routledge Date: 04 Jun 06 - 08:41 AM Present situation Officials as follows: Treasurer Gareth Secretary Micca Chairman John Routledge Auditors Morticia,Linda Kelly,Matthew Edwards Gareth is preparing a financial statement showing the finances of FoM which will be published on Mudcat Ideally a General Meeting should be held once a year but this has not happened since the formation of FoM - logistically not easy. Ideas for a location for a meeting are welcome!! The existing officials will remain in place until a General Meeting is called at which will be held elections if more than one person wishes to hold a particular post or if any of the existing incumbents do not wish to continue. Overall the existing structure using Unity Bank and Bill Sables as the means of transfer of money to Mudcat appears to be the best solution to getting the money where it is needed. What is needed is a discussion on methods of raising money. Great work has been done with raffles etc at Mudgathers and thanks are also due to those who have taken out Standing Orders. New ideas welcome either here or at The General Meeting which will be held hopefully before the end of the Festival season!! I wiil post again when the financial statement is ready. |
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Subject: RE: Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Mo the caller Date: 04 Jun 06 - 10:10 AM You don't say if this is Uk, Us or elsewhere. Moneyraising, don't see what's wrong with top-of-the page advertising (as long as you can scroll it away). Better than lists of auction items so long you can't see the threads. Or how bout a "click for mudcat" page, like http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/ |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: John MacKenzie Date: 04 Jun 06 - 11:49 AM Yes Mo it is UK. As I have said previously John, I will help in any way required. Giok |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: John Routledge Date: 04 Jun 06 - 12:43 PM Sorry Mo for not putting UK. The fundraising under consideration is on the ground activities in the UK rather than "Central" initiatives via Max. Thanks for the interest John. Will be in touch. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Noreen Date: 04 Jun 06 - 12:51 PM Is there still a need for this now that we can contribute directly using PayPal? |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: John MacKenzie Date: 04 Jun 06 - 01:16 PM Yes Noreen we run raffles and things at Mudcat gathers, so it's a good way of getting the cash to Max, it's not like an individual contribution. Giok |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Big Al Whittle Date: 04 Jun 06 - 03:08 PM what are you going to do? |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Richard Bridge Date: 04 Jun 06 - 04:59 PM I think I might like to be one of these. Is there a whip or something either at Knockholt or at Linda's much appreciated continuation of the Dave Bryant Barbie? I note that there did not seem to be anything happening in the way of Mudcat Support at the Pigs Ear Folk Ale. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 04 Jun 06 - 08:52 PM "Is there still a need for this now that we can contribute directly using PayPal?" Yes. Some people don't trust PayPal as a safe way of paying for things, and would prefer to make contributions in some more traditional way, such as paying into a bank accopunt, or sending a cheque. Information about how to do that would be useful. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Mrs.Duck Date: 05 Jun 06 - 09:35 AM I have always found paypal to be very reliable and secure. It also means that any contribution can go direct to Max with info on how and where it was raised and with the added bonus that it is instant transfer. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: My guru always said Date: 05 Jun 06 - 09:41 AM Paypal didn't work for me recently when I tried to send money in to Max, think it's something to do with cookies. Can someone from FoM please PM or email me (most know how to get in touch with me) with bank details so I can arrange movements? Well done all, will continue organising MudRaffles whenever appropriate & agreed with Festival Organisers - that's a Must when Gathering at a Festival!!! |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Emma B Date: 05 Jun 06 - 09:56 AM Raffle prizes required for Alcester? |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: bradfordian Date: 05 Jun 06 - 05:35 PM A few weeks back, there were several suggestions regarding fundraising for Mudcat. Anyone able to give a progress report? There are many of us around who are willing to lend a hand in a team effort, whilst not being able to do much single handedly. Thinking particularly of the UK, where do we stand? We do:- Mudcat Gathering Raffles Direct Donations via PayPal Indirect donations via Bill Standing orders (regular payments) Sales of Mudcat Tee shirts Sales of Badges & Patches Sales of Mudcat CDs (inc. Kiddies CD) What else? In relation to the UK:- What else are we doing in the UK for fundraising for Mudcat? What ideas are being considered, & by whom? Has anyone on the UK side tried to support/approve/encourage/co-ordinate any ideas which may have been offered so far? Are there any proposals for any UK projects or schemes? Who will listen/help if any fundraising projects are offered in the UK? Brad. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: John MacKenzie Date: 05 Jun 06 - 06:03 PM Once John and Gareth get things sorted, I suggest we start a FoM permathread, with the permission of Joe/Max. perhaps we could even do a UK Auction as well. Most of the present auction donations are from the US, and bids are in USD, we could have a sterling version, and goods donated by UK Catters. Not that it wouldn't be open to all, just it might help raise a few more bits of cash. Giok |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 05 Jun 06 - 06:05 PM Fubdraisers would be fun and are a good idea in themselves. But if we all send a few quid every now and then that'll go a long way to cutting the deficit. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: John Routledge Date: 06 Jun 06 - 07:49 AM Thanks for the many helpful ideas. The financial statement is not yet available but I can confirm that we have just over £1,400 in the Bank. I will PM bank details to anyone wishing to make a one-off payment to FoM Please keep ideas coming and bring raffle prizes to Alcester :0) Rather than answer overlapping questions individually I will do my best to answer them in blocks every couple of weeks. This should be sufficient keep everything moving until the creation of a perma-thread and the holding of an Annual General Meeting - Alcester? |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Dave Earl Date: 06 Jun 06 - 08:26 AM When you are ready send out another appeal and you will find that i will stump up some dosh. Bearing in mind it's festival time of year, ticket,transport and beer money take precedent for the next two or three months. Dave |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: GUEST Date: 06 Jun 06 - 08:37 AM Not everyone will be able to make it to Alcester for the AGM. Surely the people already elected need to be there, can they make it? Does anyone wanting to stand for a role in FoM actually need to be present at Alcester? |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Micca Date: 06 Jun 06 - 04:09 PM Where and when is Alcester? I might be able to make it for a day so that both existing Officers are available for consultation and questions/suggestions (keep them physically possible and cleean please) Micca |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Herga Kitty Date: 06 Jun 06 - 04:13 PM Micca Alcester is 16-18 June - weekend after next. It's near Stratford - but the Avon one, not E15, so not so accessible from East London. Kitty |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: My guru always said Date: 06 Jun 06 - 04:27 PM As far as I know we haven't got a venue for a gather at Alcester, though I'm sure Dave would sort something out if enough people were interested. I'll contact him just in case there's a chance & start another thread for Alcester FF if one is available. If so, there will be might MudRaffle on the cards if Fest Organiser is agreeable. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Morticia Date: 06 Jun 06 - 05:07 PM I definitely can't be there so if you need me , it'll have to be another time, sorry. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Noreen Date: 06 Jun 06 - 07:17 PM ...but I can confirm that we have just over £1,400 in the Bank Sorry, it must sound like I am being awkward but... why is there so much in the bank and how long has it been there? Isn't the idea of FoM to transfer funds to Max, presumably as quickly as possible? |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: John Routledge Date: 07 Jun 06 - 09:19 AM Some clarification for the time being. It has not been decided that there will be an AGM at Alcester. However the presence of many catters means that infomal discussions can take place which is somewhat easier than communication via Mudcat threads:0) Decisions on policy/organisation can be made at a meeting of the Secretary Treasurer Chairman together.This Meeting could be held on Mudchat for example. The structure of FoM is deliberately loose to enable for example an individual or group to put a proposal to The Secretary Treasurer Chairman who can make a decision. Therefore if at any Gathering or Festival or Whatever the attending group of Catters have ideas which they feel of merit then contact with the officials enables these ideas to be formally considered. In an ideal world a Time Date and Venue for an AGM would be agreed (eventually:0)) and everyone with an interest would turn up.Any ideas for location etc etc welcome.Obviously the more people at an AGM the better although the minimum is only seven. When FoM was set up in 2002 the meeting was part of a lovely "Mudcat" weekend of music song in Stoney Stratford. Everyone seems to spend more time at Festivals nowadays. New Officials - It is open to anyone to put their name forward for a position - to The Secretary via PM to Micca. Attendance at Alcester is neither a help nor hindrance. The Constitution of The Friends of the Mudcat makes delightful bedtime reading and if the permathread proposal proceeds it could usefully be incorporated. I am aware that this post poses yet more questions. :0) |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Paco Rabanne Date: 07 Jun 06 - 09:28 AM What Noreen said. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: John MacKenzie Date: 07 Jun 06 - 09:41 AM I will let John confirm, but I believe the moneys in the bank may be due to the fact that Gareth has been ill for a fair time, and money from standing orders etc. have accumulated while he was hors de combat. This will all be sorted out asap. I cannot make Alcester, my next scheduled trip south is Sidmouth in August, but even that may be in doubt as I am waiting for my other hip to be replaced. However I reiterate, I can and will help in any way. Giok |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: dick greenhaus Date: 07 Jun 06 - 09:43 AM If UKFOM have funds in the bank, please let me know how much: I (CAMSCO) will be happy to convert from GBP to US$ and send it on to Max. It's a decided advantage for me to have some funds in GBP in the UK, as some of my suppliers don't wish to deal with currency conversion. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Noreen Date: 07 Jun 06 - 10:09 AM ...New ideas welcome either here or at The General Meeting which will be held hopefully before the end of the Festival season!! I propose that the existing funds be converted to US$ as soon as possible, with the aid of CAMSCO, and forwarded to Max. Surely this is what it's all about, rather than organising meetings and writing constitutions... |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: John Routledge Date: 07 Jun 06 - 10:09 AM Dick PM has been sent. It is indeed unfortunate that there has been a delay in forwarding funds. Gareth's health is even more unfortunate. My priority is to get everything back on course. The inquest can come later. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: John MacKenzie Date: 07 Jun 06 - 11:04 AM Yes Noreen, we need to get the paperwork up to date etc. It will all get there never fear. G. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Micca Date: 07 Jun 06 - 04:37 PM I have just spoken to John Routledge and the state of play at this time is, a. John is awaiting up-to-date bank statements etc and once they have been audited , an announcement will be made in this thread. b. we will meet (John and I) in the very near future to discuss the next steps and formulate a timetable and mechanism etc for elections, which will be published here on Mudcat. c All existing and on-going arrangements, fund-raising etc will continue as is until new arrangemnts (if any) are announced (probably not until after any elections or secondment of new officers). Many thanks to everyone that has and continues to contribute to, and support FoM Micca, Secretary FoM |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: MMario Date: 08 Jun 06 - 11:30 AM if a face-to-face isn't practical - maybe you could have a "virtual meeting" in the chat-room? |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: John MacKenzie Date: 08 Jun 06 - 01:30 PM Yup that would work in a private room possibly. G. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: John MacKenzie Date: 29 Nov 06 - 01:27 PM Any chance of an update on events re this one? Giok |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Emma B Date: 29 Nov 06 - 04:20 PM no problem Henrik - it helps to bring it to the top again "...New ideas welcome either here or at The General Meeting which will be held hopefully before the end of the Festival season!!" I think the UK "Festival Season" ended last week at Bedworth - time to get moving again? |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Emma B Date: 29 Nov 06 - 04:22 PM well now that was a quick "re-location" of a mis-placed post :) |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Guy Wolff Date: 29 Nov 06 - 04:48 PM From an Old Mudcatter I think its great your doing this kind of thing for Max . Good will brings such magic .. Yay .. All the best , Guy Wolff |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: John Routledge Date: 29 Nov 06 - 06:22 PM I now have a statement of account for FoM since inception in 2002 and had hoped to have the rest of the documentation before posting However: A total of £2,704.50 has been paid to-date to Mudcat.A cheque for £250.00 is on its way to me for countersignature and onward transmission which will make a grand total of £2,954.50 This will leave £13.40p in the FoM bank account. £232.50p of this amount was raised from Mudraffles at Banbury and Bedworth in 2005 and 2006 for which many thanks are due to MGAS. These figures do not of course include any contributions made by individuals via paypal or other transfer methods direct to Mudcat. The bank statements cheque books etc will be with me in the next few days and the financial audit will be put into motion. As I must countersign cheques from the account rest assured that the money which has paid into the account has been forwarded to Mudcat. Sorry to sound like a politician. All FoM positions are up for grabs so if anyone has not yet registered their interest with FoM Secretary Micca it would be helpful though not essential if you were able to do so now. To recap we need three auditors a Treasurer, Secretary and Chairman. A further update will be given when the Auditors have started work. In the meantime any questions fire away. |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Micca Date: 29 Nov 06 - 06:26 PM As my E-mail is playing silly buggers at the moment would anyone that needs to communicate with me on these matters please do so by PM here, Many thanks, Micca |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: My guru always said Date: 30 Nov 06 - 05:10 AM Thanks John for taking this matter in hand & giving it all a swift kick!! Thanks too, to all FoM officers past & present for all their hard work to help the MudCat. Lots of Catters have helped with the MudGathers & MudRaffles & thanks are due to them more than me, especially my lovely Assistant, Selchie-(RS). If anyone has any ideas for other viable festivals where we could do Gathers & Raffles for the Cat, please let me know or put in a suggestion, I'd be happy to organise the ones that are not too far from home. There are probably Catters better placed for festivals further north though I do tend to get about a fair bit *grin* |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: dick greenhaus Date: 30 Nov 06 - 03:07 PM Wouldn't it be nice if some US 'Catters followed their lead? |
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Subject: RE: UK Friends of Mudcat - The Future From: Bill D Date: 30 Nov 06 - 03:11 PM yep...(and some do...it was just harder to do contributions from the UK, and the efforts of John, Micca and others have streamlined the process over there...for which we are all VERY grateful!) |
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