Includes:
- Broadband Self-help – please email broadband@cgdt.org for more info
- Board News – newly elected directors & co-opted directors
- A Governance Update
- Modan’s Well
- Project Report
- Resilience News
- What3Words
Category: Glendaruel
On Thursday 14th January the new board of directors of the Development Trust met for the first time this session.
One of the things the directors are keen to get started on developing is a new work stream for the next period. We are in the process of looking at projects that can be developed for the benefit of the community. We have a few projects that have been suggested by the Resilience group and others but we are keen to hear about projects that you would like us to investigate and try to develop on behalf of the community. The board will then investigate them, make a list with information and distribute to the membership for consideration.
New Board Members:
Paul Bulmer,
Garry Kirby,
Calum Maclean,
Ros McGhee and
John Allan (Co-opted)
Graham Curran (Co-opted)
Retiring Directors:
Alex MacNaughton,
Colin Boyd and
Jim McLuckie
The board wish to thank Alex, Colin and Jim for all the hard work and dedication they have shown over the years. They have done a lot for our community and we have much to thank them for.
At the first meeting of the new board the following office bearers were selected:
- Chair Cathleen Russell
- Vice Chair Harry Andrews
- Secretary Paul Bulmer
- Treasurer Calum Maclean
CGDT will be holding a virtual AGM at 2pm on 13th December via zoom. Members can attend via any connected device or by dialling using a landline. The session will be in the form of a webinar.
Please note only members can attend – if you would like to join or renew, please visit our membership page here.
Please find all the pertinent documents below for download (they will also be available during the meeting):
CGDT Working Group are planning to carry out work over 2 or 3 weekends, starting on Saturday 28 & 29th November, the 5th & 6th December & 12th & 13th December.
Dates and times will be confirmed once interest is known. Work includes:
- Small tree cutting & Limbing
- Drainage work / digging
- Sculpture varnishing / maintenance
- Brush cutting
- Signage checking
All the work will be getting carried out in the Stronafian area and you can do as much or as little as you are able, so if you fancy a bit of varnishing, Strimming, or walking the Route to check the Signage etc, that would be helpful
If you would like to get involved, and are available for any of the 3 weekends that have been highlighted, please call Charlie 07821914021 or email charlie@cgdt.org.
Here’s our latest issue – all about Shortening the Winter for residents in Colintraive and Glendaruel. We hope to see lots of entries for the various competitions!
Community Council Chair, Cathleen Russell reflects on the community response to COVID-19, how we have been helped by businesses and individuals alike, and what the next months hold for our community as we move into the colder months.
In this Issue:
Update from the Resilience Group Contact list • Prescription Deliveries Food Deliveries • Other help on offer
The Board of the Development Trust has taken the decision to postpone the EGM scheduled for Sunday, 23rd August 2020.
This decision has been made as a result of an email sent to the chair threatening the trust with an interdict to prevent any meeting in any form until matters the complanant is unhappy with are resolved by a court.
The board has not done anything which justifies this action.
However, the board has concluded that the trust should not pay legal fees to ensure that it is notified if and when an interdict is granted. Therefore, taking a precautionary stance, we will no longer convene any meetings, including next Sunday’s EGM in case an interdict has been granted.
The full text of our notification to the members of the trust is available below.
Categories
Update on M&A Vote for Members
CGDT has had some queries on the ongoing vote on the change to the Mem and Arts, so here’s some clarification.
The changes are designed to make our founding document more transparent and fair for everyone. It is important that all residents in the community can become members easily, and that the process by which the board accepts memberships is compliant with new legislation and third sector advice. While this change has been prompted by a recommendation from the Development Trust Association of Scotland, it will also help CGDT progress some ongoing projects where an updated M&A is regarded as a prerequisite for funding applications.
While there is no legal requirement for us to change the clauses mentioned, the board feels that this is a fair and appropriate alteration to make for the health of our community organisation.
This is part of our ongoing effort to revise and improve our governance and transparency – which is a standing item on our agenda. Any questions, do comment here!
Note: Votes require to be submitted this Thursday.
SUPPORTING COLGLEN’S LOCAL ECONOMY
As the Lockdown extends into late June and looks like continuing until Autumn, the Resilience Group is looking at ways of supporting the local economy, particularly for those who are self-employed or dependent on the tourism industry.
In this Issue
Jobs Exchange • ColGlen Quiz Night • Venison available for all households
The Resilience Group volunteers will be delivering our second resilience newsletter to the community in the next few days.
This issue includes:
- Updates on Deliveries and the Group’s Activities
- Invite to Thursday night Quiz next Thursday night.
- Details on claiming a food box
- News on community coronavirus response including activities for younger members of the community