Summary Minutes of the Meeting of 16th April 2024

Venue

The Avenue Methodist Church, Rutland Avenue

Topics discussed

Synopsis of events since last AGM and thanks to all current members

Recent events

  • Invitation from Fairtrade Foundation to a drinks reception at the Barbican, as a result of the ‘campaigner of the month’ award in January
  • Fairtrade quiz at Christ the Servant King church
  • Discussions with BidCo re: putting Fairtrade logo onto Wycombe map showing retailers that stock Fairtrade

Schools/Higher Education

  • Ongoing talks with Strathmore Uni in Nairobi and Bucks New Uni re: setting up a link and Fairtrade modules within their curricula
  • Upcoming presentation to be given to students at Bucks New Uni
  • Meeting has taken place with 2 new teachers at Highcrest Academy

Treasurer’s report

Wycombe and Grecia/Coope Victoria Partnership

  • Ongoing discussions with Guernsey Fairtrade group re: Galleon coffee project

Social media

  • Need to get information out before events, so we can advertise them and ask for volunteers
  • New e-mail for the group has now been set up: wycombe4fairtrade@gmail.com

Pann Mill Open Day 12/05/24

  • Stall has been booked and we will be selling Fairtrade goods
  • Also hope to also have an activity to engage children

AOB

  • Fairtrade Foundation are running a forestation event for schools
  • Possibly invite a representative from the National Campaigner Committee to one of our meetings

Next meeting

May 21st at The Avenue Church at 8pm

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