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Lovely to see you at our AGM

Post 12 Nov 2022 in The Garve & District Development Company by Tina Hartley

Thanks to those who attended the the Company's AGM and those who sent proxy forms to us, it really was appreciated.

Did you miss TG&DDC's AGM? If so, check out the information below!

It was wonderful to present the massive amount of progress the Development Company has made around community priorities during the financial year 2021/2022 - we have achieved so much on behalf of our community and by working in partnership with other community organisations, our thanks go to Lochluichart Community Trust who have been extremely supportive over the past year, to Garve and District Community Council and not forgetting all the external funders who have supported our efforts.

In order to continue taking the community's priorities forward, it really is important that members support the company, not only by having a say in community development but by approving accounts and electing Directors. If members don't support us, don't elect new Directors and approve accounts in future the Company may fold.

During the last financial year, we have worked so very hard on all your priorities, but especially Community Care - a massive £102,089 was invested in you, our members and residents. Managing, or administering projects meant that you received an Energy Grant, you received Community Support Grants, you received fire alarms which we installed where required, and you received free activities - art, yoga, circuits, Zumba, coffee mornings to name but a few. We worked to get the Shopmobility bus, a free service for our residents, up and running, we supported the community during Covid19 with care packs, community hand sanitisers and electrostatic sprayers that made community venues once again safe to visit. What you maybe don't know is that our staff also provided support, individually, to some of the more vulnerable community residents which was such a pleasure.

Without your support at our AGMs and other Company events, without new applications to become a Director and join this great team, the Company could fold, and it is really important that our members and the wider community understand this.

So, I urge you - please do take the time to listen to our Chair's report below, do listen to the Treasurer's report and see how much money both from LCT and external funders has been invested in your community, on the community development priorities you agreed and put forward. Without members support, without Directors, we have no Development Company.

Please note you will find the approved minutes of our 2021 AGM HERE

Sue Tarr, Chair's Report

Mike Franklin, Treasurer's Report

Some of the wonderful free events during 2021/2022

Some of the beautiful artwork produced at our free art classes.

Role Specification

As a Director of The Garve and District Development Company, you will be at the heart of deciding how the community’s needs will be met, and how everyone’s well-being will be improved. You will play a unique role in regenerating and developing the community in which you live and work, for the benefit of everyone living in it, now and in the future.

Our vision

The company has a vision of a self-sustaining community where everyone leads the fulfilled life they seek. Its mission is to improve the social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of individuals and businesses by identifying and meeting community needs in these areas. It will create enterprise and projects, care for the environment, and promote the use of local resources, working with and for the local community, involving people, groups and businesses.

Your enthusiasm

While we welcome applications from individuals who can bring useful and professional experience you are not expected to be an expert. We ultimately want people who are willing to give their time and have the enthusiasm to contribute to the community.

This is a voluntary role and your responsibilities as a director will span a period of two years.

Director responsibilities

The Board of Directors is responsible for:

Strategic and business planning to create a business plan that meets the needs of the community

Commissioning a programme of new projects and upgrading existing community assets to meet these needs

Monitoring projects to keep them on track

Ensuring the company is run properly

The financial well-being of the company

Your job is to make sure things get done, not to do the job yourself. We have two development officers who handle projects, and they in turn will delegate projects to a sub-committee or a community group. You may be responsible for overseeing a particular project and report back to the other Directors as necessary. Your time commitments will be:

Up to a maximum of two hours a week
A two hour board meeting once a month

Who can apply

To apply, you must permanently reside in the Garve & District Community Council area, be 16 years or older and support the objectives of The Garve & District Development Company.

How to apply

Applicants should provide a statement (in approximately 200 words or less) that describes your motivation for applying. Include details about the experience and/or skills you will bring to the role.

Lovely to see you at our AGM

Did you miss TG&DDC's AGM? If so, check out the information below!

Without your support at our AGMs and other Company events, without new applications to become a Director and join this great team, the Company could fold, and it is really important that our members and the wider community understand this.

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