LADAS  MEETING  -  4/04/01 -  MINUTES

Present - Jack Hoxley , Scott Main , Ann Clark, David Hill , Alan Paton , Ed 
Archer Neil Simpson, Malcolm Gair , Charlie Bulloch and Sandy Gilchrist

Apologies - Jack Hoxley

Review of  Past Events

1.  Tam Ward had stepped in at the last minute to give an excellent lecture on Clydesdale as Dr Kennedy was unwell and unable to give a lecture on the Fourth Crusade. Everybody commented on the high standard of Tam's lecture.

2.  A general comment was made on the progress in cataloguing the finds from the Greyfriars  dig.

2.  It was mentioned that the projected churches visit to Fife had to be cancelled because of the Foot and Mouth restrictions that were in force.

Forthcoming events

1.  Ann Clark mentioned that the Tolbooth had been booked for June 2nd and a discussion was held about the nature of the proposed plant sale etc . At this  stage most of the committee volunteered to help on the day

2.   C.I.A  Conference - Ed Archer mentioned that the cost of the Conference would be £72 and it was agreed  that the Society would pay £100 towards the expenses of those attending. Currently 4 members of the Society have expressed an interest in attending.

3.  The autumn trip to the Orkneys was discussed and Alan Paton agreed to find out further details about ferries. It was also decided that the visit would be targeted at the mainland of Orkney rather than visiting any of the islands of the Orkney group.

4.  Teams were organized by Neil Simpson for the Quiz evening on Thursday April 26th.

Roles and Responsibilities

1.  Ed - Newsletter - said that the newsletter was out and had been distributed. Press releases were continuing as normal. Nothing to report on fieldwalking  due to the foot and mouth restrictions.

2.  Ian - reported on the current state of the web site and said that he had been involved in discussions about finds registration.

3.  No safety report or report from Jack.

4.  David gave a brief report of what had been achieved on the couple of Sundays that some committee members went out to look at bridges.

5.  Ed mentioned that there was a web training course being organized by the South Lanarkshire Museum's Forum  at the beginning of February.


Financial Statement 

1.  Current Account  £ 1701 - 28   Cash in hand £ 35  - 01

2.  Financial Commitments discussed. Reckoned that about £1100 would need to be spent on various projects and it was hoped that grant applications and the Tolbooth plant sale would help Society finances.

Future Meetings

1.  The following people were to contact lecturers

Malcolm Gair - somebody from Kittochside for 8th October
Ed Archer - Eddie Peltenburg for 12th November
Malcolm Gair - Joe Farrell for 7th January
Alan Paton - Graham Warren for 14th January
Ian Borthwick -Fraser Hunter for 11th February
Ed Archer - Derek Alexander for 11th March
Alan Paton - Bob Will for 8th April
Ed Archer - Dr Fiona Watson for 13th May 

A.O.C.B 

1.  No news about printers
2.  Ed to organize search of the area where the carved stones came from.
3.  Committee meeting for June - Wednesday June 6th.
4.  Malcolm mentioned funding to dig in area of museum.
5.  Ann requested some money for compost for plant sale.
6.  Ian mentioned the launch of Fiona Watson's new book. Also demonstration to take place in Stirling to protect Prehistoric site.
7.  It was reported the house behind the funeral parlour is to be demolished.
8.  Letter to be sent to South Lanarkshire for grant for resistivity equipment.
9.  Ann Clark to book Elphinstone for Biggar meetings.
10. Ed to get refund from Scot for Rescue sub.
11. Members evening in the library in September.

Next Meeting  - Wednesday 9th May - Clydesdale