Issue - meetings

Report by Glenn Heritage, AVA

Unfortunately Glenn Heritage from Argyll Voluntary Action could not attend the meeting due to weather conditions but the Group noted the report she provided.

Verbal update by Glenn Heritage

Alistair McLaren from Argyll Voluntary Action updated the Group on the new Support Worker for Oban who is now in post, Moira MacIntosh, who will be attending the next meeting in December.

He reported on the lunch clubs and walking groups that are currently in place once a week for the elderly which has had a successful turn out and spoke about the ‘Men’s Shed’ which is available 3 days a week for elderly gents.

Alistair advised that they have groups that are undertaking governance training on Lismore as members of the community are looking into community ownership.

He advised that there are 147 people registered for the Solitaire Awards which recognises young people aged 12-25 for different achievements.

He confirmed Argyll Voluntary Action are supporting the Scottish Rural Parliament event which is being held in Oban in November of this year.

Decision

The Group:

1. Noted the information provided; and
2. Alistair agreed to provide the Senior Area Committee Assistant with an updated written report from Argyll Voluntary Action so it can then be circulated round the Group for information.

(Ref: Verbal update by Alistair McLaren, Argyll Voluntary Action dated 10^th September 2014, submitted).

Verbal update by Alistair MacLaren

Unfortunately there was no one present from Argyll Voluntary Action so therefore this item was deferred to the December meeting.

Verbal update by Glenn Heritage

Unfortunately Glenn Heritage submitted her apologies for this meeting but submitted a report detailing training and events undertaken, consultations and good news by Argyll Voluntary Action.

Decision

The Group noted the contents of the report.

(Ref:  Report by Glenn Heritage, Argyll Voluntary Action dated 11^th June 2014, submitted).

Verbal update by Alistair MacLaren

There was no one present from Argyll Voluntary Action so the Group agreed to postpone this item to the next meeting.