Academi Heddwch SG Minutes 13 Jan'2013

Academi Heddwch Cymru – Wales Peace Institute
Steering Group - Chapter Arts Centre
13 January  2013
1.         Present:
George Crabb, Marie Walsh, Kay Holder, Tony Young, Jane Harries, Max Wallis, Ann Greagsby
Apologies were received from Robin Gwyndaf and Diana Marquand and Stephen Thomas

2.       Chair:
It was agreed that, in Stephen’s absence, Marie should chair our meetings.

3.         Minute-taker for the Meeting:
Jane offered to take and circulate minutes for this meeting. Marie suggested that we seek agreement on the minutes for each item as the meeting progressed.
            ACTION: Jane to circulate the minutes to those present – also to Jill Evans MEP, Jill Gough (CND) and Dr John Cox. 

4.         Minutes of our meeting held on 17th December, 2012:
4.1 The minutes of 17th Dec 2012 were agreed as a true record of that meeting.
Matters arising:
4.2 Sir Deian Hopkin, President of the National Library of Wales, has informed Robin of 2 meetings organised jointly by CyMAL (Museums, Archives and Libraries of Wales) and the Lottery Heritage Fund to start discussions with organisations and individuals in Wales on how to develop ideas, partnerships and events to commemorate the First World War period and its effects on Wales. 
We understand that both events – to be held in Cardiff on 22nd January and Llandudno on 28th – are full, but that a further event may be organised.  Kay and Jane have been in touch with CyMAL to express interest.
ACTION: We agree to contact Geraint individually to request a further meeting and also to ask that Robin send a formal letter on behalf of this group.  We ask Robin to ensure that this letter is sent to all members of this group. 
ACTION:  We ask Kay to keep liaising with CyMAL, and report back by e-mail.
(Note that since this minute was written Robin has been able to attend one of the CyMAL meetings in Llandudno, North Wales)

4.3 Constitution and Terms of Reference group. 
It was minuted at our last meeting that “We agree that the constitution and draft terms of reference group doesn’t need to be set up until after the conference.”  Marie voiced the opinion that it would be good to be able to demonstrate progress towards a constitution by the time of the conference, and that this would be encouraging especially for those who have been disappointed and frustrated with relative lack of progress to date.  She therefore asked that this decision be reconsidered.   
This was discussed.  It was agreed that a constitution is a legal document, and that this will be drawn up by the Steering Group that is elected at the conference, based on the information presented there.
ACTION: We ask the Terms of Reference Group (Max, Tony and George) to draw up a draft document outlining the purpose, structure and role of Academi Heddwch Cymru and a remit for the Steering Group.

4.4 All those who responded to the Petitions Committee consultation have been invited to the conference where Marie and Jane had contact details.  Marie circulated a list of those who responded to the Petitions Committee and for whom we have no contact details as yet, and asked for help from the group.

4.5 Tony has sent a further synopsis of the responses to the Petitions Committee round to the members of the group by e-mail. 

4.6  Robin and Diana have suggested that the conference could be filmed or recorded.

ACTION: Anne agreed to look into this further and report back on possibilities.

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