Sub-Committees

Office & Finance

This small committee, chaired by the Federation Treasurer, is responsible for ensuring that the finances and administrative activity of the Federation comply with Charity Law and other legislation.

 

Chair
  1. Ruth McCartney
Members
  1. Sue Gill – Treasurer 
  2. Sue Postlethwaite – Federation Vice Chair

Creative & Culture

Creative and Culture covers all aspects of crafts and the arts. Our aim is to support members providing starter sessions for beginners as well as “Getting Better At” workshops to develop the learning of different techniques and processes.
Over the last few years we have held workshops in a variety of different media often inspired by requests from members. In alternate years we hold the Ros Trophy, a speaking competition and also work on the Corunna Cup Competition which you may have seen when it is staged at the AGM and also put on an annual Literary Lunch at Mallory Court Hotel.

Chair
  1. Claire Whitehead-Wall – The Revel WI
Members
  1. Ruth McCartney- Wolston WI
  2. Sue Postlethwaite- The Revel WI 
  3. Lorraine Geddes- Willoughby WI
  4. Angela Struthers – Nuneaton Acorns WI

Leisure, Science & Education

The Leisure Activities Committee offers a variety of events, trips and activities to appeal to as many members as possible.
Our Annual events are the Darts Tournament and the Treasure Hunt.
Coach Trips to Historic Houses, Gardens and Festivals amongst others are always popular. We aim to introduce new places to visit each year.
Fun sporting activities are also events that we offer and hope to increase. We are happy to receive ideas for these and any events or places you would like to visit.

Chair

Sue Postlethwaite – The Revel WI

 

Members
  1. Maureen Hipkiss – Polesworth WI
  2. Patricia Wilson- Bidford on Avon WI
  3. Jane Tietjen – Cubbington Pear Tree WI

 

Public Affairs

This committee has a varied remit covering Education, the Environment, Farming, Rural Affairs, Health, Science and Technology.

The committee organises the four Serious Science Lectures and the “Women Reaching Women” Days. Visits to museums and exhibitions are organised.

The Public Affairs committee is responsible for conducting Resolution Briefing Meetings and any work involved with the WI Mandates.

Chair
  1. Sue Gill – Stockton WI
Members
  1. Sheila King – Ansty & Shilton WI
  2. Anne Bloxham- Old Milverton WI
  3. Jane Kaye – Nuneaton Acorns WI
  4. Pauline Prestt – Newbold Pacey & Ashorne WI
  5. Julie Dunnett – Bridgetown WI

Advisers & Membership Team

This committee is made up of WI advisers and the officers of the Board of Trustees. Advisers are trained and appointed by the National Federation to work with all the WIs in Warwickshire.

Their role is to help and support WIs to function as well as possible, by offering advice about the WI constitution, and offering workshops and training for all members of WI committees. During the year workshops are run to support committee roles and ideas of topics that would be of use to committees are always valued. It is their responsibility to look for suitable areas in which to open new WIs and to suspend / close WIs when necessary.

Promoting the WI across the Federation is an important part of their work and they are very happy to attend events in your area where this could happen. A gazebo is available and Advisers can bring this, with promotional material, to advertise the WI and support you in encouraging new members to attend your meetings.

Advisers are happy to attend your Annual meeting to help with the election of new committees and to iron out any problems. They would also be pleased to hear from you if you would like them to attend a meeting to meet your members during the year. They can also give a free* talk about the history of the WI (*mileage only). 

Chair

 

  1. Emma Sharp – Kenilworth WI 
Advisers
  1. Ruth McCartney – Wolston WI
  2. Sue Postlethwaite – The Revel
  3. Emma Sharp – Kenilworth WI

 

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