MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT

Membership Support is responsible for arranging workshops and conferences on the work of the WI.  Formation of new WIs and is also concerned with the training of WI Advisers in co-operation with the National Federation. 


Team members are:

Dorothy Meekins - Chair and WI Adviser         Sian Holmes - WI Adviser                                             

Ingrid House -  WI Adviser                               Pauline Hallam - WI Adviser               

                                                      


KIRSTY BOWSER

​FEDERATION SECRETARY

SUSAN WEBSTER

DOROTHY MEEKINS

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL EXAMINERS
Our Federation has 5 Independent Financial Examiners (IFEs) please see below, who have been fully trained to be able to audit your WIs annual accounts and are situated around the County. Please download the Application Form from our ‘Downloads’ page

on our website www.southyorksfedwi.org.uk or contact the office. An IFE will be allocated to you providing a full report to present at your Annual Meeting.

A charge of £25 will be made (for 4 hours time) payable to the Examiner. If your accounts take longer than this to audit there will be an additional charge of £5 per hour provided everything is presented in an orderly fashion, and all paperwork is enclosed (as stated in your allocation confirmation letter) and the accounts balance.
Please apply at least 6 weeks prior to your Annual Meeting.


Ingrid House – Wath upon Dearne WI                        Sandra Gregory - The Forge WI
Eileen Whatley – Cantley with Branton WI                 Anita Reynolds – Crosspool WI                                           Fran Wright – Loversall WI                                  

INGRID HOUSE

ACTIVITES & SOCIAL TEAM

This Team plans events to provide members with sporting and leisure activities at both local and inter-Federation level.  They are responsible for all aspects of home economics, cookery, handicrafts, horticulture and flower arranging.  It organises day workshops, conferences, demonstrations, craft days and exhibitions.


Maureen Hall - Team Leader                                             Val Greaves - Secretary

Gill Atkinson                                                                       Jennifer Hartley   

Sue Denton                                                                        Dorothy Meekins

​Maureen Taylor                                                                  Eileen Whatley

Susan Webster                                                                  Pauline Hallam

                                                                                                                                                        

Hall Cross Cottage, 5 Albion Place, South Parade, Doncaster  DN1 2EG       Email: southyorksfed@gmail.com  Tel: 01302 482388

OFFICE & FINANCE TEAM

The Office & Finance Sub Team consists of the Officers of the Federation.  It considers and makes recommendations on all financial matters concerning the Federation.  It recommends the rate of payment to all who legitimately incur expenses on behalf of the Federation.  It prepares a budget at the beginning of the year, yearly and deals with all matters concerning the Federation Office and staff.

                    

DOROTHY MEEKINS - FEDERATION CHAIRMAN

Trustees:  Dorothy Meekins                 Ingrid House

                 Maureen Hall                      Roberta Eales

                 Pauline Hallam                   Jennifer Brunskill

                 Sue Denton                        Eileen Whatley

                 Gill Atkinson                       Gillian McCallum

                    

LESLEY PHILIPSON

​FINANCE SECRETARY

​​WHO WE ARE

​​SOUTH YORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

MAUREEN HALL

CURRENT AFFAIRS & RESOLUTIONS TEAM

The Current Affairs and Resolutions Team aim to keep WIs informed on all matters connected with the environment, health, education, national, Resolutions and international affairs.  It arranges events, conferences and special interest days on these and all subjects of particular interest to women and concern to all.



Susan Webster - Team Leader                                                            Val Greaves - Secretary         

Gillian McCallum - Climate Ambassador


                                                  

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​​WI ADVISERS

The WI Advisers try to keep in close contact with WIs throughout the Federation and are readily available to help with any problems.  Each WI may apply for a WI Adviser to visit on the application form supplied by the Federation. They would welcome invitations to speak at WIs.  WI Advisers are there to give help and support when starting new WIs and closing existing ones.

The role of a WI Adviser is to give support and advice to WIs when needed. They help in the training of WI Officers and committee members and help to promote the WI.  To become a WI Adviser a member is recommended by the Federation for training through NFWI.