PUBLIC AFFAIRS & INTERNATIONAL SUB COMMITTEE

The Public Affairs and International Sub Committee aims to keep WIs informed on all matters connected with the environment, health, education, national 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.

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Roberta Eales - Joint Chair (Resolutions)                                  Susan Webster - Secretary         

Susan Webster  - Joint Chair (Social Events)                                                      

Roberta Eales - ACWW Rep.                                                      Gillian McCallum - Climate Ambassador

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DOROTHY MEEKINS - FEDERATION CHAIRMAN

Trustees:  Dorothy Meekins                 Ingrid House                 

                 Roberta Eales                    Jennifer Hartley             Jennifer Brunskill                     Sue Denton                        Sian Holmes                  Eileen Whatley

MEMBERSHIP SUB COMMITTEE

The Membership Sub Committee 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. 

Committee members are:

Dorothy Meekins - Acting Chair and WI Adviser                                                                                            

Ingrid House -  WI Adviser                Annie Dawson - WI Adviser

Anita Reynolds - WI Adviser             Sian Holmes - Trainee WI Adviser                                                      

KIRSTY BOWSER

​FEDERATION SECRETARY

ROBERTA EALES

ACTIVITES & SOCIAL SUB COMMITTEE

This combined Committee 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 and exhibitions.

Maureen Hall - Chair                                                            Susan Webster - Secretary                                                                

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LESLEY PHILIPSON

​FINANCE SECRETARY

OFFICE & FINANCE SUB COMMITTEE

The Office & Finance Sub Committee 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 half-yearly financial statements and deals with all matters concerning the Federation Office and staff.

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​​WHO WE ARE

​​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 at Denman.​

DOROTHY MEEKINS

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL EXAMINERS
Our Federation has 6 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 - Bents Green WI
Eileen Whatley – Cantley with Branton WI                  Anita Reynolds – Crosspool WI                                           Fran Wright – Loversall WI                                  

INGRID HOUSE

SOUTH YORKSHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S INSTITUTES