ANUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday 7th October 2009 at 7.30pm

International Community Centre

7 Abingdon Road, MiddlesbroughTS1 2DP

PLUS Membership and Public Consultation

about Mela Activities up to 2012

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Middlesbrough Mela Management Committee please telephone 01642 729135 for nomination forms  Or Click Here for Form

Middlesbrough Mela is firmly established in many people’s social calendars and has become renowned for being a safe, family fun weekend for people from all sectors of society regardless of race, religion, age or social status – a true advert for community cohesion and cultural diversity.

On 7^th October 2009, the Middlesbrough Mela Association is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the International Community Centre in Abingdon Road, Middlesbrough. The AGM will begin at 7.30pm with official AGM business, including the presentation of the Annual Report and Treasurer’s Report to the Association members followed by the election of Mela Association Committee Members for the year 2009 -10.

Once the official procedures have been completed, the meeting will then be opened up for a public consultation involving members of the association plus anyone from the public who would like to make a positive contribution.  This consultation will be designed specifically to evaluate and take on board people’s thoughts on what is currently good about the event and to consider how the event and the overall running of the Mela might be improved.

How would you like to be more involved in the most successful and celebratory multi-cultural event in the Tees Valley?   The Mela Committee is a team of dedicated individuals who work hard all year round to put on the event, and it is their work which helps to foster and encourage a deep-rooted spirit of unity and togetherness. The Middlesbrough Mela Association is seeking new Committee Members, including 2 young people aged 16 – 18, who would like to be part of this team.  As a committee members you will be involved in the actual running of the Mela so an interest in the successful development and management of the Mela plus a willingness to attend and contribute to monthly meetings is crucial.  There are a number of steps to being nominated and elected so if you are interested in becoming a Committee Member please contact Rob Guest (see below) by 23^rd September.

The Association is also seeking new members from the local community and is keen to encourage membership from all cultures and neighbourhoods. Anyone over the age of 16 can be a member providing you have an interest in the well being and running of the Mela. You will not be expected to attend Mela Association Committee Meetings unless you choose to and membership will give you the right to elect and vote for Committee members at AGMs.  To join you need to complete a membership form prior to the AGM to be eligible to vote.