Minutes:
The Forum was advised that Laurie Tucker had resigned from the Forum on 18th January 2011 for health reasons. Along with the sad news that Margery Hitchman, a much loved and valued LAF member, passed away at the end of November 2010. The outstanding contributions of both Margery and Laurie were recognised. The current membership now stands at five so a discussion ensued about how to recruit new members. JW advised that an article had been placed in the October edition of the Citizen magazine and Laurie Tucker had been interviewed on the local Asian Star Radio channel. Further promotional avenues discussed were continuation of the adverts in the new Slough Road Safety Guide and in the Volunteer Magazine which was distributed throughout all the local hospitals. JW advised that the advert in the Volunteer would proceed if the finance became available to pay for it in the new budget. A further suggestion was made by VV to contact large local employers to see if any of their employees would be interested in applying for membership. It was also thought that a letter to the Slough Tenants and Residents Association could be fruitful. Members agreed that LAF leaflets needed to be placed advantageously in Stows Cycle shops and that Gerald and Toby could help with talking to Stows. VV advised that he had a contact list of local cyclists who had responded to the cycling consultation, who could be targeted for LAF recruitment. Lastly, TE proposed that the LAF enter the world of Facebook and it was agreed that this would be investigated.
Resolved
(a) That the suggestions as detailed above to attract further members be implemented where possible.
(b) That a letter be sent to LT thanking him for his time and valuable contribution spent as a LAF member and as the Chair.