Notes from NAA Council Meeting held on the 12th of January 2004

1. Present
   Twelve members of Council were present.

2. Minutes of the Last Meeting
   The minutes of the meeting of 8^th December were read and accepted as a true record.

3. Vice President
   The position of Vice President remains vacant but steps are being taken to fill this role.

4. Eastern Region
   Discussion took place on ‘What Members want from the Eastern Region RIBA’.The president is to respond to Eastern Region

5. Regional Post
   Chris Heuvel’s term on Regional Council expires in September 2004 and consideration is to be given to future NAA representation at Regional level.

6. Financial Report
   A budget for 2004 was presented to the meeting. December 2004 shows a break-even position providing no events take place that need funding. It was agreed that it is necessary to host some moneymaking events in 2004.

7. Architecture in Schools
   Roy Payne reported that he had secured the services of six architects although one architect had, subsequently, dropped out.  Efforts are to be made to fill this position.

8. NAA Exhibition
   There is still a lack of response to David Ford’s request for exhibition material so no progress can be reported.

9. 2004 Craftsmanship Awards
   Nominations for The Craftsmanship Awards are being sought and a presentation dinner will be held on Monday March 29^th 2004 at the Jarvis International Hotel, Norwich.

10. City Marketplace
    Lengthy discussion took place on the three proposals for the Market Place.  The President is to put the views of the NAA Council to Norwich City Council.

11. AGM Minutes
    Minutes of the 2003 AGM are to be distributed with the next edition of the newsletter.