We meet on the third Thursday of the month at Thame Town Hall
Our Committee
A huge welcome to new Committee member, Clare H. Congratulations to Lizzy and Clare P, our new VPs.
Sarah
PRESIDENT
WELL, YOU'RE NOT BORING, THEY SAID
Ciao!My role as president is to be welcoming, listen to the members, and work with the committee to build a programme that makes folk want to be a part of Thame Belles. I'm the WI Public Affairs county chair and hope to engage the WIs with the big societal issues and to campaign for needed change. The WI is one of the best organisations I've been a part of and I've learnt so much over the last eight years and met some truly wonderful people. My passions are cooking for friends, throwing impromptu parties, reading the latest novels, dancing, dressmaking and travelling near and far. I've got South America and the Pacific Rim in my sights. ​
Debs
RESOLUTIONS CHAMPION
BEST TEA-MAKER
Well, hello!
I have been a Thame Belles Member and part of the committee since we began in 2015. When I am not running around after my 3 children, I like to read and being part of a book club means I often have a book on the go (even if it’s not to my taste!) and have quite a list of books I want to read - preferably in the sun on the beach! I love music and dancing in my kitchen and going to see anything live whether it’s a gig or a trip to the theatre. As a Belle I particularly enjoy our active meetings - Morris Dancing was great fun and discovering I can do craft! Over the last few years I have encouraged our members to be part of Thame Carnival and join Thame WI in their annual carol concert as part of the choir!
Val
TREASURER &
SHARP DRESSER
Lovely to meet you all!
I am the Treasurer which means I am responsible for dealing with all our financial transactions and
the accounting processes.
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You
SECRETARY & ORGANISATION SUPER HERO
Hello! If you've managed to read this far through the website, well done!
We're looking for a Thame Belle to take on the steady role of Secretary. You'll have an interest in WI matters, for the times they are indeed a-changing, and some extra minutes or indeed hours available to you.
The secretary is responsible for sharing NFWI best practices with the Belles' Committee on a wide range of matters including running the Annual Meeting, relevant constitution updates, fundraising best practices and outreach to other like-minded community groups. This type of information is provided by the Oxfordshire Federation directly to you.
The Belles' Committee meetings are lead by the President and minuted by the Secretary. The committee meets virtually on Zoom every first Tuesday of the month at 8.00pm. The secretary is a member the Thame Belles What's App group and prepares and then shares the agenda ahead of the meeting. Online meetings are usually fun yet succinct. We strive to keep our discussions to an hour.
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You'll be responsible for taking the minutes of the monthly Committee meetings and reporting on the Belles' achievements over the past year at the March Annual Meeting. You'll be happy to read the Belles formal emails from potential speakers and other enquiries, responding as appropriate, and sharing these latest email updates and other correspondence with the Committee members.
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​If this sounds likes you, please get in touch with the Committee and we'll give you all the information you need to make your decision.
Peta
MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT
SUNNY GET-STUFF-DONE GAL
Hello, lovelies!
I look after the database for members' details and all the associated admin with that. I work closely with Treasurer Val to make sure our membership details and financial details all match!
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I'll also be taking on the role of Secretary until we source a new shiny Belle who'd love to do all the good organisational stuff.
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Jane
GREAT IDEAS FOR BELLES
Hello, everyone!
I'm the founder of Thame Belles and I have been president and Vice president during my time! Along with the team, I set the tone of our WI and put together ideas for the sessions. We want our members to be inspired and inspiring, enabled, motivated, and able to learn new skills together whilst having a good time!