This document provides information about upcoming events and courses at Gateway in June 2012, including: 1) Gateway drop in has moved to a new location in Rathmines. 2) A number of courses are scheduled for June and July, including WRAP, Wellbeing, Assertiveness and Computer Training. 3) Act the Maggot is holding a free drama workshop on June 29th that members can sign up for. 4) The minutes from the May 14th members meeting discuss speakers, a youth group planning day, ideas for the new premises, and members' rights and responsibilities.

1. Members’ Letter
Dear Member,
Overleaf you will find our June 2012 schedule for Gateway.
Move: Gateway drop in has moved from Mount Drummond to our new premises in Unit 1, 2 Parker Hill, Rathmines,
Dublin 6.
Courses: There are a number of courses happening in the coming months.
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WRAP is starting on Saturday the 30 of June, for 8 weeks every Saturday from 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
 A Wellbeing Programme is also coming up dates and times to be confirmed, possibly starting in July and the
probable days are Monday and Thursday afternoons (see drop-in for details).
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An Assertiveness and Confidence Building course is also starting on 4 of July for 21 weeks from 1pm – 5pm
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on Wednesdays and Fridays there is a taster/open day on the 27 of June from 3.00pm to 5.00pm.
 Computer training is starting in September for 15 weeks on a Tuesday and Thursday from 2.00pm – 6.00pm
(numbers permitting). If you are interested in any of these courses fill out an application form in drop-in or call
Martha on 01-4965558.
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Act the Maggot: Act the Maggot is holding a free beginner drama workshop for Gateway on Friday 29 of June from
2.00pm – 4.00pm. If you are interested in attending you can put your name down in drop in or contact Martha/Sinead on
01- 4965558.
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Minutes of the Members Meeting of the Gateway Project on the 14 of May 2012
1 Welcome: Mary B chaired the meeting and welcomed all members.
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2 Minutes: The Minutes of the members meeting from 23 of April 2012 were read by Mary Q. It was decided that
there was no need for further discussion about being respectful when a speaker is in as we have two rooms so
the speaker could use one room away from distractions.
3 Members Decision: It was also decided to use a sign to let people know when the speaker is in so that they are
aware and don’t create distractions.
4 June Speaker: It was decided to invite a speaker from M.A.B.S to come in to Gateway.
5 Members Decision: Members agreed to have a planning day with the youth group to make decisions about the
new premises. Dates to be confirmed.
6 New Premises: Members discussed various ideas for the new premises – There was a discussion about privacy
and it was agreed that it should be discussed again at a later date.
7 Rights and Responsibilities: There was a discussion about the rights and responsibilities of Gateway members
to ensure that it is a member led project in which people participate and also feel supported. This will be
discussed further at the next members meeting.
8 A.O.B It was suggested that in drop in there should be low fat milk and full fat milk. It was also suggested that
buying coffee creamer would be a good idea.
 Dates to be noted were announced. This included the WRAP course, Assertiveness Taster Course, Make
Meetings Matter. People were advised to fill forms out if interested.
 A discussion occurred about people taking more responsibility in Gateway. This is to be put in next month’s
agenda
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NEXT MEMBERS MEETING ON MONDAY 11 JUNE FROM 1.30PM TO 2.30PM
Best wishes Gateway Project Team