Welcome to the Stroud Pound website.
The Stroud Pound is all about strengthening our local economy, building new relationships and making us think about how we spend our money. Over £200 has been raised for local charity.
Stroud Pounds aren't the whole answer but are part of the shift that needs to happen
to re-
The Stroud Pound is modelled on Europe's most successful local currency -
STROUD POUND CO-
2nd Annual General Meeting
Thursday 23rd June 2011 7.00-
School of Science and Art, Lansdown, Stroud
Minutes
Present: Bernard Jarman, Neil Buick, Molly Scott Cato, Elaine Venning, Simon Hanks, Sheila Wynter, Erhrard Keller, Greg Dance, Eva Langrock, John Fairley.
Apologies: E. Williams, Helen Royall, J. Rowanley, A. Pemberton, G. Millhouse, Nadine
Smykatz-
1. Welcome and overview from Bernard Jarman.
2. Presentation of monies to Marah Trust (27SP), Christian Community (17SP) and Transition Stroud (62SP) were accepted by John Fairley, Erhard Keller and Greg Dance respectively. Each organisation gave a short presentation of their work in the community.
3. Elaine Venning introduced the Stonehouse pound. Neil Buick gave a brief update on the current state of the Stroud pound: 179 members, 60 traders, 14 charities. Over £12,000 issued since September 2009.
4. Accounts 2010/2011. The accounts were available for inspection and were agreed.
5. Election of Directors. Neil Buick and Molly Scott Cato resigned as Directors.
Greg Dance, Simon Hanks and Eva Langrock were elected as Directors. Elaine Venning
was confirmed as Director following her co-
Break for refreshments. Appreciation was expressed to Elaine had made a cake decorated with the SP teazle. All refreshments (drinks and pizza) had been purchased with SPs.
Neil and Molly were thanked for their work as Directors.
The second part of the meeting was an open discussion about the future of the SP.
It was decided to instigate a second issue of notes and continue to follow the Chiemgau
model. It was agreed that the first issue of notes will be replaced by a second
issue comprising existing un-
How do I join and where can I spend Stroud Pounds?
This website contains separate information and downloadable joining forms for consumers/shoppers, traders/businesses and charities. Forms can be filled in and returned to the address below together with the correct membership payment and any request for Stroud Pounds.
Alternatively, you can join the scheme in person and exchange Sterling Pounds for Stroud Pounds at the following outlets and exchange points in Stonehouse, Minchinhampton, Nailsworth and Stroud.
A list of participating traders, businesses and services are here.
Who runs the scheme?
Stroud Pound Co-
The scheme is based on the Chiemgauer—a highly successful local currency in Germany (www.chiemgauer.eu) The Stroud Pound has the support of Stroud Town Council.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK (Lots more questions here):
I already shop locally. Why should I join?
If you already shop locally then come and join us. We need your support! When a community works together it can flourish, even in harsh times like a recession. Supporting the local currency is one way that we can show commitment to each other and to a sustainable future. It’s not about ‘me’, it’s about ‘us’.
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