There were 25 people present from 8 different countries. The meeting was chaired by Menghi Mulcandani.

Reports

From the chair
There have been two IHA executive meetings since the last general meeting.

From the treasurer (H R Lie)
The funds are held in Bad Ragaz (CH). There are two accounts, one the McMillan Memorial account, and the business account. Its was acknowledged that accounting for the funds was difficult. Income is derived from membership fees and the affiliation procedure is not well defined or kept up to date. It was agreed that the incoming committee would resolve these matters and that the revised account would be examined be two independent people.

Annual Membership fees were agreed as follows:
Country Membership: SFr.300
Individual Membership: SFr.75
‘Friends of IHA’ Membership: SFr.50

Education
There had been a second Lecturers course in 1999 in Denmark which gave an opportunity to exchange ideas. The next such course will be in Vienna Austria September 29th & 30th 2001. The Education and research committee has started to collect information regarding lecturers for the Web site and has agreed a minimum content for Basic courses. A template for IHA recognised courses has been made. National Halliwick Associations must be informed of the participants on courses held in their country. A paper regarding the three systems of training Halliwick lecturers will be circulated in the next education update.

A draft paper on the Halliwick Concept was delivered, including changes to the Ten Point Programme.

International reports
Reports were given by United Kingdom, Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, Netherlands, Japan, and Norway.

Appointment of independent auditors of accounts
Tony Jandrell, Paul O’Byrne (UK)