Nicola, our Area Chair, headed up to Solihull last Friday for the February National Council meeting. There was a dinner with a buzzing beetle drive on the Friday night: she stumbled into bed just after midnight - her roomie made it through to 3.30am. Clearly, she needs to work on her stamina before National Conference in May!
The business kicked off about 9am, with loads of useful discussion and decisions made - minutes to follow shortly. There was great news about membership, with several new clubs opening and many increasing their numbers. Nominations were received for all Exec roles for next year, with the exception of Minutes secretary. A new role as Media/PR has been taken forward to the AGM to be voted in / out as an Exec role. Everyone is working really hard to manage costs, including pulling out of Marchesi House contract with RTBI so there is no increase to national capitation this year from the team, although a very slight increase is liable due to increased insurance costs and International caused by unfavourable exchange rates. Due to fabulous time management, business was wrapped up by 3pm and Nicola headed back south, having had a lovely 24 hours!
Picture attached of our gorgeous Exec, including our very own Chris from Welwyn, looking lovely in their buzzy bee outfits.
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