Dear Society of Archivists Members,
I hope you have now all received your call for nominations to the
Society's council. This year we are looking for four councillors and
a vice chair. In addition, the other officers: Chair, Honorary
Secretary and Honorary Treasurer are elected annually so although
there are council nominations for these posts any member is welcome
to stand against the people named.
Why join council?
It is important that the Society has a council that represents the
membership in professional and geographical terms. Whether you are an
archivist, conservator or records manager, in a large national
repository or a small organisation from Lands End, John O'Groats,
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch or the
green fields of Gaoth Dobhair we need you to make your contribution.
The Society is currently involved in merger discussions and working
on improved training and professional development for all members. As
a member of council you will serve as a charity trustee and company
director and have the opportunity to be involved in strategic
planning, project management, budgeting and playing a key role in
deciding on the future and direction of the Society.
What is involved?
Each council members takes responsibility for a particular aspect of
work that interests them and is best suited to their talents and
experience. These are normally allocated at the meeting following the
AGM. Council meets four times per year: twice in central London and
at twice other venues. If you would like to know more about the
particular roles and responsibilities of council members please
contact me (details below).
How do I send a nomination?
If you would like to join council you will need a proposer and
seconder who should be full members of the Society. Then send a note
of your willingness to stand signed by your proposer and seconder to
the Society's office by 1st June 2009. It will also help if you can
all include your membership numbers. As you may not all work together
or be in a position to sign the same piece of paper you are welcome
to send individual letters; however, please make it clear who is
being nominated by whom.
Please contact me if you would like any additional information.
looking forward to hearing from you!
Jenny
Jenny Moran
Honorary Secretary
Society of Archivists
email: [log in to unmask]
Telephone: 0116 2571080
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