Neil raises some interesting points, but with reference to an earlier comment (sorry,I cannot remember who by!) it would be interesting for someone to rehearse the argument WHY a national organisation representing British geography is actually necessary. Given the widespread use of the Internet, teh importance of Research Groups (some of which are already independent or quasi-independent), the role of bodies such as the Heads of Departments (which can and do represent geography nationally), what ACTUALLY is the value of a national body? Tim Unwin %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%