I haven't seen anything from the committee and don't know whether it is as
open as it was when I was on it, but members of the list might want to know
the following is happening and if there are any issues which they think need
to be raised, this is the time.

There has been a big change in membership of the bcs and how to become
active.. There are also thousands of new members

Members will have had notice of the annual general meeting

Members of the irsg who are not members of the BCS, if you have been
involved and active for five years, may be fast tracked into professional
membership by nomination by a CITP....

Of which I am one...

So if there is anyone on this list, who I know, for I have heard you speak
and I have discussed issues with you, some time over the last five years,
and you want to be nominated, email me and we can take it from there.

Needless to say, if I don't know you, you need to try one of the CITP on the
committee.... Who I am sure will identify themeselves :)



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From: "Bauer, Mandy" <mbauer-rQYqXhkFJKPe9xe1eoZjHA@public.gmane.org>
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 12:00:06 +0100
Subject: NB NB  Invitation to the Specialist Groups' Assembly,      13
October 2004




Dear Chairs and Treasurers,

A reminder to RSVP to me by 6th October 2004 for the SG ASSEMBLY.

> Kind regards
>
> Mandy Bauer
> BCS
> SPECIALIST GROUPS LIAISON OFFICER
>
>
>
>
> Specialist Groups' Autumn Assembly - Wednesday 13 October 2004
> BCS, The Davidson Building, 5 Southampton Street, London WC2E
> 7HA
>
> On behalf of the Specialist Groups' Executive Committee
> (SGEC), I would
> like to invite you to the second of this year's two BCS
> Specialist
> Groups' Assemblies.
>
> The main part of the day will be taken up with significant
> presentations
> and discussions about the future strategic direction and
> operation of
> Specialist Groups within the BCS framework.  It is of utmost
> importance
> that SG Chairmen try to attend.
>
> An important part of this Assembly will be the election of
> nominees from
> the Specialist Group community to serve as both Vice Chairman
> of the SG
> Assembly (SGA) and SGEC, ordinary members of the SGEC and
> Council
> members.  Under the current Terms of Reference, Howard Gerlis,
> current
> Vice Chairman, will be confirmed as Chairman, following my
> retirement
> from that position.  John Stephens will be sending a separate
> communication seeking nominations for these posts. Please note
> that on
> the day only the SG Chairs or their representative can vote
> and not
> Affiliated Groups.
>
> Traditionally, the Autumn Assembly is regarded as the business
> session,
> with the Spring Assembly concentrating more on the technical
> capabilities of the SGs,
>
> On this occasion, it is intended that a number of SGs will be
> able to
> display posters exhibiting their work outside of the main
> hall, and
> contributions for this display will be invited.  The popular
> award
> ceremony will take place again this year, for various
> categories of SG
> media.  John Bevan has already sought contributions for the
> competitions.
>
> As with previous Assemblies we intend to have a publications
> stand where
> we will be promoting the activities and publications of SGs
> and the BCS.
> If your Group would like to make use of this facility, please
> either
> bring your material along on the day or send it, in advance,
> to the SG
> Support Team who will ensure that it is included on the stand.
>  Material
> should be mailed to Mandy Bauer at The British Computer
> Society, 1
> Sanford Street, Swindon SN1 1HJ.
>
> The Specialist Groups' Assembly provides an excellent
> opportunity to:
>
> * Express the views and needs of your committee and members
>
> * Contribute to the debate on the continuing development of
> the BCS
>
> * Listen to presentations from some of the Society's honorary
> officers,
> senior staff and SG experts
>
> * Share ideas with colleagues and catch up with old friends
>
> The full programme for this Assembly will follow when
> finalised. It is
> planned to commence the day at 10.00.   The nearest
> Underground station
> is Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line).  Charing Cross (Bakerloo,
> Northern
> and Mainline station) also provides reasonable access.
>
> I would ask that your Group does its best to ensure that it
> sends two
> (only) representatives to the event (normally Chairman &
> Treasurer, or
> nominated alternative).  SGEC members attend in their own
> right.  The
> SGEC has agreed that otherwise unfunded travel expenses may be
> claimed
> from HQ.  (Please send claims to John Stephens after the
> event).  There
> has previously been a tendency for many representatives to
> confirm
> attendance at the last minute, which makes planning difficult.
>  This
> letter is being sent to all SG Chairs and Treasurers (an
> electronic
> version will available on the SG-only site
> www.bcs.org/sg/docs). Please
> discuss with your colleagues which Group members will be
> attending and
> then inform the SG Support Team,  via sg-fmc6bCU3cM4@public.gmane.orgorg.uk, as
> soon as
> possible with the details of your delegates.  It would also
> help if any
> special access or dietary requirements are made known at the
> same time.
>
> I look forward to seeing you at what promises to be an
> excellent event.
>
> Yours sincerely
>
>
>
>
> Brian Layzell
> Chairman, SG Assembly
>
>
>
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