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Your voice in the Branch – Let us have your views


Why this survey?

The Branch exists to provide services and support to its members, and the officers are elected to run run it. At each AGM, the officers report what they have done during the year, and may seek approval for new plans.

Three months before the AGM, there is a smaller meeting between the officers and one person from each tower where things are discussed less informally, in greater depth. New ideas can be considered, and we can work out what seems likely to be the best way forward. If necessary we can ask the officers to do further work on an idea before bringing it to the AGM, or just getting on with it.

It's called the Branch Committee meeting, but the name is a bit misleading because someone from every tower can attend. It doesn’t have to be the tower captain, it can be any of you.

The officers would welcome your views on how to ensure that you are all represented at this meeting, so we can make decisions that benefit all Branch members. We would appreciate a few minutes of your time to answer these questions.

About you

Your name Your tower Your e-mail address

Prior awareness

Did you already know about the Branch Committee meeting, and its purpose?   Yes      No  

Have you ever seen a notice of what is to be discussed at the meeting?    Yes      No  

Did you know the Committee meeting is always held on the 3rd Saturday in November?   Yes      No    

Has anyone ever asked your views on topics to be discussed at a Committee meeting?   Yes      No     

Does someone from your tower usually attend the Committee meeting?   Yes      No   

Have you ever attended a Committee meeting?   Yes      No   

Attending a meeting

If you were asked to represent your band at a Committee meeting, would you be willing to do so?       Yes      Not sure      No  

If you were willing to attend a Committee meeting, would any of the following times be likely to prevent you from doing so?

NB the meetings are on the 3rd Saturday in November, so think about your winter activities, not summer ones. Please remove any ticks for times you would never be available.

Morning (end before 11)        Morning (start after 11)        Afternoon (end before 3)        Afternoon (start after 3)         Evening (end before 7)       Evening (start after 7) 

This year’s meeting

One of the items to be discussed at this year’s meeting will be the Branch’s response (as part of the Guild’s response) to questions about how to secure the future of ringing. Is this something that you think important?       Yes      Not sure      No   

There is more information here , and this link will be shown to you again after you complete the form.

Are there any things you think the Branch should be doing, to help you, your band, or as a contribution to the future health of ringing?

Is there anything else that you think the Branch should discuss at the meeting?

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