Greater Bristol branch study day and AGM
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15 Oct 2024, 09:30 - 16:30
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Raise your awareness of the many services the RCN offers you as a member, as well as learning more about EDI, career development and coping with the cost-of-living crisis, among other topics.. You will also be participating in the democratic process of electing the next branch committee, which is a great support to your local activists.
Learn about some of the many services that the RCN offers its members. You also learn more about equity, diversity and inclusion from an expert in the field.
You will have a chance to play an active role in the branch's AGM, enabling the branch to formally ratify Greater Bristol's RCN reps, and process nominations for the branch executive committee, voting or standing in the election for the three key branch executive committee roles of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, or any other informal role you might like to take the lead on..
Programme
Time | Title of presentation / activity |
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09.30 | Registration and refreshments |
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10.00 | Welcome and introduction to the branch |
Joel Gould - Branch Chair |
10.15 | RCN’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy |
Wendy Irwin - RCN EDI Lead |
11.00 | The importance of having a will |
Daniel Price - New Law |
11.30 | Refreshments |
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11.45 | Coping with the cost-of-living crisis |
Colette Baker - Liverpool & Victoria Insurance |
12.15 | How the RCN library can help you to study |
Dawn Williams - RCN Library and Information Service |
12.45 | Lunch and Networking |
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13.30 | Do you need support with developing your career? |
RCN Membership Services |
14.00 | Welfare support available from the RCN |
RCN Membership Services |
14.30 | Branch AGM and voting for committee members |
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16.15 | Close and future branch events | Fiona King – Branch Secretary |
Branch AGM and executive committee roles up for nomination
The day will incorporate our branch AGM too, so you can get involved in ensuring our reps are ratified for another year, and electing our branch executive committee - or going for a position on it.
Have a read of our 'Branch role descriptor' poster or the more formal governance document going into a bit more detail, as well as our branch election procedure and see if you are tempted to get involved. If you are, please submit a nomination before the AGM date. Email it to the regional office at southwestern.region@rcn.org.uk stating clearly what branch and position you are referring to.
Those who fill it in before the meeting take precedence over those who self-nominate on the day.
While there is a time commitment involved and you do have to volunteer during your leisure time, being on our executive could lead you to some interesting places and people you might otherwise never have encountered. It could also give you some skills and experience that stand you in good stead both personally and professionally.
Booking a place
You can book your place using the booking button above, or email eventsreg@rcn.org.uk or call them on 02920 546 460 to book, making sure you quote event number 4703 to help them find it quickly.
Telling your colleagues
Please help us get the word out about this no-cost learning event by displaying our poster in your workplace if you can and interacting with our Facebook event if you're on Facebook. Thank you for your help.
For further information or with any queries you are welcome to contact your branch secretary:
Fiona King
fiona.king@reps.rcn.org.uk
07989729005
South Bristol Community Hospital
Hengrove Promenade
Bristol
BS14 0DE
Page last updated - 08/08/2024