Readers of Liberal Democrat Voice will recall that, three weeks ago, Ros and I were in Ipswich, taking part in the Suffolk Liberal Democrats mini-conference. Ros opened the conference, and I gave the presentation on 'behind the scenes', as part of an introduction to the Party and its works.
Ros, who had come up with the idea and organised the speakers (and the guest speaker, Sir Bob Russell) offered to send a copy of the conference brochure to interested parties, and sent out about twenty or so, and our Regional Chair, who had filled a late gap in the schedule, conveyed the idea back. Indeed, the Parliamentary Party in the Lords have asked for a presentation, so that they can find out more. The Essex County Co-ordinating Committee liked it so much that they're going to be holding one too. Indeed, they've invited Ros to open the event, and I will be performing a reprise of my presentation (reminder to self, change references to Suffolk, replace with Essex throughout).
What will happen? Well, key activists and members will talk for four minutes each on a range of subjects:
- Being a councillor
- Being a Parliamentary Candidate
- Local Campaigning
- Making Policy
- Going to Conference
- Liberal Youth
- Behind the Scenes – the Party bureaucracy
- Using your skills – part summary, part inspiration
And then, over tea or coffee, members can ‘speed date’ with the speakers to find out more, fill in surveys to let us know their skills and interests, and meet their fellow members.
So, if you're in the Chelmsford area on Saturday, July 25th in the afternoon, and you want to know more about the various activities that you can involve yourself in, why not come along to the Trinity Methodist Church, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2XB, starting at 3 p.m. It's close to the station at Chelmsford, so very accessible from East London too.
Ros and I look forward to seeing you there...
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