SOG/DM/2/ED/AH
Eileen Dinning/Ann Hulme
TO BRANCH SECRETARIES
BRANCH EQUALITIES OFFICERS
SCOTTISH DISABLED MEMBERS' COMMITTEE
SCOTTISH DISABLED MEMBERS' MAILING LIST
26 November 2004
Dear ColleagueSCOTTISH DISABLED MEMBERS SELF ORGANISED GROUP - ANNUAL FORUM - SATURDAY 15 JANUARY 2005
I write to advise you that the Scottish Disabled Members' Self Organised Group Annual Forum has been postponed for this year and will now take place as follows:
DATE
TIME
VENUE
Saturday15 January 2005
11.00 am
STUC, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6NG
ALTERNATIVE FORMATS
Please note that this Calling Notice is on the UNISON Scotland Website and can be made available in alternative format, eg e-mail, floppy disc, tape. Please contact Ann Hulme/Aileen Ward at West Campbell Street to arrange.
We intend to have the normal business of Elections for the Scottish Disabled Members Committee, Speaker and Motions. It is also our intention to have a Policy Meeting of the new committee in the afternoon.
The Annual Forum is open to all disabled members in UNISON in Scotland and I ask you to circulate this widely in your Branch and to promote participation as best you can.
MOTIONS
Motions are invited from Branches and should be returned to me by no later than Friday 24 December 2004. Please use form enclosed.
DELEGATESPlease find attached the form which should be completed including details of special requirements eg, Induction Loop, Signer, Large Print etc. If delegates require crèche facilities please use the separate form provided. Forms should be returned to me by no later than Friday 24 December 2004.
The building selected should be accessible for wheelchair users and provide Induction Loop and Parking. We aim to respond positively to all requirements therefore please detail.
EXPENSES
Branches are required to pay delegates' travel and subsistence costs, including Personal Assistant if required. Delegates are also entitled to attend on a self-financing basis. However, in recognition of UNISON's Constitution and Rules and Conference decisions, we do expect full support to be given by Branches to enable disabled members to participate and attend the Annual Forum.
LUNCH
Please note a light lunch will be provided at no cost and tea/coffee will be available on arrival. Please specify any dietary requirements. If any member cannot attend due to their Branch being unable to support them financially please contact me to see what can be arranged.
ELECTION OF SCOTTISH DISABLED MEMBERS COMMITTEEBranches are invited to submit nominations for the Scottish Disabled Members Committee as follows:-1. Chairperson ) ) one must be a woman
2. Vice-Chairperson )
- Representatives on National Disabled Members Committee (2) - one of which must be a woman
- Budget Officer
- Members of Scottish Disabled Members Committee (8) - 4 of which must be women
If anyone wishes to have more detail of what is involved in becoming a member of the Scottish Disabled Members Committee please contact any member of the Committee or Eileen Dinning, Scottish Women's Officer.
Please use the forms attached, including option to submit a supporting statement. Nomination forms must be with me by no later than Friday 24 December 2004.
MAILING LIST
If you have any member who wishes to be placed on our Mailing List which will ensure that they get direct notification of future Annual Forums, as well as any other documentation that may be relevant, please use the attached form and send it back to me. There is no deadline for this.
DELEGATES PACK
A delegate pack detailing the location, agenda, motions etc will be despatched as soon as possible after Wednesday 8 January 2005.
Yours sincerely
Eileen Dinning
EILEEN DINNING
Scottish Women's Officer
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