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Climbing Frames UK, in
the grounds of Wyevale Garden Centre, New Haw Rd, Addlestone
"The
need for a new Chairman of the Ottershaw Society"
It is no secret that I have wanted to stand down as Chairman
for some time. In order to emphasise that, I shall be standing
down at the 2007 AGM next September. We badly need a new
person to come on to the Committee and get the feel of being
my deputy with a view to an orderly transition next year.
I have been out and about in the village canvassing for
likely candidates to replace me and it seems to be the case
that some people believe that the job involves too much
work.
Frankly this is nonsense, and the reason for saying that
is that there is tremendous support from others on the committee.Perhaps
the following very brief comments will help any prospective
candidate
For example, Hannah Lane has become over the last 25 years
our planning expert; single-handedly, she keeps tabs on
all housing development and Green Belt issues which affect
us, she attends all the key meetings with RBC and other
Societies on such matters.She does all of our secretarial
work and OttSoc Committee meetings admin, of which there
are now only six a year. Then there is Roger Pashley's input
as our treasurer, not just on the accounts but in new membership
admin and the AGM documents for the Charity Commissioners,
who act as the watchdog as it were on our financial transparency.
Others on our Committee are individually responsible for
their own portfolio including Fairoaks, Motorways,local
traffic issues, Media distribution, Publicity and so on.
They are experienced and collectively we have an excellent
network of community contacts.
It is a rewarding job for the Chairman to lead our Society
from the front, to represent us, publicly as required, to
exercise common sense and proportion in community issues,
and all important to have a sense of humour and understanding
in working effectively with others.
If you feel you would like to talk to me further about the
job, or have someone in mind living preferably in the village,
or at least near Ottershaw, call me on 01932 872136
Thanks Reg Taylor
MAKE friends
FIND new interests
HEAR good speakers
TRY new activities
Ottershaw W.I are meeting
every 3rd Thursday of the month at 2.00pm. at Brook Hall,
when we are sometimes entertained by Speakers on a variety
of subjects. There are also diverse activities enjoyed by
Members. Women of all ages are welcome.
Sorry, no Jerusalem.
Very sorry, no jam - except, perhaps, at our
"Spring Fair" and "Christmas Fair"
New members welcome Tel: 01932 872406 |
