***********Conference Count Down - 38 days to go **********
As Shipmates can see above it is only just 38 days until the next Conference so if you are thinking of attending as a Delegate and joining the 53 other delegates attending, or as an individual member you need to consider booking your accommodation in the next couple of weeks.
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Dublin Conference Subsidy;
The National Council has decided that to encourage an improved attendance at the 2018 Conference in Dublin that each ‘Voting Delegate’ will be able to claim at least £100 towards the cost of travel/accommodation in addition to the normal travel claim under pooled fares. This includes delegates who are voting on behalf of another branch. The sum may increase depending on uptake. The subsidy can be used for accommodation etc, will be paid at a flat rate with the pooled fares claim, no receipt required for the subsidy (just attendance as a delegate).
Finally………..
Branch Secretaries are gently reminded that it is essential they complete a ‘Delegate Application form’ if they intend sending a delegate to Conference. This applies to all branches, even those who responded in the affirmative to the survey undertaken before Christmas asking for your intentions to send a Delegate to Conference or not. Failure not to comply will result in disappointment as the delegate will not be allowed a vote.
