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Dear Colleague,

1. National LGBT Members’ Conference - 13th May 2011 (EO/32)

Further to Circular No. NP/003/11, 13th January 2011, I am writing to remind Branches and Regional Councils that the above Conference will take place on 13th May 2011 in Plymouth. It is important that as many delegates as possible attend this Conference and that our LGBT members are aware that it is taking place. A copy of the original Circular is being emailed to those with access to emails; hard copies are readily available from Head Office on request to those without this facility. The closing date for receipt of nominations and motions is being extended to 29th April 2011.

2. National Women’s Advisory Committee Meeting – 18th May 2011 (EO/7)

Branches and Regional Councils are invited to submit items for consideration at the above meeting. Such items should deal solely with matters affecting female members and must not seek to determine Union policy. I would point out that the Committee cannot authorise the progression of claims. Branches submitting items for the agenda must inform their Regional Council of the content.

Branches and Regional Councils are reminded that observers are also welcome to attend the Advisory Committee, although expenses cannot be paid in this regard.

Items for the agenda must be received at Head Office no later than 29th April 2011.

3. Black and Ethnic Minority Members’ Advisory Committee Meeting -
3rd June 2011 (EO/5)

Branches and Regional Councils are invited to submit items for consideration at the above meeting. Such items should deal solely with matters affecting black and ethnic minority members and must not seek to determine Union policy. I would point out that the Committee cannot authorise the progression of claims. Branches submitting items for the agenda must inform their Regional Council of the content.

Branches and Regional Councils are reminded that observers are also welcome to attend the Advisory Committee, although expenses cannot be paid in this regard.

Items for the agenda must be received at Head Office no later than 20th May 2011.

Yours sincerely,

B. CROW
General Secretary