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Convenors' Meeting - July 15th 2016

16/7/2016

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On Friday 15th July a well attended meeting of convenors was held in W4.   

The meeting provided the opportunity for Terry to update convenors about plans for 2017 and for convenors to share news of groups and activities.  

Our draft 
'Convenors A-Z' and U3A Network Victoria's Tutors Handbook were also distributed. The A-Z will be drawn upon next year to customize U3A's Tutors Handbook for Benalla.  

Freida spoke about the Newsletter arrangements for the remainder of the year and Barry told us about U3A Benalla's high and increasing participation rates, with  members increasingly attending two or more courses/activities.   

The date for the first Convenors' meeting for 2017 has already been set - please pencil Friday afternoon 17th of February into your diaries.  

The enrolment dates of 16th January at Cooinda and 18th January at the Senior Citizens have been decided on, wth final confirmation to follow contact with the venues.  
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Convenors' Meeting - July 15th from 2 pm to 3.15 pm in W4

8/7/2016

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Normally we hold our meeting early in the year, however we held back this year as we have been holding discussions with Benalla Council Officers and members of the Seniors’ executive.

We will provide you with an update & discuss plans for 2017. I hope all groups will be able to send a representative, especially those of you who use W4.

Terry Case
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Meeting of Convenors - May 15th

15/5/2015

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A Convenors' meeting for Tutors and Convenors was held on Friday May 15th, using part of the 3rd Friday timeslot in which W4 is available to convenors for photocopying/computer use or general course preparation.  


Terry reviewed the handout for convenors and stressed the importance of maintaining an updated and current attendance record, especially if our class does not use W4.  This information would be needed if there was to be an insurance claim. 

Bev Lee introduced the proposed new website (ie. this one), demonstrating some of its key features, including individual group pages; this convenors' page and the website information page for convenors..  The website address has been sent for feedback to members on the email list - the aim is to launch it at an upcoming Meet and Mingle session. 

Terry then introduced the Elmo projector, spending time with interested convenors at the end of the session demonstrating it in more detail.  A video from the manufacturers is included at the end of this post.

It seems that while Terry uses the Elmo projector, he also projects scanned images from his USB onto the large screen and inserts them into his group's web page.


Coffee break - accompanied by a warm apple cake brought in by Terry, provided an opportunity for convenors to mingle and for Terry to chat to individual convenors.

During the session, Terry made two requests for feedback. Firstly, could you let him know if you use the computer projector in your class?  The committee evisages replacing this when it expires as we can now hook computers to the TV or use USBs to present material. Secondly, could you let him know if you have content which he could incorporate in his President's report in the Newsletter (and web site) each month. 
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    Convenors' Page

    This page includes news of convenors' activities, as well of notices of particular relevance to convenors. 

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    Course Coordinator Anne Nelson is the contact person for potential convenors with an idea for a U3A Benalla course.  Contact Anne on 0438 447 379.  Anne is also available to talk with any Convenors who need assistance.
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    Membership Officer Len Jeffers is also a 'go to' person for Convenors.  As well as managing memberships, Len disseminates the Course/Activities Guide and Timetables and  supports convenors to send out emails to group members.

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