Dear Circlers
Firstly a big thank you for voting me in as your new National
Secretary. I’m looking forward to working with you and
for you over the next two to three years and building on the
excellent work that Paula has done over the past year.
As you are aware, I have been involved in Circle since I was
three and was formally inducted 14 years ago by Maesteg 851 which
forms part of Area 46. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time
in Circle to date and hope to continue doing so for a few years
yet!
I have heard it said that Circle is a best kept secret, so isn’t
it time we let a few more people in on it?
If we are to
meet the aim of our President Mandy to increase our membership
by adding one and replacing those who leave we need to start
to communicate effectively and get the message across. Therefore
I would like you in the words of Table to adopt, adapt and improve
our communications until we get it right - so don’t
just sit there do what we women do best and get talking about
this great organisation that is Ladies Circle so our daughters
and grand daughters can be members in the next 70 years. Lots of you out there have experience of being Secretary of
either your Circle or Area and I am sure that you will agree
with me that there are some ways of working that can be streamlined
to ensure we have more time for the Fun & Friendship side
of Circle. To that end please drop
me a line with your ideas
and I will be more than happy to explore them with you.
Of course any of you that are new to the job and feel apprehensive
do not hesitate to contact me with any queries you may have no
matter how small as I know that the Admin Handbook book doesn’t
always have the answer. Our HQ staff, Margaret & Jacky,
have a wealth of experience and are ready and willing to answer
your queries too.
Good luck for the year ahead with all the challenges that face
us, but more importantly don’t forget the Fun & Friendship. I’m
looking forward to meeting you all as we travel around the country
so don’t be afraid to come over and say hello.
Yours in friendship
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