AFCEA UK SOUTHERN -  AIM FOR 11/12 SEASON

AFCEA UK Southern’s guiding aim for our 11/12 season is to foster an environment that enables a viable, stimulating, and sustainable chapter by, in order of priority:

1.      Running a successful Symposium in November 2011

2.      Constructing an appealing programme for 11/12season, relevant to members’ professional and business interests; include a Corporate event in March 12.

3.      Refreshing the Chapter Committee by replacing 33% of office bearers, including Chapter President and Treasurer.

4.      Recognising acute UK Government and Defence Industry financial pressures, implementing a new initiative to minimise attendance prices for Military and MoD personnel, whilst also freezing industry attendance prices.

Notes:

·        Have already implemented AFCEA HQ agreed free membership for students and staff at Defence CIS Schools.

·        Carefully monitor finances to ensure Chapter remains solvent.

5.      Building on Chapter Task Force outputs, continuing to improve (e-) communications with members.

6.      Increasing (real) membership:

-         Individual by 5% i.e. from c70 to 75

-         Corporate by 10% i.e. from c4 to 5

7.      Achieving Model Chapter of Year award following previous success.

8.      Submitting deserving members for AFCEA individual awards.

9.      Making charitable donations to worthwhile causes:

-         Gwenilli Trust (£500)

-         Help for Heroes (£500)

-         AFCEA UK Academic Trust (£10,000)

10.       Continuing the expansion of Chapter’s links with outside professional bodies including the Defence CIS Centre and the Maritime Warfare School