National EG AGM - 11th April - Additional Information

Information about the National AGM, which is taking place at the Library of Birmingham on the 11th of April, has been sent out to ticketholders by email. The key information is below, however please see your own email for further information and attachments. Attendance is for ticket holders only, so you should have already purchased a ticket if you wish to attend.

The Programme for the day is as follows:

09.15     Doors open

09.45     Welcoming address

10.00     Speaker – Bobby Britnell

11.15     Break

11.30     EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD AGM

13.00     Lunch Break

13.45     Awards ceremony

14.30     Break

14.45     Speaker – Jane E. Hall

16.00     Closing remarks

16.15     Return home

The complete programme of events will be held in the Studio Theatre located to the left of the Main Entrance

 

Please note the following information to help ensure your day runs smoothly:

• We will be issuing badges when you register for the AGM which will also act as your ticket to the event – please ensure you wear these at all times.

 

• If you are a Proxy for one or more members, please inform the staff on the registration desk on arrival.

 

• A tea & coffee station will be situated outside the Studio Theatre where you will be able to get refreshments between the following three times on arrival: 9.15 to 9.45am morning break: 11.15 to 11.30am and afternoon break: 14.15 to 14.30pm – Please be aware that the refreshment station will be very busy and to help aid swift service your badge needs to be clearly visible. The café will also be open – it is located close to the Studio Theatre to the left when you leave the theatre.

 

• You are not permitted to consume food in the Studio Theatre, however you are allowed to take unfinished drinks with lids into the room.

 

• You will be able to buy some lunch at the Library Café if you wish which is on the ground floor. It serves a range of quality eat-in and takeaway food made from British ingredients, simply prepared and changing seasonally. Extra seating is available on the mezzanine level, overlooking Centenary Square. The Discovery Café on Floor 3 is also open during peak times, with a selection of freshly prepared deli sandwiches and hot and cold beverages. Please be aware that it will be very busy around lunchtime and there is only a 45 minute break between lunch and the start of the Awards Ceremony. Therefore we would advise you to bring along your own lunch if possible. Please note food may only be consumed in the Lounge areas on each floor. Vending machines for cold drinks and snacks are also available in the Lounge areas.

 

• There will be a copy of the AGM Minutes 2014 available for all members. In addition there will be a limited number of copies of the Accounts and Special Resolution briefing document available for those who need them.

 

• Proposed Articles of Association. These are available on request from EG House and/or can be read or downloaded from the Guild website

 

• We will be holding a raffle with the draw being held at the end of the day (any unclaimed prizes will be sent on from EG House)