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#SPANC24 - Take charge at our AGM
SPA National Conference 2024 (#SPANC24) is just weeks away. For those who have already bought their ticket, that means you get to look forward to a jam-packed agenda of panels, networking and awards.
For those who haven't - you haven't got much time left to join us at Bristol University Students' Union on 12-14 April.One of the most important things we’ll do over the course of the weekend will be holding our Annual General Meeting! Every year we bring our members together to elect a new committee as well as determine the focus of our organisation for the year ahead.
This year’s AGM is going to be held on Sunday 14 April, the last day of #SPANC24, at 11:30am.
We’ll be discussing any motions which are proposed by members, receiving a Trustees’ report and financial accounts, as well as electing all five Executive Officers.
Ultimately it's one of the main ways of our members can lead and direct our organisation, through:
- Scrutinising the work of the SPA, by looking over and questioning reports and accounts;
- Steering the direction and strategy of the SPA, by submitting, discussing and then voting on motions; and
- Standing for election, and vote to elect officers and trustees to lead the SPA for the next year (and beyond).
To take part:
- You'll be able to decide to run for an SPA position on the day, but keep your eyes peeled for further info on SPA's channels and workshops at #SPANC24 for any advice. If you'd like to reach out, please do contact richard@spajournalism.com
- The deadline to submit motions is 25 March. Please use our Get Involved in the SPA guide to help you with the format. The motions should be submitted to chair@spajournalism.com & richard@spajournalism.com
- The final agenda will be sent out a couple of weeks before #SPANC24 - so make sure you read through everything and are prepared to help take charge!
Geri Scott
Geri Scott is an SPA trustee and has been since 2018. She is senior political correspondent at The Times and as a student (a long time ago now!) was editor of Concrete, the University of East Anglia’s student newspaper.
