ACT Council Looks to Lunchtime Meetings

Submitted by subed on Tue, 01/04/2008 - 10:40
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One of the suggestions to come from a recent members' forum was the suggestion that many members would like to have the opportunity to attend republican meetings during the day. This demand arises from changed lifestyles, the fact that many busy people prefer a lunchtime meeting to having to go out again for 'another night-time meeting'. The fact also is that a good number of long-time loyal ARM members are getting into an age bracket where they are more interested in daytime rather than evening activities. The ACT Branch is therefore planning to hold a series of trial lunchtime meetings, in addition to the regular monthly evening meeting. "We are confident that there are many members, and perhaps potential members, who will be attracted to a lunchtime meeting", said Convenor, Terry Fewtrell. In many cases, members who can't make evening meetings, simply miss the contact with other republicans and the chance for contact, conversation and being informed of developments. "At this strategically important time we need to be reaching out to members and others in the community in whatever ways we can. It is likely that the interest and preference expressed by ACT members would be replicated in other parts of the country," said Mr Fewtrell. "I would urge all branches to look at differing times for meetings and contact among republicans."