| | Welcome to this month's eNews - I hope Halloween went well for you! This edition highlights important future changes within the group of Trustees.
As you are all aware Stuart Rodger's tenure is coming to an end and the official call for expressions of interest, for the post of Honorary Treasurer has been distributed. Stuart has worked tirelessly throughout his appointment as Honorary Treasurer and we will miss him although he is not hanging up his calculator until September 2010. Please send all expressions of interest to the Renal Association Secretariat - renal@mci-group.com no later than 30th November 2009
At the same time, the tenures for both Caroline Savage Academic Vice President and Kevin Harris Clinical Vice President, are also coming to an end. Two key figures within the group of Trustees and both being extremely successful in their individual roles within the Association. Both these posts are elected positions. The formal call for nomination will be Tuesday 3rd November 2009. Please take time to consider your options as Academic or Clinical Vice President.
Please read on for information and important deadlines with regards to the nominations and election dates for these roles.
The new format Advanced Nephrology Course Part 2 - 06 to 08 January 2010 has also been launched. The course will be held at the prestigious Corpus Christi College, Oxford. It is a residential three day course and 'Early Bird' rates currently apply.
In response to membership suggestions to be as 'green' as possible and keep costs to a minimum - we are conducting a survey on the next Renal Registry Report - paper or CD?
And, as our 60th year fast approaches we include details of the first announcement for the 2010 Annual Conference
Please read on for full details on all articles.
Best wishes,
Lorraine Harper
Honorary Secretary
| Expressions of Interest
A reminder to all members that there is a call for expressions of interest for the post of Honorary Treasurer within the Renal Association. After completing a 5 year term as Treasurer, Dr Stuart Rodger will step down from the post after the September 2010 Executive Meeting. The Trustees would like to publically thank Stuart for his dedication, tremendous efforts and hard work shown consistently throughout his appointment. This message is to invite expressions of interest from any Renal Association member in taking over this important role. Please click here to view further details of the position. For those considering this position we invite you to informally discuss further with either myself, Stuart Rodger - Honorary Treasurer or Lorraine Harper - Honorary Secretary. Please direct all formal expressions of interest directly to the Renal Association via email Renal@mci-group.com the deadline is set for Monday 30th November 2009. Kind regards,
Peter Mathieson President, Renal Association | | |