Dear CSSC South West Volunteer
This year the CSSC South West Region will be holding its Annual Volunteer Conference on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th October at The Manor House Hotel, Okehampton EX20 4NA. We are bringing together the CSSC volunteer community of the South West to share good practice, exchange ideas, receive updates from CSSC's Executive Team, whilst supporting each other, recognising achievements and having some fun! There will be some entertainment after dinner and the dress code is casual. The Regional Conference is an excellent networking opportunity and a chance for new volunteers to gain a greater understanding of CSSC on a National and Regional basis.
Agenda
The Regional Team are working with Head Office on items for the agenda, but we recognise that this is your conference, and we would like to include as much practical and useful content as possible. Please specify your agenda requests during the registration process. Please note as the final agenda often changes, it will not be issued prior to the conference.
Volunteer of the Year Nominations
Recognising the contribution of the wonderful volunteers around the South West Region is very important to us. Upon registration for this event you will be asked to nominate someone for the Volunteer of the Year Award, please help us to share the success and achievements of Volunteers in the South West by telling us about the person that you think deserves formal recognition.
Timings
The main conference will run from 12:50 on Thursday and conclude around 1pm Friday. A buffet lunch and dinner will be provided on the Thursday (from noon), breakfast and a buffet lunch will be provided on the Friday (lunch from 1pm).
Guests
You can bring a guest/partner (at your own expense). For each additional guest there will be a charge of £130, as they will not be attending the Conference daytime sessions. Please note you must be willing to share a room with the guest and you can request a double or twin room. Should you have any additional questions about the accommodation arrangements, please contact me.
A final invitation pack will be issued approximately 3 weeks prior to the Conference. We would like to build on the fantastic things happening across the Region and there is much to do. We need your input at conference to help us continue moving forward, I look forward to hearing from you soon. If you have any queries whatsoever, please do not hesitate to contact me, please note the deadline to register is Friday 6th September.
Peter Moore, Secretary, CSSC South West Region