Thought it better to start a new thread on this, as the old one related to an event that's been and gone.
A few people have requested another such event, so, having discussed it at some length with Derek Williams, here's where we're at:
There is nothing in the budget for it. Therefore we're dependant on speakers' generosity with regard to their fees, expenses claims etc. Likewise, the venue needs to be affordable. It will not necessarily be in Llanrwst next time. Porthmadog has been mooted.
The last event attracted a disappointing turnout, admittedly due to a problem over the date. Disappointing none the less. How much commitment is there for another event? Let me know via this thread, please.
Does anyone have any suggestions for speakers? I am a relative newcomer to the stalking world, so have very few contacts. Please put forward your ideas here, but remember what I said about costs.
Personally, I think it would be interesting to have a presentation about hunting abroad, maybe from an outfitter?
Also, any fundraising ideas. Usually there's a raffle, but the quality and number of prizes has declined over the last few years, as has peoples' enthusiasm. Maybe the evening could be funded by a small auction of sporting promises, or something like that? Again, these are just random ideas. Please put forward your own suggestions here.
Without input from interested parties it won't happen, so if we want it it's up to us all to show that we're genuinely interested and supportive.
A few people have requested another such event, so, having discussed it at some length with Derek Williams, here's where we're at:
There is nothing in the budget for it. Therefore we're dependant on speakers' generosity with regard to their fees, expenses claims etc. Likewise, the venue needs to be affordable. It will not necessarily be in Llanrwst next time. Porthmadog has been mooted.
The last event attracted a disappointing turnout, admittedly due to a problem over the date. Disappointing none the less. How much commitment is there for another event? Let me know via this thread, please.
Does anyone have any suggestions for speakers? I am a relative newcomer to the stalking world, so have very few contacts. Please put forward your ideas here, but remember what I said about costs.
Personally, I think it would be interesting to have a presentation about hunting abroad, maybe from an outfitter?
Also, any fundraising ideas. Usually there's a raffle, but the quality and number of prizes has declined over the last few years, as has peoples' enthusiasm. Maybe the evening could be funded by a small auction of sporting promises, or something like that? Again, these are just random ideas. Please put forward your own suggestions here.
Without input from interested parties it won't happen, so if we want it it's up to us all to show that we're genuinely interested and supportive.
