Chairman's Message Board - April 2017
DFWI Autumn Showcase - September 26 2017 at Westpoint, Exeter
An information leaflet about this event will be available in this month’s mail-out so you can start to think about whether you would like to be involved. A booking form will be sent out in the next couple of months.
Devon’s email programme
Look out for the ‘Microsoft Office 365 Workshops’ enclosure. These workshops are aimed at WIs who have signed up to our new email project, but will also be of interest to WIs who may be considering joining the project. We have included a Saturday as well as weekdays and will offer more dates as required.
Directory of devonwi.org.uk email addresses
Also in this month’s mail-out you should find a copy of the new Directory of email addresses for the office, newsletter, Board members, WI Advisers and Subcommittee Chairmen. Please use these email addresses when you want to contact us.
Please Note: the following email addresses are no longer in use by the Office staff so should not be used to communicate with the Office:
county.sec@btconnect.com or devonwi@btinternet.com
Media Support Group
Are you interested in social media, computers, websites or development of the newsletter? This new group, helping the Federation, might be just for you. Contact me in the first instance if you are interested.
Lonely Bouquet Campaign
This is a lovely idea from NFWI – in collaboration with the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) – Spread a little joy by making a small bouquet or even a single bloom and leave it for a random stranger to find on Friday 5May (National Flower Arranging day). Bouquets can be tagged to give details of which WI made the bouquet with contact details. You should have received a guide from NFWI in their March mailing, if not details will be available on our website or directly from me.
Reminder - 2017 Huxley Cup Competition
This National WI competition aims to find a flower arranger who demonstrates maximum creativity and skill and will be an IMPOSED EXHIBIT and takes place at the Bakewell Show on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 August, with the staging day on Tuesday 1 August. This information was first sent to WIs in January, however please contact the Office if you need it again. Closing Date 31 May 2017
IAM Roadsmart
Last year NFWI ran some Driving Days with IAM Roadsmart (previously Institute of advanced Motorists). They were so successful NFWI intend to repeat them. The closest to us will be run at Hayes International Motor Museum, Yeovil, Somerset on Saturday 23 September 2017 at a cost of £45. You can register your interest via email to h.neal@nfwi-unit.org.uk on a ‘first-come first –served’ basis. Further information on the WI Moodle under General/Sport and Leisure or contact me.
Have a great April and see you at the Spring Council Meeting!
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