--- In VSO_Local_Group_York@..., "andypilot1"
<andypilot1@...> wrote:
>
> Hi there,
I thought I better get my response in, for what's it worth, before
the deadline!

> Commitment
> Question 1
> Would you like to be involved? If so, with organising or on the
day?
> (assuming suitability). There's no pressure and you can state
minimal
> or consultation only or whatever you like.

In general, I would like to be involved but it's difficult with a
baby whom I'm breastfeeding on demand. I think it will be a case of
appearing on the day and helping out, if needed, for a short time.

>
> >
> Question 2
> Big (hall, event etc) or small (fit in with an existing event eg
> World Development Day)?

I think it would be best to piggy-back on an existing event in order
to capture as wide an audience as possible especially if individuals
do not know who VSO are.
>
> > Question 3
> What would you like the aim to be? Eg celebration, recruitment(for
> what?), awareness/publicity(of what?),

Whatever is chosen awareness will automatically take place but, since
VSO is celebrating 50 years of sending volunteers overseas, I think
the aim should be on celebration with information available for those
interested in knowing more about VSO, eg, leaflets, website address
details, VSO York contact details/dates of meetings and location.
>
> > Question 4
> Would you recommend a Saturday, Sunday, early evening (midweek) or
> other event time? If possible explain why. I know this is a
difficult
> question since we haven't yet decided on what we are going to do
> (although I like Alison's `photos through the years' idea).

This would depend on my response to Q2. If given the choice, I think
Saturday would be a good day to capture a range of individuals, eg,
those working in York might not be as pressed for time as during the
week if they popped in during their lunchtime breaks.
> >
> Question 5
> It's likely that we would introduce some mid month meetings in
town.
> What would suit you?
> >
> So far, I haven't been able to make any meetings because of baby!

> Anything else?
Good luck to everyone whatever is decided to be done - sorry I can't
be more proactive at the moment.

Mary Leighton
>