Thames Valley Writers'
Circle Membership
Thames Valley Writers' Circle is always pleased to welcome new
members. Not only those who have written
novels, short stories, articles or poetry, but also those who would like
encouragement to put pen to paper. Most of our members live in the Thames
Valley Area with Reading as the centre but we also have overseas and
corresponding members. Thames Valley Writers' Circle is a
member of the National
Association of Writers' Groups (NAWG). This entitles members to free entry to
annual competitions as well as the opportunity to take part in the annual NAWG
conference and workshops with leading authors. There is no annual membership fee and
subscriptions are on a pay-as-you-attend basis (see meetings).
We endeavour to publish annual collections or anthologies of our
work. All members are invited to
contribute to these publications. The Circle is overseen by a committee
and has a written constitution. Thames
Valley Writers' Circle Committee
Elizabeth Berk Convenor
(and NAWG
Southern Region Representative) Barbara O Smith Life President Joyce Robinson Secretary Christine
Mundy Treasurer Dick Sawdon-Smith Publicity Thames Valley Writers' Circle
Constitution
1
The Thames Valley Writers'
Circle is open to all adults (18 and over), who live or work in Reading, its
surrounding areas and to corresponding members. 2
The aim of the Circle is to
stimulate, encourage and enable all those who wish to write for their own
enjoyment and/or to publish their work. 3
Membership of the Circle shall
be subject to the approval of the Committee holding post at the time, to the
rules of the venue and the payment of the attendance fee. 4
Fees are determined in relation
to the charges of hiring the venue for use of its accommodation and
amenities. Concessionary fees will be granted to pensioners and unemployed.
Payment will only be made on attendance. The Circle retains the right to
raise other funds for its administrative costs. 5
The Circle will hold a
Bank/Building Society Account at the branch agreed with the Treasurer at the
time. The accounts will be inspected annually and presented to an Annual Meeting
for approval. The Annual Meeting will also hear reports on the Circle's work
during the year, appoint members to a committee and consider resolutions
which members wish to discuss. Notice of these should be circulated at least
two weeks in advance. 6
The committee will consist of a
Convenor, Secretary, Treasurer and at least three other members, one of whom
shall have responsibility for publicity. The Secretary will prepare a report
each year for presentation at the Annual Meeting. 7
A quorum for voting at an Annual
Meting shall be not less than 51% of registered members. Registered members
will be those who have attended at least three meetings during the preceding
12 weeks. Other members may attend but not vote. 8
From time to time the committee
may set up working groups to perform set tasks: e.g. the preparation of an
anthology or a collection. They may co-opt members to the committee when
necessary or appropriate. 9
The constitution may be amended
by resolution to the Annual Meeting if it is supported by at least two thirds
of those members present and able to vote. Such amendments should be with all
members at least two weeks prior to the meeting. 10
The committee shall have power
to act in the Circle's interest subject to ratification by the members. A
special meeting may be called either by the committee or by request from at
least five members and subject to notice of two weeks. Back to top of page
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