Friday, 1 April 2011

Den Forum

The thinking behind Den Forum
In the "early days" user group meetings were held for Activity Den groups. Their purpose was to discuss the work of the groups, what activities took place and importantly the future of the building. They were open to anyone 13+ just like the new Den Forum.

User group meetings have not taken place for some time due to the extensive amount of work taken place to:

  • Set up the charitable company and its foundations
  • Set up new groups
  • Promote our activities
  • Fundraise for group activities
  • Fundraise for the capital works
  • Carry out the capital works
It's been quite a task but it's now done and we have to take important next steps together.

The Proposal
We would like to set up a revamped the user group meetings as Den Forum.  This forum will provide members, groups, volunteers, parents and helpers with a space to discuss Den activities and future plans.  It will also enable The Den to involve some adult helpers and parents who might not necessarily like to volunteer for Den groups but would like to be involved in other aspects of the Den.
It's a way of getting more and more people involved with the work of the Den. Anyone who supports the Den can be involved.

Structure 
The Den Forum will be Chaired by Steve Grey, Den Secretary with a Vice Chair to be elected form Den members who attend.  it is also hoped that other volunteers at this group who are not taking on another role within The Den would be responsible for creating notes and agendas for the meetings and producing contact lists.  They will all gain extensive support in this area if they require it. The meeting will be fun and not in any way heavy.

The Den Forum would be held every 6 weeks for about 2 hours on a night that suits us all.

The members of the Den Forum would decide what to discuss, some ideas include -

  • Group Activities
  • Sharing Resources
  • Future Joint Activities
  • Fundraising
  • Celebration Events
  • Future plans for The Den
Next Forum, Friday 8 April time to be announced.  All very welcome.

Registered Charity No: 1122076 . Registered Company No: 631 7897
C/O Steve Grey, 27 Pea Road, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 7RG     


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