Wednesday 19 August 2015

New leadership team (Birmingham branch)

As many of you are aware, I recently asked for volunteers to take over the Birmingham History Network as I prepare to depart from England for Russia. I am very happy to report that quite a few volunteers came forward. Given that several people were willing to give their time and effort to run the group, it was decided to establish a new committee structure that would allow each of them to contribute. While I will remain a member of the committee until I leave the UK, I will no longer be taking an active role in the management of this particular branch of the History Network.

I would therefore ask you to welcome and congratulate our new leadership team: Emma, Lars, and Lesley. I am confident that they will not only maintain our present success but also expand our activities in new and exciting directions. They are eager to meet with you all and discuss the future of the group, so please keep your eyes peeled for a social meet-and-greet event in the next few weeks. They are open to all suggestions and recommendations about the group, so please feel free to message them with your ideas.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Claire Hackwood, the former co-organiser, for her support and contributions to the group. I am sure you will all join me in wishing her and her husband the best of luck in their new home.

Finally, I would like to thank you all for supporting the Birmingham History Network and for coming to our events. It has been an immense pleasure to see the enthusiasm and interest that the group has garnered over the last half a year and I have no doubt that our new committee will serve us well. Please be on the look out for the new events that will shortly be on offer.

With sincerest regards,

James

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