The Southern SIG would like to invite IASW members in the South to our AGM on the 1st of October from 6 to 7pm.

About the Group:

The Southern Region SIG was set up in 2005. The groups continue to date and endeavours to support the work of the IASW on a local platform across organisations. We aim to connect social workers locally to discuss, advocate and support professional development of the social work role.

Meetings:

The role of the committee is  to facilitate members to discuss the above issues and to support IASW work/ functions at local level. You do not have to be on the local committee to attend meetings, all members are welcome.  The group meet approx. 6 times a year in Cork.  For the coming year will be meeting with Zoom, until public health advice allows us to meet in person.

AGM:

• It will take place on 1/10/2020 - 6-7pm
• The AGM will elect an incoming Chair and Secretary.
• The role of the Chair and Secretary is to co-ordinate and keep records of meetings/ events etc.
• Other Portfolios that can be added at the first meeting after the AGM:

                  -   Council Representative: attends national council meetings.

                  -   Academic Representative: representative from Third Level Institution.

                  -   Student Representative: representative from Student MSW/BSW.

• If you are interested in undertaking any of the above roles , please contact pearl.doyle@gmail.com or Rachel.McCormack@tusla.ie

Agenda:

• 6pm - Opening and Welcome
• 6.05pm - Introduction of present committee members
• 6.10pm - Chairpersons Report
• 6.20pm - Address from Aine McGuirk, National Chair
• 6.30pm - Stand Down of Committee and Election of Chair and Secretary.
• 6.40pm - Discussion regarding plans for the year ahead.
• 7pm - Close