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ETF celebrates move to new offices
A new era for the Federation
ETF recently relocated to new offices and held a small gathering to celebrate the move. Staff had been working hard over a number of weeks to set up the new offices and everyone is delighted with the new premises. ETF are still based in the Norton Park Centre at Albion Road but have moved from the ground floor to new offices on the second floor; so only a short lift ride of a difference. Staff will continue to work from home and come into the office when necessary.
The new offices were officially opened by ETF's Convenor Betty Stone; with members of the Federation's Executive Committee (EC) and staff also in attendance. Betty commented, "It gave me great pleasure to open ETF's new office and celebrate with members of ETF's EC and staff. I'm very impressed with the new office premises and I'm sure both staff and volunteers will enjoy working here."
ETF's Convenor Betty Stone opening ETF's new office premises
Photos courtesy of Robyn Kane Photography
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ETF's First Blended Member's Meeting
A new way of working
Wednesday 29th June 2022 was a landmark day for ETF as the Federation held its first face to face Member's Meeting in nearly two a half years. Adapting a blended meeting approach, some delegates were present in the meeting room and others online. The guest speakers were Debbie McLachlan, Senior Services Manager, Penumbra and Jacqueline Hay, Service Manager, Penumbra. The meeting heard about the work that Penumbra carries out to help tenants who suffer from mental health with housing issues. There was also an update on the work that ETF has carried out over the past few months.
ETF's Convenor Betty Stone commented, "It was great to take part in some sort of face to face meeting after what has been a very difficult two and a half years. I was very impressed with the level of questions and discussions from attendees both in the room and online. It was good to hear about the excellent work that Penumbra is carrying out and being able to update our members on what ETF is currently doing."
Photos courtesy of Robyn Kane Photography
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ETF's Annual General Meeting
Advance Notice
We are starting to make plans for ETF's Annual General Meeting (AGM). All Member Groups should have received an invitation to submit proposed resolutions and amendments to the constitution. These need to be submitted to the Federation no later than Friday 5th August 2022. If you have yet to receive an invitation or if you have any queries, please contact the ETF's Office Manager Mary Callaghan by clicking here or phone 0131 475 2509.
We are hoping that this year's AGM will be a Blended Meeting and we're busy making plans to allow this to happen. Further information about the AGM, including details about how you can renew your group and individual memberships will be sent out in due course.
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Don't forget that Federation Matters, along with other Federation publications, can be downloaded from our website by clicking here.
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