This Subcommittee exists to advise on setting up new special interest Groups, finding venues, sorting out problems and such. It provides ongoing support for Group Leaders and advice to members running events such as Short Courses and Workshops. Additionally, it may organise occasional meetings for New Members and for Group Leaders.
Group Support Subcommittee Members:
- Paul Andrews (Chair)
- Jane Astles
- Stephen Ellison
- Alistair Gardiner
- Ian Grant
- Jeff Roberts
Contacts:
- email groups@aughton-ormskirk-u3a.co.uk. (Messages are forwarded to the Chair of the Subcommittee.)
- Call in at the weekly Horizons Meetings held on Thursday mornings in the Scout & Guide HQ. (Members of the Group Support Subcommittee are often contactible in person there.)
- Phone the u3a answerphone number, referred to on the Contact Us webpage, and leave a message for Group Support. (The answerphone is usually checked each week, but there can be delays in a response to your message.)
Further Information:
- see the Terms of Reference for this Subcommittee
- refer to the web page for Groups
- see also the web page on Short Courses
- contact and talk to a member of this Subcommittee
- ask the Subcommittee for a copy of their Group Leaders’ Handbook
Forms:
Some forms useful for Group and Short Course activities, eg Attendance Register, Accident Report, Paying-in, Expenses and Funding, can be accessed from the downloadable Forms webpage.
If you cannot download a required form, then contact the Group Support Subcommittee for copies.
Assets & Equipment for Activities:
The u3a has equipment for use in Group and Course meetings and other such activities, as well as for Official Administrative purposes. Check the Assets & Equipment webpage if you have a requirement for such equipment.