While I have your attention?
This is also a rather good opportunity to appeal for more people to get involved in what we do.
As mentioned in the editorial, we have always has a core group of about 15-20 clubs who come to our AGMs, give their opinions, thoughts and help guide what the Officers and Committee do for the following year. This includes most of the ?big? Dales clubs plus three student clubs too.
We?ve had a handful of new clubs join as members over the five years I have been Secretary (CDG Northern Section, SUSS, Durham CMC, Th?Owd Skool CC, Rubber Duck CC, thank you all) however probably an equal number of member clubs have become defunct in that time and stopped attending, meaning that our active numbers have remained more or less constant.
All organisations need new people getting involved and the CNCC is no exception. Not only do new individuals/members bring new ideas and perspectives, but it also inspires those already involved to see that others are keen to play a part in our work.
Our list of member clubs is here:
https://cncc.org.uk/about/clubs.php
If your club is not on this list but you have a significant involvement in northern caving, why not consider becoming a CNCC member? All we ask is attendance of one of your members to represent you at our AGM (usually in March on a Saturday in Hellifield, and usually finishing in time to go on a short caving trip after), and that you collect thoughts from your members on our agenda items and you share with them the latest goings on (for example by circulating the newsletter).
Just get in touch with me (contact details on our website) for more information. Some FAQs about membership can be found below:
https://cncc.org.uk/get-involved/membership/faqs.php
Interested individuals, regardless of club affiliation, are also extremely welcome just to come along to any of our meetings, where your thoughts and opinions will be welcomed. Meeting agendas are always online at least six weeks ahead and dates are advertised well in advance.
Our meetings are friendly, usually done by lunch time (lots of us like to go underground after), a good networking opportunity, and are often the best way to stay up to date with various issues and matters facing northern caving.
Thanks everyone!
Matt