[cma-l] Birmingham and beyond

[Canalside's The Thread]

''Hear Hear''

 

Perhaps a good move would be to get ones backside back on a seat at Council
Dom. I don't know the ins and outs as to why we had a few people resigning
here and there 18 months ago, but that sort of thing doesn't buy the baby a
bonnet, and the end result is 'we all lose'

We all have different opinions, ideas and thoughts and if an organisation
like the CMA can't get this right, the Lord help everyone else.

 

I suggest we put the Handbags in the bin and take them down to the Tip and
get the Show back on the Road and in the fast lane again. Having said that .
from what I can see, there doesn't appear to any problems at all ... so
what's the problem ??

 

With Lucinda, Bill, Martin, Dom, Phil and our Council I'm sure success can
be achieved. Sooner rather than later of course.

 

Perhaps Dom has too much on at Somer Valley and can't devote time ...
watching and listening to Dom, I'm not sure about that, I reckon he can cope
with anything we throw at him. I'm sure he'll correct me if I am wrong.

 

Bill Best and Dom Chambers .. Classic examples of    ''if you want something
doing, ask a busy person''

 

Get the Council back to how it was and then onwards and upwards

 

This is my three-pennith       ..          Oops         my head's above the
parapet again

 

Nick

 

From: cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk
[mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of Dom Chambers
Sent: 17 September 2016 13:04
To: The Community Media Association Discussion List
<cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk>
Subject: [cma-l] Birmingham and beyond

 

To CMA Members,

 

As the person who has led on organising a few of the annual community media
conferences I would like to publicly thank the CMA for an excellent
conference at City of Birmingham University last weekend. The venue was spot
on and the opportunities to share, learn and network were well thought out.
Let us not forget that much of this is brought together and helped through
volunteer goodwill. We know that the hours Bill puts in means he is properly
considered as a major volunteer on top of his contracted services. Council
are all volunteers and I particularly noticed how well planned and organised
they were in ensuring we had the best from the day. The success of the
Community Radio Awards comes as more than icing on the cake. It is one of
the most positive developments for community broadcasting in years. Martin
Steers is to be congratulated for turning his vision into a reality and
leading a team of dedicated volunteers.

 

The strength of the annual conference is a good example of how the
representative organisation supports its members and the sector. Despite
dwindling resources, over successive years, the CMA remains a strong support
to those of us delivering community media in the UK. The CMA have released
their strategy report for the next five years. It offers a strong vision.
Now we have an opportunity to build on the positives of the Birmingham
conference and awards.  We can really engage together as a member's
organisation to ensure we find a way forward that turns that vision into the
strong leadership we are in need of. The hook for this is our AGM in
December. The CMA will be releasing their summary report of the member's
survey and a business plan over the autumn. There will be further
communications regarding the governance structure. Let us all engage with
the process and support the CMA to support us by leading us as a better
resourced organisation.  I for one, and I know there are many others, will
do what we can to help that happen.

 

Thank you to Bill, Lucinda, council, Siobhan and Neil from the university
and all the organisations who led on a great range of breakout sessions and
contributed to the panel discussions. The conference has given us the feel
good factor. It is the best starting point for finding the pathway forward.
See you in December.

 

Best to all,

 

Dom 

 






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