PRESIDENTS WELCOME 2012We certainly had a busy programme of events planned for 2011 and during the year we held 17 events (including 4 general meetings) and we introduced a number of new steps including holding a number of our events separate to the general meetings in a bid to encourage our previous established members to come back into the fold and also entice some potential new members. We also introduced the Club Newsletter which was published at 3 intervals during the year and we introduced a new concept of having a ‘Members Forum’ directly after the General Meetings giving you our members a chance to discuss issues of importance or a forum highlight any upcoming events they were involved with.
In 2012 we are going to focus on encouraging our former or lapsed members to re-join us (even to come along to a number of the events during the year) we want to see those people who were the back bone of the club over the years return and bring their expertise and knowledge to the club moving forward. We want to welcome potential new members or introductions you may have in order to grow our membership further.
Overall we want to deliver a varied programme again with something for everyone so our members feel there are events happening that you can attend and hopefully bring away some nuggets of information that will help you in your professional or business environment. Our programme for 2012 commences with a wonderful launch evening on Monday 30th January next in the Ardilaun at 6pm where we will hold a presentation with ‘Lets Do It Global’ showcasing what the finale of the Volvo Ocean Race will meant to Galway city so we would really appreciate your support on the evening and also full details of the other events during the year will be unveiled.
I feel it will be an exciting year for BPW. We will be honoured to have a Galway lady as the incoming National President to the club and I’m sure I concur with you all in wishing Carmen Taheny much success in her role as National President which will commence in April 2012.
So here’s to another year ladies – I really want to thank you all for your words of support, and assistance in making 2011 a successful year for me as President of the club and I look forward to representing the Galway club as President during 2012.
