Members are informed that each region is now making preparations for its Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held in March 2005. About three weeks prior to the AGM you will receive a letter of invitation from the region chairman, an agenda and if necessary a ballot form.

Many of you have probably considered offering your services to your region committee but have not done so due to business or personal commitments or possibly you have hesitated due to not knowing what is involved. Region committees work within published guidelines, known as ‘The manual of procedures for the administration of regions' and if you are interested in assisting your region and would like a copy of the manual, please contact ICES and request one.

Alternatively, or additionally, speak to your region chairman who will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have.

9 February 2005: Blake Newport Lecture
The next Northern Region ICES event is the Blake Newport lecture on 9 February 2005. Ramside Hall. (Venue to be confirmed.)