I'm finding it hard to actually write a speech... I have so much to say and only 5 minutes in which to speak to move the motion. My own personal experience of the WET conference is that I felt too scripted and was reading from a piece of paper with the occasional glance up at the delegates in the room.
I feel I need to speak from the heart for this motion and engage with the delegates in the conference hall, rather than read at them... A more ad-lib approach is now my preference... Hope I don't go blank if the motion gets called tomorrow... I have lots of literature also to back myself up...
Monday, 14 June 2010
Portsmouth
Myself and Branch visited Portsmouth today. It's a lovely place.
Annie got herself a gorgeous new bag, and believe me it is gorgeous... We caught a bit of the sun, had a laugh, plenty of relaxing, in preparation for the busy week ahead...
Annie got herself a gorgeous new bag, and believe me it is gorgeous... We caught a bit of the sun, had a laugh, plenty of relaxing, in preparation for the busy week ahead...
Motion Sickness...
I'm now about to start writing my speech for the NDC. The motion I will be moving is number 93 Cuba, Haiti & Unison. This motion has been prioritised, therefore is much more likely to come up this week. I hope it does, although as a first time speaker at NDC I'm very very very nervous. Hence the title of this blog. The motion is not likely to be tomorrow but I want to be prepared anyway just in case.
The amazing Cuban team of 938 doctors/workers etc have treated over 50,000 Haitians. I, and hopefully the delegates, will vote to call on governments, government organisations, the World Bank, and the IMF, to immediately cancel all of Haiti's debt.
If you are a delegate reading this blog, please vote for the motion and support Haiti.
The amazing Cuban team of 938 doctors/workers etc have treated over 50,000 Haitians. I, and hopefully the delegates, will vote to call on governments, government organisations, the World Bank, and the IMF, to immediately cancel all of Haiti's debt.
If you are a delegate reading this blog, please vote for the motion and support Haiti.
Yesterday
Well...
Yesterday was a mega busy day. Very enjoyable though.
We had a hearty breakfast then made our way down the coast to the conference centre in the gorgeous sunshine. Debating whether a first time buyer could afford to buy a challet.
The WET conference was a great experience. Annie and I were nervous and both got a round of applause when we stated we were first time speakers. As the day went on I was loving the speaking. All our amendments and motion got passed, which wa an excellent result.
I then attended an LGBT meeting whilst the rest of Branch went back to the hotel to freshen up.
After the meeting we all then attended a delegates welcome meeting and social which was an absolute scream. We met so many people. In our drunken stupor we latched on to poor Steve from Severn Trent Water and some lovely girls from the Environment Agency. We all went for a meal to a gorgeous Italian restaurant.
Annie and I screamed with laughter all night after an intense day of debating and learning...
I am so pleased with how our Branch conducted themselves. We networked and promoted a positive image of our Branch and also Yorkshire Water. We really did raise our profile and it was so interesting to meet with and discuss isses with our fellow UNISON colleagues. Everything should always be about making friends and building bridges.
Yesterday was a mega busy day. Very enjoyable though.
We had a hearty breakfast then made our way down the coast to the conference centre in the gorgeous sunshine. Debating whether a first time buyer could afford to buy a challet.
The WET conference was a great experience. Annie and I were nervous and both got a round of applause when we stated we were first time speakers. As the day went on I was loving the speaking. All our amendments and motion got passed, which wa an excellent result.
I then attended an LGBT meeting whilst the rest of Branch went back to the hotel to freshen up.
After the meeting we all then attended a delegates welcome meeting and social which was an absolute scream. We met so many people. In our drunken stupor we latched on to poor Steve from Severn Trent Water and some lovely girls from the Environment Agency. We all went for a meal to a gorgeous Italian restaurant.
Annie and I screamed with laughter all night after an intense day of debating and learning...
I am so pleased with how our Branch conducted themselves. We networked and promoted a positive image of our Branch and also Yorkshire Water. We really did raise our profile and it was so interesting to meet with and discuss isses with our fellow UNISON colleagues. Everything should always be about making friends and building bridges.
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