Guest guest Posted March 13, 2003 Report Share Posted March 13, 2003 > Wed, 12 Mar 2003 10:30:53 +0000 > Chris W <chrisw > >I'm thinking of UK-based vegan forums or lists, as I want to get to know >more vegans. > >I've considered becoming a Vegan Society regional contact for this area >(Worcs/Gloucs/Herefs), where I don't think they have anybody, but have >been put off by the need to attend training courses and the expectation >that local contacts will deal with the media. As I wouldn't be paid for >being a contact, I don't really want such formality or to have to spend >time dealing with the media. I'd just want to be a local source of >information and, therefore, would just expect to be dealing with >questions from local people to a certain extent and, therefore, don't >really see what benefit training would have. I'd prefer it to be a more >informal thing where the local contacts refer stuff they can't deal with >(such as media requests) up to the Contacts Co-ordinator (or whatever >he/she is called). > >Are there any Vegan Society local contacts on this list? > >Chris W > Several, I think - and also one or two Council members. It is perfectly possible to be a local contact without dealing with the media - people do as much or as little as they feel happy with. Some love to get their faces on TV, others are happier just providing information and support to other vegans in their area. All are welcome. The training is quite informal and is at least partly to ensure that people who are seen as officially representing the Vegan Society are aware of the main aspects of Society policy and also what is and is not within its remit as an educational charity. There has actually been quite a bit of interest from people in your area lately and there may even be a local group in process of formation. Have you checked the local groups and local contacts pages in the latest issue of The Vegan. If you were thinking of applying to be a contact you have presumably been a member for at least a year and will therefore be aware of the Society's email discussion group, details of which were also given in the most recent issue of The Vegan. If you would like to know more about the Society's discussion group or about becoming a local contact or joining a group in your area, do feel free to email me off-list and I will try to help. All good wishes, Vanessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.