The event, which is free to all members, has a strong agenda this year and will feature a key vote on a major membership restructure, updates on the radio licensing issue which threatens every aspect of the industry and a highly respected guest speaker in former MP, Tony Benn.
The AGM, which begins at midday, will cover the key activities of the last 12 months, including the ongoing development of qualifications for the sector, PLASA's commitment to improve member services, the launch of an events division and the most recent developments in the organisation's high-profile lobbying campaign to challenge the auction of vital radio frequencies.
The AGM will also address the future as the organisation looks to make key changes to its membership structure. A proposal outlining a redefined and much more streamlined category system, an extension of voting rights to members worldwide and plans for more rigorous verification procedures has been put before the members for review and the all-important vote takes place at the AGM.
Following the AGM, members will hear a brief presentation on current and future initiatives and then have an opportunity to question members of the Executive Committee and PLASA team on any issue they would like to raise. Once the formalities of the day are over, members will be joined by guests from other industry bodies and connected organisations for a pre-lunch drinks reception before sitting down to a three-course lunch in the Hurlingham's Broomhouse Suite.
Following lunch, the guest speaker will be Tony Benn, the longest-serving Labour MP in the history of the party who retired from the House of Commons in May 2001, after fifty years in Parliament, to 'devote more time to politics'.
PLASA Members are welcome to attend - simply e-mail the PLASA team at the address below.
(Chris Henry)
