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Issue #1 - December 2000.

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1) Intoduction -

The objective of this monthly newsletter is to provide Plussers across the country with an update of the goings-on within their organisation.

If you like this newsletter please print it, share it amongst your members and keep it for reference. You may also forward copies to anyone who might be interested.

For the begining at least I'll be editing this ezine but I hope someone else will come along and take on the task in either an official or un-official capacity.

This newsletter is for the benefit of any member of 18plus to give information about anything which has happened or is going to happen in the Federation, so please contact me via email 18plus-owner@egroups.com with ideas, stories, diary dates, reports or whatever you want to appear in this newsletter, which will be released on monthly basis.

2) From the Archives -

Solihull 18 Plus opened in March 1977 at the Golden Lion, Solihull by a development committee from Castle Bromwich. Les Ross of BRMB was the celebrity guest. Membership rose rapidly through the late 70's reaching nearly 200. Solihull was one of many groups throughout the country with over 100 members.

3) New National Award -

The "Linda Street Spirit of 18 Plus Award" is new for 2001 ANC in Memory of Linda Street, HLM, this award will be given to an individual who in the opinion of the National Chairman and presiding Vice President has shown the most 18 Plus spirit for that year.

4) Diary -

2 Dec 2000 - National scale event.
13-20 Jan 2001 - National Skiing Holiday - Salzburg.
27-28 Jan 2001 - NEC Meeting - Newent.
10 Feb 2001 - National Bowling.
30 Mar-2 Apr 2001 - Spring Holiday - Brean Sands.
28-29 Apr 2001 - ANC - Coventry.
25-28 May 2001 - Now Get Out Of That.
16 Jun 2001 - National scale event.
7-8 Jul 2001 - NEC Meeting - Newent
22-23 Sep 2001 - Diamond Jubilee Celebration - Nottingham.
20-21 Oct 2001 - NEC Meeting - Newent.
1 Dec 2001 National scale event.

*Note: If you have any dates to add to the diary please send the details to 18plus-owner@18plus.org.uk these can be Group, Area or National events.

5)Whats on Area? -

Sun 3 Dec 2000 East Anglia Area Training Day

Sun 10 Dec 2000 East Anglia Area Extraordinary General Meeting 2:00PM at St John's Church Hall, St John's Rd, Stansted Mountfitchet.

Sun 10 Dec 2000 Midland Music Quiz. 1pm - Haden Hill Leisure Centre, Barrs Rd, Cradley Heath. ?per team of 4.

Fri 15- Mon 18 Dec 2000 - Southern Area Centre Parcs

Sat 16 Dec 2000 Brentwood 18 Plus Charity Karaoke

Sat 16 Dec 2000 - Northern Xmas Dance

Sat 23 Dec 2000 Midland Xmas Dance, Kilworth Golf & Country Club, Kilworth Springs, nr. Lutterworth. 8pm - 12:30am (midnight bar). Smart dress only. Tickets ?dvance, ?n door & ?urcharge without membership.

23 Dec 2000 - Southern Xmas Meal

Sun 31 Dec 2000 Solihull 18 Plus New Years Eve Party, LAYCA Centre, Shirley Solihull - ?n adv, ?n door (Buffet inc).

6) National Website -

http://www.18plus.org.uk

The National Web Site is there for the benifit of members and groups - help keep it up to date with your groups details. The site contains a variety of useful gudies, information on national vacancies, the ANC, NEC meeting summeries, national and area awards and a list of members contact email addresses.

This months pick of the national links -

Past Artists.

WASH 2000 Photos.

Members photo page.

National Officers Reference.

John's 18 Plus Website

18 Plus Web Ring.

Table of Contents

1) Introduction
2) From the Archives
3) New National Award
4) National Diary
5) What's on Area?
6) National Web Site
7) ONElist Website
8) 18plus Rebellion
9) Other Orgs Websites
10)Dimond Jubilee Update

7) Forum Website -

http://forum_plus.tripod.com/plus/

This will supplement functions and facilities NOT available through the eGroups web site and serve to display information, site maps, notices, rules and other details to assist the 18plus forum and will include a photo album available for members photos.

8) 18plus Rebellion -

The list has been striped of its national status and support (for what it was worth).

More importantly National Officers have been censored from using the list. The motion voted on by just four NEC members was worded completely differently from how the NEC was ORDERED to interpret it.

A motion saying "National status is removed from the 18plus list" is entirely different from something actually stating - for example - "National Officers are proscribed from using the 18plus list". The latter also being an infringement on peoples right to free speech.

Members who object to this and support 18plus should contact or write to their Area Chairman or the National Chairman.

To find out more and/or protest this decision post a message to your Area Chairman, Caretaker National Chairman, or Vice President via the Head Office: 8-10 Church Street Chambers, Church Street, Newent, Glous. GL18-1PP.

Or via email - office@18plus.org.uk

9) Guide to Orgs on the Web -

YHA Groups.

Young Farmers.

Spice.

Inter-Varsity Clubs.

Roteract UK.

Scouts UK.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Princes Volunteers

National Youth Agency

10) Dimond Jubilee Update -

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18 Plus Diamond Jubilee 2001 - 22 - 23 September.

Forte Posthouse Nottingham City,
St James's Street, Nottingham NG1 6BN.
Tel: 0870 4009061
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*Latest Details Curtasy of Karen Grey -

Live music will be provided by Star, an 8 piece band who are able to play music from all eras covered by our past and present members. The trumpet and saxophone really enhances the music and helps create a big band sound. The singers are excellent and the band makes all styles of music sound great.

See their website at -

http://www.cbsgroup.co.uk/star992.htm

A number of activities are planned for during the daytime and a grand dinner dance for the Saturday night with entertainment to suit all ages. Mark Hawkins from Barnet Group will be providing thedisco (hopefully) and as mentioned we've got a few bands in mind that will be able to play material from the past 60 years.

As an added incentive to come along we will be running a competition during the Saturday daytime called 'Who Dares Wins'. Teams of four will be invited to undertake a series of challenges without spending any money and provide photographic evidence for the judges.

Challenges could be as crazy as 'make a jelly' or 'wear a policemans hat' and teams would be able to travel anywhere around Nottingham to complete the tasks. The competition will be open to anyone attending the event, even families.

Accommodation will not be included in the cost of attending any part of the event.

The hotel is already accepting bookings for the event. Prices are ?per person for twin or double occupancy and ?for single occupancy. In addition they have superior rooms available for a supplement of ? All prices are per night and include a full English breakfast. Please mention the event when booking to sure of the above rates.

*The organisers requires help to make the event a success:

They are looking for are memorabilia items, volunteers to deliver slide or video shows or host a debate/talk and people who can help make the dinner dance a bit more special.

Also if you think your company might consider donating a small amount of money in return for an opportunity to advertise at the event then please let Karen Grey have a contact name and address of the relevant person.

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Articals, dates & comments to -

18plus-owner@egroups.com

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