Summer is upon us and most people are away back home, on holiday in foreign lands or working and living in Aberdeen. There are various different news updates that you all may be interested in. Firstly, the Labour Club met in May to elect a new committee. I (Daniel McCroskrie) am the new chair of the club. Scott Carle is our new Vice Chair, with Jason Butcher as Treasurer and Amy Robertson as Secretary. Members were elected to various other positions and they can be viewed on our Facebook page.
Also we have a Labour leadership contest in full swing. David Miliband, Ed Miliband, Ed Balls, Andy Burnham and Dianne Abbott are all out canvassing for Labour member support and this is a very exciting time for the party. However, the work that Gordon Brown did for the party was extraordinary and he should be remembered for his firm handing of the UK economy for 11 years and the work that he displayed in getting Britain out of recession.
Conference season is also fast approaching with Labour National Conference in Manchester being held at the end of September and the always enjoyable Scottish Labour Conference in Oban which takes place at the end of October.
The club will be out in full force at Fresher's Week and the year ahead is looking positive!
Showing posts with label Conference. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Conference. Show all posts
Friday, 9 July 2010
Sunday, 30 November 2008
Scottish Labour Youth and Students' Conference
I just got back from Glasgow where I was part of a four person delegaion to this year's Scottish Labour Youth and Students' Conference. I think I'll start off by praising the running of the conference. There was a fantastic range of speakers (Jim Murphy, MP Secretary of State for Scotland; Iain Gray, Labour Leader in the Scottish Parliament; Johann Lamont [Aside: She's not pretentious like that old Tory Norman so please pronounce it correctly.], Deputy Leader of Labour in the Scottish Parliament; Catherine Stihler, MEP; Pauline McNeill, MSP; Alan Jamieson and Jenny Murdoch, Scottish Labour Party {Campaign Training}; Stephanie Peacock, NEC Youth Rep.; Drew Smith, Chair STUC Youth Committee; and two Union Representatives from GMB Scotland] all of whom I'd like to thank for first of all taking the time to come and speak to us, but more importantly making the effort to engage with young voters.
The meals provided were also fantastic and that along with the general running of the conference is a credit to Jillian Merchand and Kirsty Connell the respective Chairs for the last year of Scottish Labour Students' and Scottish Young labour, so here's a big thanks to them and good wishes to them in the future.
The Conference produced one exciting bit of news for me, in that I have been elected to an Ordinary Committee member post on the Scottish Labour Students' Committee. i hope to use this position to increase our web footprint and include the cohesiveness of our web strategy.
I would say more but I'm tired after two days of conference and a two and a half hour train ride, and Match of the Day 2 is on; so goodnight.
The meals provided were also fantastic and that along with the general running of the conference is a credit to Jillian Merchand and Kirsty Connell the respective Chairs for the last year of Scottish Labour Students' and Scottish Young labour, so here's a big thanks to them and good wishes to them in the future.
The Conference produced one exciting bit of news for me, in that I have been elected to an Ordinary Committee member post on the Scottish Labour Students' Committee. i hope to use this position to increase our web footprint and include the cohesiveness of our web strategy.
I would say more but I'm tired after two days of conference and a two and a half hour train ride, and Match of the Day 2 is on; so goodnight.
Friday, 24 October 2008
Scottish Labour Students
This years Scottish Labour Youth & Student Conference will take place from 28th-30th of November.It will provide a great opportunity for students and young members from across Scotland to come together to hear keynote speeches from top-level speakers, debate policy, participate in workshops and enjoy some great social events. This year we will be attending the STUC Anti Racisim March on the Saturday morning.Conference is open to all members of Scottish Labour Students and Scottish Young Labour.
Attending Conference is free and Youth Hostel accommodation can be booked in advance for members who require it at a subsidised rate of £25 for both nights. Please fill in the accommodation section of the registration form if accommodation is required. Glasgow-based members will also be able to provide limited accommodation.Scottish Labour Youth & Student Conference is the biggest event in our calendar and usually attracts a range of high profile guest speakers and delegates from across Scotland and beyond.If you would like any further information or if you have any questions please feel free to contact Kirsty or Jillian at:
Jillian Merchant - scottishlabourstudents@hotmail.com
Kirsty Connell - young_labour_scotland@yahoo.co.uk
Attending Conference is free and Youth Hostel accommodation can be booked in advance for members who require it at a subsidised rate of £25 for both nights. Please fill in the accommodation section of the registration form if accommodation is required. Glasgow-based members will also be able to provide limited accommodation.Scottish Labour Youth & Student Conference is the biggest event in our calendar and usually attracts a range of high profile guest speakers and delegates from across Scotland and beyond.If you would like any further information or if you have any questions please feel free to contact Kirsty or Jillian at:
Jillian Merchant - scottishlabourstudents@hotmail.com
Kirsty Connell - young_labour_scotland@yahoo.co.uk
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