Rooftop gathering at 75 Cowcross Street
As in previous years, the annual rooftop networking event for London Forum’s members will be held at the Alan Baxter office building at 75 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ, near to Farringdon station.
Join the Committee for drinks and nibbles on 20th August 2024 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm and meet representatives of other member societies at this unique setting with panoramic views over the City.
This is a free event for a maximum of two attendees per member society but you must book your place(s) using this form:
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The formal notice and agenda was posted to member societies in early September.
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- Minutes of the AGM of 12 October 2023 (DRAFT here)
- Chairman’s Report – Chairman Peter Eversden
- Financial Report – Treasurer Stephen Speak
- Approval of the Annual Report and Accounts for 2024 (Annual Report 2023-24)
- Appointment of the Independent Examiner
- Adoption of revised constitution (DRAFT here)*
- Election of Trustees and Officers
- Any Other Business
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