VOX AGM – National Outcomes for Scotland, What Should They Be?
Date for the diary
VOX Conference and AGM will be held on Monday the 30th August 2010 in The Golden Lion Hotel, 8-10 King Street, Stirling from 10.30am until 3.30pm. We are looking forward to meeting with our members and finding out what they think VOX should be focussing on in the next year, in addition to hearing your views on recent developments. We are going to have presentations on the work which has been taking place, and using the world café style of workshops to hear from our members on what our key areas of work should be.
VOX held its last members meeting in December 2009 in the Corinthian, Glasgow. 50 people attended the event. We used an open space format for the day, and ensured that members had the opportunity to say what they feel is important just now.
The key priorities identified were: -
The Benefits System
Employment and Mental Health
Challenging stigma and discrimination/positive stories in the media
The voice of the older generation
Creativity
This has helped VOX to shape the work VOX is involved in, and also verified much of the work we were already engaged with. Of the 24 members who completed an evaluation form, 92% of members felt that the members’ day met with their expectations. 100% felt it was a good way for them to have their voice heard, and 100% felt that the workshops were either good or very good. Some comments which were made have been listed below.
“Good facilitators”
“Good turnout for meeting”
“Very open discussion among group”
“Everyone encouraged to talk”
“Made me feel welcome by group”
The strategic direction that VOX take was shaped by the day and this has influenced VOX’s workplans. We are now looking at how to strengthen our links with the media and find ways of getting positive messages out there. We have also recently completed a consultation on the benefits system, and are coming to the end of our employability project. So there is lots happening which has been shaped by what you have said, thanks to everyone who came along, we hope you can make it to the next members meeting.
