Chairman wanted

As he stated at the AGM last February, Peter Scott will be resigning the post of MGLG chairman at the end of the year (specifically, at next February's AGM).  We need somebody to take over this role.

The duties are not onerous:

• chair Group committee meetings, held quarterly (currently on a Tuesday evening). [Naturally he or she may occasionally not be able to attend, in which case another committee member takes the chair];

• chair the Annual General Meeting, usually on an evening in February, and introduce the guest speaker;

• represent the Group (along with two other Group members) on the steering committee, which meets twice a year.  This committee plans and oversees the maintenance of the reserve and advises on restoration of the newer workings at Manor Farm and Fleethill Farm.  In addition to MGLG members, it includes representatives of Cemex, the quarry company that owns the Moor Green site, and local authorities;

• write an introductory chapter for the Group’s annual report, and check the report for obvious ‘typos’ before it is published;

• liaise with Cemex and others as required.

Because the steering committee meets during the daytime on a weekday, the role would probably be most suited to a retired Member; though an employed Member who was willing and able to take a couple of days off work would manage equally well.

Overall it is a very interesting role, as contact with the Group’s wildlife recorders and with interested outsiders gives insight into all aspects of the reserve’s habitats and their management.

If you are interested to find out more, without committing yourself in any way, please contact Peter Scott: telephone 01252 878215 or email Peter Scott.