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U3A Oliva

 

Group leaders

are at the heart of the U3A movement, Without them, there would be no Association. If you are interested in becoming a GL, please read the questions and answers below. Further information is available in the Group Leaders' Notes

Q. What does a GL have to do?
  • Arrange date, time and place for meetings of the group
  • Maintain a register of members
  • Co-ordinate the activities of the group, in collaboration with the members
  • Keep the group's web page up to date
  • Prepare a display board for the monthly meeting
  • Inform the press secretary of any interesting group news
Q. Do I need any qualifications or special skills?

A. No, but it is useful to be able to use a computer to maintain a list of members and to send and receive emails.

Q. Does the GL receive any payment?

A. Definitely not, only the satisfaction and enjoyment of sharing his / her interests and skills with the other members.

Q. What resources are available?

A. Groups can purchase resources such as books, music, and equipment from the central fund. Consumable items such as photocopies and ingredients are paid for by the members of the group at the meeting. The Association also has a projector and screen, PA system, music centre and mobile phone for the use of any group on request.

Q. Do the Group leaders meet regularly?

A. Once a year, in October or November, there is a group Leaders' conference where ideas are exchanged and problems discussed.

Q. How do I become a GL?

A. Speak to the GL's co-ordinator, Karmanie Hastings.
(email groups@u3a-oliva.org or telephone 96 285 5989)


 
 

The U3A does it in groups!