After the last AGM, I was charged with putting a group together to review the constitution. However it became very obvious that the first thing to look at was actually our core objectives and purpose. In short, to provide a concise answer to the question "What is the GCN for?". These two elements, the Mission Statement and Vision, seek to answer that question and will replace the seven objectives of the organisation listed in section 1 of the constitution.

From this start point, we have also established the scope of the organisation (the type of clubs that should be members) and some actions to help us move forward. The next stage will be to use this to review the rest of constitution later in the year. Then the complete package will be presented to the membership to be voted upon at the next AGM in January 2011.

Please forward any specific comments, questions, or suggestions to constitution@gamingclubnetwork.org.

On the 30th January 2010 at Warhammer World Nottingham, the Gaming Club Network is holding a celebration of our tenth year and you could be a part of it!

For the princely sum of just £15 you could join us in a three course meal whilst enjoying the company of various notables including three GCN presidents, the Managing Director of Games Workshop, and various other co-founders of the organisation. If you are interested ring Laurie Stewart on 01405 860653 as soon as possible!

Laurie Stewart
GCN Vice President

Hi all, firstly an apology to everyone who has received this GCN Update twice (or more times). As well as the normal GCN Update group, this Update has been sent to all the club email contacts we have on our database. If you wish to receive the monthly GCN Update, please subscribe using the link on the website (www.gamingclubnetwork.org).

2010 AGM & Council Elections

The GCN AGM will be held on the 30th January at Warhammer World. The official notice and election slips will be forwarded to clubs later this month. The closing date for council nominations is the 20th December and this should be sent to the GCN Secretary Gareth Williams (secretary@gamingclubnetwork.org).

As of today the following candidates are standing:
- President: Richard Kerry (The Sad Muppet Society), Si Crocker
- Vice President: Laurie Stewart (Leeds Night Owls)
- Treasurer: Steve Nolan (Leeds Games Club)
- Secretary: Gareth Williams (Chelmsford Bunker)
- Promotions Officer: Dan Currey (Bracknell Forest Gamers)

There will be more information about the elections, including statements from the candidates, on the website over the next couple of weeks.

Promotions Officer

Si Crocker has resigned from the role of Promotions Officer (Castalain of the Watch) with immediate effect. The Council would like to extend its gratitude for Si's time, effort and hard work for the GCN and community. The position will remain vacant until the AGM and Council Elections in January. In the meantime Laurie Stewart will take over the majority of Si's responsibilities.

GCN Update

If anyone has any news to include in the GCN Update (or any suggestions for a better name), please email me at update@gamingclubnetwork.org.

Until next time, Happy gaming and have a great Christmas and New Year!

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Richard Kerry
President (High Castalain)

Hi all, at the EGM on the 25th October, Scott Miskin from Da Wot Notts was voted/ratified as Events Co-ordinator (Castalain of the Sword); and in the following council meeting Gareth Williams from Chelmsford Bunker was co-opted as Secretary (Castalain of the Seal).

I would like to wish them both luck with their new positions!

Richard
President

P.S. The EGM minutes ae in progress and will follow shortly.

The post of Castalain of the Sword, responsible for gaming and events within the GCN, has become vacant and we are looking for willing volunteers to come forward to fill the post until the next AGM and elections. If you are interested, or know someone who would be, please contact Richard Kerry (high.castalain@gamingclubnetwork.org) before the end of the month.