Engagement SubGroup Meeting Jan 21st 2021
This thread is for the early meetings of the subgroup. We will need individual threads when things get busier.
Dorothy Newton Fri 22 Jan 2021 12:30PM
Thank you, Lawrence!
Elizabeth Lowe Thu 21 Jan 2021 9:37PM
Tonight's engagement meeting:
We discussed the validation of membership applications: Lawrence has added an algorithm to the online application form which checks the applicant's postcode to those in the area of the Forum (listed in the application to the Councils). If within the Forum Area the applicant's address is automatically added to the list of members for future communications. So; anyone not a member, made aware of Wednesday's meeting by current members, who then apply for membership and their postcode validated will receive the second letter to be sent on Wednesday which will contain the Zoom link.
Number of members: Francesco's design of the email notice of the meeting has generated interest and increased the membership to 401.
We will need 40 members on Wednesday to be quorate.
We decided that Francesco should take up the role as our graphic artist.
Many thanks to Lawrence and Francesco.
Elizabeth Lowe Thu 21 Jan 2021 6:27PM
Thanks
Dorothy Newton Thu 21 Jan 2021 6:19PM
Adam posted it - it's lower down the this thread. See you shortly...
Elizabeth Lowe Thu 21 Jan 2021 6:17PM
Edward has sent a zoom link for our meeting with Philip at 7.30. Is there a separate link please for our Engagement discussion tonight?
Elizabeth Lowe Thu 21 Jan 2021 2:46PM
I support the zoom link being issued on the day of the meeting and so 2nd letter needs to reflect this. Susie and I are working up the How and Why of a Forum so possibly add 'Background' to 'what's been done so far'. We can introduce it as re-tracing the backstory for new members.

Adam Hardy Thu 21 Jan 2021 2:16PM
From a security point of view, we should only send the zoom link out on the day. This is to avoid giving people bent on disruption from having so much time to consider or organise. This is common practice.
People will have all day to look at their emails and will be forewarned by the previous email.

Poll Created Thu 21 Jan 2021 2:13PM
2nd Email to Members containing Zoom meeting Closed Thu 27 May 2021 9:22PM Disable voting
TO BE SENT ON JANUARY 27TH (SAME DAY)
FP+SG NF .....and logo etc
Forum meeting - by Zoom - Wednesday January 27th at 6.30pm
Forum officers and members of the Steering Group look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.
To join - Zoomlink for meeting
Here is the agenda:
Not sure whether we include agenda in the text or as an attachment?
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Poll Created Thu 21 Jan 2021 2:09PM
1st Email to Members for Discussion Closed Fri 22 Jan 2021 1:44AM Disable voting
Done and sent out on Friday 1.40am and 5.30pm
FP+SG NF .....and logo / for emailing today
Forum meeting - by Zoom - Wednesday January 27th at 6.30pm
A Neighbourhood Plan is prepared by the local community for the local area.
A group of local people has made a start towards preparing a Neighbourhood Plan for Finsbury Park and Stroud Green.
This Plan will set out proposals for improving our area and guiding new development in and around Finsbury Park.
The Steering Group wishes to update members on how it will be prepared and how everyone can be involved in the coming months.
Please join the meeting to:
- hear an update on what's been done so far
- discuss how we can set a new vision for the area
- look at the Steering Group's outline plan of work going forward
- comment and ask questions
- get involved
The meeting will be chaired by Linda Royles (Forum Chair)
A Zoom link to attend the meeting, along with the agenda, will be sent to Members on the day of the meeting. If you are a member and haven't received the Zoom link an hour before the meeting, please email [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday! (If you live or work in the area and are not already a member, please register via the link https://finsburyparkstroudgreen.com/)
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Clare Potter · Fri 22 Jan 2021 3:51PM
Hi Lawrence,
If you could give my apologies for the forum meeting as we have full council that night and hope to see you on Tuesday at the board meeting for Finsbury Park Trust
Kind regards
Clare