Butterfly Conservation European Interest Group (EIG)
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 4:28 pm
The EIG now has around 150-200 members who have an active interest in European species. Between them, there is a considerable body of knowledge. Given the interest in European species on the UK Butterflies Forums, the forthcoming AGM may be of interest.
It is my understanding that you can attend the AGM even if you are not (yet) an EIG member, but if you wished to then participate in EIG activities (e.g. the annual visit to the Natural History Museum) and receive the comprehensive newsletter, you would be expected to join. Membership of the EIG is via an additional £10 paid with BC subscriptions by direct debit; the application form is on http://www.bc-eig.org.uk.
Previously, the EIG AGM had been held at the end of BC AGM but this has become increasingly unsatisfactory because the number of EIG members has grown and the size of the EIG programme has expanded, etc. This AGM will be a great opportunity to have more time for discussion and get to meet people.
This year the EIG AGM will be held on Saturday 13 October as a member's day and get together at Stratford Butterfly Farm: Swan's Nest Lane, Stratford-on-Avon, CV37 7LS http://www.butterflyfarm.co.uk (includes map).
The program is as follows:
11.00 Coffee
11.30 AM Tour of Butterfly Farm (£5.00) optional – you can just come for the AGM
12.30 Pub Lunch nearby or bring your own packed lunch as required
2.00 AGM to finish by 4 pm for cup of tea, depart 4.30
Please email Anne Spencer apatura.metis@yahoo.com before 1 October if you are able to attend and if you require lunch.
It is my understanding that you can attend the AGM even if you are not (yet) an EIG member, but if you wished to then participate in EIG activities (e.g. the annual visit to the Natural History Museum) and receive the comprehensive newsletter, you would be expected to join. Membership of the EIG is via an additional £10 paid with BC subscriptions by direct debit; the application form is on http://www.bc-eig.org.uk.
Previously, the EIG AGM had been held at the end of BC AGM but this has become increasingly unsatisfactory because the number of EIG members has grown and the size of the EIG programme has expanded, etc. This AGM will be a great opportunity to have more time for discussion and get to meet people.
This year the EIG AGM will be held on Saturday 13 October as a member's day and get together at Stratford Butterfly Farm: Swan's Nest Lane, Stratford-on-Avon, CV37 7LS http://www.butterflyfarm.co.uk (includes map).
The program is as follows:
11.00 Coffee
11.30 AM Tour of Butterfly Farm (£5.00) optional – you can just come for the AGM
12.30 Pub Lunch nearby or bring your own packed lunch as required
2.00 AGM to finish by 4 pm for cup of tea, depart 4.30
Please email Anne Spencer apatura.metis@yahoo.com before 1 October if you are able to attend and if you require lunch.