New member meeting – November
Event
Join the Co-operatives UK membership team for this meeting on Friday 29 November, from 10am to 11am.
About the meeting
Discover more about Co-operatives UK, who we are, what services we offer and how you can get involved as a member. This will also be a great opportunity to meet other co-operatives and expand your network of contacts. We can't wait to meet you!
Format
- This meeting will take place online for one hour
- An introduction to Co-operatives UK will be delivered followed by an informal chat where you'll be encouraged to share thoughts, feedback and ask any questions relating to membership
How much does it cost?
This meeting is FREE and open to members only. Learn about Co-operatives UK membership.
What attendees will gain
You will have the opportunity to meet our membership team, meet other co-operatives, learn some governance tips and share thoughts, feedback and questions.
Who should attend?
This meeting is aimed at members only:
- New members
- Existing members
Meet our team
Gareth Wright, Member Relations Co-ordinator, Co-operatives UK
Gareth has been finding solutions to common business needs for almost 20 years. He’s worked with clients from a range of sectors in the UK and across Europe. Since joining Co-operatives UK in 2012, he’s been working directly with our members to ensure they have access to practical advice and guidance. He also delivers training and hosts local networking events. Gareth is never too far from co-operatives, being an active member of his local credit union, a co-op pub and a brewery. In his spare time, you’ll find him walking in the hills or riding a bike.
Irena Pistun, Member Relations Co-ordinator, Co-operatives UK
Irena joined Co-operatives UK as member relations coordinator in May 2018. Coming from a media, PR and stadium events background, she has handled big budgets and big stories, but was seeking bigger values. A committed Christian and treasurer for her local church and community centre, Irena is passionate about diversifying the co-op sector and talking to members about using their values - irrespective of budget - to raise their own profiles.
Dane Pollard, Co-operative Governance Support Advisor, Co-operatives UK
Dane works in our Advice team and is the first point of contact for all governance and legal enquiries. Dane specialises in providing advice and guidance to new-start co-operatives and mutuals looking to incorporate and supports all types of co-operatives with their governance arrangements, processes and policies. Dane acts as account manager to members that have set up in the last two years and provides guidance to them on all aspects of their governance calendar. He has many years of experience dealing with customers in the retail sector as well as clients in the corporate world.