We are currently looking for volunteers to help on our Executive Committee, in the roles of General Secretary and Membership Secretary:

General Secretary

Principal activities, to arrange:

• Executive Committee meetings every month except August.  Discussions are held with the Chair to plan an Agenda.
  Meeting minutes are written by another ChiSoc EC member
• the Annual General Meeting in October.  This includes liaison with the City Council to book the Assembly Room; and invite the Mayor to chair the AGM as a guest.

Administrative activities:

• Membership leaflets are updated as required
• Committee members contacts list is updated and distributed as needed.
• A similar list of senior staff at the District Council, especially the Planning Department, is also kept.

This description depends on the interest of the post-holder.  Essential duties are working closely with the Chair to look after the Executive Committee and plan the AGM

Membership Secretary

The role of Membership Secretary involves managing the Membership list, dealing with new applications and noting changes to contact details etc.
It is an important role as maintaining our membership of over 500 households adds weight to our influence in the City.

Both roles represent an opportunity to engage with members and the work of the Society, as well as keeping abreast of important issues in our City. 

Expertise required for both roles:

• Access to a Computer and printer/scanner
• Familiar with Email handling and Microsoft Office – Word & Excel
• Be or become a member of the Chichester Society!

The role of the Society is to preserve and enhance Chichester, and by participating like this, you’ll be adding to over 50 years involvement with Chichester’s civic life!
(our anniversary was in 2024).

Anyone beinterested is invited to initially contact our Chair, Sir Mark Featherstone-Witty, ideally by e-mail : chair@chichestersociety.org.uk or 01243 779710.