1. Welcome
AHS November 2008 Conference
Leeds Atheist Society

2. The National Federation of Atheist, Humanist and Secular Student Societies
AHS Conference
14 – 16 November 2008
Introduction by Norman Ralph
President, Leeds Atheist Society
AHS November 2008 Conference
Leeds Atheist Society

3. Introduction To ratify the AHS Constitution
To formalise the committee, elect the executive officers and appoint the trustees
To discuss and put into place the governing articles and schedules
To plan for the future
AHS November 2008 Conference
Leeds Atheist Society

4. Timetable - Saturday AHS November 2008 Conference
10:00
Registration
Leeds University Union
10:15
Introduction
ARC Conference room
10:45
National organisations
11:30
Society presentations on what activities they have had in the past 5 months
ARC Conference Room
13:00
Lunch
The Refectory, LUU
14:00
Constitution discussion
14:45
Constitution ratification
15:00
Break
15:15
Election of executive officers/appointing trustees
16:00
Finish
16:15
Podcasting
Meeting room 3
19:00
Dinner
L'oranaise
21:00
Night out
The Old Bar, LUU
AHS November 2008 Conference
Leeds Atheist Society

5. Timetable - Sunday AHS November 2008 Conference Leeds Atheist Society
11:15
Brunch
Cuthbert Broderick, Millennium Sqaure
12:15
Rationalist Week talk
Meeting room 2
13:00
Event planning
14:30
Break
15:00
Leadership and society workshops
16:00
Finish
AHS November 2008 Conference
Leeds Atheist Society

6. The Constitution Discussed Saturday afternoon
Ratified by President and elected representative of each member society
Carry out directions of constitution and form the committee, elect executive officers and appoint the trustees
Constitution in your delegate packs
AHS November 2008 Conference
Leeds Atheist Society

7. Planning for the future
National campaigns
National events
Collective bargaining
Role of organisation
Leadership of organisation
AHS November 2008 Conference
Leeds Atheist Society

8. Leadership and Society Workshops
Chance to network
Develop key committee skills
Share knowledge and best practice
Sounding board for ideas, concerns or past experiences
AHS November 2008 Conference
Leeds Atheist Society

9. Because atheists have it larger…
Enjoy the conference
Because atheists have it larger…
AHS November 2008 Conference
Leeds Atheist Society