Northern Ireland Council
We need volunteers to join the MS Society NI Council.
You will be a voice for people living with MS across NI and contribute to the governance and management of MS Society NI. We need people with a wide range of skills and backgrounds to speak for the diverse communities where MS has an impact.
The MS Society NI National Council is committed to representation from all parts of NI and would also welcome applications from young people and from black and minority ethnic groups.
For more information or for an application pack please email aslater@mssociety.org.uk or ring 028 9080 2802.
All applications need to be submitted by 4th June 2010.
Current Interim National Council for Northern Ireland:
Honorary Officers:
Peter Eakin, Chair
Pamela McMillen, Vice Chair
Arthur O'Hare, Treasurer
Interim Council Members:
Margaret Bagwell, Interim Council Member
Liz Connor, Interim Council Member
Ian Cooke, Interim Council Member
Sean Gibson, Interim Council Member
Derek McCambley, Interim Council Member
Dr Ramachandran, Interim Council Member
It is with great pleasure I take up the role of Chair for the Northern Ireland Interim National Council. The Council is made up of members with a wide range of experience and expertise; we will work together to ensure that we are a voice for members and to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS in Northern Ireland.
We have taken part in a comprehensive induction programme. We had our first meeting on Thursday 16 April at the Resource Centre in Belfast and had discussions around our planned work programme for our first year and around our prioritisation areas. We are particularly interested in looking at the current provision of support for newly diagnosed people and carers and how the Society can effectively support these groups of people.
We are here to work on your behalf and to act as a voice for members in Northern Ireland. We want the work of the Council to be transparent and accessible to our members and welcome your views and opinions.