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Middle Temple Book Society - Introductory Evening

Monday 19th of April 2021 18:00

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Location

Online via Zoom (joining link will be circulated via email)

Timings

18:00
(Zoom Meeting ‘room’ will be open from 17:50)
Please ensure that you have joined before the event is due to start.

Event Details

Middle Temple is piloting a new set of societies. With the help of the Inn, and you as a member, it is hoped that these initial societies are successful which will allow for more societies to be established and a wider range of interests to be showcased. 

Books:

The Book Society will meet either once or twice a month to discuss a fiction and a non-fiction book. These books will be chosen by its members out of a list which the Steering group of the Book Society will compile. Further events will be a the discretion of the Steering group. 

Steering Group:

Each society will have a steering group of a maximum of 5 members per society. These members will be elected to the steering group by members of the society and there will be an annual change over of power. 

Each society will consist of a President and a Treasurer plus 3 other positions. These position names will be chosen by the President and Treasurer of each society, and members of the society will elect someone to that position. 

Each society will have the same hand over day known as ‘Steering Group hand-over’ which will be chosen by Middle Temple and it shall remain the same day in the future. 

Every society will be required to follow a blanket policy which will be created in due course. This will contain how each society must act and ultimately, must not undermine the integrity and trust of Middle Temple. Each member of the Steering group will be made to read and sign the policy in order to be held accountable to it. 

Finance 

All societies will be free to join but the society may host events and activities to which it may charge for. 

A Treasurer will be elected in order to maintain the finance of each society and to make sure no financial errors occur. 

This is a really exciting opportunity to open up a side to Middle Temple that does not currently exist. It is a chance for you to meet new people of similar interests and to further expand the community that already exists within the Inn. The better success that these initial societies have, the more ability we have to create even more. 

This event is open to all members. Attendance is free but booking is required.

Accessing the remote Event:

This remote event will take place using software called Zoom.  A link for the 'meeting room' will be sent by email between 12-24 hours before the scheduled start time.

It is preferable to join the event on a laptop, but if that’s not possible then use your phone/tablet. Download the app from zoom.us

Who can Attend

This event is open only to Middle Temple members.

Dietary Requirements

Qualifying Session Details

Please note, this event is a NOT a Qualifying Session

Bookings and Cancellations

Where we have a waiting list we will be able to offer your ticket to someone else, so please do let us know if you are no longer planning to attend.

Hall members and Benchers - to cancel a ticket please email members@middletemple.org.uk 

Click here to view our Bookings and Cancellation Policies

Disabled Access and Support

If you have questions about accessibility at the Inn or if you would like to request support, please email Laura Hacon.

The Inn is committed to improving access to all its services and encourages members to get in touch with suggestions and feedback on how we can improve. If you feel your experience using the website or attending one of our events could be improved, please email Laura. Your suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Data Protection & Photography

Please be aware that photography, audio and video recording may take place at our events. These may be used for promotional purposes by the Inn, including in printed publications, on our website, and on our social media accounts. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken or to have images of you used, please alert the Membership Team at the start of the event. We are unable to guarantee that you will not be included in the background of photographs that are being taken. Contact: 020 7427 6385, members@middletemple.org.uk

All personal data that the Inn stores and processes is held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Inn’s Data Protection Policy. You can ask the Inn to stop using your images at any time, or request to see the personal data that the Inn holds on you. For more information please visit the Data Protection page  http://www.middletemple.org.uk/about-us/data-protection

Times and details for this event are subject to change. Please check this webpage for the most up to date information.