Bartalk from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm – Thursday, May 14th April 29, 2009
Posted by Nik in : Uncategorized , add a commentLearn to
• understand different accents
• network – to offer and share professional help
• discuss current topics
• make a good impression
• get past hello!
Ideal for shy people and for learners of the English language.The cost per person is 10CHF plus a drink from the bar! Register on the form at the bar or by email to g.tritt@gmx.net.
Extraordinary General Meeting from 9.00 pm – Friday, May 8th April 28, 2009
Posted by Nik in : English Club, Events, News , 1 comment so farDear Members,
The committee has decided to summon an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to comply with new legal requirements.
Nowadays, the English Speaking Club of Bern entertains not only members but also regulars, who (for different reason) do not want to become a member according to the former constitution point 4.
As we often host events from other clubs (e.g. Sing Together) we want to create an opportunity for these and all other people to be our guests in the future as well.
Furthermore, having these people at the club has a strong influence on our financial wellbeing.
For this group of people, we have created a free “Basic Membership.” These members will not have the same rights that you enjoy as a “Premium Member”. Specifically, this new membership group cannot vote, has no reduction on drinks and cannot rent the club itself.
The conclusion for the committee was therefore to adapt the constitution to allow the different types of membership.
Please find enclosed the invitation for the EGM. Following the AGENDA:
- Registration of present members
- Election of two scrutineers
- Constitution – reason for modification
- Questions & answers
- Voting
- Declaration of the result
- Closure
Therefore, we call an EGM to hold a vote on the Constitution 2009. The EGM takes place at the ESCB on Friday, 8th May 2009 at 21:00. Please attend the meeting and cast your vote.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the club.
On behalf of the committee,
Corinne Oegerli, President
English Speaking Club of Bern Constitution 2009
Newsletter May and June 2009 April 28, 2009
Posted by Nik in : English Club, Events, News , add a commentA short look back at the last two months: The English Speak-ing Club of Bern successfully hosted the first picture show featuring pictures taken by Mark Howells-Mead. We all adored the photos he took of people all over the world. It might not have been the last event; Mark is already putting together another photo evening with a new topic.
If you have a flash of inspiration what event we could organ-ize with your assistance: Why don’t you tell us? We will be happy to discuss your idea in the committee and – if possible – to realize it.
The committee had started this year with an unexpected task: We revised our constitution to comply with the new legal requirements.
The principal point is undoubtedly that only members are allowed at the club (only accompanied by a member). Our main concern was therefore, that all our well-regarded quests or even friends would be illegally with us. This had definitely to be avoided.
Thus a new group of members was created. The conse-quence is that they have to sign in as a basic member; the application has to be approved by the committee.
Our former members will keep their exceeding rights (drink price etc) and get the state of a Premium member.
Still all our members will be allowed to take friends with them.
People who have never been to the club need to ask for an invitation, this is possible by the use of our homepage or mail address above.
This all must be confirmed through an exceptional general meeting which takes place May 8th. The committee recom-mends accepting the proposal for changing the constitution.
Almost impossible to wait for the Belgian beer event. Our committee member Hilde will – especially for us – provide Belgian beer from small, not so well known breweries. You will have the opportunity to taste these beers. You don’t have to sign up.
Please note that no sing together will take place. But as usual Graham is ready to hold his bar talks. Many thanks to him!
On behalf of the committee,
Corinne Oegerli
ESCB President
Sing together from 8pm to 9:30pm – Thursday, April 30th April 18, 2009
Posted by Nik in : English Club, Events , add a commentSinging is good for the soul! Enjoy a couple of hours of vocalizing with friends accompanied by Stefan Bogdanov on guitar. Stefan provides the lyrics of some old pop favorites and everyone sings along. It’s easy and it’s fun! This is also a nonsmoking event to keep those vocal cords fine tuned! Drop in anytime, it’s free!
Service at St Ursula’s Church from 9:45 to 11:30 – Sunday, April 26th April 17, 2009
Posted by Nik in : English Club, Events , add a commentFor a long time our committee member Markus Ruf has been wondering, how it is to attend a service in English at St Ursula’s Church. Here’s an opportunity to join him: Meet Markus in front of the church (Jubiläumsplatz 2 in 3005 Bern) at quarter to ten. The service starts fifteen minutes later.
More details find on: http://tinyurl.com/deph9e.
