Success for North Thames AGM this week

On Tuesday 14 January, BALI's North Thames committee was joined by over 35 BALI Registered members at the regional AGM 2020. A record number of attendees travelled to Beales Hotel, located in Hatfield, to cast important votes to help shape the future of their Association and listen to two guest speakers. 

Organised by BALI's Regional Support Officer and the North Thames committee, the event saw a successful turnout of Registered members and students proactively taking part in the AGM where members voted on a range of matters. BALI North Thames Chairmain, Darren Skidmore, provided an uplifting presentation with an update from the region, with a focus on the events for the year ahead whilst keeping guests entertained and engaged throughout. 

BALI's Chief Executive Wayne Grills presented an update from BALI Landscape House which provided members with an overview of the various areas of membership they can get involved with, his involvement with lobbying in Government, BALI's activities from the previous year as well as looking ahead to the next membership year.

Followed by the update from BALI, members were able to listen to guest speaker Richard McIntosh, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affair's Deputy Chief Plant Health Officer who gave an informative presentation and insight on how to avoid pests and diseases as well as discussing the importance of the International Year of Plant Health 2020 and the ways in which Defra are involved. BALI will be supporting the global campaign this year with a range of webinars and marketing materials for members to use.

The final presentation was from the Managing Director of Bowles & Wyer, Dan Riddleston, who provided members with an insight into their plans for RHS Chelsea 2020. 

Looking back on the day, BALI's Regional Support Officer commented; 

There was a great buzz in the room. It was fantastic to see so many members supporting the North Thames region.

Members located in the region will receive a copy of the minutes and presentation slides from the event next week. Missed out? BALI's regional committees will be hosting a range of exciting events alongside their AGM's. To book your space check out our events calendar here.