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Proposed Action Items for discussion at GRAM 2004
(updated 8oct04)

  1. That a close working relationship should be maintained between local groups and their 3 representatives on the Fundraising and Membership Working Party which covers both national and local recruitment. The interchange of ideas and suggestions for this activity is very important if the humanist movement is to progress.

  2. That everything practical should be done to enable and encourage all local groups to participate in the newly launched Humanist Groups Network (HGN). At present the HGN is organised by a steering group on behalf of all the groups. The purpose of the HGN is for improved mutual support, the sharing of ideas and skills and the active promotion of humanism.

  3. That local groups use the Humanist Groups Network (HGN) to exchange ideas on suggestions to be submitted to the BHA for their review and possible implementation for the following reasons:
                  *A suggestion put to the BHA in this way would inevitably carry greater weight.
                  *The risk of the BHA incorrectly evaluating a suggestion due to pressure on resources will be reduced.
    (Note: It would be a good idea if the BHA were to be informed and consulted about any proposal at the earliest possible stage so as to avoid a situation where time and effort are devoted to a proposal only to have it rejected by the BHA. Clearly the BHA would always retain the right to organise its own priorities, in the interest of its members.)

  4. That the BHA will print a full listing of affiliated local groups containing, at least, the minimum contact details as requested by the individual groups. That this list will then be sent to all new members of the BHA and to existing members when thought appropriate and enclosed as an insert in BHA News from time to time.

  5. That the BHA is commended for its present practice of inviting new (and renewing) members to tick a box on the application (renewal) form in order to allow the BHA to provide their details to their local humanist group. In addition that the BHA is requested to ensure that any accompanying text be made as prominent as possible within space and design constraints.    

  6. That a local groups news gathering forum be established to collect and submit items to the BHA News.

  7. That local groups decide what objectives should be set for the next GRAM and how they are to be achieved.