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NOTICE of the Association of British Theatre Technicians Council Elections 2021

Dear <<First Name>>,

We are very pleased to announce that nominations for the 2021 ABTT Council Elections are now open!

Please note that only MEMBERS, HONORARY MEMBERS & FELLOWS of the ABTT are eligible to nominate persons for election to Council and only MEMBERS, HONORARY MEMBERS & FELLOWS are eligible for nomination. A list of their names may be found here.

If you need to renew your Full Membership for 2021 please click here.

All nominations must be returned to the ABTT Office before the 9th August 2021 to be eligible.

Information on how to make a nomination and more details on the Council Elections or how to become a Full Member can be found below.

Becoming an ABTT Trustee:

ABTT COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2021

The Council, with eleven elected members, is the governing body of the ABTT. Council members are Directors of the Company and Trustees of the Charity. Three vacancies will occur at the time of the next AGM through the resignation of Darren Joyce and the retirement by rotation of the following members of Council who will have completed their current three-year term of office: Louise Birchall and David Evans.

David Evans has served two consecutive terms and is not eligible to stand this year. Louise Birchall has served one three year term and is eligible for nomination.

Members of the ABTT are invited to send in nominations for candidates to be put forward for election. If more than three nominations are received, there will be an election by ballot. The information given on the nomination paper will be included in the ballot notice. Please click here to download a nomination paper and here for a nominee information sheet.

Please note that only FULL MEMBERS, HONORARY MEMBERS & FELLOWS of the ABTT are eligible to nominate persons for election to Council and only MEMBERS, HONORARY MEMBERS & FELLOWS are eligible for nomination. A list of their names may be found here.

If you have any questions regarding this process or how to apply please email us at office@abtt.org.uk

Nominate for Council here!

Becoming a FULL Member:

Following on from our ABTT Seminars in June, we have had many people get in contact to ask how they can get involved with the ABTT. One of the main things that our members can do is apply to become Full Members.

Being a Full Member enables you to join any of the ABTT Committees in which you feel you may be able to contribute, but it also means you are eligible to nominate or to be nominated to serve as a Trustee-Director on our Council.

As a Full Member, you are also admitted as one of our Electoral College, meaning you are eligible to vote at our Annual General Meeting.

Full Members of the ABTT are previous Associate Members who have been recognised by their peers as being suitably experienced within the industry to participate in the governance of the Association.

To be admitted as a Full Member of the Association, you must first be an Associate Member. You are being recognised by your peers as experienced and committed and this makes you eligible as a member of the Electoral College to stand for office and participate in any ballots.

As a Full Member of the ABTT you will be helping us to be relevant to all the regions and nations of the United Kingdom, those whose participation is waged and unwaged, the small and the large, those with buildings and those without; everyone no matter where or how they pursue their interest.

How do I apply?

There is no difference in the membership cost for an Associate Member or a Full Member. However, to become a Full Member of the ABTT it is required for you to demonstrate to the Council of Trustee-Directors that you have relevant experience and a manifest commitment to the technical aspects of the art of theatre.

To apply is simple.

– Simply fill in our online form and attach your CV and contact details for 2 referees.

– We will then contact your referees to corroborate your experience is suitable.

– We will put your application forward at our next council meeting.

– We will then be in contact to let you know the outcome.

If you are eligible to be admitted as a Full Member of the ABTT please do apply.

Apply today to make sure you are eligible to vote at the next Annual General Meeting!

Apply as a Full Member today!