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AV News 184 - May 2011 Chairman's Chatter Keith Scott FRPS Please note that the NAVC committee are very pleased to announce that all information about the 2011 National AV Championships is now fully up and running on their website at www.navc.org.uk where all the necessary forms for entering and booking accommodation, meals, entry to sessions etc can be downloaded. We have already received a firm booking from a gentleman living in South Africa, even though this is a national and not an international event. Considering the great distance between Sutton Bonington and South Africa you may consider yourself as local by comparison, no matter where you live within the UK. Therefore as a 'local' event this is almost on your doorstep, so there's really no reason for not attending. This is a great opportunity to take part in a major Audio-Visual competition, especially if you've never done so before. You will be participating in the biggest and friendliest National AV event with a great social atmosphere. Make sure you book accommodation early to avoid disappointment. Please note that the closing date for entering your sequence is Saturday 6th August. Although this may seem a long time into the future it will be upon you before you realise. If you need to make a new sequence for this event, or polish up an older one then now is the time to do so. Many of our readers will already know that Brian Jeffs FRPS has been an invaluable member of the RPS Audio-Visual Group for many years, a true stalwart. Throughout this time Brian has admirably fulfilled the roles of Treasurer, Chairman and latterly the Group Secretary. Brian has also served as Festival Representative to both the Nationals and Internationals committees, and also Regional Organiser for East Midlands AV Days. All good things eventually come to an end. Brian has announced his retirement from his secretarial duties which he has always undertaken with great efficiency and for which we are very grateful. We shall therefore be looking to elect a replacement AV Group Sec ɕх