Occupational Therapy News OTnews July 2019 | Page 54

Nominations for RCOT regions committee vacancies 2019/2020 are open 16 July to 31 August 2019 The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) Regions are branches of the professional body for occupational therapists, students and support workers. They are dedicated to supporting members regionally and locally, providing networking opportunities, learning and funding through lifelong learning grants. Regions are run by committees made up of member volunteers. Being part of a committee is a great way to engage with and develop your professional networks and provide continuing professional development (CPD). Reach out and add to your professional profile and make a difference. Be ambassadors for your profession and become an active member of your Region’s committee. CHAIR To chair committee meetings, to have an overview of the Region’s activities alongside acting as the key contact and facilitator for the Region and RCOT. VICE CHAIR – UK REGIONAL FORUM LEAD This role is the link between the Region and RCOT, which includes attending the UK RCOT Regional Forum twice a year in London. TREASURER This role is to ensure financial affairs are compliant with RCOT governance and to act as the primary point of contact for financial matters. SECRETARY To collate and circulate agenda items and information in preparation for meetings, take minutes and distribute to committee members and to RCOT. REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS LEAD To produce the Region’s e-newsletters/e-bulletins with members of the committee as well as to support and encourage the writing of news and articles for inclusion in the e-newsletters, reports and OTnews. SOCIAL MEDIA LEAD This role is responsible for maintaining and engaging with social media accounts on behalf of the Region. This includes Facebook, Twitter and the Region’s Eventbrite account. MEMBER ACTIVITY LEAD This role is responsible for taking the lead on the Region’s activities for members and being the first point of contact for RCOT. Tasks include having an overall knowledge of RCOT roadshows, regional careers events and local events. 54 OTnews July 2019 For more information or to discuss the vacant roles please email: [email protected] or [email protected] or complete an online application form: https://www.rcot.co.uk/news/ rcot-nominations-and-voting-2019 Nominations will close at midnight on 31 August 2019.