We were able for the first time to get a photo taken of the Conseil members present at the AGM :
from left to right : Jim Flannery (Membership Secretary), Cheryl Holden (Secretary), Rob Houghton (Training Lead), Eleyna Van Kooyk (dep rep Tarn/Tarn and Garonne), Lesley Wisson (dep rep Aude Est), Jane Beck (President), Sue Ackloo (Treasurer), Carolyn Bailey (dep rep Aude Ouest), Corinne Bryan (dep rep Ariège). Missing from the photo are Jill Merriam (dep rep Pyrénées Orientales), Greg Clarkson (Active Listener and Client Administrator) and Jane Harvey (Training Administrator).
News from CSF Sud de France (by Sue Ackloo)
On Wednesday, January 28th Sud held its AGM in Carcassonne. It was very well attended in spite of illness and threatened blockades by tractors. Our President, Jane Beck, gave us an insight into who she is and then went on to give us her outline plans for this coming year. Sue Ackloo, Treasurer, presented the accounts for 2025 and the budget for 2026. Rob Houghton gave us an update on training and how he works with a team of departmental co-ordinators and peer support groups. Rachel Thomas-Bonnet, our guest speaker, gave us an amusing presentation of some of the scenarios people encounter when they first move to France, and we were also delighted to have Professeur Henri Roché with us to answer questions about La Ligue.
It was then time to take our chairs to the tables to enjoy a lovely lunch and a chance to catch up with each other.