Club Journal April 2024
The magazine for all CIU members
Union clubs set for 160th Annual Meeting in Blackpool
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The 160th Annual Meeting will take place at Blackpool’s Grand Hotel on Saturday, April 20
The morning of Saturday, April 20 will see the 160th Annual Meeting of the CIU taking place at the Grand Hotel in Blackpool. During the meeting, the 2023 Annual Report will be considered by delegates while Union Accountant Uto Ekanem will present the Union’s Financial Report for 2023. Delegates will also vote on several Motions up for debate during the proceedings. The biggest trade show in the UK for members’ social clubs – the CIU Beer & Trades Exhibition – takes place the day before the AGM, on Friday, April 19, at the Norcalympia Suite at Blackpool’s Norbreck Castle Hotel. Then, on the Friday evening, the CIU Blackpool Showcase is being staged at the Viva venue in central Blackpool. This is the second edition of the
relaunched event and promises a great mix of music and comedy with some of the best acts on the club circuit performing. Union General Secretary Kenneth D Green CMD ACM said: “As with every year, a lot of forward planning and effort has gone into making Conference Weekend a worthwhile and interesting experience for club delegates. “As well as being able to take part in the Union’s democratic process at our milestone 160th Annual Meeting on the Saturday, delegates will also have the opportunity to meet with a number of product and service suppliers at our trade show on the Friday afternoon. “They can also enjoy a night of topclass entertainment at the CIU Blackpool Showcase on the Friday evening.” (Details of how to book on page 17 in this issue.)
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The next CIU National Prize Draw will be taking place on Friday, April 19 at the CIU Beer & Trades Exhibiton in Blackpool. This draw will see a total of five winners who will each receive a prize of £1,000. It couldn’t be easier to take part in the CIU National Prize Draw and have the regular opportunity to win significant cash prizes with tickets available to buy online via computers or smartphones. Tickets cost £2 each (up to a maximum of 100 tickets). To buy tickets for the Prize Draw, go to the website: ciu.praxisplay.online/signin or scan the QR code below with your smartphone and it will take you to the website. Good luck!