Other Roles
The following additional roles are performed by trustees. For further information on any of these roles please use the Contacts page on the website
Membership Secretary
Maintain an up-to-date record of members.
Review and update information on application form for membership.
Register new members, both in writing & digitally.
Liaise with & pass any monies received to the treasurer.
Prepare and keep a current database of all paid up members.
Ensure that members personal data is secure in line with GDPR.
Keep a record of all members throughout a period of 7 years.
Send member information for quarterly ‘Third Age Matters’ magazines for members.
Submit appropriate data, when necessary, to the Third Age Trust for Direct mailings.
Group Co-ordinator
Responsible for assisting with the setting up of new interest groups and supporting existing interest groups.
Attend Trustees meetings and advise of any group updates when required.
Pass on information to Group Leaders as and when necessary.
Liaise with the Zoom co-ordinator as required.
Answer any group related emails received from the Falkirk & District u3a website.
Advise the Webmaster and Newsletter Editor of any changes in groups or any new groups.
Ensure that the Interest Groups list is kept up to date.
Webmaster
Maintain, develop and update the existing website.
Send out electronic communications, including monthly invitations, to members.
Act as contact point for enquiries regarding the website.
Investigate potential for social media.
Work with the National u3a in the development of a new Falkirk and District u3a website.
Mailchimp Co-ordinator
Liaise with Trustees and Newsletter Editor to ensure that the monthly Open meeting invite and Newsletter is emailed to all members.
Email any updates to members as requested by the Trustees.
Liaise with Membership Secretary to ensure that all members details are correct and includes all new members.
Keep the Mailchimp database up to date and in compliance with GDPR.
Provide Trustees with relevant stats from Mailchimp as and when required.
Public Relations
Write and edit articles, information and topics for the Monthly Newsletter.
Administer, moderate and respond quickly to user comments on our Facebook page.
Liaise with the Webmaster to review and improve the Website.
Represent our u3a in the Third Sector by attending the relevant CVS Forums as a way of enhancing our profile and attracting new members.