Right2Know Campaign

9th Annual Provincial & National Summits

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We are preparing for R2K’s 9th Annual Provincial & National Summits. The Summits offer an opportunity for all Campaign supporters to contribute to reviewing the state of democracy and the work of the Campaign  – and to shaping our way forward:

  • Gauteng Summit: 16 February 2019, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
  • Western Cape Summit: 16 – 17 February 2019, Mowbray, Cape Town.
  • KZN Summit: 23 February 2019, venue to be confirmed, Durban.
  • National Summit: 9 – 11 March 2019, Boschendal.

Participation

Provincial Summits are open to all Campaign Supporters and will elect delegations to the National Summit.

Please express your interest in attending R2K’s 2019 Summit/s using this googleform: https://goo.gl/VZKxCX

Please note: R2K can only cover travel costs of delegates nominated by PWGs to Provincial Summits and the travel/accommodation costs of National Summit Delegates elected at Provincial Summits. Contract the relevant Provincial Organiser to discuss your Provincial Summit Travel costs.

Electing the 2019/20 National Working Group (NWG)

The National Summit will elect the 2019/20 National Working Group. Nominations open on the Saturday 16 Feb and close on Monday 24 Feb. See details of the nomination process here.

Constitutional Amendments

Written notice of any proposals to amendment the Right2Know Constitution must (according to section 15) duly state the nature of the resolution to be proposed and reach mark@r2k.org.za no later than 15h00 on Thursday 7 February for circulation before the end of the day.

The 2019 Summit Documents

Here are some documents to read in preparation for the Summits:

National Summit Logistics

The 2019 National Summit will take place from Saturday 9 – Monday 11 March at the Bertha Activist Retreat in Boschendal, Western Cape – a 45 minute drive from Cape Town airport.

The weather promises to be fine and you should bring a swimming costume and walking shoes. We’ll also have space for some performances – so bring your talent, and a musical instrument if you play one. 

Unfortunately our budget only allows us to cover the travel & accommodation of delegates elected at our Provincial Summits. Invited guest will need to arrange accommodation in the Boschendal area or in nearby Franschhoek, Stellenbosch or Paarl (all about 15 to 20 minutes from the venue) or Cape Town (an hours drive).

Conduct

At the National Summit we expect all delegates to conduct themselves in terms of R2K Activist Code of Conduct and the Bertha Agreements from our host – as well as this set of draft agreements that will be amended and adopted at the first session of the Summit:

 

Act in a comradely manner:

  1. Engage one another with respect, regardless of gender, race, class, or age;
  2. Always remember our shared purpose and commitment;
  3. Be honest and frank without getting personal and offending (don’t take debates personally);
  4. Make a conscious effort to get to know comrades from other Provinces in sessions and breaks;
  5. No excessive drinking of alcohol;
  6. Treat the venue & staff with respect and abide by the Bertha Agreements.  
  7. No Sexual Harassment!

Participate Fully & Activity

  1. Be on time for the start of each session and keep to times in programme;
  2. Listen to understand before responding;
  3. Share the speaking time equitably. Keep your contributions short and focused to allow others time to engage. Be aware if you are dominating the discussion and encourage quieter comrades to share their views, questions or concerns.
  4. Before speaking wait to be recognised by facilitator and speak loud enough to be heard;
  5. No facebook, twitter, whatsapp, etc. Only use phones/laptops in breaks. (During sessions, in an emergency, people can reach you on 063 536 9291).
  6. Enjoy all our time together.

 

 

Updates

Information will be updated at www.r2k.org.za/2019Summits

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