[csaa-forum] CHASS newsletter No. 1

[Melissa Gregg]

-----Original Message-----
From: Toss Gascoigne [mailto:director at chass.org.au] 
Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2004 2:42 PM
To: Toss Gascoigne
Subject: CHASS newsletter No. 1


Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Newsletter 1       
April 2004
 
1.  Aims of CHASS 
2.  The next step
3.  Draft constitution
4.  "HASS on the Hill"
5.  Foundation Membership
6.  National Press Club Address
7.  Note for newsletters
8.  Members of Steering Committee
 
1.  AIMS AND PURPOSE OF CHASS
Australia needs an advocacy body to make the case for the humanities,
arts and social sciences.  Too often the skills and expertise in the
sector are overlooked in setting national policies, and too often the
needs of the sector are overlooked when it comes to funding.
 
2.  THE NEXT STEP
The inaugural AGM will be at the National Press Club in Canberra on the
afternoon of Wednesday 16 June.  This meeting will discuss the draft
constitution and elect the inaugural President and Board.
 
3.  CONSTITUTION
The draft constitution is up on our web site.  It sets out the aims and
structure of CHASS, and sets out categories of membership.  And see the
website for a guide to likely subscription levels: www.chass.org.au
 
4.  "HASS ON THE HILL"
"Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences on the Hill" is an opportunity to
talk to parliamentarians about the significance of your work.
 
Over 80 federal Parliamentarians have already accepted our invitation to
discuss the humanities, arts and social sciences at individual meetings
on Wednesday June 16.
 
This 2-day event is a wonderful opportunity to sell the message of the
humanities, arts and social sciences!  The full program and registration
forms are at our web site: www.chass.org.au
 
5.  FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP
Your society or organisation can become a Foundation Member of CHASS.
Membership is open to all organisations with an interest in the future
of humanities, arts and social sciences in Australia.
 
The subscription is a flat rate of $100, and only Foundation Members
will be able to vote at the inaugural AGM on Wednesday June 16.
 
Application forms for Foundation Membership are on our website.
 
6.  NATIONAL PRESS CLUB ADDRESS
Iain McCalman will address the NPC on Wednesday 16 June, immediately
before the inaugural AGM.
 
His address will be televised live by ABC across Australia.
 
7.  NOTE FOR NEWSLETTERS
Please help publicise CHASS.  Below is a short note suitable for
including in newsletters or sending to colleagues:
 
"The Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) is a
new advocacy body for the humanities, arts and social sciences. Too
often the skills and expertise in the sector are overlooked in setting
national policies, and too often the needs of the sector are overlooked
when it comes to funding.
 
Our inaugural AGM will be held at the National Press Club in Canberra on
Wednesday 16 June.
 
And the best way to stay in touch is to register to receive the CHASS
newsletter.  There is a form on our home page: www.chass.org.au "
 
 
8.  THE STEERING COMMITTEE
Members of the Steering Committee piloting CHASS through the formation
proccess are: Professor Tom Stannage (Convener) Dean, Curtin University
Dr John Beaton, ED, Academy of Social Sciences, Australia Professor
Linda Behrendt, UTS Mr John Byron, ED, Academy of the Humanities
Professor Malcolm Gillies, D-VC, ANU Professor Andrea Hull, Director,
Victoria College of the Arts Professor Iain McCalman, President, Academy
of the Humanities Professor Sue Richardson, President, Academy of Social
Sciences, Australia
 
 
If you are interested in CHASS, the best way to keep up to date is by
registering to receive our newsletter.  If you have not already
registered, there's a simple form on our home page:  www.chass.org.au
 
 
 

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Toss Gascoigne
Executive Director
Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS)
28 Balmain Cres, ANU
PO Box 8157, ANU, ACT 2601
Ph: 02 6249 1995
0408 704 442
Fax: 02 6247 4335
Email: director at chass.org.au
Web:  www.chass.org.au
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