Greetings and Salutations

I've been batting this idea around for a while. Not because I think the membership can't wait for the next instalment of my immortal prose – not even I do that – but because I think this is a logical extension of the changes Council began in the last term.

Council has embarked on several initiatives to improve communication with the members, but most suffer from the same drawback: they are all largely one-way. Sure, you can write me or any of the other Councillors a note, and absolutely we will reply, but it's not much in the way of open communication. You know a question has been asked or input offered, and you have the response, but no one else does. Hence, this blog. It's an opportunity to not only let you know what Council has been up to, but also to allow for feedback in an easily-accessible format.

In truth, it's probably about time. The ability to do this has been around for a while now, but hosting a three-year-long discussion can be immensely time-consuming. Most of you will know that being President of Council doesn't mean I have a lovely corner office in a corporate tower somewhere, and legions of staff to assist with every little thing – I am a member pursuing a theatre career, same as you. However, we are now at the beginning of a new term, with new energy and initiative, so let's give it a go.

Discussion will be geared toward Equity members, so other readers with questions about Equity should visit our website.

Onward!