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A reminder that the MDI AGM takes place on Saturday 12th September at 12:30pm, via ZOOM
The official notice of the AGM together with links to all the relevant materials that you will need for the AGM were published on the website on 21st August 2020 – https://www.mdi.ie/notice-of-agm-2020/
If you are planning to take part, please register your attendance by emailing Ms. Hazel Bridcut, Company Secretary at mdisecretary@mdi.ie by 5pm on Friday, 4th September 2020.
Please note that only paid-up members who have paid their annual subscription on or by 23rd March 2020 can vote at the AGM on any resolutions.
If you have any queries, please email Ms. Hazel Bridcut, Company Secretary at mdisecretary@mdi.ie
Children with underlying health conditions may be vulnerable to any infection. But it appears the risk of severe illness from coronavirus is low, even if your child has:
an underlying health condition
special healthcare needs.
If your child has a health condition they and everyone in the family should still:
be extra careful in watching out for symptoms
strictly follow the advice on good hygiene and hand washing.
Your child should try and keep up their normal activities and attend school. This is good for their overall wellbeing.
If your child has recently had a transplant or has severe immunodeficiency, talk with their specialist. They will advise if your child needs to take any extra precautions.
If you do have concerns about your child’s health condition, ask their specialist team for advice.
A small number of children with coronavirus have developed an inflammatory syndrome called paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome (PIMS). This condition is rare. It mainly occurs in children who do not have a health condition. Read more about PIMS. Read more about PIMS here.
If your child has a health condition and gets symptoms of coronavirus
If your child has a health condition and gets symptoms of coronavirus:
isolate your child – this means keep them at home and completely avoid contact with other people. This includes other people in your household – Read advice on self-isolation
phone your GP and specialist – they will advise you if your child needs a coronavirus test.
We would like to remind you that nominations for election to MDI board of directors are now being accepted.
Note:Board members can only be nominated by MDI members who have paid their annual subscription on or by the 23rd March 2020. To be able to vote for a board nominee you must also have paid your annual subscription on or by the 23rd March 2020
Please send completed board nomination pack (nomination and application form) to Company Secretary, Ms. Hazel Bridcut: mdisecretary@mdi.ie by 5pm on Tuesday 4th August 2020.
This year, The MDI Board have made the decision, considering Covid 19 Pandemic, that the AGM process will be carried out electronically, including election process and holding of a virtual AGM on 12th September 2020. And we need your help!
To run a successful charity, we need member participation on our board! We simply could not succeed without you. We need you to join us and provide diverse skills that will help us deliver on our mission and values.
WHY
Our objective is to help our members, to provide information, support and services, to promote independent living for people with MD and to support and fund research. On our board, we have people who have MD themselves or are family members of those affected by MD and we are looking for all perspectives.
People who are passionate about helping MDI but who may not be associated with the organisation are also welcome.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
You will be required to:
• Advise the management team on important topics and strategy direction
• Be involved in making decisions that will drive MDI forward in order to deliver on its strategic
objectives
• Ensure the needs of the members are met in line with the strategic plan
• Strive to work with the organisation to deliver on our mission and values
• Ensure that all legal and financial obligations are met
Please see Guidance for Charity Trustees from the Charity Regulator here:
We currently have many passionate team members on the board who are driven to deliver MD l’s strategy. We would like you to be part of this team. If you would like to help us drive the organisation and have some of the diverse skills that we are looking for please apply to join us, WE NEED YOU!!!
Consider joining us if any of the below apply to you:
1. You have MD
2. You have a family member with MD
3. You are passionate about helping MDI
4. You have HR experience
s. You have legal experience
6. You have fundraising/communications experience
Note:Board members can only be nominated by MDI members who have paid their annual subscription on or by the 23 rd March 2020. To be able to vote for a board nominee you must also have paid your annual subscription on or by the 23rd March 2020.
If you have not received a nomination pack which includes nomination form and application form by the 17th July please contact: mdisecretary@mdi.ie
If you are interested in getting involved in MDI, but do not wish to join the board please contact us! We have many other teams working to drive the strategy of MDI forward.
We are in this together and can only drive MDI forward together!
The HSE COVID Tracker free app is now available for your mobile phone.
It will help us to protect each other and slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ireland.
Using the COVID Tracker app along with the existing public health measures will help us all stay safe when we meet up, socialise, work or travel.
Face coverings help prevent people who don’t know they have the virus from spreading it to others. They should be worn anywhere it’s difficult to stay 2 m apart, like shops or public transport, or when visiting anyone who is more at risk.
This includes people aged over 70, or people who are medically vulnerable, including many people with disabilities. Wear a face covering to show your support for others, and to help in our fight against COVID-19.
See Department of Health and HSE information on face coverings:
Please find below, Communication of New AGM Date for Muscular Dystrophy Ireland:
Dear All
We would like to advise you that Muscular Dystrophy Ireland will now hold their Annual General Meeting on Saturday 12th September 2020.
The well-being of Members, Management and Staff is a primary concern for The Board of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland and taking into consideration the Health and Safety concerns in relation to holding physical meetings due to Covid 19 pandemic, The Board of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland have agreed that this Annual General Meeting will be held virtually using Zoom Conference.
We will, in the coming weeks, keep you updated as to the progress of preparing for this virtual Annual General Meeting and will publish links to the Notice of Annual General Meeting together with the relevant documents on the website when these become available.
Assistance and support will be available to members to enable them to join us for what is the organisation’s first virtual Annual General Meeting by Zoom Conference.
In response to the mental health challenges posed by COVID 19, MyMind is now working with Sláintecare and the HSE to provide fully subsidised counselling, psychotherapy and psychological support for individuals over 18 years in all regions of Ireland. The main mental health issues include issues arising from unemployment, bereavement, social isolation/cocooning, illness, stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, domestic violence, etc. Appointments are readily available currently. You can find out if you are eligible by following this link https://mymind.org/covid-19-project.
