Due to great interest from members, an additional session of the Branch treasurers training has been scheduled. Learn all about the union’s mentoring programme at our next Lunch & Learn, and for those who missed it, last month’s mortgage essentials session is now available to watch back online. 

Branch Treasurers training – Thursday 22nd May – Nerney’s Court  

Thursday 22nd May will be the last opportunity for branch treasurers and vice-treasurers to avail of this important training this side of the summer. Healthy finances are essential to the proper functioning of a branch. This training will guide treasurers through the ins and outs of the position, how to avoid the pitfalls, and will give treasurers a firm understanding of the aspects beyond keeping a balanced ledger. 

In addition to essentials such as information on funding, capitation and how to manage the branch’s financial returns, there will also be the opportunity to network with other treasurers to support each other in the carrying out of their role. 

While newly elected branch treasurers and vice-treasurers will be given preference in the event of oversubscription, this course is open to all branch treasurers. If you are a treasurer who is looking to hit the ground running or feel you could improve as a treasurer this course is ideal. 

If you are interested you can register here or email skillsacademy@forsa.ie for more information. 

Live: Lunch & Learn – The Fórsa mentoring programme - Friday 30th May - Online 

The Fórsa mentoring programme was launched a year ago at Biennial Conference. It was an ambitious initiative that sought to bring together experienced union activists and promising newcomers in the hopes of passing on knowledge and wisdom earned through years of union work. 

This upcoming Lunch & Learn will bring together programme participants and tutors to take a look back on the year. Find out what went right, how participants benefitted, and plans for taking the programme into its second year. 

This will be an unmissable session for anyone interested in knowing more about the benefits of mentoring and how you and your branch can participate in this year’s programme. 

If you are interested, you can register here.

Watch back - Lunch & Learn 25th April - Mortgage essentials: first time buyer’s guides to mortgages 

The Friday 25th April Lunch & Learn Mortgage essentials: first time buyer’s guides to mortgages is now available to watch on YouTube. 

For those who were unfortunate enough to have missed it, in this session Mark Solon, Managing Director of Symmetry Financial Management, shared some of his in-depth knowledge of the mortgage application process.  

There is no better expert for Fórsa members thinking of applying for a mortgage. From day one Symmetry Financial Management has specialised in helping public sector workers find mortgages suitable to their circumstances.  

In this hour-long session Mark presented a step-by-step guide on how the mortgage process works, as well as sharing his detailed insight into what lenders are currently offering and the criteria they use to assess applications.

The recording is available on the Skills Academy’s YouTube here.

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