It is strongly advised that all members of the committee familiarise themselves with the Groups Manual.
General
- Special Interest Group Banners
- Running Effective Committee Meetings
- How to join a Special Interest Group Step-by-Step Guidance
- How to join a Special Interest Group social media post
- Who sits on a Special Interest Group Committee?
Secretary
Guidance
- Eventbrite guidance - Creating an event
- Microsoft Teams guidance - Using Microsoft Teams to run an event
- Microsoft Forms Guidance - Adding Forms To Powerpoint
- CIBSE Approved CPD Guidelines - this is the guidance that Approved CPD suppliers should follow, which may be useful for committees when planning events.
Badges
Templates
- Canva templates for Eventbrite banners
- Canva template for event flyer
- CIBSE Branded PowerPoint Template
Background for Microsoft Teams (this will appear flipped to you)
Utilising the Platform
Promotion
Guidance
Regional Chair's resource pack
Regional key dates and deadlines
Guidance for forming an international chapter
Role descriptions
Templates

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