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HSY ACF
HSY WOMEN’S
CONFERENCE
On Saturday 2 November 30 Adult Volunteers and invited guests attended the very first Women’s Conference held by the County at the Cadet Training Centre Driffield, to celebrate 40 years of women in the ACF. The conference was brought together by the County Adjutant, Captain Val Johnson, following a request for something to be put on to join in with this year’s celebrations, to celebrate how far women have come over the years.
Captain Johnson put together a programme
of speakers, from both civilian and military backgrounds. Local businesswoman Deb Oxley OBE, captivated the delegates with her talk on the 14 Key Points, which went down a storm, both funny and thought provoking. Unfortunately, the representative from the Armed Forces Diversity Engagement Team was unable to attend due to ill health, but Lynne Hope, a Deputy Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire stepped up front and centre and not only gave a talk on the team, their work and diversity, but also told the room about her own experiences.
Our own RSMI Sam Robinson, took to the floor to tell the group all about Frimley Park, and the courses
Celebrating 40 years of Women in the Army Cadet Force has definitely been a highlight for me
Delegates
available not only to our cadets, but to our Adult Volunteers, before Karen Barr, a former member of the county, gave a very informative talk on the qualifi- cations Adult Volunteers can gain via CVQO.
The day was brought to a close with a represent- ative from the ACF Step Change Project giving a presentation on the project, focusing on diversity and inclusion. Through interactive games and posing compelling questions, the delegates looked at their own areas of responsibility and the organisation as a whole.
Captain Johnson said: “Celebrating 40 years
of Women in the Army Cadet Force has definitely been a highlight for me. Everyone who attended the conference, had a great day and took something away from it, especially from our guest speakers. It has made me realise what an amazing job we are doing within Humberside and South Yorkshire ACF, helping create leaders and role models both in the organisation and in everyday life.”
Deb Oxley OBE and Padre Edith in conversation
Capt Johnson opening the conference
Deb Oxley OBE
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