Dear TASA TG conveners,

Thanks to everyone who responded to the poll in my last email. This message is to convey two important things for TG convenors:

(1) Based on poll results, we will be having our first online meeting next Monday 13 Feb from 1-2pm AEDT (i.e., Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, etc time). You can join the meeting at this link. Sally will also send the link as a calendar invite. 

 This meeting is open to all TG convenors, including HDR reps. If you are a convenor with questions about TASA funding applications/opportunities, if you have any other questions about TG activities, events, initiatives, etc, if you want to share thoughts and ideas about running TGs, or even if you're keen just to catch up and meet other TG convenors/TASA members... then this meeting is for you. I am aware that Monday is short notice !! ... but it was the clear poll favorite... over 3/4 could make it... plus we do need to meet ASAP, ahead of the deadline for TG funding in March (more on that below)... so Monday it is. 

 Please note: the meeting will be recorded for the benefit of convenors who can't make it. In addition, I can meet individually with convenors who have questions about TG funding, initiatives, etc. Happy to help where I can !

(2) As reported in today's TASA members newsletter, the deadline for funding for TG activities in the second half of 2023 has been extended to Mon 6 March. For details about funding, check the Conveners' Manual or just ask. If you're working on an application already, or if you intend to do so, or if you have questions about future applications, I'm happy to provide advice if needed... and we have next week's meeting to discuss this too !