Exco Announcement to all National Groups.

Dear Servas Friends,

The next Servas International General Assembly (GA) is due to take place in 2015. Although this is still some way off we need to begin the planning process now. New Zealand, Colombia and Hungary indicated at the GA in Poland that they would like be considered as possible venues for the meeting.

We would also like to give other National Groups an opportunity to come forward before we begin the selection process. Please let us know if you think your national group could offer to host the next GA. We are available to discuss the idea in more detail.

April 30th 2013 has been set as the deadline for expressions of interest from National Groups.

Following this deadline each country will have until the end of July 2013 to submit a feasibility exercise. We will provide guidance on what information is needed and what issues will be considered when deciding the most suitable venue.

In September 2013 Exco is to have a face to face meeting. At that time we will be looking at all the proposals and hope to identify a suitable venue. In the event of this not being possible we will extend the selection process.

• Do you have an active national group who would be committed to working together to prepare for an international meeting?
• Is there a suitable venue available at an appropriate cost ?
• What sort of travel costs would be involved for delegates from different regions?
• What issues might arise for delegates applying for visas to visit your country?