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From Bruno’s Fellowship Night on the horizon to the Fellowship stage at Salon International 2013, there is much afoot to share with members over the coming months. Particularly close to my heart are the forthcoming ClubStar auditions, as pretty much all my career highlights have involved spotting and nurturing young talent in its early exciting stages in some guise or another. As a former F.A.M.E. Team member (when I looked a little younger mind!) I’m more than aware of this great Fellowship’s vital role in ensuring we give that all important break from the inside of our industry. The Fellowship schemes, events and members are game changing in shaping young career paths – absolutely no question. I’m so looking forward to sharing developments with you on raising awareness of the strong calibre of talent we have among our members on a broader, international platform. I’m determined to take our members’ work to a global audience. As our industry awards season approaches, the wealth of talent specifically among Fellowship members will no doubt be apparent again in 2013, just as it has been in so many previous years. A large proportion of those shortlisted in past years have been members, testament indeed to the importance of our body and those that make it happen. I’d like to take this opportunity to send my very best wishes and luck to all members entering the various categories that celebrate the breadth and depth of talent in the British hair industry. With the President’s Dinner behind us, and what a wonderful night it was, I’d like to round up this first letter by reiterating what the long standing ovation cemented on the night: Mark Creed, our outgoing President, has left an utterly inspiring legacy. I know you’ll join me in thanking him once again for his tireless work during his tenure. As I said when I received the presidency chain on the evening, we’re all in this together and I’m confident that we can achieve an even higher profile for all that the Fellowship does, on an even broader platform, as we work together to shout about its talented members, our packed events schedule and the myriad benefits of joining us on the journey over the next two years. More to follow, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, I’m honoured, excited…and a man on a shape and drive mission! Errol Douglas M.B.E. |
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