14 June 2006

11.30 to 12.30 followed by lunch

Only paid up DBA members eligible to attend.

AGM

Come and hear about what we've achieved in the 12 months to December 2005.

Consultation

Take part in a discussion that could result in the most significant change in the process of becoming a member since the DBA was launched in 1986. This will impact existing members.

We'd like you to give some consideration to the most significant change in the process of becoming a DBA member being proposed since the DBA was launched in 1986. So if you haven't ever attended an AGM before, then make this your first.

Why are we proposing a change? While the commercial imperative to use design within business to yield greater company profit is becoming more commonplace, clients still struggle to identify the right design consultancy to work in partnership with them. Sorting out the wheat from the chaff has driven the DBA to consider launching a Professional Assurance Scheme which means that as a DBA member, clients will know that you operate your business to a professional standard as set out by the DBA. This scheme will enable you to
respond more effectively to procurement demands. We'd like to take the opportunity at the AGM to talk you through our thinking so far in order to
gauge your response.

Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday 7th June for catering purposes. If you require copies of any of the EGM and AGM documentation please contact Emer O'Toole on 020 7251 9229 or emer.otoole@dba.org.uk

Date		14 June 2006
11am 11.30am 11.45am 1.00pm 2.00pm		Coffee EGM and AGM Consultation Networking lunch Close
Venue		Fitch, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 6JR starting promptly at 11.30am
Cost		Free
Availability		Open to DBA members
RSVP		emer.otoole@ dba.org.uk