{"id":262,"date":"2026-10-06T19:30:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T19:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wilmslowphoenix.co.uk\/?p=262"},"modified":"2026-10-06T19:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T19:30:11","slug":"invitation-to-special-general-meeting-sunday-14th-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wilmslowphoenix.co.uk\/?p=262","title":{"rendered":"Invitation to Special General Meeting (Sunday 14th November)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">All adult members of <strong>Wilmslow Hockey Club<\/strong> and <strong>Wilmslow Lacrosse Club<\/strong> are invited to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">a <strong>Special General Meeting<\/strong> of <strong>Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">at <strong>2pm Sunday 14th November<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>in person <\/strong>in the clubhouse &#8211; or &#8211; <strong>online\/remotely<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting agenda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welcome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resolution 1: Admission of <strong>Styal Running Club<\/strong> as a Provisional Section of Phoenix (requires 50% majority)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resolution 2: Admission of <strong>Wilmslow Sports<\/strong> as a Constituent Section of Phoenix (requires 75% majority)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resolution 3: Amendment of <strong>Constitution<\/strong> to explicitly allow for online voting in future (requires 75% majority)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why a Special General Meeting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phoenix is proposing changes to it\u2019s structure which are the biggest changes since it\u2019s founding in the 1970s!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We want everyone to have their say in the decision &#8211; either in person or remotely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What changes are proposed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phoenix is proposing to add Wilmslow Sports Junior Football Club (WS) as a Constituent (\u201cfull\u201d) Section of Phoenix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phoenix is proposing to add Styal Running Club (SRC) as a Provisional (\u201cpartial\u201d) Section of Phoenix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phoenix is also proposing an amendment to the Phoenix Constitution to explicitly allow remote meeting attendance and online voting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 3 resolutions are attached below for your consideration &#8211; please read them before attending or voting!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Click to view &#8211; Resolution 1<\/strong>: Ratification of Styal Running Club as a Provisional Section of Phoenix<\/summary>\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/wilmslowphoenix.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SRC-Provisional-Section-resolution-v0.1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of SRC Provisional Section resolution v0.1.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-0cfd9011-1d9f-4070-aed5-b4b4188c5e84\" href=\"https:\/\/wilmslowphoenix.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SRC-Provisional-Section-resolution-v0.1.pdf\">SRC Provisional Section resolution v0.1<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wilmslowphoenix.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SRC-Provisional-Section-resolution-v0.1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-0cfd9011-1d9f-4070-aed5-b4b4188c5e84\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Click to view<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; Resolution 2<\/strong>: Introduction of Wilmslow Junior Sports Football Club as a Constituent Section of Phoenix<\/summary>\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/wilmslowphoenix.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WS-Constituent-Section-resolution-v0.2.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of WS Constituent Section resolution v0.2.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-22f9be38-c8a2-4867-8686-18f0f769f728\" href=\"https:\/\/wilmslowphoenix.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WS-Constituent-Section-resolution-v0.2.pdf\">WS Constituent Section resolution v0.2<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wilmslowphoenix.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WS-Constituent-Section-resolution-v0.2.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-22f9be38-c8a2-4867-8686-18f0f769f728\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Click to view<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; Resolution 3:<\/strong> [Constitution]<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why now?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wilmslow Sports and Phoenix have reached an agreement and Wilmslow Sports have fulfilled their offer of a substantial donation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Styal Running Club and Phoenix would like to ratify SRC as a Provisional Section now, and potentially as a Constituent Section at the next AGM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who should attend \/ vote?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adult members of WHC and WLC are eligible to vote at the Special General Meeting. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(WHC and WLC are the only Constituent Sections currently, therefore only their members are eligible to vote at Phoenix General Meetings)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to attend \/ vote?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To maximise participation, eligible members may attend the meeting <strong>in-person<\/strong> or <strong>online<\/strong> (link to be sent nearer the time) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible members <strong>may only vote via an online platform<\/strong>, accessed by the <strong>member\u2019s own email address<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will not be taking a vote by raised hands &#8211; since we can\u2019t ensure one member one vote in a hybrid meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online voting will open 2 days before the General Meeting and will close during the General Meeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do I ask a question in advance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Next?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure you have provided a working email address to your sport club in Teamo or Spond &#8211; update it if not&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look out for the email from ChoiceVoting nearer to the meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look out for an email with online meeting details nearer the meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">How do I ask a question in advance?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a question to ask about any of the resolutions, please contact the Phoenix Secretary by email (wpsc.phoenix.secretary@gmail.com).  We will do our best to answer questions either before or dur<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What\u2019s the difference between \u201cProvisional Section\u201d and \u201cConstituent Section\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Hiring organisation (currently Running, PFC etc)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Provisional Section (currently Cricket, Football)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Constituent Section (currently Hockey, Lacrosse)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defined in Phoenix Constitution<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admission<\/td><td>Council decision<\/td><td>50% majority vote of members of Constituent Sections and Phoenix Social Members<\/td><td>75% majority vote of members of Constituent Sections<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Role in Phoenix Council<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>Chair is a guest &#8211; no vote<\/td><td>Chair is part of executive committee (also 2 others) &#8211; can vote<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rights of members<\/td><td>Defined in relevant agreement<\/td><td>Defined in relevant agreement<\/td><td>Allowed to use the facilities of Phoenix.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bar discount for members<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes (adults)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Members eligible to vote at Phoenix AGM\/SGM<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes (adults only)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subscription to Phoenix<\/td><td>Defined in relevant agreement<\/td><td>Full fee<\/td><td>Full fee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Required to comply with Phoenix Constitution&nbsp;<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes <br>(e.g. elected officers, AGMs) <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finances<\/td><td>Separate to Phoenix<\/td><td>Separate to Phoenix<\/td><td>Separate to Phoenix<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Withdrawal<\/td><td>Defined in relevant agreement<\/td><td>Defined in relevant agreement<\/td><td>Member vote &#8211; 75% majority<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Why are we doing online voting?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attendance at previous Phoenix General Meetings has been low<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We\u2019re trying to give more members the opportunity to have their say in ways that are convenient to them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online voting allows members to vote in person, remotely and also in advance of the meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The full materials for the meeting are available now.&nbsp; We expect discussion during the meeting but no new materials presented.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Which online voting platform are we using? Why should I trust it?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We will be using ChoiceVoting (<a href=\"https:\/\/choicevoting.co.uk\">https:\/\/choicevoting.co.uk<\/a>)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ChoiceVoting is a reputable UK company which has been providing online voting services to schools, companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations for over 20 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Why do you need my email address?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your email address is your unique \u201cticket\u201d to the vote &#8211; it\u2019s how we make sure each member has one and only one vote<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are no passwords but everyone needs to receive their \u201cmagic link\u201d by email to place their votes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you don\u2019t share a valid, working email address with your club (WHC or WLC), you will not be able to vote in the SGM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">How will Phoenix get my email address?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The email addresses of eligible members will be provided to Phoenix by WHC or WLC from their membership systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WHC, WLC and Phoenix have updated their data policies to allow this<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-8&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-8\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">How do I provide a different email address?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-8\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update your email address in Teamo (for WHC) or Spond (for WLC) at least 1 week before the meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" 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