Appointment to the National Association of Disc Jockeys (NADJ)

I've always tried to further the DJ trade in the North East of England. It's not an easy task trying to get DJs to integrate and network, but at least I have made the effort.

I have been a member of the National Association of Disc Jockeys (NADJ) for a number of years and I've always attended the local branch meetings and have travelled the length and breadth of the country to meet fellow DJs.

These local meetings are an ideal opportunity to meet with your peers and also get to know fellow professionals in my line of work. It's also a great opportunity to pick up on new ideas or experiences from colleagues.

However, earlier this month, I was asked by Mark Porley, Chairman of the NADJ, to take up an important and vital position within the organisation. I had met Mark and some of the other Committee members during my travels around the country and also when representatives from the NADJ visited the North East to attend our branch meetings.

Mark wanted me to take up the role of Membership Officer. This is one of the most important Committee positions and after a couple of days to think about the offer, I decided to make my commitment to the DJ industry a bit more formal. Rather than sitting on the sideline, I was asked to play a more instrumental role in recruiting and spreading the word of what the NADJ does.

Mark and the other Committee members noticed that I had a real passion for my work and that I was willing to help others raise their standards and offer a more professional way of conducting their business. Mark commented that it was these exact traits that the NADJ was looking for in spearheading and developing the organisation.

All membership enquiries come through me and I'm looking forward to meeting more of the membership at branch meetings and at other DJ related events throughout the UK.

John Forbes
Professional DJ
http://www.johnforbes.net/