HISTORY

The CIS was originally founded in 1929 to bring together people allied to the coal industry. Coal has powered some of the biggest changes society has ever experienced. It was cheap and plentiful supply drove down the cost of production, leading to larger factories and machines, new industries, and the mass production of goods and arguably higher living standards.

FUTURE

Today the CIS sees the past as a stepping stone, not a millstone as we embrace renewable energy, quarrying and other energy related industries with the aim of bringing like-minded people together allied to these modern progressive and environmentally-aware industries.

LUNCHES

The CIS Networking Group meets twice a year (in normal circumstances) at the Principal Hotel in York for lunch with a guest speaker followed by the chance to network with like-minded people in the energy industries.

MEMBERSHIP

It is free to join the CIS Networking Group, with approval from the Council. All members and their guests are invited to the lunches which are charged at cost: £65.00 per person.

SPONSORSHIP

Companies are invited to sponsor a lunch or a speaker's expenses.  Your company logo will appear on the marketing literature and it will be acknowledged during the meeting.

MEMBERS' HANDBOOK

Published digitally each year, available to all members. It lists:

• Past Presidents
• Past Chairmen & Chairlady Reports
• Rules
• Past Speakers
• Current Council
• Current Members