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IPA News
Change to Office
Hours at BSAC
The Staffing Group, chaired by Secretary General, Dave Taylor and
including Fred Boyd and Mick Luke recently completed a review of
staff hours. The review measured the demands upon staff, including
levels of direct contact with members.
Both the Staffing Group and staff concluded that a reduction in the
hours of operation will not be detrimental to service provision, while
realising substantial savings for the Association.
A number of staff members had previously sought a reduction in their
working hours. Consequently not all staff members will be on duty at any
given time. You can of course leave a message or e-mail enquiry for a
specific member of staff that will be responded to at the earliest
opportunity. Furthermore, NEC members will have access to staff
business e-mail during the times that the office is not staffed, and will
personally deal with any urgent matters.
I am grateful to Michele, Lib, Lee and Jo for their cooperation and join
them in assuring you that we are determined that this change will not
result in any diminution of the service provided to members.
From the start of 2013 the office will be staffed from 9.30am - 4.30pm,
Monday to Thursday. The office will be closed Friday to Sunday.
We will of course monitor the situation and welcome feedback from
members.
Tom Crozier , President
3 Region Try
Social Format
Traditionally 3 Region have held two conferences each year. In
2012 it was felt that there would be a departure from this
format, with the first ever Autumn Social Weekend.
Blackpool and North Lancashire branch were tasked with developing
and hosting this event, which took place 12-14 October 2012. The
venue selected was the Dalmeny Hotel, St Annes on the Sea for
which 22 rooms were reserved. Several members attending took
advantage of the preferential rate and facilities and arrived a day
early.
The programme consisted of combining a social programme over the
weekend with a short format debate timetabled for the executive to
bring the members up to date with any recent developments. At the
conclusion of the debate it was thought that this new condensed
version had been fruitful.
The Branch was satisfied with this new style weekend and received
some positive comments - which had been what we hoped for.
David C Winnard, Chair Blackpool and North Lancashire Branch
Fan-tastic!
For a long time Section Norway, Østfold branch (south of Oslo), had a
visit to Old Trafford, to see a game, at the top of their list of ‘must-do’s’.
Geir Larsen, Østfold branch Chair, contacted Section UK and was put in
touch with members Neil Baldwin and Ian Prendergast, Rochdale and
District branch, Bill Lloyd and David Tetlow, Bolton branch.
Geir said, “We arrived in Manchester and met David and Bill next morning
outside the police museum in the city centre. Ian conducted an
interesting tour. A visit to the local police station outside Old Trafford
followed. We also attended the commander’s briefing - which was very
interesting. The match was great too! Thanks to our IPA friends in
Rochdale and Bolton who are welcome to visit Norway any time.”
Meeting outside the museum -
David Tetlow (far right), Bill Lloyd(Centre)
and Geir Larson (third from right)
Jimmy Awarded
Honorary Life
Membership
Jimmy Green is one of the highly esteemed elders in the family
that make up Northumbria branch. Over the years Jimmy has had
an enormous impact on the smooth running of the branch.
During November Jimmy spilt a kettle of boiling water over the
bottom of both legs causing severe scalding. To quote him the war
dance he performed also managed to scald the soles of his feet!
Only Jimmy could laugh about this.
He ended up in the serious burns unit at Newcastle’s RVI, where it
was also discovered that he had other complications.
So, it was with the greatest pleasure that 14 members of the branch,
including Jimmy’s daughter, descended on Ward 37 of the RVI to
present the award of Honorary Life Membership on behalf of
President Tom Crozier. The fantastic Ward Sister had already been
contacted and had agreed to let so many of us in.
A truly deserving honour for a great friend.
Allan Young, Northumbria branch
Editors note: At the point of going to press BSAC received the sad
news, from Allan Young and Tom Crozier, that Jimmy Green had
passed away 17 December, 2012.
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Allan Young presents Jimmy Green with his certificate
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