The Giving Machinehttp://www.thegivingmachine.co.ukThe above website might be able to assist your local fundraising. The details were supplied by the Chairman of Flitwick & Ampthill Unit.
VYSN (local to Northampton)There are many branches of Voluntary Youth Services and below is a link to the Northampton branch, where you can gain a glimpse of what local VYSers can offer.
Visit
http://www.vysn.org.uk E-bulletin and see for yourself. There is something for everyone. Our thanks to the CO of Northampton for providing these details.
http://www.ncvys.org.uk This link takes you to the national site where you can find details on your local branch.
District Meetings Remainder of 2008 eventsListed below are the remaining events for this year in the round of Child Protection Seminars, UMC Seminars and Chairmen’s Updates. The invitations to the Felixstowe and Newark events have already been sent out and the others will be sent out about a month in advance of each event.
A number of Units have asked if they can attend events that are outside of their District (as another Unit is closer) and this is possible, however please discuss with the BMD first.
Additionally some Units have asked for sessions specific to their Unit and if possible we are happy to oblige. Currently we have two arranged to take place on a Saturday and comprise the CP Seminar and UMC Seminar.
Child Protection Seminar
East Anglia
Felixstowe
Wednesday 10 September 2008
UMC Seminar
Trent
Newark
Monday 15 September 2008
Child Protection Seminar
Herts
Hitchin
Monday 29 September 2008
UMC Seminar
Cambs & Beds
Biggleswade
Wednesday 01 October 2008
Chairmen's Update Session for West Yorkshire, North East Yorks, South Yorks & Humber at
Wakefield
Monday 06 October 2008
Child Protection Seminar
South Yorks & Humber
Sheffield
Wednesday 08 October 2008
UMC Seminar
West Yorkshire
Dewsbury
Wednesday
15 October 2008
UMC Seminar
North East Yorkshire
Hull
Tuesday 28 October 2008
Child Protection Seminar
Cambs & Beds
Cambridge
Monday 03 November 2008
Child Protection Seminar
Northants & Leicester
Loughborough
Monday 10 November 2008
Fire ChecksOne of our Units conducted its check of fire extinguishers and discovered to their horror, that despite regular checks the extinguishers were in fact useless. They used the same company over a number of years and that company signed them off to say all was well, despite evidence that showed otherwise. The issue was resolved by purchasing new extinguishers, but the Unit could have been put in a very difficult position.
We rely on experts to carryout these tasks, but it is worthwhile checking that they are doing what they say they are, and in some cases charging Units a considerable amount for.
European City GuidesPlease be aware that Units have been receiving forms asking them to confirm their entry into the above publications. By returning the form you are entering into a contract which attracts a charge just short of 1000 Euros. Whilst the guides might exist and be useful it is unlikely that they are of any use to Sea Cadets Units. It might be worth returning to sender or the shredder if you receive such an offer. Thanks to the Chairman of Ipswich Unit for details on this latest initiative.
UKBS Surveys - If your Unit has received a questionaire please return it asap to the BMD.
Insurance Premiums - Units should already have made arrangements to pay this years premiums. If you have not done this then please make your payment as soon as possible.
CRB Checks - Unit Chairmen will shortly receive an updated print out on volunteers who are disclosed. Please review the list and take action to ammend or rectify as soon as possible.
Electronic Office - The Area Office is moving over to a paperless office and this includes letters and information to Unit Chairmen. Please check your e-mail regularly to see if we have posted anything new to you.
Chairmen Pages now available for general viewing - The Chairmen's pages have previously been hidden, however due to changes in how EATMs are structured we can now make these pages available for general viewing.