Would you like to attend the next National Users Forum? - 12th September

[RLWP]

It was blunt when it arrived here

 

Richard

[Ray T]

It was blunt when it arrived here

 

Richard

You are too sharp for me.

[DHutch]

I'm not sure how anyone can really 'represent' a forum such as this?

...strikes me it needs somebody who not only can 'stay awake' but also has the ability to succinctly capture and feedback the salient and important points, professional background in teaching would cover that I would say.

... CRT need to know who is going by the end of the week .... secondly the person going represents no one really it is not a talking and debating shop it is a presentation to those attending of what CRT are up to so they can report back to their members.

 

Represents is perhaps not the best word, but I think it works, and yes.

 

I'll offer my services

Thankyou.

 

Assuming no one else is interested, I am happy to put your name forward.

 

I would be interested and happy to go myself, but equally for this one, will be in India again by then!

 

 

Daniel

[alan_fincher]

If not you then how about Alan Fincher?

Somehow about 4 of us ended up at the last (and inaugural) one, (much to the consternation of other organisations who only got one place each!).

 

I don't think any of us had any great enthusiasm for doing another, and I certainly still don't, so am more than happy for Richard to go.

 

(Might be worth taking something to read discretely during some of the more waffly sessions, though!....)

[Richard T]

I to am happy that Richard attends on behalf of the forum.

[sueb]

Take some knitting

[cotswoldsman]

 

 

Represents is perhaps not the best word, but I think it works, and yes.

 

 

Thankyou.

 

Assuming no one else is interested, I am happy to put your name forward.

 

I would be interested and happy to go myself, but equally for this one, will be in India again by then!

 

 

Daniel

Shall I confirm Richard's name?

[cheshire~rose]

(Might be worth taking something to read discretely during some of the more waffly sessions, though!....)

 

Richard can take a mini tool kit with him and adjust the desk or something

[cotswoldsman]

Somehow about 4 of us ended up at the last (and inaugural) one, (much to the consternation of other organisations who only got one place each!).

 

I don't think any of us had any great enthusiasm for doing another, and I certainly still don't, so am more than happy for Richard to go.

 

(Might be worth taking something to read discretely during some of the more waffly sessions, though!....)

I would be interested how Richard Parry handles his first NUF so might get an insight into how things will move forward after his initial 3 months in office.

It will be good practice for him before he attends our evening on 27 September!!

[DHutch]

Shall I confirm Richard's name?

Sounds good to me John.

 

I will also provide you with my contact details for circulation within CRT.

 

 

Daniel

[c c]

Somehow about 4 of us ended up at the last (and inaugural) one, (much to the consternation of other organisations who only got one place each!).

 

I don't think any of us had any great enthusiasm for doing another, and I certainly still don't, so am more than happy for Richard to go.

 

(Might be worth taking something to read discretely during some of the more waffly sessions, though!....)

No contest from me either

[cotswoldsman]

Sounds good to me John.

 

I will also provide you with my contact details for circulation within CRT.

 

 

Daniel

done

[RLWP]

Well, with the demise of the boater's meetings organised by Cotswoldman and Jenlyn (and thanks to both for making them happen), my attendance at this forum seems to have taken on more significance

 

So, what would you like me to say?

 

The Agenda is:

 

 

NATIONAL USERS’ FORUM

THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2013, 1030-1230 AT THE BOND, 180-182 FAZELEY

 

STREET, BIRMINGHAM, B5 5SE

 

AGENDA

• Welcome and Introductions
• Chief Executive’s Update – Richard Parry
• Winter Works Programme – Jeff Whyatt (Senior Waterway Manager)
• Volunteering – Caroline Killeavy (Head of Community Engagement)
• HS2 – George Ballinger (Head of Engineering)
• Any Other Business
• Date of Next Meeting.

 

The meeting is from 10:30 until 12:30 so I cannot see AOB being very long, but you never know

 

Richard

Edited August 15, 2013 by RLWP

[twbm]

In the light of the other thread and that email I think we should ALL go, if only to stand outside in an orderly manner with banners.

[RLWP]

In the light of the other thread and that email I think we should ALL go, if only to stand outside in an orderly manner with banners.

 

Whoops - did I leave the time and location in my quote?

 

Richard

[cotswoldsman]

Well, with the demise of the boater's meetings organised by Cotswoldman and Jenlyn (and thanks to both for making them happen), my attendance at this forum seems to have taken on more significance

 

So, what would you like me to say?

 

The Agenda is:

 

 

The meeting is from 10:30 until 12:30 so I cannot see AOB being very long, but you never know

 

Richard

Last time AOB was where the next would be

[RLWP]

Last time AOB was where the next would be

 

Yes. I suspect that we don't have a mechanism for getting items onto the agenda, and that the agenda for this meeting was set some time ago

 

Richard

[carlt]

 

 

Sorry if I offended anyone

 

Richard - when you report back please can you try not to leave oily fingerprints on your post

Not offended but flattered.

 

I would be the wrong person for the job though as "observing and reporting back" are not things I am very good at, at this sort of meeting "Interrupting and starting a row" is more my gift.

In the light of the other thread and that email I think we should ALL go, if only to stand outside in an orderly manner with banners.

Now that is something I'd be up for.

[RLWP]

The minutes of the last meeting are here, as are the terms of reference for the group:

 

http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/2803.pdf

 

I feel that this part is relevant to us:

 

 

Purpose and Aims.

 

The NUF is a new Forum set up by the Canal & River Trust. Its purpose is for communication and discussion between the Trust and national user groups.

The Forum aims to

 keep members of the Forum updated on national and strategic issues of interest to users

 enable key groups to feedback to the Trust on issues of importance to users at a national level

The Forum is a national body. Engagement between users and the Trust at a local level will continue to be supported by the User Groups facilitated by the Waterway Managers within their geographic areas of responsibility.

 

Richard

[DHutch]

Having found a number of other CRT meeting on youtube, what's the scope a video of the event being produced?

Daniel

[RLWP]

Just in case, I'm not doing it

 

Richard

[Guest User]

Richard, It's great that you're prepared to attend. I'd be grateful simply to read a concise, neutral reportage of the meeting, accompanied by any additional commentary from your point of view as you see fit. Thanks again for agreeing to go to the meeting.

[blodger]

Having found a number of other CRT meeting on youtube, what's the scope a video of the event being produced?

Daniel

 

I had a look and the spoof 'The last day in the Canal and River Trust Office' with Robin Evans played by Hitler is worth a watch for tips