Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Julian Evison and at the recent AGM I became the Chairman of the Society. Some of you will know me in person or from NGRM-Online; for others I will be a complete unknown. Unfortunately there wasn't a ballot where you could have made an informed choice because it turned out I was the only person to put his name forward.
Firstly I need to say thank you to David Gander, my predecessor for all the work he has done during more than 20 years on the Committee, including two spells as Chairman. He has lead the Society to the benefit of all of us and has contributed massively through the development of the Society's own kits. His are big boots to fill.
In contrast to David, I have only been a member for about 12 years, following the common pattern of returning to modelling after a break caused by career and family. I have always retained an active interest in railways and have chaired a couple of railway societies over the years. In 2006 I started to build my first 009 layout,
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Given recent postings on the subject of the (previously very limited) use made by the Society leadership of this forum, I welcome, congratulate, and thank our new Chairman for the above.
CP
I second that motion, in particular as the 009 Society frequently voices worldwide aspirations. Well done for 'showing-off' here, I think you can justly claim a first for a society board member!
I hope we can support you all the way, I'll try my best.
Best Wishes
Waldschrat
Quote from: cp.409067 on April 16, 2019, 22:27Given recent postings on the subject of the (previously very limited) use made by the Society leadership of this forum, I welcome, congratulate, and thank our new Chairman for the above.
Yep, keep it up, Julian... Your thoughts on the way forward would be interesting to hear, though I think initially that would be one for the News with us discussing it (at length!) after publication on here! ;)
Firstly, I would like to say thank you for stepping up the challenge of being our society chairman.
As I have no doubt others have told you it can be a thankless task at times, but one that can no doubt be incredibly rewarding as well.
Almost all the members of the society will be supportive and be willing to offer helpful advice when asked and with some of the more experienced board members there must be very little that they have not had to deal with before in the past.
You will find many members have good ideas that they will convey to you, but sadly very few are then willing to then spend the time to implement these ideas. They will expect you or others on
Congratulations
Thanks for the words of welcome, they are much appreciated. They also show a lot of understanding of where we stand and the problems to be overcome to make progress. Blair is right that the place for announcements or commencing consultations on future direction will be through the News, but I hope this forum will also provide valuable reflections and responses to them.
Thanks again, Julian
A full 24 hours late but a belated "official welcome" Julian and much appreciation for taking the trouble to introduce yourself on here. You are already aware of some of the pressing matters that need attending to and I sincerely hope that you are able to muster the support that is needed to follow some of the aspects "promised for years" through! I think that if you haven't read through the Rainford AGM thread on this forum yet then this could be a very good place to start in gauging the feelings and frustrations that some of our members are experiencing at the moment.
Looking forward to meeting up at an early opportunity although my wings have been severely clipped due to health probs at the moment but you know you have my full support and best wishes - I and nearly 2000 others look forward very much to the "President's 1st 100 day state of the nation report" .....................
Mick
Quote from: Julian Evison on April 17, 2019, 21:21but I hope this forum will also provide valuable reflections and responses to them.
When you do your announcements it would be worth mentioning that members wishing to discuss them can do on this Forum as well as by letter/email and at local group meetings. I feel a decent bit of publicity in the News about the Forum could see it's use increase.
Another warm welcome from me, too, Julian, and bonus points for introducing yourself through this forum! We hope you'll be a regular visitor here and that you enjoy your new role.
David.
Thank you Julian. It is much appreciated. Many thanks too to David. 20 years - you'd out in less for murder!
The Greek area group welcomes you !
Well done for stepping up to the mantle Julian, and good luck!
Welcome and good luck Julian.
regards John Bruce.
Thanks everyone for the kind words - much appreciated.
Julian