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Posted By Tony Brunskill
Following on from another thread it has come to light that some members might be interested in an "Online" Branch. the initial thoughts are that we could utilise something along the lines of Skype/MSN/Netmeeting/Other to allow an online "Branch" to meet regularly or perhaps allow "Specialist Groups" to come together in a live forum.
The reponses to the idea are positive thus far. Now we neeed to know if there is a genuine and wide interest in such a facility. Therefore I would ask you cast a vote - "Yes" for a genuine interest, "No" if you would not use such a facility.
Technical comments can be included if you so wish but please start your response with your vote. i.e Yes or No.
Thaks
Tony
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Posted By Peter Hamilton
YES YES YES.
When you live 50 miles from the nearest branch venues, a virtual branch would be very useful.
I agree with the outline proposed. With the latest windows live messenger and a decent DSL broadband connection it is possible to have voice, written or video conversations with ease.
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Posted By Alex Ryding
I think the idea is very good so a
"Yes"
is my vote
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Posted By Linda Crossland-Clarke
Hi
I presume you could attend the virtual branch as well as a local one? Yes?
Linda
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Posted By Richard Chalkley
Yes - are there many other scientists out there. I'd love a laboratory / pharmaceutical forum.
Richard
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Posted By Martyn Hendrie
Yes
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Posted By Michelle Wilson
yes...subject to availability of technology
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Posted By Merv Newman
A solid YES
I cannot attend branch meetings. Geographically impossible.
But how do I get CPD Points ?
Merv
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Posted By Advanced Safety
Hi
I currently sit on a local branch committee, and could possibly forward any seminar handouts (where they are electronic) to an online branch, if one was formed. I could run it past my local branch at our next meeting.
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Posted By Crim
Yes
Excellent isea for those of us too busy to attend normal meetings. CPD would have to be really sorted out as it may be too easy to gain points.
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Posted By Martyn Hendrie
There could be a limit to the number of CPD points that could be claimed (e.g no more than x% of the overall points needed in the cycle)
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Posted By Rich Greaves
Yes
Sounds useful.
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Posted By Joseph Bryce
Yes
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Posted By Is Kismet
Geographically impossible Merv!
If I've told you once I've told you a million times to stop exaggerating.
I'll bet you'd get there if it was a fire evacuation drill for those two people in the portacabin :-)
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Posted By Andy Walker
Undoubtably Yes
Andy
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Posted By DougieGeorge
Good idea Tony. Ideal for those of us stuck out here in Saudi or elsewhere in the Gulf.
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Posted By B Smart
Another YES and a question. Why has this not been thought of before?
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Posted By D Whitelegg
Yes
Absolutley
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Posted By R Joe
Another YES - and another question / thought:- a similar logic applies to Specialist Groups I think. Should they also go 'virtual' so that more members could be involved much more easily?
Regards RJ
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Posted By GT
yes!
Mervyn do you need someone to carry your clip board,
300k wow! Jan to July hols till xmas/new year
Oh! what have you done to alienate
potential approvers for this good idea.
GT
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Posted By shaun mckeever
yep
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Posted By AJM
Yes great idea
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Posted By Ken Dunn
YES
brill idea and makes perfect sense in this day and age
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Posted By danny28
Yes,
When you are based in South East Asia region. It does help a lot in communicate about safety related matters.
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Posted By Derek Holt
Yes from another remote area of the world. Timimg of any live session may be a problem for those of us overseas.
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Posted By Merv Newman
Can't vote twice. Clip-board fits nicely into prepared slot in boot of rover 75. Next to safety shoes, hard hat, ear defenders, chemical goggles, hi-vis vest and kevlar gloves. Tweed jacket (no elbow patches) hangs on hanger over the back seat.
Ho hum. Back to work after the hols. We're off to Normandy today : Tripe and shell fish. Then it's Bourge en Bresse (famous for the chicken with blue feet)
Merv
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Posted By Jan Rowney
Yes, that would be great.
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Posted By Delwynne
Sounds great - so Yes from me
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Posted By Karen Bradley
Yes, sounds very useful for times when you cannot attend Branch Meetings.
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Posted By Jane Purser
Yes!
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Posted By Sarah-Jane Brown
Yes - Great idea
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Posted By Joe Ayre All, After discussion, the moderators have decided to lock this thread as it is in breach of Acceptable Use Guideline 2 which states: Users must not use the forums for any commercial purpose (including the advertising of jobs, goods and services), or operate surveys, contests or chain letters, or promote causes or campaigns… We would be happy for a discussion on this subject to continue in the membership issues forum, being mindful of the fact that duplicating a similar ‘vote yes / no’ survey of opinion is not acceptable. Should you wish to be granted access to this Members only forum, please follow the instructions in part 6 of the help section. http://www.iosh.co.uk/in....cfm?go=faq.members_only Best wishes, Joe Ayre, Web Administrator (Temp)
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