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<\/p>\n- Rob Taylor-Ailes<\/p>\n
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The Vice Chairman deputises for the Chairman when the Chairman is unable to fulfil the duties.<\/p>\n
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\nThe Ringing Master is responsible for the efficient planning and running of Branch Practices, primarily for the benefit of Branch Members. He\/she needs to be aware of the state of ringing at local towers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\nThe Secretary is responsible for organising the annual programme of Branch activities and maintaining the Branch diary throughout the year.\u00a0 He\/she maintains the Branch Email User Group and collates information on attendees at Branch activities, providing analysis and feedback to inform future programmes. The Secretary publicises Branch activity via the email user group, the Branch website, Bellboard, and The Ringing World (as appropriate), and prepares reports of Branch activity for Odd Bob and the ODG Annual Report. The Secretary is responsible for the distribution of the Guild publications and correspondence and for coordination of Guild events when held in the Branch (as per the 15 year plan). In consultation with the Chairman, he\/she compiles the agendas and supporting material, and takes Minutes of the Branch and Officers\u2019 meetings. The Secretary attends the ODG General Committee Meetings and Secretaries\u2019 meetings.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\nThe Treasurer handles all Branch financial matters, liaising with the Independent Assessor to produce assessed annual accounts for the AGM.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\n\nThe Membership Secretary is responsible for contacting all towers in the Branch to obtain and transmit annual Guild subscriptions and to maintain an up-to-date record of ringers at all towers. He\/she ensures that all the required certification of new or renewed members occurs and maintains the Branch Contacts database of all present members, tower captains and tower correspondents. The Membership Secretary provides the membership and statistical data required annually for the Guild report.<\/div>\n\n\n- \n
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The Deputy Ringing Master assists the Ringing Master, in particular by running selected Branch practices, whilst also providing feedback as to the state of ringing at local towers.<\/p>\n
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\nThe Young Ringers’ Organiser arranges and runs practices and other ringing events for junior members of the Branch whilst complying with the requirements of the ODG Safeguarding Policy.<\/p>\n
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- Simon Smith<\/li>\n
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The Webmaster\/IT Manager is responsible for the timely addition or modification of material regarding Branch activity to www.ebsb.odg.org.uk<\/a> so as to maintain a fresh, dynamic and inviting web presence. He\/she \u00a0is responsible for the development of the website and for technical advice and assistance regarding any IT issues such as Branch email addresses, the Email User Group, and the Branch calendar. He\/she liaises with the Guild Server Manager and his\/her Assistant regarding any technical issues identified.><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nThe Newsletter Editor produces regular editions of the Branch newsletter, receiving contributions from Officers, towers and individuals, and ensures that it is circulated via the Branch Email User Group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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- Lyn Lee<\/li>\n
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\u00a0<\/span>Guild Representatives<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
The Branch Representatives provide interaction between the Branch and the Guild, taking Branch matters to the Guild Committee meetings, and reporting back from Guild meetings to the Officers\u2019 Meetings and to the whole Branch via articles for the Branch Newsletter and\/or by reporting to the Branch AGM or Half-yearly Meeting.<\/p>\n
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