Item 1 Welcome by the Chairman
The Chairman, John Gill, welcomed those attending, in particular Mike Smith who was today appointed to the BSIF Board, the Chairpersons from each Product Group, and the other members present.
He confirmed with Alan Murray that a quorum was present, that no proxies had been received, and no additional agenda items proposed.
John congratulated the BSIF management team on the continuing expansion of the Federation’s profile in 2017. He commented on the success of last year’s Networking Day and in particular the concentration on quality, and the continued development of the RSS Scheme. A round table introduction was given by each Board Director for the other members present.
John Gill then asked Alan Murray to conduct the rest of the meeting.
Item 2 Confirmation of Minutes – 22nd Annual General Meeting
Resolution (1): That the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 1st February 2017 be accepted as an accurate record of proceedings.
Proposed by John Gill
Seconded by David Hall
All agreed
Item 3 Acceptance of the Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2016
Resolution (2): That the BSIF Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2016 be accepted (to be proposed by the Treasurer).
Proposed by Mark Johnstone
Seconded by Sarah Bridge
All agreed
Item 4 Election of Board for 2018
Resolution (3): That Philip Baker be re-elected as a Director for a further 3 year term.
Proposed by Ian Richardson
Seconded by Steve Evans
All agreed
Resolution (4): That Sarah Bridge be re-elected as a Director for a further 3 year term.
Proposed by John Gill
Seconded by Mark Johnstone
All agreed
Item 5 Appointment of Auditors for 2018
It was proposed that Begbies Ltd be appointed for a further year.
Proposed by Mark Johnstone
Seconded by Alan Murray
All agreed.
Item 6 Presentation: Federation Groups Report
Each Chairperson or Vice Chairperson gave a brief report on their Group’s activities in 2017:
Respiratory Protection Alan McArthur
Safety Footwear Nick McLaren
Eye & Face, Head, Hearing Protection (combined meetings) Mohammed Saleem
Protective Glove and Clothing Maxine Brown
Measurement and Instrumentation Neil O’Regan
Liquid Pollution Control Mike Claridge
Height Safety Group Reported by Alan Murray (in Ian Luke’s absence)
At this point there was a break and members of the Board who had received a presentation on the next item at the Board Meeting immediately preceding this meeting left. The meeting then resumed with a presentation to the remaining attendees.
Item 7 Presentation: Federation Strategic Review Update
Alan Murray updated those present on progress since last year’s meeting on the five pillars of objectives set during the Strategic Review.
Item 8 Any Other Business
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 2.55pm.
These minutes are unconfirmed until signed at the Twenty-Fourth Annual General Meeting of the BSIF.