Nominations for BASC Council elections are now open

[Conor O'Gorman]

Do you have the knowledge, experience and drive required to shape BASC’s future direction? Nominations are now sought for two national Council seats coming up for election in 2024.

Regardless of background or length of membership, BASC’s Council needs motivated and capable people. Your skills and experience may make you the ideal candidate. Now is the time to step off the sidelines and stand for one of the most demanding but fulfilling roles in the sector.

Prospective Council members must be ready to:

• develop and own BASC’s strategy;
• hold BASC to account for delivering against the strategy;
• ensure resources and policies align to enable BASC to execute strategy effectively;
• exercise clear judgement and accept real responsibility;
• make tough but impactful decisions critical to the future of shooting and conservation;
• demonstrate integrity and teamwork, always.

Click the link below for more details.

https://basc.org.uk/bascelection/

[Conor O'Gorman]

It is interesting, but perhaps no surprise, that the vocal minority of BASC bashers fall silent when these opportunities to get involved are posted.

[Scully]

7 minutes ago, Conor O'Gorman said:

It is interesting, but perhaps no surprise, that the vocal minority of BASC bashers fall silent when these opportunities to get involved are posted.

Believe me, you wouldn’t want me on the BASC council. 

[rbrowning2]

Think at this time they have had so many nominations BASC website has crashed as currently not available 😊😂

[Conor O'Gorman]

9 minutes ago, Scully said:

Believe me, you wouldn’t want me on the BASC council. 

Why not?

[wymberley]

2 minutes ago, rbrowning2 said:

Think at this time they have had so many nominations BASC website has crashed as currently not available 😊😂

Nah, it's down to the number of members complaining about the insulting attitude of a more senior member of staff towards them. 

[Rewulf]

It would be interesting to note (and compare to the last set of HSE lead  consultation replies) how many BASC members vote for council candidates? 

2 hours ago, wymberley said:

Nah, it's down to the number of members complaining about the insulting attitude of a more senior member of staff towards them. 

Brutal 😂

[Scully]

On 09/11/2023 at 20:13, Conor O'Gorman said:

Why not?

Because I’d be a complete and utter pain in the ****. 
It ain’t going to happen anyhow, because firstly I’d have to rejoin, and that ain’t going to happen, then I’d have to be nominated and then voted onto the council, and that won’t happen either. 🙂

[Conor O'Gorman]

4 minutes ago, Scully said:

Because I’d be a complete and utter pain in the ****. 
It ain’t going to happen anyhow, because firstly I’d have to rejoin, and that ain’t going to happen, then I’d have to be nominated and then voted onto the council, and that won’t happen either. 🙂

Here are the results from the last BASC Council election, taken from https://basc.org.uk/agm/

7. Council Elections 2023

Simon Starkie, independent scrutineer announced the Council Election results for 2022.

There are two National seats.

There were twelve candidates for two National seats.

Paul Mayfield	1046
Simon Keeping	600
Carl Woodall	684
Chris Manning	387
Richard Ward	661
John Rowlands	359
John Furbisher	927
John Bates	559
Luke Green	50
Luke Michael Philpott	262
Andrew Lee	632
John Duffus	599

It is confirmed Paul Mayfield and John Furbisher are duly elected to BASC Council.

[Scully]

6 minutes ago, Conor O'Gorman said:

Here are the results from the last BASC Council election, taken from https://basc.org.uk/agm/

7. Council Elections 2023

Simon Starkie, independent scrutineer announced the Council Election results for 2022.

There are two National seats.

There were twelve candidates for two National seats.

Paul Mayfield	1046
Simon Keeping	600
Carl Woodall	684
Chris Manning	387
Richard Ward	661
John Rowlands	359
John Furbisher	927
John Bates	559
Luke Green	50
Luke Michael Philpott	262
Andrew Lee	632
John Duffus	599

It is confirmed Paul Mayfield and John Furbisher are duly elected to BASC Council.

🤷‍♂️

[Conor O'Gorman]

Find out more about BASC Council here:

https://basc.org.uk/about/meet-the-council/

Nominations for election must be made formally in writing and submitted to the chief executive before the close of business on Friday 29 December 2023. They must be signed by the candidate, a proposer and a seconder, who must all be members of the association and entitled to vote. Click the link below for more information:

https://basc.org.uk/bascelection/
 

[HantsRob]

On 09/11/2023 at 19:54, Conor O'Gorman said:

It is interesting, but perhaps no surprise, that the vocal minority of BASC bashers fall silent when these opportunities to get involved are posted.

Out of curiosity, how would they get involved?

I would doubt a basher; silent or vocal; would be a member. Nor would they get the support of a proposer and seconder who are members of BASC.

Also, I have respected most of your posts Conor, but I felt this one was way out of line for someone representing the organisation. Just as you reel me in as a believer, something like this taints the water. There really was no need for that comment, and the interesting part is that bashers wouldn't be entitled to apply. 

On 07/11/2023 at 16:22, Conor O'Gorman said:

 

• demonstrate integrity and teamwork, always.

This is not what appears to have been demonstrated in your post. It felt lacking in showing a strong moral and ethical principle. The higher ground is often a better place to be.

Remember those bashers are all potential members, and more importantly part of the wider shooting community. I appreciate there may be differing opinions, but I have seen when BASC members are upset at a poor turnout to a survey or questionnaire, and wonder why these people you have just potentially slurred don't want to help with anything BASC related.

Just.... be better. Please. I want to support the wider shooting community but those comments takes credence from your other messages. Your last 2 posts before mine are exactly the point of authority and respect that would be expected from a prominent member of the organisation. 

Edited November 22, 2023 by HantsRob

[TIGHTCHOKE]

We, the disenchanted are no longer members so would be unable to stand for any position.

[Smudger687]

21 hours ago, Conor O'Gorman said:

Find out more about BASC Council here:

https://basc.org.uk/about/meet-the-council/

Nominations for election must be made formally in writing and submitted to the chief executive before the close of business on Friday 29 December 2023. They must be signed by the candidate, a proposer and a seconder, who must all be members of the association and entitled to vote. Click the link below for more information:

https://basc.org.uk/bascelection/
 

That second link doesn't work, Conor. 

[Conor O'Gorman]

17 hours ago, HantsRob said:

Out of curiosity, how would they get involved?

I would doubt a basher; silent or vocal; would be a member. Nor would they get the support of a proposer and seconder who are members of BASC.

Also, I have respected most of your posts Conor, but I felt this one was way out of line for someone representing the organisation. Just as you reel me in as a believer, something like this taints the water. There really was no need for that comment, and the interesting part is that bashers wouldn't be entitled to apply. 

This is not what appears to have been demonstrated in your post. It felt lacking in showing a strong moral and ethical principle. The higher ground is often a better place to be.

Remember those bashers are all potential members, and more importantly part of the wider shooting community. I appreciate there may be differing opinions, but I have seen when BASC members are upset at a poor turnout to a survey or questionnaire, and wonder why these people you have just potentially slurred don't want to help with anything BASC related.

Just.... be better. Please. I want to support the wider shooting community but those comments takes credence from your other messages. Your last 2 posts before mine are exactly the point of authority and respect that would be expected from a prominent member of the organisation. 

Thanks, I will reflect on that and come back to you by PM - thanks for your support and constructive criticism. 

16 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said:

We, the disenchanted are no longer members so would be unable to stand for any position.

You could re-join BASC and put yourself forward. All details in the following link

https://basc.org.uk/basc-council-elections/

Thanks @Smudger687 for pointing out that the earlier link was broken - this was due to a website update.

Edited November 23, 2023 by Conor O'Gorman

[Rewulf]

22 hours ago, HantsRob said:

Out of curiosity, how would they get involved?

I would doubt a basher; silent or vocal; would be a member. Nor would they get the support of a proposer and seconder who are members of BASC.

Also, I have respected most of your posts Conor, but I felt this one was way out of line for someone representing the organisation. Just as you reel me in as a believer, something like this taints the water. There really was no need for that comment, and the interesting part is that bashers wouldn't be entitled to apply. 

This is not what appears to have been demonstrated in your post. It felt lacking in showing a strong moral and ethical principle. The higher ground is often a better place to be.

Remember those bashers are all potential members, and more importantly part of the wider shooting community. I appreciate there may be differing opinions, but I have seen when BASC members are upset at a poor turnout to a survey or questionnaire, and wonder why these people you have just potentially slurred don't want to help with anything BASC related.

Just.... be better. Please. I want to support the wider shooting community but those comments takes credence from your other messages. Your last 2 posts before mine are exactly the point of authority and respect that would be expected from a prominent member of the organisation. 

Well said