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Minutes of LDC Committee Meeting held at RNLI College Poole on 7th FEB 2017
at 1915 for refreshments--- commencing @1948
1 Apologies, Tom Cobley, Reg Yeow , Paul Kelly, David Terahni,
2 Non apologies.----- M Shahi
3 Kevin Brown Chairman--- Opened the meeting. He welcomed two dentists as observers to the meeting
Jimmy Kidd and Maria Browning. The resignation from the LDC of Claire Burton was noted with regret.
She has been thanked for her time on the Committee.
4 Minutes of the last meeting approved and signed. No matters arising
After some discussion initiated by Jonathan it was agreed unanimously that the forthcoming AGM evening
would be preceded by an appropriate buffet followed by AGM business and subsequently the two speakers
from the GDC which had been arranged by Jonathan. The Clark to distribute the appropriate notice.
5 Sarah Jackson gave a comprehensive report on the recent LPN meeting and among several points
mentioned were oral health statistics-- additional training--- additional funding—orthodontics. A long
discussion followed with input from several members
6 Paul Kelly—GDPC-- A written report on the latest meeting was not yet available but nevertheless Paul
gave a comprehensive verbal account of the relevant points and mentioned several items of interest.
Apparently “Contract Reform” was not going well!
7 PASS Scheme-- Sarah Jackson--- Reported that her Committee had dealt with another case referred by
the AT. She confirm that due to the resignation of Claire Burton a new member of her Team would be
required.
8 Treasurers Report---Nick Copp reported the balance at present was some £87,400. The situation was
broadly the same as last year and he will be submitting the Accounts to the auditors for approval at the
AGM. The PASS scheme was being appropriately funded.
9 Reports from other meetings---Sarah Jackson and Jonathan Mynorswallis had attended the Officials Day and she reported on several
items discussed.
Jeremy Moore reported on the latest orthodontic meeting and mentioned “needs assessment”. Referrals etc
some discussion followed.
John Cobley reported on his attendance at a recent oral surgery meeting.
10 Correspondence---- None
11 Website--. Sara Banuri reported that she has now “set up” a Closed Facebook Group and the Committee
agreed this should go active. It was also agreed that Sara would be appropriately reimbursed for her time.
12 Any Other Business--. A question concerning UDA’s was put by a member.
13 Date of the next meeting— the AGM on Tuesday 21st of March 1800 hrs at the RNLI
Meeting closed 2118 p.m.
Certificates of CPD Attendance were distributed
Chairman----------------------------------------------(The Usual Hospitality and Fellowship at the Bar followed!)