tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post7720047173065406936..comments2023-09-25T11:40:37.840+01:00Comments on Steaming to Broadway!: GWSR AGM 26th June 2014Billhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01318720512739905663noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-37082217785225890442014-06-28T06:45:16.144+01:002014-06-28T06:45:16.144+01:00According to main principle B.2 of the UK Corporat...According to main principle B.2 of the UK Corporate Governance Code, there should be ‘a formal, rigorous and transparent procedure’ for the appointment of new directors. In other words, the days of putting your chums from the golf club on the board are long over.<br /><br />So did the "preferred" 5 candidates get elected? If so the process would appear suspect and in contravention of the main principle B.2. <br /><br />If not, then democratic principles appear to have been upheld.<br /><br />On another note, has anyone noticed that in 2013 the Boardroom Blog managed 182 posts, whilst in the half year to date there has been a meagre 31?<br /><br />Here's hoping that the newly assembled Board demonstrate greater motivation and commitment to communicate on all aspects of this outstanding heritage railway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-82948494882794004412014-06-10T22:15:57.680+01:002014-06-10T22:15:57.680+01:00I'm bemused, why has the current board come ab...I'm bemused, why has the current board come about this? It has been stated on many occasions when the board are critised that we are all volunteers together, yet this board have deemed it fit to discrimate against fellow volunteers with the **selection** process, why and more to point how?!<br /><br />The first real election to the GWSR for some time, no chance of the "normal" co-option route, are "they who want to manage something" running scared?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-13997539398598530212014-06-09T11:04:50.256+01:002014-06-09T11:04:50.256+01:00Im not sure it is at all ethical for the board to ...Im not sure it is at all ethical for the board to try and influence the vote. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-35568761347872335232014-06-09T05:07:00.707+01:002014-06-09T05:07:00.707+01:00Who is Bill Britton and does he realise that the r...Who is Bill Britton and does he realise that the railway extends beyond the limits of Broadway station? Surely his prospectus demonstrates clear intent of a conflict of interest between the wider needs of the GWSR and the more focused issues of Broadway. The plc should not be used as a vehicle on which to mount ones personal objectives, which is exactly why Mr Britton should NOT be elected. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-60617835999338364632014-06-06T19:02:58.619+01:002014-06-06T19:02:58.619+01:00I am watching from afar.
I am determined to place...I am watching from afar.<br /><br />I am determined to place a Y where it means something, as both chromosomes should be represented.<br />shazbot nanu nanuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-36134973058638960262014-06-06T18:07:07.759+01:002014-06-06T18:07:07.759+01:00very interesting. very.very interesting. very.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-16269169690106410452014-06-06T16:30:12.640+01:002014-06-06T16:30:12.640+01:00What Roger said appears a load of tosh. Is he fear...What Roger said appears a load of tosh. Is he fearing that the BAG will take over the GWSR because of the activities done by it's volunteers not only at Broadway.The fact is that what Bill Britain has done he deserves a knighthood but a place on the board to cement the activities at Broadway are more than recognised. Remember, Broadway is an extension to the railway, and an important part also so an additional member on the board should be provided to allow for the extension work to be fully discussed at board level by the man on the spot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-10318403868808500182014-06-05T22:08:53.790+01:002014-06-05T22:08:53.790+01:00Well said. All directors needs to have the interes...Well said. All directors needs to have the interest of the whole railway in mind, and not just be interested in promoting their own project..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-63627146833552604462014-06-05T21:55:49.607+01:002014-06-05T21:55:49.607+01:00Hi Bill,
Since you have put this into the public d...Hi Bill,<br />Since you have put this into the public domain I feel it fair to offer a comment.<br /><br />I am very happy indeed with the way you lead the BAG, get things done and communicate superbly. But it is not the case that every, or even the majority, of volunteers, feel that there has been a serious lack of trust or communication. We are blest with many excellent blog and picture sites. Their concern therefore is that a change will mean a vocal section pushing their agenda and the many happy volunteers becoming the many unhappy volunteers. The silent volunteers need to be kept on-board as well. Stressing past problems risks alienating them. We have many excellent and able volunteers and we all want our brilliant railway to prosper. I hope all candidates consider all shades of opinion and avoid too narrow an outlook.<br /><br />Best regardsRogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-218464959776702512014-06-05T17:34:24.117+01:002014-06-05T17:34:24.117+01:00Bill, i have no knowledge of the working's of ...Bill, i have no knowledge of the working's of the GWR Board, but considering all the effort you have put in (ably assisted by the rest of your gang) to make Broadway the success it is and will be, you should walk it on to the Board,<br /><br />Keep up the great work and the brilliant blog<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125542058863690539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-64233609935154103822014-06-05T16:54:52.337+01:002014-06-05T16:54:52.337+01:00Have no fear Bill, you are a five asterisk candida...Have no fear Bill, you are a five asterisk candidate in most working shareholders eyes.<br />Best Regards<br />ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-66789593853882108362014-06-05T15:06:34.889+01:002014-06-05T15:06:34.889+01:00So you can only put one x for but five against?So you can only put one x for but five against?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-9278306916918537152014-06-05T14:14:51.313+01:002014-06-05T14:14:51.313+01:00I believe the circles are to prevent votes for dir...I believe the circles are to prevent votes for directors being placed in the against and abstain columns. So a x in the first column is what they are looking for when voting for a director, whereas on the other issues you can vote for, against or abstain.<br />Simples yeah!!Jim Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-62428820088055661452014-06-05T12:16:38.778+01:002014-06-05T12:16:38.778+01:00I am very confused by the form. Can you put the x...I am very confused by the form. Can you put the x's where there are no circles? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-27419843158784559742014-06-05T10:38:37.336+01:002014-06-05T10:38:37.336+01:00Aside from the election, I was saddened as a share...Aside from the election, I was saddened as a shareholder to receive the apologetic letter about the mess up in this thing. I don't know how many shareholders there are but if each apology letter cost 60p, (say), then the value of my entire share purchase contribution was wiped out by this error and that of many others. Very sad indeed. <br />Still, onwards and upwards, these things happen I suppose. HowardGWRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8246842529969806828.post-725518938541245792014-06-05T06:43:41.718+01:002014-06-05T06:43:41.718+01:00yes, I thought the double asterisks were very stra...yes, I thought the double asterisks were very strangeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com