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.

BASC Council Elections - BASC

 

[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.

 

[Liveonce]

Eight different documents on the link, so nice and simple to apply less paperwork to become PM.

 

[finnbear270]

I know past council members, some have commented it was like peeing into the wind.

 

[jall55]

I know past council members, some have commented it was like peeing into the wind.

I think thats like a lot in life - but we cant stop trying

 

[Island]

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

They have no interest in changing it.

If they did that then they would have nothing to moan about...

 

[kenbro]

I know past council members, some have commented it was like peeing into the wind.

And, not so easy to get elected as (I think it was Kes) found out!
Ken.

 

[terrier1]

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

Why on earth would you want to get involved with an organisation that's not fit for purpose.
Out of touch with what their members want.

 

[Rewulf]

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

I think its interesting that when people dont BASC bash immediately , you complain about it
And then you get the 'vocal minority' , who on this thread so far appear to be the 100~% majority , giving you some stick !
You make a rod for your own back Conor.

 

[Conor O'Gorman]

And, not so easy to get elected as (I think it was Kes) found out!
Ken.

That is absolute nonsense.

 

[Conor O'Gorman]

Why on earth would you want to get involved with an organisation that's not fit for purpose.
Out of touch with what their members want.

You are entitled to your opinion, even if the facts show otherwise, but if you really believe what you write why do you continue to comment on BASC threads. Perhaps you have views on other organisations? Which organisation are you a member of? Post about them instead?

 

[Conor O'Gorman]

For anyone interested in a further insight read the article below that was posted before last year's application deadline closed.

Can you make a difference to BASC? - BASC

With the deadline for applications to stand for election approaching, Conor O'Gorman shares his views on the difference you can make as a member of BASC Council.

basc.org.uk

 

[terrier1]

You are entitled to your opinion, even if the facts show otherwise, but if you really believe what you write why do you continue to comment on BASC threads. Perhaps you have views on other organisations? Which organisation are you a member of? Post about them instead?

The organisations that I am involved with don't come on this forum wanting support for their agenda's eg support ongoing lead free etc. If you have been reading my posts you will know that I used to be a member of BASC. But I stand by what I said earlier it is not fit for purpose now.

 

[Conor O'Gorman]

The organisations that I am involved with don't come on this forum wanting support for their agenda's eg support ongoing lead free etc. If you have been reading my posts you will know that I used to be a member of BASC. But I stand by what I said earlier it is not fit for purpose now.

Perhaps you could ask the organisations you are involved with to come on to this forum? Which organisations are you involved with?

 

[jall55]

The organisations that I am involved with don't come on this forum wanting support for their agenda's eg support ongoing lead free etc. If you have been reading my posts you will know that I used to be a member of BASC. But I stand by what I said earlier it is not fit for purpose now.

Buddy thats fair play and thats your opinion - but try engaging in a positive manner
They have come to our little shoot and helped with risk assesmnets
They cam and helped with our clay shoot - they brought clays - steel cartidges
They checked our guns for future suitability to shot
They have donated bird boxes - gun slips for our end of year do
They brought me some duck tubes - a bottle or two of gin

They have advised some of our chaps with applications / renewals / issues

All 30 of us are now paid up members

 

[Mickeydredd]

And, not so easy to get elected as (I think it was Kes) found out!
Ken.

 

[Goingback]

Their response with the GL43 was lightning fast.......... always sad that the 'knockers' come out on every BASC thread. We've heard your complaints, logged and registered them. Move on!

 

[finnbear270]

Knockers who are members too?

 

[finnbear270]

B.a.s.c. Agm.

Just back home from Stirling, had a good trip both ways, courtesy of Willie-Gunn (Dom), things would have been a lot more difficult without his kind help!& a very good evening spent in his company in a Moffat hostelry, followed by Griff's election to council,:lol: with I may say a goodly portion...

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

Post #16 from our very own CSL
AGM 2010 .............. still no online interaction beyond posting on here?
This is not a Bash, this is an M&S Non Bash.

 

[Robs]

The knockers, myself included look at the overall performance of the organisation and the employees that seem never to acknowledge any faults. What I and others want to see are wins in the big issues and I can't ever recall one. It is always a managed retreat. Where are the improvements in licensing, GL's, insurance, HSE etc. All I see is promotion of the org to get more members or to increase training revenue and very little else.

The "voice" is always one step behind. I would dearly love to support BASC but I feel my fees over the years have been wasted. The "fighting fund" was pushed the other day on the BASC mailshot, just perhaps it might actually be used. This time it was look at us we have some money for fighting legal actions as we took away Legal Expenses. Please get a grip, the shooting world has real problems.

The HSE consultation on lead, and prior to that the voluntary transition, has become divisive within the shooting community and quite rightly shooters are worried. As someone involved in ALL (yes I'm shouting) areas of game and target shooting BASC has fuelled that division. I think that BASC really didn't understand the consequences and continues to work in a naive and unproductive way.

If anyone wishes to say it's just talking from the sidelines, I do get involved, I help run four shooting clubs catering for all types of firearms.