Club Representatives WANTED

[Hawkmaster]

Are you able to stand up for your club?
We are looking for people that are willing to do just that.

Do you go to every meeting?
Are you able to give the club info and be heard?
Can you get facts from the club to bring back to your club forum?

If you are interested in making the world more aware of your local falconry club., then put your name down NOW:!: :-D

Yes you will need to put some work in but then, it will all be worth while.

[GM090158]

You can put me down for the Northamptonshire Raptor Club. I have replied to your PM:supz:

[Quiver]

i will give it ago for the CENTRAL FALCONRY AND RAPTOR CLUB. based near coventry.

[Liam Hay]

Northern England Falconry Club that could be me


Liam

[PeregrinesUK]

I will bring it up at the next BFC NE meeting and see what the membership think. mike

[Hawkmaster]

Thanks Guys!

Anyone else? This is for your club and it will benefit it as much as the IFF can help?

Paul

[Hawkmaster]

We will also need Reps for each of the BFC and WHC club regions!

[SSL]

Are you able to stand up for your club?
We are looking for people that are willing to do just that.

Do you go to every meeting?
Are you able to give the club info and be heard?
Can you get facts from the club to bring back to your club forum?

If you are interested in making the world more aware of your local falconry club., then put your name down NOW:!: :-D

Yes you will need to put some work in but then, it will all be worth while.

What do you want to do with this?

Steve.

[Liam Hay]

I am also in the BFC yorkshire region

Liam

[Hawkmaster]

What do you want to do with this?

Steve.

Hi Steve, simple really:


It would feed more information from the forum to the clubs and visa versa.
The clubs would have an open International grandstand to encourage membership.
Falconry would be united from one source and therefore have hopefully one voice.
It would allow club members a flexible and word of mouth place on the intenet to be able to encourage field meets and gatherings

[SSL]

Hi Steve, simple really:


It would feed more information from the forum to the clubs and visa versa.
The clubs would have an open International grandstand to encourage membership.
Falconry would be united from one source and therefore have hopefully one voice.
It would allow club members a flexible and word of mouth place on the intenet to be able to encourage field meets and gatherings

Fair do's, I could do that with the YFC and Yorkshire Region of the WHC.

Steve.

[DeathFromAbove]

I dare say i could give it a go.

[OutFlying]

The clubs already have national websites, regional websites, club newsletters, Bi-Annual magazines and a yearly publication. Not to mention monthly social meeting.

What more is needed ?

[Kevin Massey]

What more is needed ?

possably nothing jim,

But having an input here will not hurt. Its an idea worth a try out and will give them an ongoing platform updatable by the second if required

[OutFlying]

Why not have a link to the club website ?

[Hawkmaster]

Thanks Steve, we will chat soon.

DeathFromAbove thanks, but for what club?

Jim all this is true but new people do not interact the those sites like they do on this one and therefore may be more forthcoming to sign up with local groups? This will be part of the Club Reps work, club promotion via the IFF. Then they will get:
club newsletters, Bi-Annual magazines and a yearly publication. Not to mention monthly social meetingwhen they know what is right for them.

[Kevin Massey]

Why not have a link to the club website ?

most of them do

[OutFlying]

It won't work with the club structure - not all members are computer literate or on-line.

Why would the club give out information to only certain parts of it's membership or to none club members ?

Jim.

[OutFlying]

most of them do

Job done then ;)

[SSL]

It won't work with the club structure - not all members are computer literate or on-line.

Why would the club give out information to only certain parts of it's membership or to none club members ?

Jim.

Thats the problem Jim, (not all members being online) and why we currently run two systems, keepinf the website update and emails (to those who have them) and still printing out 'mewsletters' to be posted or handed out on the social meets.

Some clubs aren't able to update their sites too regularly so I can see how Hawkmasters idea might be valid as a way to get information out to members all be it those who are registered on the forum.

Steve.

[OutFlying]

Would the information be viewed by all or just that club's membership ?

[Hawkmaster]

Falconry Club websites are also not setup to give out info like we can here! The Club Reps will for instance send a PM to all their members and interact and gauge responses?

[OutFlying]

Clubs are designed to present all information to all members - if your going to post detailed important information on a web site THEN you'll also need to send a mailshot to all the non pc members at the same time !

I for one wouldn't want Club business broadcast to non members.

Yours Jim.

ps I thought I'd use an exclaimation mark also in my reply

[OutFlying]

Forgot to add "Discussions take place via/through a club commitee" not via emails between members.

[Hawkmaster]

Clubs are designed to present all information to all members - if your going to post detailed important information on a web site THEN you'll also need to send a mailshot to all the non pc members at the same time.
Yes as they did before, so nothing different, each club can do as they please I am only hoping to boost what they do and therefore promote falconry?

I for one wouldn't want Club business broadcast to non members.

That is why we have plans to have areas for the confirmed members of that club only and many more ideas that will come to ligh if we are able to get on with getting Reps first?

Here is an example of where the Club Rep will be better than what the clubs already have in place:
http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/showpost.php?p=281338&postcount=1
First someone real to talk to and then Rob above could decide which club or groups he wants to join, via the Reps presentation, for a better word?

[OutFlying]

Paul,
A email forum was set up by the BFC - it wasn't workable due to the fact it isn't possible for ALL members to access it, and as such was shut down.

I don't feel it is a workable system up and above what is already provided by the club web site.

Yours Jim.

[Hawkmaster]

No probs Jim, if what we do does not benefit falconry clubs worldwide, then it will go belly up and you can tell me, I told you so!:lol:

[OutFlying]

:lol: Nice one Paul,
The internet medium has been discussed many times at regional level but was dismissed - for the reasons I stated earlier.

Yours Jim.

[Hawkmaster]

Sure I brought it up before in two different clubs and was told we do not even know how to switch on a computer AND both people are on this forum:lol:

I am going to implement a total different set of ideas to them anyway and it is not going on the lines exactly how the idea has been perceived or set in concrete much like this site really, but it works.

As long as it BENEFITS people & falconry in some small way I will be happy, as that is better than they have now!

[Mary Quite Contrary]

A lot of clubs have a yahoo group for emailing and keeping up to date

[Hawkmaster]

This is NOT what the club reps will solely be for guys or even if they want to!

This thread is if you want to join, not discuss whether it should be done or not!

[LanczSpringer]

Its a good idea in principle but as Jim says this has been talked about many, many times at BFC north west region!

It comes downt to the facts Jim has stated in eailer posts, also with this being an open forum details of meets are out to the general public and hence anti's.

They could start to cause problems in the future, so its somehting to think of when posting specific details of where and when etc etc.

Anthony

[GM090158]

There seems to be a lot of disscussion as to why it will not work. A few of us have already volunteered to give it a go so why not wait and see! The NRC (http://www.northamptonshireraptorclub.co.uk/) is a new club and has already seen the benefit of using this forum, we have attracted new members that we would never have been able to reach without it. If in the end it does not work at least we have tried.

[Hawkmaster]

You are right Glynne, most people for some silly reason think we are going to get the Club Reps to spill all their private club business to the world?

There will be private password accessed only areas that bona fide members will be granted entrance to. This site will be a place to gather more members and therefore strenghthen the name of falconry, internationally.
Three questions:


Where is the problem in that?
Is this not what we all want and need for falconry?
How can people comment if they do not know how it will work?

[LanczSpringer]

You are right Glynne, most people for some silly reason think we are going to get the Club Reps to spill all their private club business to the world?

There will be private password accessed only areas that bona fide members will be granted entrance to. This site will be a place to gather more members and therefore strenghthen the name of falconry, internationally.
Three questions:


Where is the problem in that?
Is this not what we all want and need for falconry?
How can people comment if they do not know how it will work?

Good that its password protected!

Not sure if this what we need for falconry, surely some of what is said on here is no doubt damaging to falconry!!
Plus some of the personal petty arguments could be eliminated if people actually attended these club meetings and got the info first hand, building relationships with each other, its all too easy to agrgue with people you have never met.

People are passing on comments from what the clubs have discussed already, and trying to explain some of the reasoning and thoughts about possible confilicts.

Get out of your arm chair, join a hawk board affliliated club and attend, be active!

[SloeHawk]

Hi Paul

Put me down for the WAFC......Wolds Austringer & Falconry Club

http://www.woldsfalconry.co.uk/

Clive

[Liam Hay]

pmsl u look like one of the village ppl clive with ur fuel tanks picture :lol: :lol: :supz:


liam

[Barbary Boy]

Are you able to stand up for your club?
We are looking for people that are willing to do just that.

Do you go to every meeting?
Are you able to give the club info and be heard?
Can you get facts from the club to bring back to your club forum?

If you are interested in making the world more aware of your local falconry club., then put your name down NOW:!: :-D

Yes you will need to put some work in but then, it will all be worth while.
Become one of the ten percent of falconers that are acctually a member of a club? (wonder why that is?) attend meetings and discuss dress code on the moor,should ladies be allowed full membership? are wellies or brouges the more appropriate footwear for the modern falconer? etc .. etc ...

[Kevin Massey]

Hi Paul

Put me down for the WAFC......Wolds Austringer & Falconry Club

http://www.woldsfalconry.co.uk/

Clive

where does the group meet? and when?

cant see it on the site bud

kev

[Kevin Massey]

Weather you embrace the club culture within falconry or not its for the indeviduals...

One or two clubs have used the forum feature for clubs and have done really well out of it, and not just for new memberships....but also for newcommers looking for help in there quests

[GM090158]

Weather you embrace the club culture within falconry or not its for the indeviduals...

One or two clubs have used the forum feature for clubs and have done really well out of it, and not just for new memberships....but also for newcommers looking for help in there quests

Got to agree 100% with this, we have had a good responce off the forum and have attracted a few members, also some of the information on this forum has been put forward within the club and gratefully recieved. Long may it continue!

[SloeHawk]

Hi Kev

We meet in Beverley at the Molescroft arms normally the last Wednesday in the month during the flying season.

The club was formed in 1989 and at one time had a large following 100 plus members now it is a group of friends who just meet to arrange field meets.

We don’t have guest speakers, formal meetings just have a beer or two and exchange lies about the one that got away.

We are not a secret organisation or elitist but we enjoy the fact that we are a small group of dedicated falconers that actually fly hawks.

The best thing of all is that when we have a field meeting all the members can be invited and we don’t have to pick and choose who can or can not go.

You would always be welcome to come for a beer and a chat

[Tim Laycock]

Become one of the ten percent of falconers that are acctually a member of a club? (wonder why that is?) attend meetings and discuss dress code on the moor,should ladies be allowed full membership? are wellies or brouges the more appropriate footwear for the modern falconer? etc .. etc ...

Once again the "prophet of doom" waves two fingers at any organised effort to raise the general standard of "Local" falconry.

Go back to beating the drum you usualy beat. ie- all these Harris hawkers who are uninformed and going around dragging our sport into disrepute are going to be the end of us.

If you are going to whistle a tune at least whistle one that has a steady rythm to it, yours is more like traditional jazz :rolleyes:

[Barbary Boy]

he hee goodnight you uninformed blinkered short sighted person ?

[Tim Laycock]

:lol: The float only dipped a bit :(

Maybe I need a different bait :idea:

[BlackHawke]

Become one of the ten percent of falconers that are acctually a member of a club? (wonder why that is?) attend meetings and discuss dress code on the moor,should ladies be allowed full membership? are wellies or brouges the more appropriate footwear for the modern falconer? etc .. etc ...

as it is not known how many falconers there are in this country how could you say only 10% are members of a club??? and if it is 10% its this 10% that are changing the face of our "doomed" sport!!

you dont like clubs BB by the sounds of it:roll: , is this because they take a traditional view on falconry, i wouldve thought that wouldve been right up your street being old schooll!!8-) :roll:

by modern falconers joining clubs and representing them on here will enable them to advocate change and bring them into the 21st century!

[GM090158]

Become one of the ten percent of falconers that are acctually a member of a club? (wonder why that is?) attend meetings and discuss dress code on the moor,should ladies be allowed full membership? are wellies or brouges the more appropriate footwear for the modern falconer? etc .. etc ...


BB I have got to agree it is obviously a sad club that you have had dealings with (if you have) or are you working on a presumption. I would hope that the majority of clubs are similar to the NRC that is progressive and simply a good social event out of the season. When the season starts a regular gathering of like minded individuals (wether male or female, smart or scruffy) out to enjoy their sport!
The added underlying trend is to do the out of site legwork to try and protect the sport that you enjoy so much!!

[Redeye]

Paul,
A email forum was set up by the BFC - it wasn't workable due to the fact it isn't possible for ALL members to access it, and as such was shut down.

I don't feel it is a workable system up and above what is already provided by the club web site.

Yours Jim.

Actually that wasn't the reason it was shut down, a long story! Agree re. your other comments this board should not be for disseminating club business but could be used as another link into the clubs.

Ivan

[Hawkmaster]

Are there anymore takers for becoming a Club Rep on the IFF to promote and increase your club membership, profile to potential falconers and the general public?

As you would have seen by now those that have taken on the job have already done a good job of it and it is only the beginning and the tip of the iceberg.

[GuyFawkes]

You can put me down for the Northamptonshire Raptor Club. I have replied to your PM:supz:

what on earth are you doing on here

[Finnish]

what on earth are you doing on here



????????????????????:confused:

[Natch]

Are there anymore takers for becoming a Club Rep on the IFF to promote and increase your club membership, profile to potential falconers and the general public?

As you would have seen by now those that have taken on the job have already done a good job of it and it is only the beginning and the tip of the iceberg.how big is the iceberg:-P

[Commet07]

if you let my and my girl frend wot you wont us to do we will giv it a go we are in the shiropshire hawking club:supz: :evil:

[Hawkmaster]

Can someone translate that please. First thing are you sure your club would like you to represent them?

[PenelopeP]

Can someone translate that please. First thing are you sure your club would like you to represent them?

I think what he meant was, if you tell them what you are wanting they will have a go, By this I think they mean approach the club and then rep if acceptable to that club. Well thats how I read it anyway. lol

[Pendleside]

i will run it past my regional committee .
cant see a problem though .

[Hawkmaster]

Ladies and gentleman, I have had a few PMs asking what the job entails?

Simple if someone takes up the IFF Rep spot for your club:

You do as you please as far as recruiting members for your club
Get info over to IFF members about it and events you may want to advertise
Take newbies under the clubs wing as it were
Anything to improve falconry for your club and area is concerned
Use the IFF to help your clubGuys this is a free service that can be massive!

[Saker Mad]

it could be a good system if properly worked but will wait till the next meeting to hear some more till i make my mind fully

[Pavel Yakimov]

Hi, Guys!

This is our club. Even being still only in Bulgarian language you could enjoy surfing.

www.falconrybg.eu

www.sokolarstvo.eu

Regads,
Pavel

[K.Massey]

Can I have "Uk Falconers Club Rep" added to mine...also club rep status?

[Hawkmaster]

Can I have "Uk Falconers Club Rep" added to mine...also club rep status?All sorted Kev.

And so were several by PM too:supz:

[Ben C]

All sorted Kev.

And so were several by PM too:supz:

Hey HM can I have UKFC president as my tag.

Also is club rep status available also...I like puce. Matches my nose.

[K.Massey]

All sorted Kev.

And so were several by PM too:supz:

Thanks Paul

[Ben C]

Mines still blue.........

[JanH]

Pink doesn't suit you Ben!

[Ben C]

Pink doesn't suit you Ben!

Thats not what my boyfriend says dhhhhhhhharling

[Hawkmaster]

Mines still blue.........
Because you are not the Club Rep. There already is one:D

[Ben C]

Because you are not the Club Rep. There already is one:D

Come on paul, terry promised me......don't be such a follower of the rules, you don't follow them anyway...:lol:

[Kentish Falconry]

Come on paul, terry promised me......don't be such a follower of the rules, you don't follow them anyway...:lol:

Ben I changed your name to Pink but you didn't tell me Kev was already the Club Rep. You and Kev sort out who the Rep is and then only one of you can be Pink :box:
Terry

[Ben C]

Ben I changed your name to Pink but you didn't tell me Kev was already the Club Rep. You and Kev sort out who the Rep is and then only one of you can be Pink :box:
Terry

As club president I will defer the pink honour on Kevin. He is a bigger pink than me anyway.:heart:

[K.Massey]

As club president I will defer the pink honour on Kevin. He is a bigger pink than me anyway.:heart:

I dunno give the bloke a little bit of responsability and he turns into a neo-nazi-south-african like know all know "F" all dictator:roll:...:twisted: