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From: "John Brown" <>
Subject: Re: [SoG] RE: Post Closed week Visit to SOG Computer problems
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:52:55 -0000
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"Frank Hardy" <> wrote :


> OK - things were not quite right for a number of reasons when we
> reopened after this years closed week.
>
> My comment is that I do not recall seeing anyone assisting the three IT
> volunteers during the five days we were doing a myriad of tasks. As well
> as the computer upgrades, a lot of book movement took place to improve
> the use of the limited space on the shelf and improve security of some
> items.
>
> May I point out that the staff are assisted by a number of members who
> give up their free time to do things for OUR society. A number of bits
> of shelf tidying and computer work, let alone minor maintenance, didn't
> get done during closed week due to lack of bodies.
>
> By the way, before you start, I know that not everyone has the free time
> or lives within range to come and help.
>
> Next year, why not come and assist a hard pressed group of members who
> are giving up their time to benefit the Society. The volunteer effort
> throughout the year saves something like 4 full-time staff and the
> subscription would have to go up by some ten pounds to get paid
> employees to do the work.
>
> As Chairman of the Library Committee, I publicly thank everyone who came
> in during closed week for their efforts. I think I saw most of them
> personally to thank them, but if you were missed, your efforts were
> greatly appreciated.

Frank, you may remember me as a helper at your Birmingham Fair 3 or 4 years
ago when I was not even a member (maybe even longer ago now but time does
seem to pass ever-more quickly), and I must support your comments on this.

I visit the Society as often as I can, but I am too far removed to provide
any sort of regular input in London. If I lived nearer, I would certainly
try to be more active. I echo your thanks to those who did provide support
during the closed week, however, I wonder how well advertised the need for
assistance was. I may be shot down in flames but I don't recall seeing much
publicity about either the closure or the need for helpers.

John Brown
Leic., Eng

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