Outreach Committee Chair : Shaun Lenden , Secretary : Barbara Wilcox
With the cancellation of many events in 2020 the Outreach Committee has been looking at ways of engaging with the public online . Members of the Committee have proactively produced YouTube videos over lockdown , demonstrating things like the contamination control using the existing lesson plans . Looking forward it is hoped that access to the events we traditionally attend will be available from 2022 . However work is ongoing to assist the Scottish Committee with its commitment to the Edinburgh Science Fair which it is hoped to run later in 2021 . The Outreach committee is always looking for ways to increase its funding and continues to strive to find more events to attend while building on SRP ' s financial resilience to support such events .
Rising Generations Group Committee Chair : Anthony Higgins , Secretary : Helen Whitehead
One teleconference was held during the year , with the remainder of committee activity happening by email . The majority of activities were suspended due to COVID-19 , but planning began for events delayed to 2021 including a First Portfolio virtual event , an Introduction to RGG virtual event , and the RGG 10th anniversary celebrations at the Annual Conference .
Affiliated Organisations Representative : Gary Teague
I am extremely proud to have taken on the role of SRP Affiliated Organisation Representative . Although COVID-19 has prevented face to face meetings and conferences since taking over the role , it has meant that we have had the opportunity to make great use of Microsoft Teams and have regular meetings . My main role in 2020-21 has been to produce the new AOrg Membership benefits document with former AOrg Representative Warren Goodall , to present to Council for approval . This document has been very well received by all at SRP including Council and we plan to unveil the new benefits at the AOrg meeting in July .
As AOrg representative and also due to my ability to have a lot
to say for myself , I have got involved in many of the working groups including the ones for Marketing and Revenue Generation and the exciting new SRP Magazine ( taking the lead for the “ back to basics ” section of the magazine ). I also attend the Engagement and Operations Directorate Board meetings as well as Council meetings to provide the voice for the AOrgs . I also attended the mental health course arranged by Council for committee officers and appreciated this opportunity .
I ' m hoping to continue to provide as much support to SRP as I can in 2021 and continue to grow the AOrg numbers from both the profit making and non-profit making organisations that I have strong relationships with . I can ' t wait to see all of you in person at future face to face SRP meetings and also at the Annual Conference .
The Champions Programme Lead : Gary Jackson-Burton
The Champions Programme continues to support SRP ' s Strategic Plan through the provision of key contacts , “ Champions ”, within organisations which are engaged significantly in the field of Radiological Protection . The Champions act as conduits for information into and out of the Society ; they also promote SRP and its activities , and support members in navigating SRP processes . This has been of prime importance during this time of extraordinary challenges brought on by the COVID-19 epidemic . The Programme currently has 29 Champions across 25 organisations covering Universities , Nuclear Industry , Healthcare , Regulators and Project Management Services . The Champions continued to hold monthly Keep In Touch ( KIT ) teleconferences during 2020 . These KITcalls are short , 15 to 20 minutes , and keep communication between Champions and SRP flowing . The teleconferences have allowed SRP to tell Champions about the Society ' s upcoming meetings , the availability of awards , the mentoring scheme , etc . so they can inform members in their organisations . The meetings also enable Champions to direct information , and members ' views , back to the Society . A focus for the Champions during the pandemic year was the communication of availability of support services for mental health and wellbeing and ensuring members , colleagues and friends were aware of the services within their organisations . The Champions are continuing to develop a strategy to build its network across the medical sector . The role of the Champions continues to develop and grow so as to support the Society , members and organisations .
Operations Directorate
Director : Claire-Louise Chapple
The Operations Directorate brings together the committees and working groups that keep the Society running , in terms of finance , IT , governance issues and review of Society strategy and risks . Chairs of these committees meet , together with the Honorary Secretary , Honorary Treasurer , and other nominated Trustees as the Directorate Board to oversee committee activity and discuss priorities and any problems . Committees have all adapted well to a new online format and have made good progress against the Strategic Plan as detailed overleaf .
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