BMMC volunteering

Andy Johns · 21 Dec 2014, 15:04 (Ref:3486900)

The Thruxton Easter Classic meeting has been omitted from the availability form that Paula emailed on Friday. So don't be putting yourself down for Brands BTCC on April 4th & 5th if you actually want to be at Thruxton. It is present in the online system.

thepits! · 21 Dec 2014, 17:54 (Ref:3486925)

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Originally Posted by Andy Johns

The Thruxton Easter Classic meeting has been omitted from the availability form that Paula emailed on Friday. So don't be putting yourself down for Brands BTCC on April 4th & 5th if you actually want to be at Thruxton. It is present in the online system.

Thanks for that.

I haven't actually received the 'snail-mail', but it's no problem as I always volunteer on-line [yes, me, a pensioner!

]

Tim Neill · 24 Dec 2014, 15:37 (Ref:3487705)

Don't forget that the brand new BMMC volunteering system is going to be loaded with all event dates, to enable its members to manage all of their 2015 meetings from a single screen, online.

thepits! · 24 Dec 2014, 17:11 (Ref:3487725)

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Originally Posted by Tim Neill

Don't forget that the brand new BMMC volunteering system is going to be loaded with all event dates, to enable its members to manage all of their 2015 meetings from a single screen, online.

That's all very well, but I was told I need to register, and the email address I used wasn't recognised so I put in my membership details and was then advised that an email has been sent .........

.... somewhere

at the moment nothing has yet arrived at any of my regular email addresses!

Now what?

deley · 26 Dec 2014, 23:30 (Ref:3488009)

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Originally Posted by Tim Neill

Don't forget that the brand new BMMC volunteering system is going to be loaded with all event dates, to enable its members to manage all of their 2015 meetings from a single screen, online.

Not sure how it copes with clubs who use their own online system... I'm sure all will become clear or perhaps someone from the north who did the pilot can clarify

Dave Brand · 27 Dec 2014, 10:13 (Ref:3488060)

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Originally Posted by deley

Not sure how it copes with clubs who use their own online system... I'm sure all will become clear or perhaps someone from the north who did the pilot can clarify

The pilot that ran in the north was, to all intents & purposes, an electronic version of the long-established North West Region volunteering system, which covered all meetings at Oulton & Anglesey, irrespective of organising club.

I don't know the mechanics of the system, but I'm almost 100% (no, make that 100%) sure that there is, at the present state of the art, no link between the BMMC & other clubs' databases. That will only happen, I suspect, when or if the MSA gets involved; maybe a case of "watch this space"? On that basis, it should be considered an either/or system - as long as you only volunteer once you'll be fine.

Details are passed on to the organising clubs a few weeks before the meeting, at which point the "cancel" function on the BMMC system will not be available - if you wish to cancel after that date you will have to contact the chief marshal for the event, whose details will be included in the relevant listing.

Those of us who've been used to the NW system, both in its paper & electronic versions, appreciate the convenience of a "one-stop" volunteering system; now it's gone national it will be even better. It's a good system, quick & simple to use & it works well. Just check the "volunteer" box for the meeting you wish to volunteer for, check "duty" . . . that's it, job done! Should circumstances change you can just go back & cancel, subject to the proviso mentioned above.

Bagsy · 27 Dec 2014, 13:20 (Ref:3488092)

myself am a bit dubious wether this thing is gonna work, I've tried logging onto the BMMC site, not recognised by my email, my membership number is, but they send an email with new details, but if my email is not recognised the email they send is going to an email address that I don't have, yipydoo

Chris Hobson · 1 Jan 2015, 11:24 (Ref:3489157)

We hope to go live on the volunteering side at the end of January. In the meantime if all members can go on the database, register and ensure your details are correct we will get off to a good start.

Any problems contact Eric or Dave as in the previous post.

Bear with us as we introduce this new system, as with all IT projects we expect a few teething problems.

Beej1 · 6 Jan 2015, 08:59 (Ref:3490282)

I was in 2 minds about renewing with BMMC this year, nothing negative at all really, it just seemed we did a lot of BARC meetings this year so I was going to go down that road. However, the new online system was enough to swing it for me and membership has been paid! Brilliant idea, brilliant system (provided it works, which I'm sure it will) and will make life much easier, both to volunteer and to manage throughout the year!

thepits! · 6 Jan 2015, 17:22 (Ref:3490381)

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Originally Posted by Beej1

I was in 2 minds about renewing with BMMC this year, nothing negative at all really, it just seemed we did a lot of BARC meetings this year so I was going to go down that road.

I have been a BMMC member since day one of marshalling as they have no affiliation to any organising club but are an independent club representing the Marshalling fraternity

I am also a BARC member, but only because it's free after the number of meeting I do for them each year

Beej1 · 7 Jan 2015, 10:46 (Ref:3490631)

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Originally Posted by thepits!

I have been a BMMC member since day one of marshalling as they have no affiliation to any organising club but are an independent club representing the Marshalling fraternity

I am also a BARC member, but only because it's free after the number of meeting I do for them each year

Being a member does give me a warm fuzzy feeling (which helps on the colder days!). I think the club is brilliant, without the 'taster days' I wouldn't be here at all, I was just considering options, joining a second club is definitely worth thinking about!

thepits! · 7 Jan 2015, 17:14 (Ref:3490731)

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Originally Posted by Beej1

Being a member does give me a warm fuzzy feeling (which helps on the colder days!). I think the club is brilliant, without the 'taster days' I wouldn't be here at all,

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Originally Posted by Beej1

I was just considering options, joining a second club is definitely worth thinking about!

But only if it's free

Dave Brand · 6 Jan 2015, 19:54 (Ref:3490419)

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Originally Posted by Beej1

Brilliant idea, brilliant system (provided it works, which I'm sure it will) and will make life much easier, both to volunteer and to manage throughout the year!

It does work! Certainly made life a lot easier for me last year - a few weeks after doing my Oulton/Anglesey volunteering online, circumstances beyond my control left me unsure as to whether I would be able to marshal for much, if any, of the year. I spent a very sad few minutes cancelling all the meetings I'd volunteered for; when things returned to what passes for normal much more quickly than I expected I was able to spend a very happy few minutes re-volunteering. Much less hassle &confusion than would have resulted from having to do than under the old, manual system.

Pitsmarion · 6 Jan 2015, 20:30 (Ref:3490428)

I'm all signed up and ready to start - looks like it's going to be much easier than the previous system. One question though, if we volunteer directly with the organising club for an event do we still need to register separately for insurance on the BMMC site?

Mark Mitchell · 12 Jan 2015, 19:50 (Ref:3492140)

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Originally Posted by Dave Brand

It does work! Certainly made life a lot easier for me last year - a few weeks after doing my Oulton/Anglesey volunteering online, circumstances beyond my control left me unsure as to whether I would be able to marshal for much, if any, of the year. I spent a very sad few minutes cancelling all the meetings I'd volunteered for; when things returned to what passes for normal much more quickly than I expected I was able to spend a very happy few minutes re-volunteering. Much less hassle &confusion than would have resulted from having to do than under the old, manual system.

Agreed insomuch as it's much easier, but the "Cancel" function didn't work for me, despite cancelling well within the required timescale. It resulted in me being a "No Show" on a couple of occasions.
My advice therefore is, that even if you cancel via this website, also contact the CM to confirm!
Saves a lot of hassle!

Chris Hobson · 13 Jan 2015, 08:28 (Ref:3492406)

Mark,

Did you report the problem to BMMC?

The volunteering system for 2015 is a brand new system based on our new database. This fault should not be present this year. I will ask the developers to investigate and ensure the "Cancel" function works correctly.

Mark Mitchell · 13 Jan 2015, 09:37 (Ref:3492418)

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Originally Posted by Chris Hobson

Mark,

Did you report the problem to BMMC?

The volunteering system for 2015 is a brand new system based on our new database. This fault should not be present this year. I will ask the developers to investigate and ensure the "Cancel" function works correctly.

Yes Chris I emailed the contact given. It's Great system that should be beneficial to all

Beej1 · 21 Jan 2015, 09:18 (Ref:3494724)

Looks like the system is up and running, lots of dates on there already. Luckily for me, most of the dates I have planned for this year are on there so I can get volunteering!

Bryan Degerlund · 21 Jan 2015, 10:27 (Ref:3494746)

I received loading instructions yesterday, so it looks like a busy time for me loading the dates for SE Region dates (Brands Hatch, Snetterton and Lydden Hill). Patience folks, please.

thepits! · 21 Jan 2015, 17:23 (Ref:3494853)

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Originally Posted by Bryan Degerlund

I received loading instructions yesterday, so it looks like a busy time for me loading the dates for SE Region dates (Brands Hatch, Snetterton and Lydden Hill). Patience folks, please.

Blimey! Getting a vOAP to do teckie work

whatever next

Greem · 23 Jan 2015, 12:28 (Ref:3495521)

Why would Chris think that? Given that there's an infinitude of ways you can volunteer, there's no reason for anyone to distrust the information put on the BGP form.

deley · 23 Jan 2015, 13:37 (Ref:3495551)

I think that is more of a general statistical "know how many days"...

Apple · 23 Jan 2015, 17:39 (Ref:3495628)

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Originally Posted by deley

I think that is more of a general statistical "know how many days"...

OK thanks Dave

thepits! · 23 Jan 2015, 17:45 (Ref:3495633)

Historically I have volunteered direct to the various clubs [with the GP via BMMC] , and then followed it up with a Insurance only email to the BMMC

bluebeard · 23 Jan 2015, 22:10 (Ref:3495758)

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Originally Posted by thepits!

Historically I have volunteered direct to the various clubs [with the GP via BMMC] , and then followed it up with a Insurance only email to the BMMC

you can still do the same volunteering but now you can do the insurance element online on BMMC instead of separate email

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