British Gp - Marshalling selection update

Chris Hobson · 16 Mar 2005, 15:12 (Ref:1253450)

The selection meeting was held this morning ( 16th March) to discuss the volunteer officials for the GP.

All those who volunteered and whose forms have reached the MSA (including quite a few late submissions) have been accepted for this years GP. Official invitations should be sent out by the MSA within the next 7 to 10 days - so watch for the post! One or two people may be asked to do a duty that is different to the one for which they volunteered, but these changes are very few.

If you do not hear anything, if you suspect your application might have been lost, or if you missed the deadline and haven't yet volunteered, then there is a possibility we can find some extra slots in most disciplines.

If you think the above applies to you, please sent me an e-mail at hobson.c@btinternet.com with your details. Remember you must volunteer for a job in which you already hold an MSA grade (sorry - no novices) and should have done a minimum of 10 to 12 days marshalling in that role last year - if you haven't then please e-mail me and I will see what can be done - but no promises.

As always, if you have any comments or questions please let me know.

I hope this helps. Remember this is an unofficial note, but the MSA knows I am sending it out to you.

regards

Chris Hobson
National Chairman BMMC

Stuart Hill · 16 Mar 2005, 18:50 (Ref:1253631)

Chris, even as a reader/marshal who has not volunteered, many thanks for taking the time to post this info.
The fact that you are even able to mention the MSA (even unofficially) means that this forum is read and even (in some cases) taken seriously.

Keep up the good work and here's to the next time we meet.

chezza · 16 Mar 2005, 19:24 (Ref:1253654)

Thanks for the info!!

Gridlock · 16 Mar 2005, 20:03 (Ref:1253691)

Hi Chris. It certainly is great to know whats happening so thanks for taking the time to send out the message.
Look forward to getting the letter?

Mark Mitchell · 16 Mar 2005, 23:02 (Ref:1253818)

Yes thanks Chris - not volunteered but updates are still appreciated!

Mark Baines · 17 Mar 2005, 09:21 (Ref:1254033)

Lot better getting info on here first hand

Mark Mitchell · 17 Mar 2005, 09:47 (Ref:1254063)

Suggestion to the BMMC Hierarchy - although a bit

Why don't the BMMC form a partnership with Ten-tenths as an avenue for communication to it's membership.

A link from the BMMC website perhaps.
I think it's very useful to have Club "News" in this way, as by the time we get newsletters, it's often "Out Of Date" news.

I also think it's fantastic that the BMMC National Chairman and Treasurer contribute to this Forum and do not see it as "Evil"

aprescott · 17 Mar 2005, 09:53 (Ref:1254070)

Nice one Chris! and happy St Patricks Day!!

Mark Mitchell · 17 Mar 2005, 09:59 (Ref:1254086)

Quote:

Originally Posted by aprescott

Nice one Chris! and happy St Patricks Day!!

Do Yorkshiremen celebrate St Pat's Day? I don't!

**Stephen Green** · 17 Mar 2005, 12:39 (Ref:1254236)

And the Clubs National P.R.O. !!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

Suggestion to the BMMC Hierarchy - although a bit

Why don't the BMMC form a partnership with Ten-tenths as an avenue for communication to it's membership.

A link from the BMMC website perhaps.
I think it's very useful to have Club "News" in this way, as by the time we get newsletters, it's often "Out Of Date" news.

I also think it's fantastic that the BMMC National Chairman and Treasurer contribute to this Forum and do not see it as "Evil"

bastinscully · 17 Mar 2005, 12:58 (Ref:1254246)

many thanks Chris for the Info, Roll on BGP 2005.

Chris Hobson · 17 Mar 2005, 13:33 (Ref:1254276)

Not wanting to send this thread down the wrong path, but........

BMMC welcomes the discussions here on ten tenths, where ALL marshals, not just our members, can contribute.

We are looking at updating our web pages and I welcome any suggestions (direct e-mail, or separate thread please - not this one). One of the ideas is to have all members e-mail addresses on file so we can quickly e-mail out newsflashes, monthly updates etc., also we will have a regalia page shortly)

Anyway, back to the British GP .................................. let the discussion continue

Chris Hobson
National Chairman BMMC

JimW · 17 Mar 2005, 13:36 (Ref:1254277)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mitchell

. . .
I also think it's fantastic that the BMMC National Chairman and Treasurer contribute to this Forum and do not see it as "Evil"

Well only some of you are evil.

Regards

Jim (Until recently, Chairman, Midland Region).

PipSqueak111 · 18 Mar 2005, 13:45 (Ref:1255198)

Is there any chance of getting a list of the received and successful applications put up on here?

My form went to the MSA through a third-party (BRDC), as I expect many others did, so I can't easily confirm if the form was sent to the MSA successfully.

Cheers

Phill

**Stephen Green** · 18 Mar 2005, 13:55 (Ref:1255202)

Phill,

e-mail Chris at the address at the top of the page, he should be able to tell you one way or the other.

Chris Hobson · 18 Mar 2005, 13:56 (Ref:1255203)

Phill,

Sorry - "NO" is the answer. I have the full list, but cannot publish it, for obvious reasons. I am sure the BRDC sent your form on to the MSA, but drop me an e-mail with your full name and address and I will confirm your status.

Regards

Chris Hobson
National Chairman BMMC

**Stephen Green** · 18 Mar 2005, 13:57 (Ref:1255204)

Blimey, you answered faster than the speed of light Chris!!!

F1JordanUk · 18 Mar 2005, 20:38 (Ref:1255458)

Hi Stephen, I Started Marshaling at Combe a year ago and did 12 Racedays there, only got 8 sigs as 2 days were not MSA organised (the superbike grand national) and didn't realsie I could get sigs for 2 of the other days, Plus I did every track day, about 10 in total, but thats a differnent kind of driving altogether (Thats a differnent kind of driving (in the style of airplane/police squad!!)!! and I've signed up for all events at Combe this year plus I'll be doing the 24hour event at Silverstone if I can juggle work about.
What I'm trying to say is, can I do the British GP!!??
I can bribe, no ask Adrian Fawdington (CC's cheif Marshal) to write me a nice letter If you want!
Cheers, Lee
If you acept back handers I do paypal!!!!!!!!!

F1JordanUk · 18 Mar 2005, 20:38 (Ref:1255460)

Cor, don't I go on!

Alan Green · 18 Mar 2005, 20:59 (Ref:1255480)

Lee,
Don't forget you need at least "Course" grade, and only MSA licenced race events count towards your 15 days.
My advice, enjoy a years marshalling, try some other circuits, get your signatures, and go for the GP in '06.

Al.

roys1 · 19 Mar 2005, 07:29 (Ref:1255777)

Invites starting to arrive, had mine today 07.22. so watch your letterbox soon fellow marshals

CombeMarshal · 19 Mar 2005, 10:27 (Ref:1255878)

Cheers Al, just hope we have one next year!
Lee

CombeMarshal · 19 Mar 2005, 10:28 (Ref:1255879)

My god your postman is early, we don't get our post till 13.00!!

danccooke · 19 Mar 2005, 10:44 (Ref:1255889)

for the first time ever our postman was quite early, i had already left for work but just had an excited wifey call me to say to confirmation letters were at home, woohooo will be our first GP marshalling and in fact my wifes first GP fullstop.

Alan Green · 19 Mar 2005, 11:10 (Ref:1255906)

Mine arrived this morning, so all is good.

Are we having a ten-tenths marshals area on the campsite then or are we all doing our own thing?

Al.

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