Election of BDA Chair - British Deaf Association

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British Deaf Association: Election of BDA Chair
BRITISH DEAF ASSOCIATION
Why me as chair.
SECTION ONE:
Should be
completed
by the candidate
I am therefore
keen
to offer my services
as chair to enable BDA to continue in its
mission through:
1. In order to stand for election a candidate must be an Annual or Life Member of the
Continuing the campaign for a BSL Act and for Equality of Access for all to
British Deaf1.
Association.
be recognised in law.
2. Working with and listening to the wishes of members and encouraging
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community networking via social events such as galas, fundraising balls, etc.
not their title.
3.butPromoting
more involvement with deaf grassroots.
2. Have the support of two Annual or Life Members of the British Deaf Association.
4. The following information will be published on each candidate in the biographical statement, information will be
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the BDA website to watch your election statement in BSL.
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• I have devoted much time and demonstrated strong commitment to the BDA. I believe that
with this expertise, I can lead the BDA and be a representative for equality on all levels.
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SECTION TWO: Should be completed by the candidate’s supporters
Election
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BDA Chair
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Election of
Nomination
Candidates’form
Election Statements
Please read the Notes for Guidance on page 4 before completing this form.
Please use BLOCK CAPITALS in BLACK
SECTION ONE: Candidate’s details (to be completed by the candidate)
Full name
Title (eg. Mr, Mrs, Ms, Dr)
Name as you wish it to appear on the election material
Brief about me
1. The supporters must be Annual or Life Members of the British Deaf Association.
• qualified general advocate/IMHA and youth worker.
2.•The
nomination
BSL
teacher.form may be photocopied to obtain the signatures of two supporters. If it is photocopied, the
photocopied
forms and the original must be submitted together and all signatures must be originals (ie. scanned
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or photocopied signatures will NOT be accepted).
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4. Nomination forms that have not been signed chair.
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• Currently a campaigner for the Spit the Dummy /BSL Act Campaign Facebook group BDA
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Close of nominations
Conclusion
Address for correspondence
Postcode
SMS (mobile number):
Skype or ooVoo name:
Email address:
Telephone:
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BSL (if provided) must be received by:
BDA’s Independent Adjudicator
British Deaf Association
356 Holloway Road
London N7 6PA
Scanned signed nominations, photo and video in BSL (if provided) will be accepted via email [email protected]
(BDA’s Independent Adjudicator).
Posted or scanned forms, photo and video in BSL (if provided) must be received by 12 noon on 7th July 2014.
All nomination forms received after this time and date will be ruled invalid.
The safe return of this form is the responsibility of the candidate. You can check it has been
received by the BDA by contacting Martin Colville, BDA’s Independent Adjudicator, by email:
[email protected]
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I, the above named candidate, consent
to my nomination and agree to stand
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of my knowledge, the information
provided on (or with) this form is
accurate.
Your signature (s)
Date
read
carefully(12pm)
before casting
Nominations Please
close at
NOON
on 7 your
Julyvote.
2014
Statements are available in BSL on our website www.bda.org.uk
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British Deaf Association: Election of BDA Chair
British Deaf Association: Election of BDA Chair
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Terry Riley
I have been on the board of the BDA for 8 years, recently becoming the ViceChair.
Chair BDA 6 yrs
BDA voluntary work
I worked closely with BDA to organise the annual conference since 2006.
BDA Branch Sec, Chair of NWRC, Executive Council 1984-2000, EUD / WFD
Boards
I have experience of creating the BSL and Deaf Studies curriculum for all ages
with the co-operation of other Deaf schools. This involved reporting back to
the Executive Board of Blanche Neville and Sign Bilingualism Consortium and
making sure any changes and feedback were given.
My experience in chairing the SCOPE management committee has provided me with plenty
high level management knowledge. I also mentor the special interest group, BDA Youth, and
supported GLDA AGM and elections .
Most recently I originated the idea for Colin Allen to give a talk about Human Rights at the local
Deaf club and supported Dr Sarah Battersby with the Legal status of BSL and ISL discussion
paper in Scotland and London.
I am extremely approachable when networking within the Deaf community and professionals.
Supported BDA by creating the Communication Team to be more outreach in their approach to
the Deaf community.
I was involved with the setting up of the BDA’s Vision, Mission and Values and so have not only
helped formulate this but seen it work in practice.
I feel I have learnt and grown with my experience as the Vice-Chair and now feel in a strong
position to put this great experience towards being the Chair and have the key criteria expected
from me to put my nomination forward.
Involved in campaigning at the Education Congress in Manchester. Lobbied at
Political Party & Europe for BSL, as a minority language.
Key Criteria
Proven Financial, Management skills
Managed budgets, of £2.5m
Editor BBC See Hear
CEO of BSLBT
Managed 30 Staff both Deaf & Hearing
Good Management skills, knowledge of Employment, HR and Legal issues
Meetings with Pension Trust and Lawyers
Proven Experience at Fundraising for over 20yrs. BDA Friends committee Lord Bragg, and the
Archers. BDA Film Heritage reception at Buckingham Palace
BDA
Well-knowwn political activist and campaigner recognised with an Honorary Doctorate, and OBE
Strong Media & PR, Background
2013-2016 Strategy, Completed 2014
Priority 1) Deaf Empowerment
1.Awareness re Human Rights issues
2.BSL Symposium. Deaf Lobby Day. Human Rights, Interpreters. Education
3.BDN & BDA Website more visual & Bilingual
4.Live streaming of BDA events
Priority 2) Implementation of BDA policies and campaigns
1.Working with other deaf/disabled group
2.BSL charter events with BDA Community personnel
3.ATW Report
4.Chair of BSL Legal status working group
5.Meetings with DWP and Education Ministers/Officials, re issues which affect the Deaf
community
Priority 3) Better Governance and Management
1.Provide evidence to Government & Local Authorities
2.Securing a financial strategy for the Pension Trust fund
3.Management Training Board, and Staff
Future 125 yrs Celebrations (2015)
Days on BDA voluntary work 2012 – 2014 = 117 days + 2-3 hrs PER DAY emails
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