MINUTES EAST COAST BRANCH TRAINING AND NETWORKING EVENT
held on Tuesday 28th March at 3.00pm at the Havelock North Function Centre,
30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North
AGENDA:
Welcome:
Michael Skelton (Chair) welcomed everyone to the first meeting of the year. Advised that Paul Simmonds (Secretary) would not be attending due to his wife being ill. Michael gave an overview of the structure of today’s gathering. Meeting, afternoon tea, then presentation by Phillip Negus.
Attendance:
Michael Skelton, Bryn Davies, Greg Morris, Heath Cotter, Darron Rapson, Karen Walker, Frank Busch, Gerard van Veen, John Carter, Duncan Renner, Murray Lougher, Nigel Moore, Owen Williams, Elliott Watson, Alan Gasson, Craig van der Zwet, Matt Smith
Apologies
Paul Simmonds, Helen McGregor, Matthew Holmes, George Astridge, Colin Hornett, Olivia Morris, Richard Clifton, Barry Nikolaison
Guests for Phillip Negas presentation
Peter Pask, Andrew Whitney, Graham Linwood, Yvonne Forrest, Don Moodie, Renee Woods
Minutes and Matters Arising:
Duncan Renner raised the issue of CPD points and what substance they had. Michael Skelton responded that these affect the Licenced and Accredited membership categories for those who have a recognised qualification or have completed the Accredited Building Surveyor course.
BOINZ members work in a complex technical and compliance environment. The ongoing development of knowledge, judgement and expertise is essential. That is why BOINZ’s Code of Ethics includes an obligation for you to demonstrate professional competence and skills and to involve yourself in continuing education and training particularly toward new technology and innovations. If you don’t achieve your CPD points for the year then the Licenced category may be revoked.
Motion to accept the minutes – Darron Rapson / Seconded John Carter
Correspondence In/Out:
Straight Up March Issue
BOINZ 50th Annual Conference Notice
Training Academy March Newsletter
General Business:
Michael Skelton advised members the Branch AGM will be held in November and that both he and Paul Simmonds were not seeking re-election. Therefore, t Branch members need to put their thinking caps on for nominations for the Chair and secretary positions for the 2018/19 term. He advised his time in the role had bought much personal satisfaction.
Michael Skelton also advised he would discuss with Head Office to ensure the meeting calendar is distributed to all members.
Matt Smith raised the issue of Shadowclad delamination and whether anyone was refusing consents with this product specified. Discussion was had around whether MBIE were aware and if they have made a decision regarding this product. It was noted there is still a current BRANZ Appraisal and the product can still be used.
Michael Skelton welcomed Matt to the meeting as his membership has been transferred from Canterbury Westland Branch.
No further General Business meeting closed 3:20pm.
End of Meeting
Afternoon tea refreshments at 3.30pm Followed by:
Guest Presentation by Philip Negus Specifier Services APL Window Solutions
"The evolving nature of buildings and how some sectors of the building fraternity are now looking at uPVC frames for improved thermal efficiency."
Acknowledgement
It was noted that one of our Branch members, Mr Ian Le Page is retiring on 31 March 2017 and moving to Christchurch.
Michael took the opportunity to acknowledge and thank Ian for his service to BOINZ over the years and his contributions at the Branch meetings.
Michael Skelton
BOINZ East Coast Branch Chair
