Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include an update on Lesbian Line after three weeks of operation, as well as training and membership updates.

Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include: an update on Lesbian Line; request for befrienders to fill in the rota; estimated cost for a computer for the service; funding for 'at home' events; and a new probationers training programme.

Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include: purchasing a new index and a request from Youthline to share Switchboard's information system; donations; conferences; the rota system; the next 'at home' event'; and an update on trainees.

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: an update on training and probationers; the Treasurer's Report and a discussion on books and advertising; the information system and transferring to a new file; Youthline; rota; and an update on the 'TV' group.Note: TV is an abbreviated form of the historical term transvestite used to describe individuals who wear clothes associated with a gender other than their gender assigned at birth).There are two copies of the minutes and one has...

Scope and Contents

Topics discussed include: an update on Lesbian Line; fundraising; membership update and comments on providing support to other members; and vacant posts due to the resignation of the training officer and secretary.

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Topics discussed include: training and new applications; feedback on the Terrence Higgins Trust AIDS Conference and comments on the increased number of AIDS related calls received by the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard; and obtaining new telephone equipment.

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Topics discussed include: the Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM) conference; appointment of a new secretary; new premises; regional funding; the Friends of Gay Switchboard (FROGS); training; advertising; statistics; an update on Lesbian Line; and confirmation that Edinburgh Gay Switchboard has become the first gay organisation to be registered as a charitable trust in Scotland.

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Topics discussed include: the housekeeping of premises; extending office hours; official opening of new premises; Friends of Gay Switchboard (FROGS); training; reports on recent visits including an AIDS conference and St Andrew's University Nightline; and the smoking policy in the Switchboard room.

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Topics discussed include: nominations for office bearers; final arrangements for the official opening of the new premises; training; and an update on calls and meetings.

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Topics discussed include: an article in the Scotsman and Switchboard's response; the Social Work Department grant; the treasurer's report and auditing annual accounts; advertising; training; weekend duties; Friends of Gay Switchboard (FROGS); request for leave of absence from member; social events; and an update on calls and meetings.