Training

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Topics discussed include: a Lesbian Line update which covers sexual health training, the Social Group, membership, statistics, and the role of Lesbian Line within Switchboard; a report from the Treasurer which provided an update on the budget; training update; statistics; the development plan; advertising including buses, radio and the Borders; World AIDS Day; a potential resource for callers with mental health issues; and a discussion of cards.

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: social events; Norton Park and moving premises; the Edinburgh Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Forum; proposal for a new computer and automated call logging; membership matters including a resignation and concerns about that; request for training from Forth Friend; Lesbian Line report including in-service training on women's sexual health, the Social Group, and recruitment; a report from the Treasurer is provided which discusses the budget, the distribution of information...

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: feedback on a visit to the Edinburgh Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Forum; an update on the Scottish Switchboard Association (SSA); a Lesbian Line update; a Co-ordinator's report which covered the launch of Gay Men's Health, a request to provide a stall at Pride Scotland, assertiveness training, and Switchboard's work in the Borders; a new Treasurer; a training report including a request for training from Forth Friend, and the training schedule for new members;...

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: the Gay Men's Health Forum; the police liaison and the murder of a gay man in Glasgow; a Lesbian Line update discussing the establishing of LIAS (Lesbian Information and Support); financial update; training report and the schedule for the next training programme; an update on the company status and a delay to the process; a conference report ahead of the Annual General Meeting; logistical information regarding an upcoming ceilidh; statistics; and a discussion of...

Scope and Contents Topics discussed include: correspondence with Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM); security at premises; minimum commitment of expected of members; a review of achievements over the past year; a Lesbian Line report including a new log sheet design and a teambuilding weekend; a report from the Treasurer which discussed a rise in expenditure and a static grant from the Social Work Department; election of new officers; changes to Trust Deed which changed the name from Edinburgh Gay Switchboard to...

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Printed agenda with handwritten notes. Topics on agenda include election of convener, speakers from Musselburgh and Nightline, 1979 finances, training meeting, applications for membership, and calls.

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Printed agenda with handwritten notes. Topics on agenda include: rota; speakers for the St Andrew's conference; nominations to Scottish Association for Counselling (SAC); National Association of Gay Switchboard's (NAGS) appeal; young person's group; training meeting; and calls.

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Topics covered include: memberships; selection and training; social work grant; report from the Working Party looking in to the Gay Centre; and matters arising from calls.

A financial breakdown of the Social Work Grant Application is also provided.

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Topics covered include: membership updates; selection and training; social work grant; Working Party report into the Gay Centre; and a proposed National Befriending Committee.

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Discusses a letter received from the Samaritans who requested information on ways to refer their clients to SMG. Also discusses the issues of using a private telephone number, how to answer calls and when to contact other members, how to handle problem calls, and how to introduce referrals to SMG.