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Topics discussed include: a training update; Edinburgh Gay Switchboard (EGS) collection cans; new drafts of EGS log sheets; permission for Quest to use EGS's address; team support groups; office cleaning and heating; correspondence with EGS's landlord and British Telecom; and Scottish AIDS Monitor's (SAM) telephone room.

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Topics discussed include: renting of the premises by Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM); an update on the annual report; costs of installing an information line; and the security of the premises.

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Topics discussed include: rent owed by Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM); purchasing an answer machine and estimated costs for a British Telecom Security System; the addition of VAT to rent; contents insurance; joint advertising with Glasgow Gay Switchboard in the Daily Record; and training new members.

An agenda for the Management Committee Meeting of 19/07/1989 is attached as well as a copy of the 1988-1989 Annual Report.

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Topics discussed include: the Social Work Department Grant; rent and finance; the Dunblane Conference; funeral arrangements for former member who died following complications related to AIDS; and the Lesbian and Gay Community Centre Appeal.

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Topics discussed include: the improvements to the premises; the Lothian AIDS Forum; and job descriptions.

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The meeting was called to discuss possible support systems for members and there are additional sheets detailing the following ideas for team support: a mentor-group model, a team mentor or 'befriender's befriender' model and a proposed structure for team support.

Also included is a sheet detailing which terms to avoid in relation to AIDS as well as Edinburgh Gay Switchboard job specifications.

Scope and Contents The minutes begin with a report on a presentation from Lothian and Borders Police concerning the new Lesbian and Gay Police Liaison in the Serious Crimes Squad (Police Scotland Headquarters at Fettes Avenue). There is further discussions concerning public relations and launching the scheme. Concerns amongst members about police and community relationships are also raised and discussed.Other topics discussed include: call cards; befriending issues concerning a meeting with a...

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Topics discussed include an update on AIDS and the Switchboard's rota.

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Topics discussed include: the future training programme for Edinburgh Gay Switchboard (EGS) and Lesbian Line; Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM) moving premises; the EGS one day conference; weekend late night sessions in conjunction with Radio Forth's 'open-line'; and the EGS youth strategy.

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Topics discussed include: an AIDS update; Gaysoc youthline; late night Saturday shifts; a sexual abuse workshop; joint conferences with Glasgow Gay Switchboard; the Social Work Department grant; using the Linden Hotel conference room; smoking on duty; the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard (EGS) Youth Strategy; the finances of the Scottish Homosexual Rights Group (SHRG); and social events.