AIDS (Disease)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Topics discussed include: calls; trainees; a Lesbian Line update; mentor groups; training group; Icebreakers; a Christmas Party; the 1992 Residential Training Weekend and Annual General Meeting; and World AIDS Day.

Topics discussed include: calls; Lesbian Line report; the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard's (EGS) Residential Weekend and Annual General Meeting; in-service training; services for the hearing impaired; Fife Friend; Forth Friend; premises; Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM); and advertising.

Topics discussed include: Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM) moving premises; training; resignations; elections for Liaison Officer and Minutes Secretary; feedback on AIDS conference held by Lothian and Fife Health Boards; information on the Christmas night out; an update on the draft code of conduct; and notice of the first Scottish bisexual phone line opening.

Topics discussed include: a request for help from Borders Gay Group regarding the establishment of a helpline; an update on AIDS related work; advertising; attending a talk at Christ Church Youth Fellowship; training; and a proposal for extension of Switchboard's hours.