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Post by TK2388 on Jan 5, 2008 12:18:19 GMT
I have been in contact with John Harris the Commanding Officer of the UKG regarding induction events on the Island and the fact we have potential members here unable to do mainland troops. Below is a copy of his response: Hi Matt, There are going to be some changes to the way the inductions work, and I have been working for the last 5 days putting this together (as well as other things). I am putting together some new stuff for 2008, and that is one of the main changes I will be talking about. In effect, it will mean that inductions are going to be far more accessible, even for those not on the mainland. In fact I believe it will remove the disadvantage the IOW guys have had to deal with altogether. I am hoping to put these changes to the Garrison in the next couple of weeks (still a lot of work to be done yet), but certainly before the end of January. There will no problem with your potential Vader only attending 'Island' events. Good on him for the commitment too. Thanks, John So there you go . I will keep you all updated on any news as and when I get it. Best go get signed up to the UKG now Glen  ;D |
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Post by TK5627 on Jan 5, 2008 17:08:58 GMT
Goodly good!
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Post by T's/5520 Dave "Slasher" Plent on Jan 7, 2008 21:24:24 GMT
Does the induction include anything to do with wet fish, Vaseline and a used rubber dinghy? If so im in...........
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Post by TK2388 on Jan 7, 2008 22:57:23 GMT
Does the induction include anything to do with wet fish, Vaseline and a used rubber dinghy? If so im in........... Yep. . . . . But jump leads and a 12volt battery cost extra |
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Post by TK2388 on Jan 7, 2008 23:29:02 GMT
I think you guys had best check out the Induction events in 2008 thread in the UKG mess hall .
Mwuuhahahaha ;D
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Post by TK5627 on Jan 8, 2008 22:14:50 GMT
What am I looking for?  Six pages of banter about inductions...my life is too short. Tell me when and when with as much notice as possible. I find the UKG site like fitting wheels to a tomato. Time consuming and utterly pointless. ;D |
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Post by TK3105 on Jan 9, 2008 17:13:08 GMT
Cheers Matt. This is good news. The UKG had fallen from my graces but they may have just redeemed themselves.
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Post by TK3582 on Jan 10, 2008 22:51:09 GMT
Sooner the better, i want those decals not excuses Also agree with luke about ukg site, its over complicated too much to look at, it numbs my eyes. |
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Post by TK2388 on Jan 11, 2008 10:42:08 GMT
I found the UKG site a bit " complicated" at first, but found that the more guys I met in person from the garrison the more I could interact and "get" the forums.  Its a whole community on there, not just a when and where type deal. But then again your not the first guys I have heard to complain about the place lol, so you definateley have a point. ;D Rest assured , I will keep everyone apraised of ALL important developements that effect us. ;D |
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Post by TK2388 on Jan 18, 2008 16:34:19 GMT
COULD ALL UKG MEMBERS PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK AND READ THE POST. ukgarrison.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15448So how does this affect us? Well to be honest I'm not sure untill I speak to JH but I will be requesting consideration for the position of Field Events Officer. This would enable me to both run UKG events on the IOW AND conduct Inductions ;D There are however a few issues we need to discuss amongst ourselves , top amongst these being what kind of event(s) can we run on the island that will fulfill the UKG criteria, ie Changing facilities , spotters etc. One of our chief problems will be that a lot of the events we do down here is not compatible with their rules ( which we will continue to do under The Vectis Remnant banner ) eg: The "bucket rattling" type troop, Flyer handing out. School fetes ( sadly they had major issues at a couple last year , therefore they will not be cleared by them, but we will continue to do them ). There are however a couple of potential events we could try to stage in the near future which "could" be made induction compatable with a bit of work. Cheifly these are: FANBOYS:THE MOVIE . Due out March (?) It should be possible to tie up with Cinemax in some kind of promotion. St Marys Hospital Childrens Ward. Dependant on if they want us , but could be a go'er. THE FORCE UNLEASHED. If we could get together with HMV or Game we "may" be able to use this event. The Carnivals. A bit too far into the calander for my liking but if the worst comes to the worst ........ But I'm sure you peeps can come up with more Ideas than that. This is of course just considering IOW events. For those able to get over to Southampton there will be some regional events coming up. Thoughts people please. 
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Post by TK5627 on Jan 18, 2008 16:47:40 GMT
I want to to judge home made jam at the W.I stand or I'm setting up a splinter group called Central United Newport Troopers.
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Post by TK5627 on Jan 18, 2008 16:59:55 GMT
Seriously, looks like a good and needed overhaul at UKG.
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Post by TK2388 on Jan 18, 2008 16:59:57 GMT
I want to to judge home made jam at the W.I stand or I'm setting up a splinter group called Central United Newport Troopers. Thats only so you can eye up the over 60's, besides how do you eat jam with a lid on  Any serious suggestions  |
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Post by TK2388 on Jan 18, 2008 17:02:37 GMT
Seriously, looks like a good and needed overhaul at UKG. Agreed. CE just took up so much of the staff's time ( over 12 months in some cases) and it led to a massive influx of members just when the staff had reached "burn out". |
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Post by TK5627 on Jan 18, 2008 17:02:45 GMT
DUH!!!!!
Wide straw!!!!
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Post by T's/5520 Dave "Slasher" Plent on Jan 19, 2008 11:00:13 GMT
NO! But i did have a rather nice Victoria sponge at Freshwater memorial hall on jumble day 29 years ago. Mrs Rippling does make exceedingly good cakes. What was off putting was her smell fo stale Camp coffee breath, oh well it never hurt me, besides i was a lucky boy that day as i won a Airfix spit fire on the raffle and Mr Douglas the care taker showd me his keys and fury rabbit in his dark cupboard, he said that was our secret!
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Post by TK5627 on Jan 19, 2008 22:15:22 GMT
I'm really amazed!! His rabbit is still alive! I touched it at the gentlemen's ablutions at the railway terminus only yesterday.
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Post by TK3582 on Jan 20, 2008 0:05:47 GMT
Im happy to go to the mainland to get inducted if needs be, but it would be nice to do it on the island if possible. I cant log on to ukg at the moment as changing your email address temp freezes your account. God knows why changing personal info should do this but there you go !!!! If anything important happens you will have to let me know till they reactivate my account  |
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Post by jimreaper on Jan 20, 2008 0:54:03 GMT
Rik, normally on a website when you change your email address they send a confirmation email to your old address to validate that its you etc. Bummer if you can't access your old one tho ...
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Post by TK2388 on Jan 20, 2008 13:52:05 GMT
Im happy to go to the mainland to get inducted if needs be, but it would be nice to do it on the island if possible. I cant log on to ukg at the moment as changing your email address temp freezes your account. God knows why changing personal info should do this but there you go !!!! If anything important happens you will have to let me know till they reactivate my account PM me your details and I will drop Alex/Adrian a line and get it sorted mate. |
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Its a whole community on there, not just a when and where type deal. 
