17 November 2017

North West Regional Board agenda

The North West Regional Board is meeting on 28th November 2017 and wants your input!

The agenda has some key points to take notice of, there is a lot of discussion about the inner workings of the BPIF nationally and regionally. A key item is the discussion on Brexit and the impacts this may have on trade within the industry.

Key Objectives of the Regional Board
Gather and assess the views of members.
Communicate regional views to BPIF Directors, Committees and National Council.
Ensure important information is disseminated within the region.
Comment on plans, policies, strategies, priorities and budgetary matters passed by National Council.
Receive reports from, and provide guidance to the Regional Director.
Promote relations and determine representations on government agencies and external organisations.
Promote benefits of BPIF membership to non-member companies in the region.

Agenda
1. Introduction
- Welcome & apologies
- Minutes and actions from last meeting
- Meeting objectives
- Marketing support of board - feedback

2. BPIF Update
- Regional update
- Dashboard/KAM plans/protocol
- G&I update
- Andy Galloway (2018)
- National update
- Subscriptions 2018/19
- Intergraf and European projects

3. Regional Board
- Dates for 2018
- Chair role
- Additional board members - progress/input

4. New Member Recruitment
- Regional targets/progress
- Campaigns - CCL/Apprentice Levy
- Scotland
- Board support

5. Member Issues for Discussion
- Paper pricing
- Businesses for sale/looking to buy
- Tenders

6. Training Update

7. HR / H&S Update

8. Specialist Services

9. Printing Outlook
- Brexit - Board discussion

10. AOB

For more information on the North West Regional Board, how to join and have an input into meetings get in touch with Darren Shepherd on [email protected] or 07714 134655