I wanted views and Peters comments are valuable however when only 9 of the
member organisations reps turn out at an executive meeting that at least 2
of the officers have indicated they want to stand down I worry for the
future.
There is no reason why the BCRA or NCA to that matter cannot change their
terms of reference. The BCRA currently supports sub interests and groups
such as Radio or Scientific studies, Mining History and its various sub
groups could be included under this.
As for membership Clubs are members but so are individuals which is a
criticism aimed at NAHMO that it does not allow this.
Please continue with your views so far only 3 replies which indicates the
level of apathy within the organisation
Mike
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Subject: Re: NAHMO - The future
> >On the back of the Club mergers - I intend to propose the NAHMO considers
> >joining the NCA, BCRA merger talks and that there becomes a Mining
History
> >section of the BCRA.
> >
>
> Mike,
>
> First the PDMHS/NMRS 'merger' - as I understand things, the merger being
> considered is that of their publications only.
>
> As regards any attempt to incorporate NAMHO into the BCRA; I, for one
would
> be totally opposed to such a move which could not work on at least two
> counts, our constitution and our aims.
>
> NAMHO is an association of independent organisations. Under Mike's plan
the
> association would have to be dissolved and each organisation would be
> required to join BCRA.
>
> BCRA provides a base for cave and karst research not economic history
> research which is at the core of mining history. Neither does it foster
the
> skills required for mining archaeology, a growing requirement in the study
> of past mining activity.
>
> The recent NAMHO 2001 conference in Bradford shows that there is real
> interest in mining history beyond 'mine exploration'.
>
> I would also question the value of discussing Mike's proposal on the list
> when the real decisions have to be made at grassroots in the various
member
> organisations. There is a case for a national mining history organisation
> with individual members within which there could be local groups to cover
> regional interests. There is also a case for a rotating 'presidency' to
> provide for greater involvement of the member organisations. But these
need
> to be first discussed in Council and at the NAMHO AGM.
>
> Peter
>
>
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