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Following the last UKW meeting in Sibson it was agreed and ratified by all present that we should proceed with the formation and launch of the “Whitegoods Trade Association”.
This has now been done and has gone “live” this evening. Our purpose will be to:“Support the Independent Service Industry” in whatever way we can.
Just as a taster I can tell you some of the issues to be addressed:
· Lack of Technical information
· Spares pricing
· Training issues (Including CORGI)
· The development of an accountable identity card scheme for WTA members.
· These are to name just a fewThis will be a stand-alone organisation alongside UK Whitegoods and will use some of the UKW resources that are placed at its disposal. And will be operated by its members for the mutual benefit of its members.
So what does this mean in real terms? Well you are already a subscriber so you have automatically become a member of the WTA.
The minutes of the inaugural mtg are available for anyone to read.
A team of us have agreed to stand as a steering committee for two years, this doesn’t mean that we will be doing everything ourselves, our aim is to use the valuable resources readily available to us, one of which is YOU. If you have a particular expertise that you feel would be of use for example – legal knowledge, experience of dealing with particular aspects of the industry – then please let us know.
I think the best way to proceed is to welcome all on board and invite questions and comments & suggestions from you the members. .Regards
LawrenceRe: Welcome to a new way…
Below are the minutes of the first WTA meeting:
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Minutes of WTA Meeting 28.9.7.
Further to the foundation of the “Whitegoods Trade Association” (“WTA”) at the UKWhitegoods meeting held at the Millers Hotel, Sibson on 28.9.7., the association met formally for the first time on the evening of the same date.
Lawrence chair for the meeting, Chris secretary for the meeting.
Mission Statement.
“Support the Independent Service Industry”
Committee,
Accepted by Members present:
Adrian (Washdoctor).
Brian (R600A)
Chris (Penguin45)
Jim (Iadom)
Lawrence (Lawrence)
Sean (Del)
Steve (Aqualectric)Ken (kwatt) also co-opted by the Committee due to not being eligible for election.
Elected committee members to serve 2 years and then be subject to re-election.
A forum for the use of the WTA Committee is to be set up on UKWhitegoods website.
The current Subscribers forum is to become the WTA Members forum.
Immediate Objectives.
Establish clarity and transparency in all WTA activities.
To further investigate issues arising from:
1) Availability and quality of technical information.
2) Spares pricing.
3) Specific CORGI issues pertaining to the whitegoods industry.Long-term Objectives.
1) Share and develop work opportunities with each other.
2) Develop an accountable identity card scheme for WTA members.
3) Investigate corporate purchasing power.
4) Pursue more favourable rates for repairs.Chris Chantrell,
Secretary for the Meeting.Re: Welcome to a new way…
From little acorns etc….
Congratulations on getting the TA started, this is a very exciting time for the industry and there are a great number of challenges ahead of us all. I look forward to taking part in healthy debate, and helping the TA wherever i can, in whatever capacity i can…..
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