The attached letter was sent to me by John Meeds, and with his permission, I have uploaded it. The committee will respond as soon as possible.

Friday 28 June 2024 - 19:07

Good evening Dave, I hope you are well

I have just finished reading the June Newsletter, and I would like to make some comments,

Please see attached document.

Best regards

John

I thank you for your question Sid

What is a living document?

You might see living documents go by another name, like dynamic or evergreen documents.  The principle behind these is simple.  In most contexts, a living document is seen as a document that is continually edited and updated.  The idea of a living document might sound somewhat new-age but we have been using living documents for hundreds of years, an example in a military context is a JSP.  JSPs were constantly being amended and for many like Drivers, VM’s, SA’s and Clerks the JSP amending JSPs would have been the bane of their life.

A way to understand what a living document is is by understanding the opposite of a living document.  DRO's as an example, a DRO is a dead document you can just read it and act upon the information in the document will expire within a short time frame then you would need to replace it with a new DRO.  A good modern example of a living document would be a Wikipedia page with multiple contributors.

In contrast, when you use a living document you can re-use the information as needed.

How do living documents work?

The purpose and use of a living document will determine the specifics of how it works.  For example, you could have one person in your committee responsible for maintaining a living document.  Yet, at the same time, everyone on your committee could be encouraged to collaborate in the document's evolution for instance:

·      The Treasurer may be responsible for amending financial elements like the milage rate.

·      The RQMS may determine the length of time a piece of kit can be loaded depending on serviceability and quality factors.

A living document is continually edited and updated because:

·       New laws and regulations may come into force.

·       You may adopt new processes and workflows.

o   Changes to Job Roles as an example

o   Inflation adjustments to expenses or projects

o   Changes to parent documents (RMA-TRMC) Bylaws

I had a verbal request at the Branch meeting on the 20 June by Sid Stubbs suggesting that members would like to understand what a Living Document is in the context of the Branch Bylaws.   

I would like to see a Presidents informal dinner, a one of affair aimed at Sharky's service to the Branch for over 40 years.

As a Branch of some 200 souls why can't we get a Team or at least a few to look after Emmett's? Those that have looked after it for many years are both "Senior" and less able to get across - where are all the youngsters? Very Sad state of affairs and not a good image for the Branch or the Royal Mariners to have it in such a mess.

Hello everybody - 💚Peace and love all around💚 in what has been a touching time both on a national and personal level recently within us.

Is our branch having anything to do with the air show this year or need help with any fundraising or promotion at present?

I have registered with the council and Bournemouth University through my educational institute gov id to volunteer at this years STEM village hoping to improve my social inclusion and presentation.

The generally Beef Civ Pop and most mainstream social and media platforms are driving me nuts on the street all the time, now my mind and body is free and working correctly, but enjoy smashing that kind on all levels in the gym and down on the beach at the Geva Mentor Fitness Park.💚