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Creativity with Flowers: Traditional & Contemporary

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What's What

This section of the website is primarly for use by BB&O clubs and members. 

As defined in the Constitution the area is managed by elected  Area Officers and Representatives.

BB&O Information


Council Meetings

Council meetings (previously known as Delegates meetings) are held quarterly, and are run by Area Officers to review area news, finances, events and issues.  All members of BB&O are welcome to attend, but only one nominated representative from each club may vote.

2012/3 Schedule

Date Mon 5 Mar 2012
Mon 11 Jun 2012
Mon 3 Sep 2012
Fri 16 Nov 2012 (AGM)

Mon 4 Mar 2013
Mon 3 Jun 2013
Mon 2 Sep 2013
Fri 15 Nov 2013 (AGM)
10.30-12.30
Venue
Benson Parish Hall
Sunnyside, Benson, Oxon
OX10 6LZ

Demonstrators

If you would like full details of BB&O Judges, Demonstrators, Speakers and Teachers (aka Pink List) please contact Jane Haas, Tel: 0118 984 1212.  It is free if sent via email or £5 for printed copy.

The Flower Arranger

Club Flower Arranger Officers should refer to
Guidelines for Club Flower Arranger Officers 
2011 Flower Arranger Additional Copies Form
2012 Flower Arranger Order Form
2012 Flower Arranger Additional Copies Form
Two attempts will be made to deliver to Club Flower Arranger Reps .  To arrange an alternative delivery address contact
Sheila Williams
  Tel: 0118 940 3587
Remaining 2011 delivery will be on or about:
   1st Nov 

NAFAS Products

The BB&O trading officer purchases products in bulk from NAFAS for sale at club meetings and other events. If you would like a supply of any of these products, or a sample pack on a sale or return basis contact: Maureen Preston or tel: 01488 685 491

Orders for NAFAS products should be sent with cheques to Maureen Preston using either:
BB&O Trading Form
(Excel Format) or
BB&O Trading Form - Word Format (Word Format most suitable for printing) 

See NAFAS Enterprises for details of the products


NAFAS Information

BB&O Area Equipment

Equipment, such as stands, bases, tables etc, is available for loan to BB&O clubs and members.  This equipment MUST be returned to the same place from which it was  collected.  Some of it is heavy.  For further information please contact: 
Anna Steven
or Tel: 01865 435 037

 


NAFAS Mileage Rates

NAFAS Mileage Rates

Forms and Guidelines

NAFAS Blue Forms

As from 2010 blue forms for booking NAFAS judges, demonstrators, speakers and teachers will be provided to clubs as requested via the annual Club Record Form

Club Record Forms

Details of club officers are held on a database which is used for administration purposes only.  Clubs are required to submit details of changes whenever they occur or at least annually following their AGM.  The Club Record Form may be returned by post or via email to BB&O Secretary

Other BB&O Forms

Affiliation Letter/Form to be returned annually by end of March, by post with cheque to Rosemary McGowan

Club Awards Form to be returned annually in September by post or via email to BB&O Secretary

Club Charity Donations Form to be returned annually in October, by post or email to Rosemary McGowan

Demonstrator Assessment Form to be returned to Pat Dibben, chairman of JDSE committee, as confidential feedback on BB&O judges, demonstrators, speakers and teachers.

See Learning for application forms for area day schools.

See What's On for application/entry forms for area events.


Guidelines & Leaflets

BB&O Guidelines for Club Survival
The following NAFAS produced guidelines and forms may be downloaded and printed:
Benefits of Membership

Organising a Flower Club Part 1
Organising a Flower Club Part 2
Organising a Flower Club Part 3
Role of the Club Chairman
Role of the Club Secretary
Role of the Club Treasurer
Guidelines for Programme Secretaries
How to Write Minutes
Code of Practice
Guidelines for Risk Management
Risk Assessment Form
Guidelines for NAFAS Events
Guidelines for Food & Hygiene
First Aid
Awards for All
New Member Letter
NAFAS Extreme Weather Guidelines

Guidelines for Club Flower Arranger Officers

BB&O Sample Documents

The following BB&O produced sample documents may be downloaded and amended for club use:
Sample first letter to demonstrators
Sample final letter to demonstrators
Sample directions
Converting visitors into members

Affiliated to NAFAS

NAFAS Registered Charity Number 1101348

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