Steering Group

The Forum is coordinated through a Steering Group. The Steering Group is regionally representative with members elected from the main Forum membership.

The steering group operate in the same way a board of a company might, exept their time and commitment are given on a voulentary basis, with the approval of their employer.

The steering group operates to a term of reference and contribute to the everday running of the forum as well as developing the future.

The Steering Group are drawn as individuals, from wider membership, to operate the forum effectively. The roles of the Steering Group are:

• Ensure all administration linked to the operation of the Forum is adequately carried out
• Organisation and delivery of Forum events for continuing professional development (CPD), including agenda setting in response to wider membership requests/feedback
• Facilitate Forum communication
• Secure and manage ongoing funds to support the operation and development of the Forum, including delivery of outcomes to investors

The Steering Group shall meet at least quarterly. Membership of the Steering Group shall be reviewed annually at the start of the financial year, and as necessary.

The steering group may co-opt members into the steering group for discreet areas of work, as and when necessary.

Who we are:

Janine Ogilvie - (Chair) Email: Janine.ogilvie@dancecity.co.uk

Louise Wilson Vice Chair louise.wilson@dh.gsi.gov.uk

Andrew Power Events Committee chair AndrewPower@chester-le-street.gov.uk

Joanne Heron Secretary Joanne.Heron@stockton.gov.uk

Coral Hanson Treasurer CHanson@blythvalley.gov.uk

Dave Allen Event Comitee DavidAllen@cdpct.nhs.uk

Janet Reverly Event Committee Janet@fittraining.co.uk

Duane Newton Reserve Treasurer duane.newton@swimming.org

Dawn Harvey Reserve Secretary DawnHarvey@Gateshead.Gov.UK

Katy Story katy@wsff.org.uk

Craig Hobbs Craig.Hobbs@skillsactive.com