Latest news from Rob - October 2008

I wanted to send this update email in time for the end of the month. However, I thought I'd wait for the outcome of TBSC Board meeting held last Friday I was advised that key decisions were being made about TBSC future.   I've just received an email informing me that the Board have had a good response to the advertisement for my replacement. This has given them the encouragement to look at building TBSC long term rather than letting the operation fizzle out with the current planned challenges. I suppose it is too early for them to make a black & white decision. I'm sure that will come after a candidate has been appointed & successfully completed a probationary period.   The Board will be meeting again before Christmas to review the situation.   I haven't had a chance to speak to members of the Board to find out exactly how this impacts my position. My contract with TBSC currently takes me through to end of Jan 09 on the 3 days a week.  I hope to find out a little more this week once I get the chance to speak with TBSC Board.   To bring you up to date: 

• The 3 days a week is working out well for TBSC & myself overall.
• TBSC is just about managing to deliver the same level of service to our partner charities as before, in spite of only having 2 part time staff.
• Julie, our administrator is keeping in good spirits despite all of the changes & uncertain future.
• The collapse of XL Airlines has meant that I've had to work extra days to sort out the fall out. This still continues as we had 7 Sinai trips flying with them. 
• We are still taking on new/ repeat business up until Oct 09. With this, we have secured 4 new challenge bookings form current partner charities for challenges in 2009.
• We are in the middle of our 'challenge' period where we have 8 challenges taking place overseas & in the UK.

• I started my part time photography course last week, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Looks very challenging & goes in to a lot of critical theory in respect of photography. Yet to find out the true implications of that!
• I've started looking into pushing a few other doors to see where they lead like meeting with the RNLI Communications & Fundraising Director & MD of Ski Chalet company.
• Having a very good time with my prayer square! It has taken a very long time to get one in place but after 6 months meeting bi weekly we are making great progress with each other.  It is great to have the local support in addition to CLM.
• I've managed to replace a tenant that moved out. This is very good news as this is the only way I can afford to be part time with TBSC. Jo, the girl that has moved in grew up in a Christian family but hasn't been to church for 10 years. She is already mixing in with my Christian friends & very open to discussing her beliefs/ faith.

• That the Board are able to catch God's vision on how to progress with TBSC.
• Safety for all of the participants on the challenges.
• For His guidance as I look to the next step.
• Jo.....that she settles in ok & is open to having a fresh look into the Christian faith.

Please feel free to drop me a line if you have any more questions......It's quite difficult to know what to write sometimes without repeating my self.  

Love & blessings  

Rob      

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