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Presidential address
I want to talk about change this
quarter. It’s said that change is the
only constant, and that’s something
that I try to remember when making
important decisions about work, the
ISTC and my personal life. It’s also said
that variety is the spice of life, and that
too can be applied to all aspects of life.
For those of you who don’t really
know me, I served for ten years in the
British Army, I’ve played and helped
coach rugby on and off for many years
and, now in my mid-thirties, I’ve also
positively avoided anything to do with
dancing for my whole life. Why mention
dancing? Well quite simply, a friend
convinced me to go to dancing lessons
once a week. Given my background,
it took some convincing and I was
certain that I’d hate it. However, I left
there grinning from ear to ear and I’ve
been doing it regularly for six weeks
now. I’m completely hooked and loving
every moment. Darren Gough and
Colin Jackson from TV’s Strictly Come
Dancing have a lot to answer for!
My ‘constant’ attitude towards
dancing has changed and the variety
has spiced up my life, making me an all
around happier and fitter person.
I’m not suggesting that everyone
should go out and learn to dance,
although I think you’d be pleasantly
surprised, but what I’m suggesting is
that the same principles can be applied
to the rest of our lives. For example,
you could learn a new tool or skill at
work and vary your day-to-day jobs.
I find that doing something different
from time to time keeps my interest
and enthusiasm up, not to mention
improving my employability.
That’s work and play, but how about
your profession? The ISTC has been
changing a lot recently, and both
Council and I think it’s for the better,
but what do you think? After all, the
changes we’re making are for your
benefit, so please speak up if you don’t
like them or if you have better ideas. I
won’t pounce on you and get you to
volunteer just because you have an idea
or an opinion (although I will probably
ask). We’re your elected representatives,
but that doesn’t mean that we automatically
know what you want or what you
think. I’ll look forward to hearing your
thoughts on changing the ISTC. C
Gavin Ireland FISTC
E: president@istc.org.uk
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