08/03/06 - Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

10. Opportunities for InvolvementStandards for Better Health Review – A more detailed submission needed to be made inMay. It was therefore proposed that a group would be convened, to include 3 Governors,and that the next meeting of the Board of Governors would be brought forward to the 3 rdMay to allow the Board to approve the submission.Charitable Funds Board Sub-Committee – 2 representatives from the Governing body weresought to join the sub-committee, which existed to manage and commit the charitable fundsof BTH to generically or specifically support its work and the well-being of patients and staff.Review of the Role of Governors – It was suggested that the group who had reviewed theconstitution was re-convened to review the role of Governors but if anyone wished to jointhe group then they would be welcome.Planning of Annual General Meeting – This year the AGM would be a showcase of the workand success that takes place in the Trust. It was proposed that it would be interactive andGovernors would be involved in the planning and coordination.3G – Cradle to the Grave – The programme was to encourage young people and theirfamilies to become involved as members and it was launched as a school fair. The pilotscheme would run until July but there would be other schemes coming on line. It would bevaluable to have 2 Governors involved.The Chairman requested that anyone interested in any of the above contact Bob Dugdale.11. Documents for InformationThe following documents had been circulated for information• Core Brief• Chief Executive’s Report – January 200612. Any Other BusinessThe Chairman advised that there were plans to hold a Performance Management Seminar.Details would be circulated in the near future and Governors were encouraged to attend.14. Date of the Next MeetingWednesday 3 rd May at 4.30pm in the Recreation Hall, Field House, BRI