NORMIT News - March 2008

The last few months have been very busy for NORMIT. We held the NORMIT 10th Anniversary Party on the 22nd February at the Ramada Jarvis Hotel. For those who went, I hope you agree that it was a very enjoyable night, and for those who did not, well, what can I say? You missed out! We have been fortunate enough to obtain the proofs of the photos taken on the night by Phil Scott. If, for one reason or the other, you were unable to buy yours and would like a copy, please contact one of the NORMIT team and we can show you the proofs or contact the photographer via the link below:
http://www.scottphoto.co.uk/

Earlier this month the second NORMIT Members meeting of the year, took place on the 6 March at Norwich Cathedral. Several very interesting presentations were given by members, as well as an update on the lessons learnt from the High Tide Storm Surge event of November 2007. Presentations were given by Harvey Hipperson of Applied Satellite Technology and Michelle Valentine of Disability Forward Ltd. If you would like any more information regarding their presentations, please contact one of us and we can direct you to the appropriate person.

In terms of upcoming events, we have several courses running over the next few months;

•   Practical Emergency Risk Management on the 10 April
•   Exercise Management on the 20 May
•   Business Continuity Workshop on 10 June
      
  If you are interested in attending any of these courses please click here to open the NORMIT training course page…

NORMIT is also running two further Project Argus events in the near future. Project ARGUS is a National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) initiative, which explores ways to aid you in preventing, handling and recovering from a terrorist attack. We have run several of these events, jointly with our colleagues at Norfolk Constabulary, and all have been very successful. If you are interested in attending an event, the next ones will be held on 8 May 2008 at the NORMIT Business Continuity Seminar and in Great Yarmouth on the 19 June.

As some of you may be aware NORMIT hold a free Business Continuity Seminar every year, this years is fast approaching and will be held on the 8 May at the UEA Sports Park. The day will consist of several elements, including a number of speakers and the afore mentioned Project Argus. All aspects of the day look to assist you in developing Business Continuity within your organisation and I am sure will be very interesting and of benefit. Details of how to book a place to attend please see the website for more details, www.normit.org/Seminar8May08.htm

Finally, we have to say a good bye to a well-loved member of the NORMIT team, Simon Holmes will be leaving NORMIT at the end of March to take up a post at the British Red Cross as the Emergency Response Manager. I am sure you will all join us wishing him well and good luck, but I'm sure, as his love for NORMIT is so strong, we will see him again at a Members meeting or two!

Thank you for your continued support.

Sarah

Sarah Alcock
NORMIT Manager

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