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It has been a long time since ICorr has had a permanent home of its own. After a long search for suitable premises in Northampton and 2 near misses, a suitable property was finally located by Trevor Osborne, who then supervised the purchase of 5 St Peter’s Gardens.
The new premises have been redesigned and fitted out to a high standard, to include modern office space for the office manager and staff, a conference room and a training floor with a flexible teaching layout, kitchen and breakout areas.
All the work involved in this process, from liaising with the local council, hiring an Architect and Contractors and overseeing the conversion work, has been personally handled by Trevor, without charging the Institute – a rare act of generosity in the modern world.
The office staff, Denise Aldous (Office Manager) ably assisted by Gwynneth and Sue, moved the office files, library and many ancillary items into the building and settled in the ground floor.
An ICATS training course has been successfully run in the new first floor training room and the presenter and attendees were impressed by the high standard of the facilities. The Trustees and the Council of the Institute have also held their first meeting in the bright meeting room on the second floor, and again were very pleased with the new facilities.
The official opening of the building took place on 6th June 2019 on a bright summer’s day, when the current President, Gareth Hinds, cut the ribbon with many ICorr members, Past Presidents and friends of the Institute in attendance.
Gywnneth, Sue and Denise with David Mobbs and Immediate Past President, Sarah Vasey.
The President, Gareth Hinds performing the opening ceremony.
Everyone then moved up to the meeting room, and Bill Cox explained that this was the second building that ICorr had owned. The first was organised by David Deacon, and the Trustees of ICorr thought it was fitting that the meeting room be named the Deacon room in recognition. Bill presented the name plate for the room to members of David Deacon’s family, who were present to accept the accolade.
The entire group then moved down to the first floor training room, where Sarah Vasey, the Immediate Past President, spoke about the long search to find the current home for ICorr and the enormous efforts made by Trevor Osborne to make it the reality we were all experiencing. In recognition of his selfless work, the Trustees had agreed that the training room would be named the Osborne room. Sarah then presented the name plate to a surprised and delighted Trevor.
The final ceremony of the day was the signing of a new agreement for training, between ICorr and IMechE. Chris Kirby was present for IMechE and Sarah and Gareth for ICorr.
Following the formal part of the proceedings, the guests continued to enjoy an excellent buffet, whilst Gareth gave a presentation on the bright future of the Institute, followed by time for people to meet up with old friends and enjoy the event.
SallyAnn, David’s daughter, John Stringer, David’s brother in law, and his son Wil Deacon.
Trevor Osborne.
Chris Kirby, Sarah and Gareth.
Guests enjoying the opening event.
At a time of perhaps greater than usual uncertainty about the future in the UK, the opening of the new building was a special occasion to recognise both the past and the new phase in the life of the Institute of Corrosion.
Jane Lomas
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Happy New Year! I trust you all had a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas break. As incoming President this is my first bash at this column so please excuse me if I ramble on a bit!
For those of you who don’t know me, I’m an electrochemist based at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington, southwest London. Over the years my involvement with the Institute has mainly been through the Corrosion Science Division, although I have picked up a reasonable understanding of the broader range of ICorr activities during my 10+ years on Council.
Our esteemed editor, Brian Goldie, was keen to include a photo of me so that you will be able to recognise me – or more likely cross to the other side of the road when you see me coming! The only thing vaguely suitable that I could find was this promotional shot taken recently by the NPL photographer. I feel I must point out that the item I am holding is a reference electrode…and not a pregnancy test as some wags have suggested.
I would like to thank our outgoing President, Sarah Vasey, for the excellent job she has done over the past two years. Sarah has worked tirelessly on behalf of the Institute to oversee a number of important initiatives, most notably the ongoing improvements to our training courses, the appointment of a new Business Development Manager, the increase in our student membership and (with significant input from Trevor Osborne) the successful purchase of our new home at Saxon Court in Northampton. All this on top of one of the busiest day jobs I have ever seen!
It is an honour to assume the role of President and I am very much looking forward to the challenge of building on the achievements of Sarah and previous Presidents. Completing the overhaul of our training course offering will obviously be a major priority. This is by no means a trivial task but is critical to our financial sustainability. Equally important will be the continued drive to recruit younger members, who after all represent the future of the Institute. As Young ICorr Chair, Chris Bridge has done an outstanding job in growing student members (over 100 at the latest count) and I will be working closely with his successor, Simon Bowcock, to maintain this upward momentum.
Right now the Institute is in pretty good shape, thanks mainly to the unstinting efforts of enthusiastic volunteers and committees. However, there is always room for improvement and we as Trustees and Council members are continually looking for new ways to enhance our offering to members. I am keen to meet as many of you as possible during my two year term to hear your views and am looking forward to attending a wide range of local branch activities and events. If you have any ideas for future initiatives I would love to hear them. The key thing is to get involved!
Dear Member,
The Trustees and Council of the Institute would like to invite you all to the 2018AGM to be held on Thursday 29th November 2018 at the Council Chambers Birmingham in conjunction with a half day Midlands Branch meeting and presentation of the 2018 U.R. Evans Award.
Midland Branch Meeting
13:00 – 13:30 Lunch served
13:30 – 13:40 Welcome and introductions
13:40 – 15:30 Presentations by industry experts
15.30 to 15.45 Coffee break
15.45 – 16.30 U.R. Evans Award:
Presentation of the U.R. Evans Award to Professor Anne Neville, followed by her Plenary lecture.
16:30 – 17:30 ICorr AGM
AGM Agenda
1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Apologies for absence
2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Minutes of the previous AGM November 2017
3         President’s report
4         Treasurer’s report
5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Elections
7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Any other business
The Trustees and members of Council will be available before the meeting to answer any questions you may have regarding the Institute and its future.
Again as in the case of 2017 the Institute’s accounts, and the minutes for the November 2017 AGM, will be available via the ICorr website (www.icorr.org). Please examine them and the website in general as we would appreciate your feedback. The website will continue to be influential in increasing the Professional Membership and the perspective of non-members of ICorr and as a major means of communication with membership.
Your confirmation of attendance (for lunch numbers) or apology for absence will be appreciated preferably by e-mail to admin@icorr.org
We look forward to seeing you there.
Yours faithfully,
Dr Jane Lomas
Institute of Corrosion
Honorary Secretary
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Dear Member,
The Trustees and Council of the Institute would like to invite you all to the 2018AGM to be held on Thursday 29th November 2018 at the Council Chambers Birmingham in conjunction with a half day Midlands Branch meeting and presentation of the 2018 U.R. Evans Award.
Midland Branch Meeting
13:00 – 13:30 Lunch served
13:30 – 13:40 Welcome and introductions
13:40 – 15:30 Presentations by industry experts
15.30 to 15.45 Coffee break
15.45 – 16.30 U.R. Evans Award:
Presentation of the U.R. Evans Award to Professor Anne Neville, followed by her Plenary lecture.
16:30 – 17:30 ICorr AGM
AGM Agenda
1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Apologies for absence
2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Minutes of the previous AGM November 2017
3         President’s report
4         Treasurer’s report
5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Elections
7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Any other business
The Trustees and members of Council will be available before the meeting to answer any questions you may have regarding the Institute and its future.
Again as in the case of 2017 the Institute’s accounts, and the minutes for the November 2017 AGM, will be available via the ICorr website (www.icorr.org). Please examine them and the website in general as we would appreciate your feedback. The website will continue to be influential in increasing the Professional Membership and the perspective of non-members of ICorr and as a major means of communication with membership.
Your confirmation of attendance (for lunch numbers) or apology for absence will be appreciated preferably by e-mail to admin@icorr.org
We look forward to seeing you there.
Yours faithfully,
Dr Jane Lomas
Institute of Corrosion
Honorary Secretary
Click link below for copy of the invite:
AGM invite Letter 2018C
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Revised 6th March 2018
Introduction
The Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) is required to maintain certain personal data about living individuals for the purposes of satisfying operational obligations. The Institute recognises the importance of the correct and lawful treatment of personal data; it maintains confidence in the organisation and provides for successful operations.
The types of personal data that the Institute of Corrosion may require include, as examples, information about: current, past and prospective employees and officers of ICorr; members of ICorr; individuals who hold certification where ICorr is the Certificating Body; suppliers and others with whom it communicates. This personal data, whether it is held on paper, on computer or other media, is subject to the appropriate legal safeguards as specified in the Data Protection Act 1998.
The Institute of Corrosion fully endorses and adheres to the eight principles of the Data Protection Act. These principles specify the legal conditions that must be satisfied in relation to obtaining, handling, processing, transportation, and storage of personal data. Employees and any others who obtain, handle, process, transport and store personal data for the Institute must adhere to these principles.
Principles
The principles require that personal data shall:
1. Be processed fairly and lawfully and shall not be processed unless certain conditions are met;
2. Be obtained for a specified and lawful purpose and shall not be processed in any manner incompatible with that purpose;
3. Be adequate, relevant and not excessive for those purposes;
4. Be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date;
5. Not be kept for longer than is necessary for that purpose;
6. Be processed in accordance with the data subject’s rights;
7. Be kept secure from unauthorised or unlawful processing and protected against accidental loss, destruction or damage by using the appropriate technical and organisational measures;
8. And not be transferred to a country or territory outside the European Economic Area, unless that country or territory ensures an adequate level of protection for the rights and freedoms of data subjects in relation to the processing of personal data.
Satisfaction of principles
In order to meet the requirements of the principles, the Institute of Corrosion shall:
â–ª observe fully the conditions regarding the fair collection and use of personal data;
â–ª meet its obligations to specify the purposes for which personal data is used;
â–ª collect and process appropriate personal data only to the extent that it is needed to fulfil operational or any legal requirements;
â–ª ensure the quality of personal data used;
ICorr, Data Protection Policy (6/3/2018) page 2 of 3
â–ª apply strict checks to determine the length of time personal data is held;
â–ª ensure that the rights of individuals about whom the personal data is held, can be fully exercised under the Act;
â–ª take the appropriate technical and organisational security measures to safeguard personal data;
â–ª and ensure that personal data is not transferred abroad without suitable safeguards.
The Designated Data Protection Officer
The Institute of Corrosion shall ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act by nominating a Data Protection Officer who shall be responsible for implementation of this policy on behalf of the Council, Trustees and President of ICorr. The Data Protection Officer may be contacted at:
Data Protection Officer
The Institute of Corrosion
Barratt House
Kingsthorpe Road
Northampton
NN2 6EZ
tel: + 44 (0)1604 438222
e-mail: admin@icorr.org
Any questions or concerns about the interpretation or operation of this policy should be taken up in the first instance with the Data Protection Officer.
Status of the policy
This policy has been approved by the Council of the Institute of Corrosion and employees of ICorr shall be bound by its principles. Any employee who considers that the policy has not been followed in any way (for example in respect of personal data about themselves or others) should raise the matter with the Data Protection Controller in the first instance.
Subject access
All individuals who are the subject of personal data held by ICorr are entitled to:
â–ª Ask what information ICorr holds about them and why.
â–ª Ask how to gain access to it.
â–ª Be informed how to keep it up to date.
â–ª Be informed what ICorr is doing to comply with its obligations under the 1998 Data Protection Act.
Employee responsibilities
All employees are responsible for:
â–ª Checking that any personal data that they provide to ICorr is accurate and up to date.
â–ª Informing ICorr of any changes to information which they have provided, e.g. changes of address.
â–ª Checking any information that ICorr may send out from time to time, giving details of information that is being kept and processed.
If, as part of their responsibilities, employees collect information about other people (e.g. about the personal circumstances of members, or about individuals in a certification scheme), they must comply with this Policy. ICorr, Data Protection Policy (6/3/2018) page 3 of 3
Data security
The need to ensure that data is kept securely means that precautions must be taken
against physical loss or damage, and that both access and disclosure must be restricted.
All staff are responsible for ensuring that:
â–ª Any personal data which they hold is kept securely
â–ª Personal information is not disclosed either orally or in writing or otherwise to any unauthorised third party.
Rights to access information
All subjects of personal data held by ICorr have the right to access any data that is being kept about them on computer and also have access to paper-based data where it is held on manual filing systems. This right is subject to certain exemptions which are set out in the Data Protection Act. Any person who wishes to exercise this right should make the request in writing to the Data Protection Controller.
The Institute of Corrosion reserves the right to charge a fee payable for each subject access request. If personal details are inaccurate, they shall be amended upon request for no further charge. ICorr aims to comply with requests for access to personal information as quickly as possible, but will ensure that it is provided within 40 days of receipt of a request unless there is good reason for delay. In such cases, the reason for delay will be explained in writing to the individual making the request.
Publications
Information that is in the public domain is exempt from the 1998 Data Protection Act. This would include, for example, information contained within publications. Any individual who has good reason for wishing details in such publications to remain confidential should contact the Data Protection Controller.
Subject consent
The need to process data for normal purposes has been communicated to all data subjects (e.g. members of ICorr). In some cases, if the data is sensitive, for example information about health, race or gender, express consent from the individual to process the data must be obtained.
Retention of data
The Institute of Corrosion shall keep some forms of information for longer than others. All staff are responsible for ensuring that information is not kept for longer than necessary.
Supporting material
The Institute of Corrosion has produced a Data Protection Manual in support of this policy. These documents can be obtained from the Data Protection Controller. The purpose for holding personal data, and a general description of the categories of people and organis-ations to whom it may be disclosed, are listed in the Data Protection Manual as part of the Data Protection register. This information may be inspected or obtained from the Date Protection Controller.
