SDS young persons Sport Panel
Thursday 2 June 2016
Meeting Minutes
In attendance: Jennifer Livingstone, Colette Martin, Caitlyn Ross, Callum Sloan, Gemma Lumsdaine, Danielle Joyce, Hope Gordon, Lewis McConnell, Mitchell Graham, Alan Gray
Apologies: Shelby Watson, Stefan Hoggan, Ross Foley
Media Training
Gillian Cooke from Commonwealth Games Scotland attended the YPSP meeting to deliver Media Training (requested by the ypsp). The training was very well received by all and covered many topics such as what is media, information on the various types of social media and how to best use it. Gillian also led the group through a practical session where the young people participated in individual live interviews with feedback and top tips on how to come across well in live interviews. Thank you to Gillian for giving up her time and coming along to deliver the training.
Saltire Awards
JL gave the YPSP information on the Saltire Awards. All panel members have been asked to sign up for this where they can log their volunteering hours. This will also be an item on the agenda at the next meeting
Website articles
The panel members were reminded to submit their website articles when it is their month to do so (table below). Thank you to those who have already submitted articles, they are proving to be big hits on the SDS website and Facebook page
| Month | Name |
| March 2016 | Gemma Lumsdaine |
| April 2016 | Callum Sloan |
| May 2016 | Shelby Watson |
| June 2016 | Hope Gordon |
| July 2016 | Caitlyn Ross |
| August 2016 | Danielle Joyce |
| September 2016 | Colette Martin |
| October 2016 | Lewis McConnell |
| November 2016 | Ross Foley |
| December 2016 | Mitchel Graham |
| January 2017 | Alan Gray |
| February 2017 | Stefan Hoggan |
Expenses
YPSP members can claim volunteer expenses (JL has send the form to all members) for travel to meetings and for volunteering at events. Members can claim 30p per mile. Please send completed forms to JL as soon after the meeting/event as possible.
Agenda Items for 2 October
Young person sports panel member responsibilities – chair, vice chair, secetary, other roles and responsibilities etc)
Saltire Awards
SDS National events – feedback/sign up
Training needs – potential overnight stay?
Expenses
Please let me know if you would like anything added to the agenda
Future meeting dates
| Sunday | 2 October 2016 | All day (definite times for the YPSP meeting TBC but if you can be there to help at SDS branch conference and AGM that would be great – let JL know) | Stirling Court Hotel – SDS Branch Conference and AGM |
| Thursday | 8 December 2016 | 6.00pm – 8.00pm | Stirling University Swimming pool meeting room |
SDS National Events
It was agreed that the young persons panel would be represented at National events. Please let me know if you cannot attend the events you are down for asap.
| Event | Date | Venue | Panel member |
| Wheelchair Extravaganza Day | 12 June 2016 | Stirling University | Hope Gordon
Alan Gray Callum Sloan Gemma Lumsdaine Lewis McConnell Caitlin Ross |
| Senior Athletics | 14 September | Grangemouth Sports Centre | Colette Martin |
| Central Parasport Day | 25 October 2016 | Grangemouth Sports Complex | Colette Martin |