BRS in turmoil - Cyprus Today

RickF64


Joined: 07/01/2009
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 13:26

The BRS committee has "agreed" to its members demands for an EGM.



This EGM is to be held on 5th June 2010 at a time and venue yet to be disclosed.



The EGM will be the proper platform for the truth to be told.

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 13:29

Oh My God! The Peasants are relovting!!......At last!!

Maybe now this outmoded, bigoted society will become more open join the real world we live in.

Sal1262



Joined: 03/05/2010
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 13:52

Bigoted! Now were have we come across that remark lately? Ended up with a humbling apology if my memory serves me right.



I know very little about the BRS. I am not a member and therefore do not qualify to be able to make disparaging remarks. If I where a member and I did have any criticisms to proclaim it would be at the appropriate time, the appropriate place and not via a bulletin board.



In my own humble opinion.

jamestalbot


Joined: 20/12/2009
Posts: 958

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 14:01

Well said message 3, I totally agree with you

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 14:07

Yeah, but not humble...

jamestalbot


Joined: 20/12/2009
Posts: 958

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 14:12

I can only speak has I find, and the BRS have been very helpful to me, with providing information and assistance.

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 14:18

I have been a member since Jan 2004. Have never used their services but have paid my "subs". I look upon it as insurance, they're there if/when you need them. I don't go along with this "lets get them out" unless the loudest shouters want to move in. Unfortuately, Mike lost his lovely wife to cancer this year and had to stand down, even as a figurehead, a good time for the lesser ??? to attack. If the lesser ??? can do better, let them explain how, instead of following "the mob". If the lesser ??? have some good ideas, I will be among the first to support them. Until then ????



Tony

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 15:30

Why are some posters attacking the BRS we all have a choice wether to become a member or not, and if you become a member then you have the right to question thier policies,if your not a member then in my veiw you have no rights to interfere. If as members we want answers then yes we are quite right asking for an EGM, so we can voice our concerns and hopefully get said answers.But we have to presume innocent until proven otherwise. So as members we have our EGM, none members butt out.!!!!!!!!!

Lazy days


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 847

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 19:41

Top ten I have to agree

Just the same as non payers have no rights to complain on complexes

If you pay have your say

If you dont pay "go away"

IMHO

DONTY


Joined: 07/06/2007
Posts: 534

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 21:15

I dont think the Nazi party was a good thing and disagree with their policies but suppose im not allowed to say that cos i wasn't a member!!



Cmon, get real!

DONTY


Joined: 07/06/2007
Posts: 534

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 21:21

This place is full of people giving opinion on things they don't understand so why not the BRS?

(BTW, I personally dont give a monkey's on the issue)

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 21:36

What exactly is Rick64's problem?



I notice he gives his address as Ozankoy which has lots of people (actually 2 or 3) who think they can do better than the BRS.



Here's an idea; how about forming an ORS.

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 22:02

Topten said, "Why are some posters attacking the BRS we all have a choice wether to become a member or not"

Not accurate. My complaint is simple. Let gay people join. A society that runs by an unwritten constitution is no decent society to exist.

" if you become a member then you have the right to question thier policies"

For the above said reason, how can someone question a society if the society does not allow membership from certain parties?

The BRS is a closed shop of like minded people with like minded attitueds and the rest of the world cannot join.

It's time the BRS opened up their doors to all or close its doors for good.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 22:26

Is the BRS homophobic? I know from personal experience they like financially ripping off non-members, so that's another nail in their coffin!



Richard

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 23:00

That's a new one; they don't let non heterosexuals join?



Where on the form does it say anything about sexual proclivities?



Brins behave yourself, you're not even a Brit.

Sal1262



Joined: 03/05/2010
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 23:12

For a bulletin board (frequented ideally by like minded people with a common interest) the atmosphere here is quite frosty. The question is, do I challenge the hostility and therefore run the risk of taking sides or do I just ignore the thread and let it run it's course to closure? Sense says the latter, however a challenge should never be overlooked.

Donty what do you know about the Nazi party? Tell me anything you know pre 1931. Your argument that it was not a good thing could be questioned. However if you are only referring to 1934 onwards you may have some grounds to make that sort of statement. I agree with your last synopsis, " This place is full of people giving opinion on things they don't understand". At this point I would normally rest my case. Timothy your statement "My complaint is simple. Let gay people join". They will, they have and they are there. Just because you don't know doesn't mean it hasn't happened.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 23:16

Maybe closets shouldn't have padlocks on them!



Richard

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
05/05/2010 23:38

BRS members get 10% discount at zerochlor shop when they show there BRS membership card!



Every little bit helps!



Happy chlorine free swimming folks and BRS members

DONTY


Joined: 07/06/2007
Posts: 534

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 01:29

Sal1262



The only people for whom I answer questions when asked is my wife and a judge if under oath and even then im likely to lie but you can tell me when you became question master?

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 07:05

Brinsley, how do they manage to rip-off non-members? If you are a non-member you don't pay, so how is this sleight-of-hand achieved? Just interested to know...



Zerochlor,



Best and most accurate post on this topic...

Rocker



Joined: 24/09/2008
Posts: 384

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 08:54

message number 1, you got it right and as a member I await the EGM. Its a waiting game with lots of rules so we wait and see and the truth what ever it is should come out. BRS have been operating for some years and do a good lot of good work that most people do not know about which is a shame maybe communication needs improving. But to some whom have put their views forward a question could you do better?

Rocker

RickF64


Joined: 07/01/2009
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 09:30

I do not have a 'problem' with any society that is open and transparent in its operation and how it treats its members, or anyone else for that matter.

However, I do take exception when I feel that an injustice has been done as in the case of the BRS's elected treasurer resigning within days of the AGM. It appears that I am not alone in my misgivings and the truth will be revealed at the EGM. That is the correct forum.

This has nothing to do with my geographical location and everything to do with principle, truth and honesty. Hardly heretical views?

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 11:50

RickF64



How do you know an injustice has been done?



Are you privvy to info that the rest of us are unaware of?



Has Mr Wenborn told you why he resigned?



Pray tell!



Or get off your soap box.

begonia


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 229

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 12:24

Shoulders and chips come to mind with some of you !

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 13:09

The BRS have their own web site. It is a little sad that the members can not post information on that web site for the benefit of other members, this would also give them the advantage of not having to put up with lots or questions and comments from non-BRS members.



However, if the BRS chose not to use their own website and instead publish their own thoughts and comments on this site, they must remember that it is a public site and that - although they may not like it - the public has its own opinion and will constantly give it.

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 13:11

Msg 11 Donty

So why join a discussion you have no interest in? they sell wooden spoons at all the supermarkets here.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 14:00

RickF64



"This has nothing to do with my geographical location and everything to do with principle, truth and honesty. Hardly heretical views?"



Burn the witch! Burn the witch! Burn the witch! Burn the witch! Burn the witch!

scruffdog


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 742

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 15:26

What a can of worms you have opened Rick!!!!

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 15:36

ive just been thinking,is it £20 membership to join BRS?



If so,then if you join BRS before comming to zerochlor shop to purchase your years supply of zerochlor after you have been on the pool cleaning course,youll get your £20 back in discount from zerochlor giving you 1 years free membership to BRS,if it is £20 membership!



Oh that was hard work for me,thats me off for a pint of shandy now!



Every little bit helps

Sal1262



Joined: 03/05/2010
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 16:20

zerochlor



I consider your contribution to this thread uplifting.

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 16:32

sal1262



sat in my office day after day i also find cyp44 uplifting also some times.



Glad to know ive put a smile on some ones face today ,not only her indoors

RickF64


Joined: 07/01/2009
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 20:07

Oh, 'newscoop' Msj23, if I "knew" what had really happened or was "privvy to info" then I wouldn't be asking for an EGM.

This is an open forum and therefore BRS members and potential members can view it. As Rocker posted Msj 21, the BRS has and does a lot of good work which I applaude and unfortunately is not always publicised. It's a shame that an incident such as this resignation has highlighted the other side of the BRS committee.

On a Soapbox? No, but I think that there just might be more than a can of worms being opened.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 20:21

Groucho

My story has already been told on a previous post sometime ago, search for it!



Richard

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 21:30

If you can't find it, how am I meant to?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
06/05/2010 21:55

Groucho

Okay, many years ago when still running my business in London but taken the keys to my apartment, I took a five weeks 'holiday' to be in TRNC to furnish the flat. Not being or able to get emotionally involved with white goods, furniture etc. I was approached by a member of the BRS and asked if I would like to take an organised wine trip with them to Istanbul which fell within my time schedule and jumped at the chance, paying in full by Stg. Two days before departure I was told that I had been 'off loaded' because members took priority and demand had come at the last minute. So, I wanted a refund but was told it could only be given to me in Lira or not at all! This was at the time when the Lira was in free fall on a daily basis and the last thing I wanted or needed was a wad of Turkish Lira. I had no choice but take it and lost money by default due to the actions of the BRS.



Richard

Rocker



Joined: 24/09/2008
Posts: 384

Message Posted:
12/05/2010 21:41

Thanks Richard you say many years ago, can you remember how Long. I do not suppose it involved any of the present committee ? But you were certainly treated badly. But even today obviously members take prefernce but people should not be out of pocket.

Rocker

Rocker



Joined: 24/09/2008
Posts: 384

Message Posted:
12/05/2010 21:47

Did you all get the e-mailed Chairmans report ?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
12/05/2010 21:53

Rocker

Sorry, too long ago but I'm sure it was before the border was open and 'Pegasus' restaurant was then the 'hub' of expatriate drinkers.



Richard

Rocker



Joined: 24/09/2008
Posts: 384

Message Posted:
13/05/2010 09:12

Thanks Richard. BRS has certainly moved on since the time you state. Enjoy life.

Rocker