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Old 22 Apr 2012, 10:00 (Ref:3063539)   #4
Gas bag
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Gas bag should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
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Originally Posted by numbersix View Post
I think there is a third factor. Some guys just can't be bothered with badges and bureaucracy. They only do one circuit and long enough for all the regulars to recognise and know their skills. They care not a jot for PRCs, RCPs and some can do CPR. Give these guys a badge and they probably won't sew it on.

They don't have to! They're just enjoying what they do.
I agree,I know of one very very experienced P/C who has marshalled for over 40 YEARS and has never been a member of BMMC!!!
Yet his name is known and he is well respected and local Chief P/C's have no qualms about where he is posted on the bank.

There is definately some reticence to upgrade by marshals,however they need to look upon it as merely visual observations by the X P/C during the day and some gentle questioning as to their knowledge at the end of the day,NOT AN EXAM!!

Please remember we are ALL volunteers at the end of the day and it should never become a JOB!!
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