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THE MASTER’S PEN
ISSUE 5
THE SALAMANDER
DECEMBER 2003
NEWSLETTER OF THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF FIREFIGHTERS
Inside this issue:
THE MASTER’S PEN
WHAT WAS SAID?
1
2
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
THE ARMCHAIR
2
2
THE CLERK’S DESK
OPEN FORUM
2
2
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:
 The Master’s Pen - Garden of Remembrance
 What was said?— A small competition
No man thinks there is much ado about nothing when the ado is about himself - Trollope
For your support in printing & distributing this newsletter
As you will have noticed, this issue of 'The Salamander' has a new presenta- tion. My sincere appreciation to our Editor Peter Hopkins and Court Assistant elect Vivian Jones and his company Vimtex for their continuing sponsorship
This will be my last opportunity to write to you as 'The Master.' Since issue
number one I have tried to focus upon future opportunities and goals to
achieve, rather than report on the splendid invites I had been privileged to
attend. Due to the enthusiastic support I have received we have made significant advances on all the targets I set myself at the commencement of my year, as well as some set me by others!
With the approval of Court, I have this week secured agreement with The Sea Cadet move- ment on a framework to establish a Fire Education Programme incorporating Health and Safety. Ken Knight, London's Fire Commissioner, has offered his personal support for this important youth program.
The main objective of my year was to create an atmosphere which would allow the benefits of teamwork to be harnessed. I chose four words to form the criteria by which I would make my judgements. They were SERVICE, FELLOWSHIP, HARMONY and HONOUR, old fashioned yes, but still effective, if believed in.
The number of applications for Company membership is now increasing. However, much work remains to be done on this the most important subject for our Company's future pro- gress. Have you played your part? Sadly, three loyal members and supporters have past away, John Richarson-Hill, Ron Bentley and Gerry Harsant. I together with others were proud to represent our Firefighters Company at their funerals. It is intended to establish an asso- ciation by which we can actively remain in contact with their loved ones. I think it would be a fitting memorial to them all and not forgetting Peter Derbyshire and Norman Roundel.
Patricia and I will cherish the wonderful memories of 2003/2004 and the support so freely given by the Court of Assistants the Clerk and our Officers. In closing, may I sincerely express my appreciation to you all for giving me the honour of serving as 'The Master' of
The Worshipful Company of Firefighters
Yours ever, Colin Livett Master