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BOSS Members’ Day

Philip passed on the BOSS to help underprivileged children.
chairmanship to Alan Ball, He concluded that he would
Chief Executive of Spicers. Alan be working with the BOSS Board
thanked Philip for his support to champion the recruitment
and work as chairman and said of more local dealers and to
the Federation was stronger and prove the significant worth
more commercially aware as a membership of BOSS brings.
consequence of his stewardship.
He then outlined the BOSS networking event
challenges ahead for the industry, The industry needs to embrace
including consolidation in the social networking and social
industry, the reduction in white media if it is to succeed, Phil
Clockwise from top left: Marcus Child; BPIF President Tony Garnish and BOSS collar workers, government Jones from Brother held a session
Chairman Alan Ball sign the new contract; Delegates on the day
austerity measures, technological immediately after the AGM
Graeme was presented with its members as a result of the advances, and economic that brought together both the
the MBE by the Queen in the partnership. He has upgraded uncertainty. Manufacturers’ Forum and the
Millennium honours list, but Hamelin to platinum and legal He explained the importance Resellers’ and Distributors’ Forum.
this accolade was topped when plus status within BOSS and of the BOSS Federation in He gave advice, tips and statistics
he was given the Outstanding his company has significantly lobbying government and said on how to engage in social
Achievement award at the benefited from the health and BOSS had a three-year strategic networking and the pitfalls that
BOSS Awards ceremony in safety, HR, legal, environmental plan aimed at maximising the lie ahead if we do nothing.
October last year. Graeme is and other services offered by opportunities to deliver value After that members could
Vice Chairman of the BOSS BOSS. and support to all members in relax and network in the grounds
Benevolent Fund - another very Philip took the opportunity these difficult times. He said the of Stationers’ Hall over the odd
worthy charity. to give a clear message to the BOSS board was recommending glass of wine or beer.
industry: bring back the value a new three-year contract with All in all, it was a thoroughly
BOSS AGM chain. He reminded the audience the BPIF and this was approved entertaining and useful day, a
The five-year contract with the about the manufacturers’ by the members. great networking event and a
BPIF has changed the BOSS contribution to the supply chain Alan thanked Geoff Betts fantastic opportunity for the
Federation dramatically, Philip and that by careful category and Michael Gardner for the industry to come together.
Beer told the audience in his management, by understanding work done with Comic Relief
speech marking the end of his consumers’ needs and working in sending product from the Q FOR MORE INFORMATION
time as BOSS Chairman. He together on category strategies industry via DHL from Spicers’ CONTACT HELEN DUNN ON
said he saw real value added in we can all bring value back into warehouse at Greenwich to the 020 7915 8320 OR EMAIL
the services offered by BOSS to the supply chain. African Trust in Southern Sudan helen.dunn@bpif.org.uk

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