Forth Division of I.T.A. Starts Up
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"THERE are far too many enthusiastic
1 amateurs entering our profession. It would appear that if you can tell the difference between a camshaft and a calm day many employers are prepared to engage you, underpay you, and give you a high-sounding title to compensate.This was said in Edinburgh on Monday by Mr. R. B. W. Ross, chairman of the newly formed Forth Division of the Industrial Transport Association.
The occasion was the inaugural dinner of the Division, whose articles of association were presented by Mr. J. Douglas, secretary of the I.T.A.
Mr. Ross went on to urge members to raise the standard of transport executive by education and training. "There should be a knowledgeable transport executive within the user organization", he remarked.
"We have a great responsibility. We must all work towards raising the executive's standard ", he concluded.
The Editor of The Commercial Motor, Mr. Alan Havard, proposing a toast to the Association. supported Mr. Ross's remarks about the value of education.
The evening concluded with a questionand-answer session, chaired by Mr. Havard. at which the panel were: Mr. A. J. P. Wilding (technical editor). Mr. N. H. Tilsley (features editor), both of The Commercial Motor; and Mr. P. G. Jeffcock.
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