For my presidential year someone,who shall remain nameless, had the bright idea of me having a blog which for some crazy reason was felt would be interesting to some.It's cetainly different so,as usual,I thought,well,why not...so here we go,nothing too serious though.
I have now been in post for a month and I've very quickly learned that it's going to be a busy year but I'm determined to make the most of it.Thinking over the last month and going back to the conference the feeling I had going onto the stage to the music of The Proclaimers was very special.The welcome from the crowd was fantastic but I suppose it was probably more for the music than me.As for the music,500 miles, I think this will be my signature tune for the year...and for those interested in music trivia The Proclaimers come from Auchtermuchty,a little town only 15 minutes from where I live so it's very apt.
So far it's been quite hectic.My first event was to chair a day conference in Belfast and then there was the Institute's first CRM conference which was very succesful.I've already been to one lunch and one dinner and as I write this I'm about to pack the bags again as I'm off to another dinner in London tomorrow.I will certainly have to watch the old weight and make sure I get plenty exercise.
My first Association dinner is next week with East Midlands and I'm looking forward to meeting grass root members.I will also have to think about my first speech.I know the usual fun at such events is for tables to run sweeps on how long the Presidential speech will be.This year it will be different,instead it will be how short the speech will be!
Thoughts have also been turning to the venue for next year's annual reception and international coference.More on that once definite plans have been made.
Later this week we jointly host the TEGOVA General Assembly being held,appropriately for me,in Edinburgh.On Saturday we're hosting a "traditional Scottish night " so the kilt will be out.
Well,that's all for now,time to get the bags packed.
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Allan Traynor, IRRV President
Welcome to the blog of Allan Traynor, the IRRV National President 2006-7. Allan is a past President of the IRRV Scottish Association, chairs the Scottish Revenues Forum and is an adviser to the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities on revenues and benefits matters. Allan is a regular speaker at conferences and seminars and a contributor to Insight, the IRRV journal. Allan works at Fife Council as Revenue Services Manager.
Allan Traynor
Allan Traynor, IRRV President
About Me
- Allan Traynor FCCA IRRV
- I'm currently Revenue Services Manager with Fife Council.I've worked in local government for 37 years,23 in the revenues and benefits field.I qualified as an accountant in 1975 and joined the Institute in 1989. I am a past President of the Scottish Association and chair the Scottish Revenues and Benefits Forum.I'm an advisor to the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) on revenues and benefits matters and represent COSLA on the DWP/Local Authorities Association Steering Group. I am a distance learning tutor and lecturer at the Scottish Technician course.I'm a regular speaker at seminars and conferences and contributor to Insight. My main hobbies are football and golf.I support my local team,Raith Rovers(who?) and Plymoutyh Argyle (why?).I still play 5 a side but pace is certainly not my main strength!Coming from Fife it is not surprising that I like golf but,unfortunately,I play it rather badly but that doesn't stop me coming back for more.