Guidance Note - Manifesto Preparation

1.  The objective of the manifesto is to give other Members a basis on which to cast their vote.

2.  The manifestos must be limited to a maximum of 150 words. 
3.  The manifesto should be split into two parts:

a) The first part should give a brief indication of the candidate’s background, experience and company. It should also detail their affiliation to other Organisations, Associations and Groups and identify any conflicts of interest.

b) The second part should outline the areas where proactive support will be given to Pump Centre activities. This could be ideas for projects, events, research, training and recruitment etc.  The Pump Centre is happy for nominated members to select ideas that fit closely with the technical/business aims of their respective companies. Please note: It is better to have realistic and achievable ideas

Example Manifesto (fictitious)

Name:  A N Other
Position:  MD, Technical Director, Sales Manager, Senior Engineer etc.
Company:  XYZ Pumps Ltd
Telephone:  01977  777777	Fax:  01977  777777#

I have been Sales Director of XYZ Pumps Ltd for 5 years. Our main business is the sale of Gear Pumps to the Far East for the Automotive Industry. I am currently Chairman of the UK Export Federation and sit on a number industry linked business and training forums, such as: ABC 2004 and Training UK. I do not foresee any conflict of interest been these activities and the Pump Centre Council Membership.

As a member of the Pump Centre Council my main interest would be to help to develop a project to investigate the corrosive resistance of pump materials in new synthetic automotive lubricants. This is a major problem affecting reliability of automotive pumps and is an issue that should be addressed. My links with various government bodies and major companies in the Far East will assist the development of the project.  My experience in the Far East and with Exporting mean I am ideal placed to host a forum for Pump Centre members on “Understanding the Far East Export Market”.