Vi Selby

Sheila M · 11 Nov 2006, 22:56 (Ref:1763701)

I am delighted to announce that Vi Selby has been awarded a Gold Badge.

Vi will be known to many startline marshals in the midlands as the lady who taught them how to do it! Vi has been marshalling for more years than most of us have been on the planet and her upgrade to Gold is extremely well deserved.

As far as I know, Vi is the only lady marshal to have been honoured with a Gold Badge.

Congratulations Vi - from the Committee and Members of BMMC Midlands.

Bryan Degerlund · 12 Nov 2006, 09:02 (Ref:1764014)

I have worked with Vi at the GP for many years, a lovely lady. Congratulations Vi!!

Joyce George · 12 Nov 2006, 11:41 (Ref:1764128)

Many congratulations, never was a badge more deserved. Heres to many more years as THE startline authority!

Mark Mitchell · 13 Nov 2006, 03:18 (Ref:1764601)

Never met Vi (I don't think) but have spoken with her on the 'phone a couple of times.
A lovely Lady - well done on the badge!

mark_l · 13 Nov 2006, 15:36 (Ref:1765071)

Well Done Vi,

This award is extremely well deserved. I had the pleasure of working with Vi for many years on various startlines around the country.

When there was confusion on a grid you could turn to Vi for a calm and very experienced influence.

All I have to add is why did it take so long for people to recognise her achievements.

Mark

The Fat Clerk · 13 Nov 2006, 18:15 (Ref:1765200)

Well done darling.
Welcome to the Club

EvilPumpkin · 14 Nov 2006, 09:14 (Ref:1765639)

I can tell from the postings that this is great news and an honour so congrats

However, what's a golden badge? (and if anyone says "it's a badge made out of gold" you're on dishes for the next 2 weeks!).

Just a bit of history, what it stands for, why it's awarded and who awards it would be great

**Asp** · 14 Nov 2006, 09:25 (Ref:1765663)

Why explain it when someone has done it much better previously:

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Originally posted by archaic gold
Basically, a Gold Badge in the BMMC is awarded to a Senior Official who has acted in that capacity for a minimum of five years with exemplory service. A Senior Official can be assumed to have been, and usually, still is a, Clerk of the Course, Chief Marshal, Chief Observer, Steward etc: One can not apply for the grading, it is awarded normally by recommendation by a Regional Committee, thence being ratified by the BMMC National Council

johngee · 15 Nov 2006, 10:10 (Ref:1766590)

Congratulations to Vi. A lovely lady, a great credit to the sport and a very well deserved honour.