Ensure torch sticks are ordered as necessary (currently ordered by SR). Torch sticks should be 34 – 36 inches long and ¾ – 1-inch diameter
Ensure torch stick order ready by an agreed date
Arrange collection of torch sticks
Sacking
Ring around to check if any sacking available (currently rung by TJ)
Arrange collection of sacking
Try to obtain other sources of sacking donations as necessary
Wire
Request donation of wire from. Currently order 1.0mm Weldability A18 mild steel MIG welding wire (not galvanised) as advised by RJ 27.3.2013
Arrange for the wire to be cut to the minimum length of 120 cm (4 feet)
Torch Making
Maintain record of torch container keys issued
Oil padlocks and hinges regularly
Ensure axes are sharpened regularly
Ensure torch container kept tidy and rubbish removed regularly
Maintain 1st aid kit kept in torch container
Set torch making dates based on members’ availability forms and advise PR/newsletter for inclusion in April members’ letter
Try to encourage members to attend torch making sessions
Arrange unlocking and locking of torch containers
Supervise torch making to ensure torches made correctly (in particular sacking cut to suitable size and torches are wired securely). In particular teach and supervise new volunteers
Decide on cancellation of torch making sessions in the event of adverse weather etc
Ensure torch making volunteers are advised of cancelled sessions due to adverse weather etc
Maintain record of number of torches made at each session
Agree total number of torches to be made for year with Commander in Chief based on replies from societies
Torch Dipping
Calculate amount of paraffin to be ordered and agree with Commander in Chief
Order paraffin at least 5 weeks before Bonfire Night
Supervise torch dipping to ensure torches properly dipped and loaded onto the torch lorry
Maintain permanent records of the number of torches dipped, the number of torches used and paraffin used
Day After Bonfire Night
Ensure unused torches safely returned to torch container
For Year End Accounts
Advise treasurer of number of the following in stock as at 31st December each year (i.e. after Bonfire Night):
Bundles of unused torch sticks
Made torches
Unopened 4 litre containers of paraffin
Advise treasurer of number of torches made in year
