Branch Circular No 604
December 2010 Merry Christmas to all our Shipmate Branch Secretaries, I hope you enjoy this edition of the Circular and give it a wide circulation to branch members. You will have heard about, or seen in the Chairman’s Dit, the ‘2011 year of recruiting’ initiative, and that we have had a project running to get this underway. As part of this we have also been taking a look at our image and what we have on offer. I am writing this to give you a quick overview of what’s happened so far and what is to come. Some of you will have met our creative agency, MindWorks Marketing, who is helping with this project. They have reviewed the core values and what we stand for; spoken to RN personnel (current and leavers) to see what engages and motivates them to join a membership organisation, and presented their findings and ideas at three Area meetings. A big thank you to those members who have provided enthusiastic feedback on the proposals so far. As an outcome, a refreshed RNA logo and revised explanatory text about our values of Unity, Loyalty, Patriotism, and Comradeship have been developed. These were put forward with two proposed recruitment campaigns to National Council and all the work has been given the goahead. We’re very excited as we take this project into the New Year, and we shall be officially launching our new brand identity and campaigns at the National Conference in June. There is plenty more work to be done on what was presented before we can show exactly what is proposed so I hope to update you further and show where we have got to in the January circular. Just a reminder to get your e-mail address to us as soon as you can, so we can send you the Circular electronically (to Nigel please). As soon as it is ready it is published on the RNA website http://www.royal-naval-association.co.uk/ , so no need to wait for a hard copy. A new form for elections to the standing orders committee is enclosed this month. There is also an important note about how to obtain a PJM medal for those still waiting or looking.
In this cold weather there is also information about grants to stay warm, perhaps worth passing to shipmates who cannot turn up in this snowy weather.
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HMS Ark Royal final entry to Portsmouth from the RNA offices
Best wishes from us all in Semaphore Tower in Portsmouth Paul Quinn General Secretary
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Daily orders 1. Seminars 2. National Ceremonial Adviser 3. PJM Medal 4. Standing Order Committee 5. New By-Law 6. 2011 Conference Form 7. Virtual Branch 8. Diaries 9. Nominations for the National Council elections 2010/2012 10. Conference 2011 – Motions and Amendments 11. Branch Delegates to the Annual Conference 12. Donations 13. War Veterans wanted 14. Welfare issues
Shortcast 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Italian submarines congress FNA Social and AGM Sick and Disabled Act Mountbatten Festival of Music HMS Protector reunion Rosyth and West Fife Diamond Jubilee HMS Glasgow reunion HMS Ceres reunion RNA Plymouth
Longcast Ship’s Office 1. Pusser’s Rum Competition 2. Joke 3. Area and Branch Updates 4. Nomiantions for Standing Orders Committee 5. Nominations for National Council 6. Conference 2011 Motions and Amendments 7. Delegate/Observer Form Conference 2011 8. Conference Booking Form 9. Branch requests for 2011 renewal cards 10. Branch Report 2011 Jack Dusty’s corner 1. 2. 3. 4.
Latest Slops Price List and Order Form – New – Ladies scarf. 2011 Diary order form (now in) Christmas 2010 card order form Club C3 Application form
Swinging the lamp History Notes For the Noticeboard 1.
Application form for PJM medal
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Forces Discount MOD Discount Scheme Albare Homes Gift Aid Contact details
Glossary of terms *** Indicates a new or substantially changed entry
NCM NC AMC FAC NatCh NAtvCh NP DNP GS Asap
National Council Member National Council Association Management Committee Finance Administration Committee National Chairman National Vice Chairman National President Deputy National President General Secretary As soon as possible
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Models of HMS CEASAR and HMS VEGA recently donated to the RNA. Made by Mr John Barfoot of Fairmile Ltd
Daily orders ***Seminars I am delighted to announce that we have the dates of the seminars Club Seminar - 26 March at WO and SR Mess HMS Nelson Welfare Seminar - 9 April at WO and SR Mess HMS Nelson The detailed programme of the seminars are preparation by the National Clubs Advisor and the National Welfare advisor. Both seminars will be an update on new laws, regulations and practices. You should now formally bid for a place at the seminar. Rooms have been booked in the mess for the day before and the day after to give options for those wishing to attend. Please contact Nigel directly on nigel@royalnavalassoc.com or 02392723747 ***National Ceremonial Adviser The National Council is delighted to announce that Shipmate Mick Kieran has been elected as the National Ceremonial Advisor. He will assume the full duties at the end of the conference parade and wreath laying and will understudy until then. ***PJM Medal Many RNA members are eligible for the Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) medal, a commemorative medal which the Government of Malaysia would like to award to eligible British citizens. Many RNA members did apply through the Association, but sadly those applications are lost. The good news is that those entitled can get a medal just for the cost of postage and packing from a volunteer who is trying to help those who have missed out. Please fill in an application form, reproduced with this Circular or from www.nmbva.co.uk Mr John Simcock 19 Lowther Gardens Urmston Manchester M41 8RJ 0161 2152878 This will not involve a presentation from the Malay authorities, but does work. ***Standing Orders Committee elections Please note that 2 positions on the Standing Orders Committee are due for election this year. Nomination forms are in the Ships Office section. Please note that a new by-law by the National Council requires that each nomination should have a letter of support or otherwise from the shipmate’s branch. See next article. ***New By-Law for inclusion with Branch and Area Rule Books “PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE 5
In amplification of Rule 14©, in the case of both self nominations by retiring members wishing to seek re-election and nominations of other candidates by Branches, each nomination shall include a statement of the candidate’s willingness to serve and details of the candidate’s service and experience in the Association. Furthermore, in the case of self nominations, a statement of support, or otherwise, by the Branch in which the candidate exercises his right to vote shall be obtained by the General Secretary; and other nominations shall only be submitted by Branches if they are accompanied by a statement of support by the Branch in which the candidate exercises his right to vote.”
2011 Conference A reminder that there will be NO centralised booking of accommodation for this conference. Delegates and observers should make their own arrangements for booking accommodation. There is NO accommodation at HMS DRAKE and delegates and observers should not ring the WO/CPO mess or DRAKE accommodation office. It will also be delegate and observers own responsibility to get themselves from accommodation and the conference venue to HMS DRAKE. Taxi fares are about £5 one way. The Plymouth Tourist Office can offer advice on accommodation their number is 01752 306330. The booking form is to be found in the Ships Office this month. ***Virtual Branch Thank you to those who have expressed an interest. We hope to have the virtual branch up and running early in the New Year. Diaries Still going well, don’t forget to order now. Nominations for the National Council Elections 2010/2012 in Areas 2,6,7,8,9,11 and Scotland. The above Areas are due to hold Elections for Membership of the National Council for the period 2010 – 2012. The Nomination Form can be found at the back of this Circular. Conference 2011 – Motions and Amendments Motions and Amendments for debate at the Annual Conference should reach the General Secretary by 11th February 2011. The necessary form can be found at the back of this Circular. Branch Delegates to the Annual Conference to be held in Plymouth on 11-12 June 2011 Nomination forms for Branch Delegates to the Annual Conference to be held in Plymouth on 11-12 June 2011 can be found at the back of this Circular.
***Donations received for the Charities Fund A big thank you for those who have made donations over £3,200 this month: Llanelli Branch Mr T Lawrence – Brentwood Memory of CPO Gaius Hiscox BEM – Leamington Spa 6
DHL Ltd – Match it programme (S/M Steve Caulfield) Riyadh Branch KGV Association ***War Veterans Wanted Film company Legasee is looking for war veterans who would like to have their stories and memories filmed for posterity. Legasee is developing an exciting new social history resource of online film interviews featuring ex-campaigners for use by schools, colleges, and members of the public. Director Martin Bisiker said: “We want to hear from war veterans of any age who wish to recall their experiences in front of the camera for the benefit of future generations. It doesn’t matter what campaign or country they served in, or what role they played.” The Legasee initiative is free of charge, with any expenses paid by the company. War veterans who wish to take part can contact Legasee by phone, email or by letter. Email Telephone Address
dave@legasee.org.uk 01992 719363 Legasee 27 Government Row Enfield Lock London EN3 6JN Welfare issues
***Qualifying for a Warm Front Grant If you own your own home, are over 60 and in receipt of a benefit you may be eligible for a grant of up to £3,500 grant to upgrade your heating system or insulation. Details www.warmfront.co.uk/do-i-qualify.htm or ring 0800 072 9006 ***£300 heating rebate scheme If you do not qualify for the warm front scheme, but you are over 60, you may be eligible for w £300 rebate towards upgrading or installing your heating sytem. Details www.warmfront.co.uk/heating-rebate-scheme.htm or ring 0800 316 2808 ***Winter fuel payment Were you born on or before 5 July 1950, then you may qualify for the winter fuel payment, between £125 and £400, tax free to help pay for heating. Helpline is 0845 9151515 ***Good offer from Britannia Hotels An introductory offer for groups from Britannia Hotels Jan or Feb only £15 per person per night, inclusive of dinner/bed and breakfast. Contact Donna Boarer 01293 886666 ext 4604
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Shortcast ***1st National Congress of Italian Submariners (Monfalcone, 19 March 2011) The 1st National Congress of Italian Submariners will be held in Monfalcone (Go), on the Saturday of 19 March 2011. Monfalcone is a town placed in the Nord-East of Italy, at the top side of the Adriatic sea, between Trieste and Grado. The town can be easily reached by car (runway A4 - Venice to Trieste), by railways (from Venice or from Trieste) and by air flight (Ronchi dei Legionari airportt). For any further information concerning the National Congress, please address your requests to the Italian focal point for foreign submariners as follows: -
Mr Cesare MANSTRETTA – Via Garigliano, 7 – 20159 Milano - MI (Italy) – tel: +392-608.0502; mob: +39-334-7927.771; e-mail: cesare.manstretta@hotmail.it)
Federation of Naval Associations – Social and AGM 25 – 28 Mar 11 To be held at the Warwick Hotel, Blackpool. Contact Robbie Robson, 12 Rainton St, Old Penshaw DH4 7HQ, Tel 0191 5847058, e-mail Robbie.fna@virgin.net Chronically Sick And Disabled Persons Act 1970 – 30 Mar 11 To mark the implementation of this important legislation, there will be a Thanksgiving Service at Westminster Abbey at 1100am on Wednesday 30 March 2011. I have bid for 20 tickets, first come first served, bids to Nigel or Gen Sec please. Royal Marines - Mountbatten Festival of Music 14 – 16 Apr The Booking for the Festival of Music is now open: Phone bookings on 0845 401 5018 (can pay by cheque this way) On line at www.royalalberthall.com (£2 booking fee) Box office in person. 10% reduction for bookings for more than 15 Prices from £12 (behind a pillar) to £45/seat for a box (ear defenders required) HMS Protector Association Annual Reunion 29 Apr – 2May 11 To be held at the Royal Court Hotel, Coventry, April 29th to May 2nd 2011. A memorial and Dedication service to be held at the National Arboretum on Saturday 30th April. Further details available from Dough Harris on 01495 718870 or dougatspindrift@aol.com or via the web site at www.hmsprotector.org to download booking forms. Rosyth & West Fife Branch 7-8 May 11 The Diamond Jubilee will be celebrated over the weekend 7-8 May 2011. Saturday 1900 Dinner Dance till 2359, in the Carnegie Conference Centre Dunfermline Fife. Rig Formal; anticipated cost, £25 including wine at the table. Sunday – Inverkeithing Fife, for a Church service at 1030; including the rededication of the Branch Standard. Followed by a march past lead by the National Standard and the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland. 8
HMS Glasgow (C21 and D88) – 6-9 May 11 The 31st reunion will be held at the Queens Hotel, Paignton 6-9 May 11. Details from S/M Gary Eaton 10, Elderwood Ave, Thornton, Cleverleys FY5 5EQ. No 2 Area Standard Bearers Competition 28 May 11 No 2 Areas biennial Standard Bearers competition will be held on Saturday 28 May at the Royal Engineer’s Gymnasium Brompton Kent. This will be hosted by the Chatham branch. The Gym will be open from 1000 completing about 1630 after the award of trophies. There will be an Open, Area and novices competition; standard bearers from outside the area may enter the Open competition. Applications to ; S/M Chris Durban, 48 Fox Hollow Lane, Bexleyheath, DA7 4UR. Closing date for applications - 12 march 2011
HMS CERES Reunion – 12-14 Aug 11 Reunion 12-14 August ’11 the The Crown Hotel Harrogate, contact - Richard Knight on 01937 581404 for more details.
RNA Plymouth – 14 – 17 Oct 11 9th Biennial Trafalgar Weekend will be held at the Sefton Hotel, Babbacombe 14-17th October 2011. 3 days £110, 2 days £75. Details from Sue Gutteridge, Plymouth Social Secretary (01752) 849176.Email suzanne.09@hotmail.co.uk
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RNA Longcast 21 Dec 23 Dec
2010 Gen Sec and Michelle on leave HQ shuts for Christmas 2011
4 Jan 15 Jan – 31 Mar 19 Jan – 18 Feb 14 Feb 17 Feb 19 Feb 26 Feb 4-6 March 12 March
HQ reopens DNP abroad (contactable) Nat Chair abroad (contactable) Brief of EWO course 3/10 Audit date AMC FAC 4 Area Reunion 4 Area Standard bearers competition Lympstone National Council meeting (Portsmouth)
30 March
Thanksgiving Service at Westminster Abbey, Chronically Sick and
31 March 8-11 April 9 April
Disabled Persons Act 1970 CEO of RN Charities meeting GS 3 Area Reunion 4 Area meeting – Liskeard (Nat Chair and Nat Vice Chair)
15-18 April
No.10 Area annual Reunion & Conference weekend at the Adelphi Hotel Liverpool
29 Apr 7-8 May 21 May 30 May 10 June 10-12 June 25-26 June 17 July 12-14 Aug 13 Aug 20 Aug 29 Aug 10 September 11 September
RNA Netley Anniversary Dinner (GS) Rosyth Diamond Jubilee – National Standard paraded AMC Gravesend Branch Celebrations. FAC and National Council (Plymouth) RNA Conference – Plymouth Armed Forces Days Falmouth RNA Sea Sunday parade (GS) HMS CERES Reunion (The Crown Hotel Harrogate) AMC FAC Gravesend 76th anniversary, National Standard paraded National Council (London) Provisional date for the Biennial March in Whitehall 14-17 Oct RNA Plymouth 9th Biennial Trafalgar Weekend 21 Oct Driffield Trafalgar dinner GS 5 Nov AMC 26 Nov FAC 3 Dec National Council (Portsmouth) Area Secretaries are invited to submit dates for Area meetings for inclusion. 10
Ship’s Office Pusser’s Rum Competition Outrageous dits concerning rum related fun may be entered for a prize of blue label Pussers Rum. Entries to The General Secretary at Room 209, Semaphore Tower, PP70, HMNB, Portsmouth PO1 3LT
Operational Theatre dit
The Queen is inspecting 3 armed forces personnel, 1 from each of her fighting forces.
She asks each one what they would do if they woke up and found a camel spider in their tent on operations?
The squaddie says, "I'd reach over, grab my bayonet and stab it to death!"
The matelot says, "I'd reach over, grab my boot and batter it to death !"
The airman says, "I'd reach over, pick up my phone, call reception and ask "Who the f*** has put a tent up in my hotel room?"
Area and Branch Updates Area
Branch
Change
All
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Happy, Healthy New year
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Nominations for Standing Orders committee 2011 For the attention of All Branch Secretaries Two members of the standing Orders Committee need to be re elected as is the custom. This year it is the turn of S/M Alan Peatling and S/M Eric Baker to stand down. They are available to be nominated for re-election. Nomination Forms The envelope containing the completed form should be marked NOMINATIONS Standing orders Committee and must reach RNA HQ no later than 11th February 2011. Each Branch is allowed to nominate ONE NAME OF NOMINEE PROPOSED BY BRANCH ADDRESS OF NOMINEE
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Post code ...............................
CHAIRMAN SECRETARY BRIEF HISTORY OF NOMINEE (in the Association)
If the Candidate put up by the proposing Branch is NOT a member of that Branch, this section must be completed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Candidate's own Branch, and their signature implies Branch acceptance of the Nomination. Candidate's Branch Signature of Chairman (Candidate's Branch) Signature of Secretary (Candidate's Branch)
I undertake to attend as many Standing Orders Committee Meetings as is possible. Signature of Candidate
………………………………………….................................................................
This form must be returned even if no nomination is made. It must be, despatched to be received at HQ no later than 11th February 2011. Nominations received after this date cannot be included in the Ballot. Only one nomination is needed for a candidate to be included in the ballot.
Note: the General Secretary will seek a letter of support or otherwise from the branch if not included with the application, in accordance with the new NC By-Law.
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Nominations for National Council 2011/2013 (RNA Bye-Law 7) For the attention of All Branch Secretaries in Areas. 2,6,7,8,9,11 and Scotland Nomination Forms The envelope containing the completed form should be marked NOMINATIONS FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL and must reach RNA HQ no later than 11th February 2011.
Each Branch is allowed to nominate ONE MEMBER from any Branch within its own Area, as a Candidate for election to the National Council, Subject to the approval of the Branch to which he belongs. (See Note Below) NAME OF NOMINEE PROPOSED BY BRANCH ADDRESS OF NOMINEE ………………………………………….. CHAIRMAN SECRETARY BRIEF HISTORY OF NOMINEE (in the Association)
If the Candidate put up by the proposing Branch is NOT a member of that Branch, this section must be completed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Candidate's own Branch, and their signature implies Branch acceptance of the Nomination. Candidate's Branch Signature of Chairman (Candidate's Branch) Signature of Secretary (Candidate's Branch) I undertake to attend as many National Council Meetings as is possible and to sit on any Committees to which I may be elected. Signature of Candidate ………………………………………….................................................................
This form must be returned even if no nomination is made. It must be, despatched to be received at HQ no later than 11th February 2011. Nominations received after this date cannot be included in the Ballot. NOTE: Only one nomination is needed for a candidate to be included in the ballot.
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Conference 2011 - Motions and Amendments PROPOSED MOTIONS AND AMENDMENTS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2011 (Proposals must reach The General Secretary by 11th February 2011) Name of Proposing Branch: MOTION / AMENDMENT
EXPLANATION OF THE MOTION / AMENDMENT (Notes)
This Motion / Amendment is put forward as representing the views of the Members of this Branch. If accepted it will be proposed to the Annual Conference. Date: Hon. Secretary: Seconded By:
Branch
Notes (a) A separate form is required for each Motion /Amendment (b) A manuscript copy is acceptable for additional Motions /Amendments if the printed form is not available. (c) The Motion /Amendment should be as short and precise as possible avoiding ambiguity. A Motion should normally start with the word `THAT' (d) The explanation is to assist the Standing Orders Committee in understanding the intention behind the Motion so that they may be able to consider acceptance and the wording under Rule 15. (e) Motions may be submitted at any time but must reach the General Secretary by 11th February 2011. (f) Motions of Extreme Urgency should reach the General Secretary not less than 48 hours before Conference. (In accordance with Standing Orders S8(7) as amended at 1996 Conference.) (g) Amendments to Motions should also normally reach the General Secretary not less than 7 days before Conference. However they can be submitted in writing direct to the Standing Orders Committee during Conference. (h) Bye-Laws - Under Rule 19 only the National Council may make a Bye-Law. A Motion to Conference may propose that a Bye-Law be set aside or it may ask the Council to consider making or amending a Bye-Law. (i). The Branch Proposing a Motion must have it Seconded by another Branch before forwarding it to the General Secretary (as carried at item 4 of 1995 Conference.)
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Delegate/Observers for the Annual Conference 2011 Branch
Area
Name of Delegate Delegate’s Address
telephone No
Post Code
Delegate’s Vehicle Reg No If appropriate
Number of Observers Names of Observers
*
Vehicle Registration Nos for observers If appropriate
Group Bus Registration Number Driver’s Name Name of Branch Hon Secretary Contact telephone No: (if not branch Hon Sec) Contact e-mail address Name and Address for correspondence (if not branch Hon Sec)
*Please continue on a separate sheet with all your branch observers and their vehicle details Travel details will be sent to a single point of contact for your branch Delegate and observers. This will be the Branch secretary unless otherwise indicated. NB: A Delegate will not be confirmed as such unless or until the Branch Balance Sheet for 2010 and Annual Subscriptions for Branch Members for 2011 have been received in RNA Headquarters (Rule 12©). Should either not have been received in HQ, the Delegate's Status will be deemed to be that of an Observer.
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2011 Conference Information and Booking Form The 2011 Conference will be held in The Guildhall Royal Parade Plymouth. Delegates have expressed a preference to book their own accommodation. Anyone wishing assistance should consult the Plymouth Tourist office on 01752 306330 or their website. The welcome buffet and Conference dinner will be held in the senior rates Mess HMS DRAKE. Access to HMS DRAKE will be by the main gate on Keyham Road for those in cars and minibuses only. Acccess for coaches is by the Camels Head Gate. Access to HMS DRAKE can only be guaranteed for named persons and their vehicles. It is therefore vital to provide Vehicle Registration details and names with your booking details; or at least two weeks before conference, to HQ. Those travelling by coach must provide details of your coach and driver’s name. There will be a welcome Buffet and entertainment on the Friday night in the Senior Rates Mess HMS DRAKE. The Conference Dinner will be held at (1930) in the senior rates Mess HMS DRAKE. On Sunday 12 June the conference service will be held in the Church of St Andrew. This service will also see the rededication of a new National Standard. After the service there will be a march past and salute. Following this Delegates are invited to fall in on the Hoe at the National Naval War memorial for a short act of Remembrance and final march past on the Hoe. Following this there will be a bar and light buffet lunch in the Guildhall. Cost payable over the bar.
Booking form, for events only. Please complete the booking forms to facilitate planning for the appropriate numbers. Those events annotated ’pay on the day’ please indicate anticipated numbers of diners.
Friday 10 Welcome Buffet in HMS DRAKE
Anticipated Cost £5/head
Saturday 11 Conference lunch
Pay on the day
Saturday 11 Conference Dinner
£15
Sunday 12 Post march past lunch
Pay on the day
No of members attending
Total cost
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Please Note................
Approved on behalf of ........................ Branch ............................................. Name.......................... Please send completed booking form to HQ. 16
Branch applications 2011 Renewal Cards
New Members I D Card
BRANCH Return cards to NAME & ADDRESS
Post Code
NEW Membership Cards only
TEL / E-MAIL:
RENEWAL Surname
Initials
Gift Aid
Example
*
Example
*
LIFE
FULL
Full
ASSOCIATE
Assoc
* *
Please note Renewal cards will not be issued for life members. This is for recording purposes only
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BRANCH REPORT 2011 BRANCH…………………………………………AREA…………………………. (Note: This Report should be forwarded to H.Q. with a copy direct to the Area Secretary after the Branch AGM Byelaw 11) and not later than 16th April . It covers the reports to the National Council required by Bye-laws 17 & 18. Two copies of the Annual Accounts & Report should also be sent to H.Q. Bye-law 31 c. CHAIRMAN Name: Address for correspondence:
Telephone: VICE-CHAIRMAN
e-mail:
Name: Address for correspondence:
Telephone: HON. SECRETARY
e-mail:
Name: Address for correspondence:
Telephone: HON. TREASURER
e-mail:
Name: Address for correspondence:
Telephone: HON. WELFARE OFFICER
e-mail:
Name: Address for correspondence:
Telephone: HON. PR OFFICER
e-mail:
Name for correspondence: Address for correspondence:
Telephone: STANDARD BEARER
e-mail:
Name: Address for correspondence:
Telephone:
e-mail:
Address of Meeting Place Frequency of Branch Meetings
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OTHER INFORMATION PATRON
Name: Telephone:
PRESIDENT
e-mail:
Name: Telephone:
VICE-PRESIDENT
e-mail:
Name: Telephone:
HON. CHAPLAIN
e-mail:
Name: Telephone:
HON. MEMBERS
e-mail:
Name: Telephone:
HON. MEMBERS
e-mail:
Name: Telephone:
e-mail:
CLUB OFFICIALS CHAIRMAN
Name: Address: Telephone:
HON. SECRETARY
e-mail:
Name: Address: Telephone:
HON. TREASURER
e-mail:
Name: Address: Telephone:
OTHER APPOINTMENTS
e-mail:
Name: Address: Telephone:
e-mail:
Liaison with R.N. Ships, Establishments, R.N.R., S.C.C. etc.
Ships in which Branch takes a special interest (e.g. historical, reunions)
Other Association Branches or Organisations within Branch. (e.g. R.M. Association, F.A.A. Association, S.M. Old Comrades, Ship Associations)
Any other useful information about Branch:
Signature of Hon. Secretary
Date
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RNA........................................... BRANCH - BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2010 BRANCH FUNDS Accumulated Fund: Balance brought forward at 1st January Add: Excess of Income over Expenditure for Year Less: Excess of Expenditure over Income for Year £
Represented By: Fixed Assets
Cost or Valuation
Depreciation
Net
Freehold Land and Buildings Leasehold Land and Buildings Furniture, Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment Other Deduct: Amounts Outstanding on Mortgage Current Assets
£
Investments at Cost (Market Value at Balance Sheet date: £ Amounts due to Branch and Prepaid Expenses
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Balances with Bankers on: Deposit Account Current Account Cash in Hand
£
Less: Current Liabilities Unsecured Loans Sundry Creditors and Accrued Expenses Bank Overdraft BALANCE
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Chairman Secretary Treasurer Independent Examiners Certificate I/We certify that: a. All annual subscriptions and entrance fees due from Members for the year have been collected and forwarded to Headquarters. b. All Branch accounts and supporting records have been examined and, as far as appears from my/our examination of these, proper books of account have been maintained by the Branch. c. The above Balance Sheet and attached Income & Expenditure Account have been prepared from the books and records of the Branch, and according to the information and explanations given to me/us by Branch Officers, and in my/our opinion, these are in accordance therewith. 1.
Date
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RNA.................................BRANCH INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 31st DEC 2010 Income: Subscriptions due to Branch from Members for Year Life Members Full Members Associate Members Sale of RNA Goods Other Branch Income for the Year
£ Expenditure: Subscription due to HQ from the Branch for Year Full Members Associate Members Purchases of RNA Goods Charitable grants and donation – as per attached schedule Other Branch expenditure for the Year
£ Excess of Income over Expenditure / Expenditure over Income for Year
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THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION.............................................................................................BRANCH ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE GRANTS AND DONATIONS MADE DURING THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2010 AS PER BRANCH INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR National Charities Name of Charity / recipient
Amount Paid
Local Charities and Individuals
Total as per Income and Expenditure Account for the Year
£
Independent Examiners Report I/We certify that the above information is in accordance with the Branch books and records for the year, so far as appears from my/our examination of these.
................................................................... Chairman .......................................................... Hon Secretary .......................................................... Hon Treasurer
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Jack Dusty’s corner 1 November 2010 Slops price list and order form All prices include P&P within the UK Description 2 Tie Pin gilt finish L 2 Tie Pin gilt finish F 2 Tie Pin gilt finish A 3 Lapel Badge L 3 Lapel Badge F 3 Lapel Badge A 3 Lapel badge H 3 Lapel badge COA 4 Lapel Badge gilt finish L 4 Lapel Badge gilt finish F 4 Lapel Badge gilt finish A 11 Miniature Lapel Badge F 11 Miniature lapel Badge A 5 Enamel Tie Pin L 5 Enamel Tie Pin F 5 Enamel Tie Pin A 6 Enamel Lapel Badge Clutch back L 6 Enamel Lapel Badge Clutch Back F 6 Enamel Lapel Badge Clutch back A 8 Standard bearer Ensign Badge 70 Standard bearer Branch bar 70 Standard bearer Area bar 9 Blazer Button Large 10 Blazer Button Small 17 Blazer Badge L 17 Blazer Badge F 17 Blazer Badge A 17 Blazer Badge H 17 Blazer Badge COA 30 Beret Badge 24 RNA Tie 24a RNA Tie clip on 69 Alternative Tie 69a Alternative Tie silk 23 Pewter Pint tankard Traditional 23 a Pewter Pint tankard Georgian 23 b Pewter half Pt tankard Georgian 64 Pewter 6 0z hip flask 64 a Pewter 4 0z hip flask 64 b Pewter Quaich 64 c Pewter round trinket box
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All with engraved RNA crest.
Marcasite Anchor brooch Marcasite Crown brooch Marcasite crown earrings Marcasite anchor earrings Cufflinks black enamel L/F/A Silver Anchor on chain Place cards (10 pack) Card RNA crest Standard bearer Certificate Standard bearer retiring Cert Guide to ceremonial booklet Serviettes (100 pack) Shirt Badges Car tax disc holder Pencils inscribed with RNA Ladies scarf
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To make the most of the new style of diary provided for shipmates and allow members to keep their covers and RNA insert / address book; the 2011 diary will be sold as the diary part only, price £4. A complete new diary eg Cover, RNA insert and Diary, can be ordered for £8. Cost includes P&P within the UK. Orders should be sent to the address below and be accompanied either by a cheque for the total value or instructions to debit a Branch Account. To: Royal Naval Association, Room 209 Semaphore Tower (PP70) HM Naval Base Portsmouth PO1 3LT
From: .................................................................Branch Please provide ……………… 2011 RNA insert Diaries @ £4 .00 each £ ...................... Please provide ……………… Complete 2011 Diaries @ £8 .00 each
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TOTAL £............ Deliver the order to S/M………………………………………………………… Address ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………...... Post Code:…………………………… Find enclosed a cheque to the value of - £ ..................made out to The Royal Naval Association OR debit the ..........................................Branch for £.................. Or charge to my Credit Card/Debit Card; the details of which are: Credit Card/Debit Card Type ........... ...... Account No .................................. . Card in the name of :................................................................. Valid From: ................................ Expires ..................................................... . Three Digit Security Code (where applicable) ............................................... Card holder’s address of different from delivery address Address ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………...... Post Code:……………………………
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Two styles of Christmas card are available this year. The HMS Daring card at £5 for a pack of ten. The Semaphore card at £2 for a pack of ten. Cost includes P&P within the UK. Orders should be sent to HQ Semaphore Tower and be accompanied either by a cheque for the total value or instructions to debit a Branch Account.
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Order form From: .................................................................Branch Please provide ……………… Semaphore Cards @ £2 .00 for a pack of 10 £ ...................... Please provide ……………… HMS Daring Cards @ £5 .00 for a pack of 10 £ ...................... TOTAL £............ Deliver the order to S/M………………………………………………………… Address ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………...... Post Code:…………………………… Find enclosed a cheque to the value of - £ ..................made out to The Royal Naval Association OR debit the ..........................................Branch for £.................. Or charge to my Credit Card/Debit Card; the details of which are: Credit Card/Debit Card Type ........... ...... Account No .................................. . Card in the name of :................................................................. Valid From: ................................ Expires ..................................................... . Three Digit Security Code (where applicable) ............................................... Card holder’s address of different from delivery address Address ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………...... Post Code:……………………………
FORM RNA C/3 25
APPLICATION FOR ANNUAL PERMIT FOR A REGISTERED ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION CLUB (To be submitted to RNA Headquarters by 27 November 2010) PART I 1. Name of Club in full ..............................................................................................................(a) 2. Registered Office Address ........................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................ Tel.............................................Post Code...................................... 3. Premises owned by : Club/Branch/Other..................................................................................(c) 4. Membership as at 31 October 2010 : Life........................Full........................Assoc........................ (e-1) ANNUAL PERMIT 2011 5. The Club committee herebye applies for the renewal of the Annual permit and undertakes to comply with all the conditions therein. (e) Dated ....................................... Signed by Hon Secretary................................................................ Dated ....................................... Signed by Chairman....................................................................... PART II The Committee of the ......................................... Branch of the Royal Naval Association has examined the above application and supports it. (b) The present paid up membership of the branch is: Life......................Full...................Assoc...................... (a) (b) Signed by the Branch Hon Secretary................................................................. Dated............................ PART III Number.......... Area in which the ....................................Branch is situated recommends that National Council approves this application. (b) Signed by the Area Hon Secretary .......................................................................Dated............................. PART IV This application is approved by the National Council. Signed on their behalf...................................................................
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Notes (a)
Under Association Rule 16 the National Council requires all Branches forming a club to register it and its name with the appropriate authority through RNA headquarters, and thereafter to apply for an Annual Permit
(b)
The application for the Annual Permit should be submitted by the Club through the Branch and Area for their endorsement and onward transmission to RNA Headquarters by the 27 November 2010. If either the Branch or the Area cannot support the application, it should endeavour to resolve the reasons with the Club, but failing this should report full details to the General secretary with a copy to the National Council member for the area.
(c)
RNA Headquarters will issue the permit dated 1 January of the following year as soon as practicable. The administrative charge is £3 which will be automatically debited to the Branch account for the quarter ending 31 December. If premises are not owned by the Branch it is a condition that adequate facilities be provided by the owner for the conduct of Branch business.
(d)
If the Hon Secretary’s address for correspondence is not the same as the Registered office for the club, this should be shown after their signature The conditions specified on the Permit as being accepted by the Club include the following:
(e)
1 All members of the Club shall be members of the Association with not less than 20 being Full and or Life members as defined by clause 9(a) of the Royal Charter. 2 The Club will, in general, do all possible to further the objects of the Association and will support and encourage the work of the Branch with which it is associated. 3 The Club will abide strictly by its registered rules which shall not be amended without the prior consent of the National Council. 4 Two copies of the audited accounts of the Club shall be forwarded to the General Secretary each year. 5 The National Council shall be entitled to appoint a representative to inspect all documents, accounts and books of the Club on giving seven days notice. 6 The national Council and the appropriate Area Committee may from time to time pay a visit of inspection to the Club. 7 The National Council can give seven days written notice of cancellation of the permit and the Club shall thereupon cease to use the words “Royal Naval Association” in the title of the Club.
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Swinging the Lamp 1st Jan 1916
Winston Churchill, having resigned as First Lord of the Admiralty, appointed to command the 6th Royal Scots fusiliers in France as a lieutenant-colonel.
2nd Jan 1858
Shannon’s Naval Brigade at the action at the Kali Nadi bridge. Indian Mutiny Medal.
3rd Jan 1864
Haughty, wood screw gunboat, sank two pirate junks, one inside and one outside Pinghai Bay, China.
4th Jan1994
Royal approval given for UK personnel to wear the Russian Government’s Arctic Convoys Medal.
5th Jan 1942
Submarine Upholder sank the Italian S/M Ammiraglio Saint Bon off the Lipari Islands.
6th Jan 1990
Powerful’s Naval Brigade at the repulse of the Boers on Waggon Hill, Ladysmith. South Africa Medal: clasp ‘Defence of Ladysmith’.
7th Jan 1883
Andrew Browne Cunningham, the future Admiral of the Fleet, Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope, born.
8th Jan 2004
Capt Henry Lockhart St John Fancourt, DSO, believed to have been the last surviving British officer who fought at the Battle of Jutland, died, aged 103. Fancourt served in a 13.5in turret in the battlecruiser Princess Royal. He qualified on No. ! Naval Pilot’s Course 1924 and made the first British deck-landing on a US carrier, USS Wasp, in Gloster Gladiator N2274.
9th Jan1918
Destroyer Racoon wrecked on north-west coast of Ireland.
10th Jan 1711
Resolution lost off Barcelona.
11th Jan1972
Formation of Commando Logistics Regiment RM.
12th Jan 1952
Royal Naval Mine Watching service instituted.
13th Jan 1915
Minesweeper Roedean mined and sunk at Longhope.
14th Jan 1918
German destroyer raid on Yarmouth.
15th Jan 1922
Reconstitution of HM Coastguard.
16th Jan 1636
Sovereign of the Seas laid down.
17th Jan 1799
Flora recaptured the American merchant ship Six Sisters 80 miles N.N.E. of Cape Ortegal, north-west Spain.
18th Jan 1806
The Dutch Settlement at the Cape of Good Hope, with all its Dependencies, surrendered.
19th Jan1945
Porpoise sunk, probably by aircraft, Malacca Strait. Last of seventy-four large RN submarines lost in action in the Second World War. Altogether, 341 officers and 2,801ratings were lost in action in submarines in the Second World War; 50 officers and 310 ratings were made POW. 28
20th Jan 1963
President Achmad Sukarno of Indonesia announced a policy of ‘confrontation’ with the new Malaysian federation of Malaya, Singapore, British north Borneo and Sarawak. The start of the RN’s last major operation in the Far East.
21st Jan 1810
Amazon captured the St Malo privateer General Perignon 25 miles S. by E. of Belle Ile.
22nd Jan 1901
Accession of King Edward VII.
23rd Jan 1805
Uniform regulations for surgeons made by Order in Council.
24th Jan 1708
Admiral of the Fleet Sir George Rooke died. ‘I do not leave much but what I leave was honestly gotten: it never cost a sailor a tear or the nation a farthing.’
25th Jan 1841
Capt Sir Edward Belcher, HMS Sulphur, landed ON Hong Kong Island ‘at 15 minutes past 8 a.m. and being the bona fide first possessors, Her Majesty’s health was drank [sic] with three cheers on possession Point’.
26th Jan 1932
Submarine M 2 (ex-K 19) sank on exercises off Portland, with loss of all hands including two RAF aircrew.
27th Jan 1918
Arab forces seized the Turkish Dead Sea Flotilla at El Mezraa.
28th Jan 1806
Growler captured the French privateer Voltigeur 40 miles N.N.E. of Ushant.
29th Jan 1945
Air-strike on oil refineries at Palembang, Sumatra. Operation Meridian II.
30th Jan 1857
Uniform introduced for Pos, seamen and boys, and badges for chiefs, POs and leading seamen.
31st Jan 1779
Apollo captured the French Oiseau in the Baie de St Brieuc, Brittany.
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Application for the Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal Instructions for completion About the Pingat Jasa Malaysia The Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) is a special medal of service to eligible United Kingdom Service personnel who served from Independence until the end of Confrontation in the security of Malaysia, during the period 31 August 1957 and 12 August 1966 inclusive. Categories of eligibility Category 1 (a) Those members of the United Kingdom Force who were on the posted strength of a unit or formation and served in the prescribed operational area of Malaysia and Singapore, in direct support of operations in Malaysia for 90 consecutive days or more, in the aggregate, as follows: (1) Malaysia during the period 31 August 1957 and 12 August 1966inclusive; or (2) Singapore during the period 31 August 1957 and 9 August 1965inclusive. Category 2Verification of service Although the PJM is a foreign award from the Government of Malaysia, all applications for the PJM will need to undergo a verification process by the Ministry of Defence. This process can be greatly assisted by applicants providing as much information about their service as possible, including service numbers, dates served in the prescribed area, etc. This will allow applications be finalised much faster. Instructions on how to complete this form • Please use BLOCK letters only. • Please complete the entire form and provide details of ALL service in the prescribed area, Malaysia / Singapore only. • Please provide proof of service. • This process can take up to 2 years to process due to the large volume of applicants. • If you require confirmation of this application form being received please include a stamped addressed envelope.
Send to Mr John Simcock, 19 Lowther Gardens; Urmston; Manchester M41 8RJ
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GIFT AID DECLARATION - ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION Title ..... Forename(s) ................................. Surname ................……………. Address ........................................................ (Area no; ---------) ........................................................ ........................................................ Post Code ............. I want the charity to treat all donations I have made from the date of this declaration until I notify you otherwise as Gift Aid Donations Signature:- .................................................. Date:- ................................................……… Notes 1. If your declaration covers donations you may make in the future: Please notify the charity if you change your name or address while the declaration is still in force. You can cancel the declaration at any time by notifying the charity - it will then not apply to donations you make on or after the date of cancellation or such later date as you specify. 2. You must pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that the charity reclaims on your donations in the tax year (currently 25p for each £1 you give). 3. If in the future your circumstances change and you no longer pay tax on your income and capital gains equal to the tax that the charity reclaims, you can cancel your declaration (see note 1). 4. If you pay tax at the higher rate you can claim further tax relief in your Self Assessment tax return. 5. If you are unsure whether your donations qualify for Gift Aid tax relief, ask the charity. Or you can ask you local tax office for leaflet IR113 Gift Aid.
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HQ CONTACT DETAILS
THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION Room 209, Semaphore Tower (PP70) HM Naval Base PORTSMOUTH PO1 3LT Accounts
023 9272 3823 michelle@royalnavalassoc.com
FAX
023 9272 3371
Assistant General Secretary (Membership & Slops)
023 9272 3747 nigel@royalnavalassoc.com
General Secretary
023 9272 2983 paul@royalnavalassoc.com
RNA HQ Staff continue to attempt to build a library of e-mail addresses within the Association. It would be extremely helpful if those Branch Secretaries able to communicate by e-mail would forward a short e-message to HQ to nigel@royalnavalassoc.com
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