Semaphore Circular #635 (December 2013)

The Semaphore Circular No 635

The Beating Heart of the RNA

December 2013

Ahoy Shipmates...

Ho..Ho..Ho..

Wishing all our Readers a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year

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Dear Shipmates (Secretaries and our on-line readers) Welcome to our December Semaphore Circular and most importantly Christmas greeting from your HQ Staff (Paul, Nigel, Michelle, Chrissie and Andy), we hope that you have some fun branch events organised and plenty of Nurofen and Tums in the cupboard!! I hope you like the robin – I get a hard time that there aren’t enough!

As usual down to the important issues of the month: • You should be getting your annual return into good shape and closing accounts off for the end of December, and getting subs and cards sorted for 2014.

• The deadline for branch motions to Conference is 21 February 14, so time is nearly up.

• NCM, DNSM and SOC election forms are due to be with me for 21 Feb 14.

• Please ensure that your branch Delegate for conference is nominated using the form in the Circ – this Conference her or she can be an Associate with 3 years in and in good standing.

• Please make your bookings for Coventry. We know that the Royal Court is full and some applications are already going to the 2 other Britannia Hotels nearby. There has been some concern about paying for transport to and from the other Coventry Hotels – this is an incorrect urban myth. 8 Area is putting on minibuses from the 2 other hotels to the Royal Court for Conference and social events, free of charge.

• Areas should be holding standard bearers competitions in preparation for the National Standard Bearers competition on 17 May at HMS COLLINGWOOD; and branches supporting their standard bearer to compete.

• You should be chatting about coming to an HQ Open Day in 2014.

• Finally the HQ will close for the Christmas and New Year break from 1200 20 Dec 13 until 0830 6 January 14, please ensure that you have all that you require before then.

Turning now to some important updates. The Rule Review Team have been working hard and have now finalised the new version of the Charter and Rules as well as Standing Orders and the various By Laws.

There are only a few changes to the Charter and Rules, mostly it is a clarification and tidying up, the changes to By Laws are more extensive with many being deleted and some moved across from GSMs. A document has been prepared that will take everyone through the changes and a detailed track-change document going through line-by-line will be available on the website. The National Council will be sending every branch a copy of the proposed new Charter, Rules etc soon after their 7 December meeting inviting comment from branches and suggested amendments.

Chris Dovey checking large glass panels

I have provided an update on what is happening with the Naval Service Memorial and a guide for branches. A huge thank you for the many donations, some very substantial, your support is vital in making this project a worthy one for our 60th Charter birthday. It is a very exciting time turning a plan on a piece of paper into a world class memorial.

We have had a very nice young lady in for a few days making a record of our reference library of over 300 naval books. We have placed the library holdings document in the members section of the website – books can be read at the HQ or borrowed for 2 months, we will have to ask for a small contribution to postage costs - contact the Gen Sec if you are interested.

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Finally, we hope to have a cake for the evening event after dedicating our memorial. Are there any cake experts either as members or married to members who would like to produce a high standard celebration cake for the occasion? It would be nice to use our own talents rather than go to a professional cake decorator, so volunteers please give Paul a ring.

We hope everyone has a great Christmas, it can be quite a lonely time for some who may have lost a loved one, so I hope that you will consider calling round to that Shipmate who may have missed a few meetings or even the regular member who may be facing the Festive season hoping that someone will call.

Thanks for all your very positive comments about the Semaphore Circular, it makes a real difference to Andy and I who put it together and we loved the very nice comments in 10 Area minutes! They, of course, have had the impressive Vanguard magazine. The RNA is prevented from having a national magazine by an agreement dating from the 1950s that mean that we have 2 free pages (at least) in Navy News every month – a very good deal I am sure you agree.

So a Happy New Year to you all 2014 is our 60th Charter Birthday and the year that we dedicate the Naval Service Memorial and modernise our Charter for the next few years – what a great prospect for 2014!!!

Caption competition What is the National President saying to the Duke of Edinburgh?

Or Prince Harry to the Submarine Command Warrant Officer?

As ever, Paul General Secretary

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Chairman’s Chat – December 2013 The end of yet another year is upon us and I decided I would do a reflection on some of the key aspects of the year from my perspective. It is difficult to believe it is 12 months since I did my last December Chairman’s Chat.

I’m sure the many ageing members will agree with me that time seems to go quicker the older you are and, being educated as a physicist and mathematician, I have my own theory of relativity to explain it. At nearly 69 years of age a year represents approximately 1.5% of my life, whereas when I was 10 it was 10%. This appears to be a reasonable explanation to me why Christmas seemed like an eternity coming when I was 10, but that it comes around all too quickly nowadays.

Not sure that my theory would find much scientific correlation with that of Einstein, but time features in both so for personal satisfaction I will claim a rather tenuous link to Einstein!

2013 has been another good year for the RNA with much progress being made on many fronts.

Our HQ is now well-established in Semaphore Tower and our six Open Days were oversubscribed yet again. Meeting our HQ Staff, and seeing our facilities, has been welcomed by over 200 visitors on those occasions, plus many others on ad hoc visits. Early in the year we welcomed the MOD decision that organisations occupying MOD premises, and providing a clear benefit to the Services in their aims, objectives and business plans, should only be charged basic costs for facilities used. This has resulted in a huge saving in the monies we pay to HMNB Portsmouth for the maintenance and use of our HQ offices in the historic Semaphore Tower. While there are members who feel we should be “outside the wire”, the cost benefit analysis between that scenario and remaining in ST is overwhelmingly against moving out. We need many more paid-up members, and signs of a continuing growth in longer term membership, before we can realistically contemplate bearing the cost of our own HQ premises outside HMNB. However, recognising the old adage that “you must never say never”, the NC has wisely decided our HQ Property Fund should be retained, and interest received added to it in case the time should come when we might contemplate a building of our own.

The Shipmates Program has now become firmly established in our long-term plans and has generated more interest from service leavers than at any other time in my 25 years as a member of the RNA. This, together with the now well-established RNA veteran mentoring of trainees at RALEIGH, COLLINGWOOD and SULTAN, has meant the RNA is no longer an unknown quantity to the majority of Navy personnel, and the support we have had from the Second Sea Lord in valedictory certificates to service leavers, as well as communications he has sent out to the Fleet, means the RNA is well-regarded and supported at the highest levels of Naval Command. It is up to us in the Branches to turn this interest into committed membership. The Lee-on-the-Solent 1 Branch going from nothing to a fully functioning, growing Branch of, currently, 54 members with little or no advertising within two years is an example of what can be achieved, admittedly by a Branch within close proximity to a major Naval port. I have had the pleasure of sharing in the 75th Anniversary of Chelmsford Branch and the 60th Anniversaries of Llanelli and Bloxwich Branches this year, which are very significant achievements. There are over half a million ex-Navy personnel dispersed around the country, so let’s see how many we can pull in, and how many more major Branch anniversaries we can enjoy in the years ahead..

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And Stubbington ……

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The 2013 Conference was an excellent weekend and has established a format for the future. 10 Area did a fantastic job, which 8 and 2 Areas are hoping to emulate for 2014 and 2015 using the same Britannia Hotels Group. The Naval Service Memorial is generating enormous interest and the BBC are keen to film it (and its manufacture) for a program, so the innovative style of Memorial is proving to be even more attractive then we could ever have hoped for, and the National Memorial Arboretum has already decided to move an existing older memorial to allow the NSM to have pride of place within the Naval Memorials area. An agreement has been reached with a company for the manufacture and installation of the glass panels, and Graeme Mitcheson will be starting on the Sailor statue in early 2014. 15 June 2014 is going to be a special day and the RN are providing great support including several COs representing the various Arms, a contingent of Sailors and a Royal Marine Band. Logistically it is probably going to be one of the most demanding Conference weekends ever, but I am sure those who are there, whether for the whole weekend or just for the NSM unveiling on the Sunday, will find it a memorable occasion.

Your support for the Charter Challenge 2014 Memorial Fund has been very good and we are seeing a steady inflow of funds, so thank you to those Branches and Members who have donated.

We have lost some 6 branches during 2013 and one Club definitely closed. We have also had a drop in overall membership but the year on year decline continues to slow down which is good.

The RNA is still alive and well and I have had some great fun enjoying your comradeship during the year. Sadly Gail has not been able to join me at events in the latter part of the year due to difficulties with her hip and the replacement operation she underwent in September. She is now progressing well and extends her grateful thanks to all those who have sent her their best wishes either directly or through me. She hopes to be back to her normal fitness levels in the New Year and ready to meet many of you once again.

I want to thank all those who have contributed to the success of 2013. The National Council, and especially those who stood down this year, for their hard work over the preceding years; the Branch and Area officials who keep the RNA functioning at grass roots level; the wider membership for their commitment to and support for our great Association; and finally our small HQ Staff for all their hard work on your behalf.

As we come to the end of the year it remains only for me to wish you all a very Happy Christmas season and a fun-filled, prosperous New Year, both personally and in your Branch activities. I look forward to meeting many of you whenever I can in 2014 and thank you all for the support and friendship you have extended to me in person, by email, letter or telephone. It is a great honour to be your National Chairman and I cherish all the contact I have with you – even the gripes because it means you feel able to communicate freely with me on whatever matter, which is what I set out to achieve when I began my term of office in 2010.

Have a good festive season and a great New Year.

Chris Dovey

HMS Dragon returning to Portsmouth after her first operational deployment This morning!!!!

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Daily Orders 1. National Standard Bearers Competition 17 May 14 2. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Deal 3. Naval Service Memorial - Update Dec 14 4. Memory Lane - Those were the days…

5. Branches Donating to Charity – a note for future guidance 6. Shipmates Programme 7. Stop Press Lapel badges 8. Nag Nag Joke 9. Donations for Central Charities Fund 10. Donations to Charter Challenge 2014 11. Finance Corner – Michelle 12. Wear the RNA Rig 13. A Message from the Chairman of the Finance and Administration Committee (FAC) 14. Guess Where?

15. Remembrance Poem 16. Channel 4 Programme 17. Double Seven Reunion 18. Speeding Ticket 19. Christmas Pressies 20. Assistance Required - Book on Cold War 21. Association of Wrens

“D’ye hear there” (Branch news) Shortcast Longcast Ship’s Office 1. Swinging the Lamp

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For the Branch Secretary and notice-board Glossary of terms NCM NC AMC FAC NCh NVCh NP DNP GS AGS Asap CONA IMC Throughout

National Council Member National Council Association Management Committee Finance Administration Committee National Chairman National Vice Chairman National President Deputy National President General Secretary Assistant General Secretary As soon as possible Conference of Naval Associations International Maritime Confederation indicates a new or substantially changed entry

Contacts: Financial Controller

023 9272 3823

FAX

023 9272 3371

Assistant General Secretary (Membership & Slops)

023 9272 3747

nigel@royalnavalassoc.com

Assistant General Secretary (Shipmates Programme Manager Circular, Events & Marketing)

023 9272 0782

andy@royalnavalassoc.com

Shipmates Administrator

023 9272 0782

chrissie@royalnavalassoc.com

General Secretary

023 9272 2983

paul@royalnavalassoc.com

Admin

023 92 72 3747

admin@royalnavalassoc.com

michelle@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

Snail Trail Mail - Postal Address RNA HQ, Room 209, PP70, Semaphore Tower, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth Hants PO1 3LT

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Daily Orders 1.

National Standard Bearers Competition - 17 May 2014

The National Standard Bearers Competition will take place in HMS COLLINGWOOD, Fareham on the 17th May 2014. Areas are invited to submit the names of qualified standard bearers for this event. The event is open to; 1. Area Standard Bearers 2. Deputy Area Standard Bearers (Deputy Standard Bearers are to be equipped with their branch standard and all associated equipment. (Sling, gloves and drapes).

3 The serving National Standard Bearer and Deputy National Standard Bearer 4. Where an area has not held an area competition a nominated standard bearer is permitted to enter.

All standard bearers holding trophies are to return them on the day of the competition (cleaned and polished please). Competitors are respectfully reminded that they are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.

Names of competitors are to be forwarded to Mick Kieran (NCA) at mick.kieran@virginmedia.com or by phone 07593573301. Entries close on 17 April 2014.

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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Discount Deal

Here is some really great news HQ have renegotiated our deal with Portsmouth Historic Dockyard please see below and remember if we don’t use it we could lose it….

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£10 ticket valid for one day for themselves and up to four members of their friends and family also at £10 each, on production of valid and in date association membership ID card.

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Tickets give access to Mary Rose Museum, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, Action Stations, National Museum of the Royal Navy and Harbour Tours.

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Tickets must be purchased in person in the Visitor Centre as RNA membership card must be shown.

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No upgrades/refunds available after purchase and tickets are non-transferable.

Visit the world-famous historic ships at the home of the Royal Navy. Go aboard HMS Victory, flag ship of Admiral Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar, HMS Warrior 1860; the first iron hulled warship powered by sail as well as steam, and visit the brand new Mary Rose Museum for the best day out in the South of England. Portsmouth Harbour's leading attraction also includes the National Museum of the Royal Navy (new gallery), Action Stations and Harbour Tours. The famous Tudor warship, Mary Rose, has finally revealed all of her secrets 500 years 8

after she sank in this exciting, new £27million Museum now open at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard! The ship that captured the world's imagination when she was raised from the seabed in 1982 is the only sixteenth century warship on display anywhere in the world and this brand new Museum built around her has reunited her with many of her 19,000 artifacts and crew in a unique journey through Tudor life. The most comprehensive collection of Tudor artifacts in the world will be showcased from personal belongings such as wooden bowls, leather shoes, musical instruments and nit combs complete with 500 year old lice to ship's objects such as longbows and two tonne guns. The Historic Dockyard is a great place to experience 800 years of naval history surrounded by working docks and historic buildings.

Visit www.historicdockyard.co.uk for full information about visiting Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

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The Naval Service Memorial - Update December 2013

This is a behind-the-scenes update on how the Naval Service Memorial is going. Over the last few weeks the main focus has been on finalising the manufacture of the memorial, with the main elements being foundations, Nat Chair Examining glass pavement, sculpture and the glass panels. We had been panels struggling a bit with finding someone to do the glass panels, but a recommendation from a lead supplier of architectural glass led the General Secretary, the National Chair and our artist, Graeme Mitcheson, to Proto Glass a couple of weeks ago. Proto Glass will obtain the panels cut to size and screen print them at their premises – then they are heated in a furnace to 650 degrees so that the printing melts into the glass and becomes part of it (stopping fading) – then a mirror piece of glass is placed on top with a sandwich filling of something that looks like grey chewing gum. This melts into a gel and brings the two pieces of glass into one laminated panel. It is then heat-soaked for 6 hours at 250 degrees to ensure that there are no inclusions (small crystals that can cause the panels to shatter). The panel is then edged, polished and finished ready for installation. The issues of the day Glass handling spider for are getting the structural engineer calculations for how moving the big panels around thick the glass must be – and getting some sample colour panels run off so that Graeme, Nat Chair and GS are happy with the tints.

Meanwhile Graeme is investigating the stone to be used on the pavement; the Arboretum has said that white limestone is too soft for the high water table, so we are looking at a range of light granites, so that the shadow ship can be seen clearly. We have ordered the Kilkenny limestone for the figure, and Graeme will start carving after Christmas (about 8 weeks work).

One of the huge screen printing We are now into the planning for the dedication event, parade machines and a small VIP reception afterward for our main guests. At present we plan to march standards and the RNA from the Armed Forces Memorial hill to the site of the Naval Service Memorial. We have a Royal Marine Band to keep us all in step; will have RN regulars from SULTAN and COLLINGWOOD. The Chaplain of the Fleet is working on the dedication ceremony for us.

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So for planning purposes you should aim to be at the Arboretum no later than 1115 to give time to get from the cark park to the muster point for 1130 or so. For those attending Conference in any of the Britannia Hotels, we will be providing coaches to the Arboretum (and back!), those branches bringing their own transport are asked to make their own way to the Arboretum. We will run a service that will give time either before or after to look around the Arboretum (or both!). At present we hope to run the evening meal at the Royal Court with a tot and cake to celebrate the dedication of the memorial and 60 years of our Royal Charter. More details early next year and Questions to the General Secretary are very welcome if they assist your planning for the day.

Keep the donations coming in – many thanks to those generous branches that are supporting this project.

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Memory Lane - Those were the days.....memory joggers!

Many thanks to S/M Jack Wyld (Gosport) for these......

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Branches Donating to Charity – a note for future guidance

A review of branch annual returns and accounts has shown many occasions when it seems branches may have donated to charities incorrectly. The rule is simple and depends entirely what is in the mind of the person donating money at the moment they do. This might be money in a bucket or collecting tin, buying tickets for a branch raffle or having an event to raise money for a specific project.

So, if you hold an event or collection and it is COMPLETELY clear for whom you are collecting during the collection, then the money can be passed to that charity (even if you are in RNA rig).

However, general branch and charity funds, profits from branch events and raffles etc can only be given to charities within our charitable object laid down in the Royal Charter. In brief: • • • • • •

For serving or ex-serving members of the naval forces in need hardship or distress, and their dependents.

To further the efficiency of the Naval Service, including recruiting.

To provide facilities for bring members of the RNA together To perpetuate the memory of those who have served in the Naval forces.

To help members find employments To provide members advice on personal matter etc etc.

Therefore the charities that are fine are those charities that specifically help serving and ex-Naval Service such as RNBT, RNRMC, Pembroke house etc. Help for Heroes is fine since they look after Marines. Sea Cadets are good to help since that can come under recruiting. Joint service charities that look after all 3 services, but do help the Navy, are fine too, such as the Legion, BLESMA, Blind Veterans SSAFA and the not Forgottens. I know that many branches have favourite charities they love to support that aren’t particularly naval. The point is to ensure that whoever is contributing knows where the money goes - a donor is entitled to assume that the money given to someone in an RNA blazer collecting with an RNA bucket will go for RNA charitable purposes. Here are some of the charities I have seen that may have been supported where a specific collection would be more appropriate – there is absolutely no call here for you to stop supporting them, just to ensure we collect within the Charity Law Rules and our Charter.

Action for Kids

Age concern

Accordion Band

Air ambulances Cystic fibrosis

Boys Brigade Donn’s dream house Stroke Clubs Jubilee Sailing Trust Xx boys football club The Sailors Society (Merchant Navy only)

Abbey restoration Dreams come true

Girl Guides Guards associations Scouts RAFA/RAFBF

Headway Kidney cancer

Alzheimer’s Society Breast cancer Fishermans Mission Hospices Marie Cure

Parkinson UK

Red Cross

Sunley foundation

St John’s ambulance

I well appreciate that some of this may have been to pay for services (such as St John’s), but we have to comply with Charity Law. The great news is that Branches in 2012 gave over £175,000 to 11

charity. There will not be any follow-up with branches about past donations this is a note for your future guidance only. Branch Committees should also be aware that the RNA’s preferred charity is now the Royal Navy and Royal Marines charity, who are in the best position to judge where the need is greatest in the Naval sector. I hope this note is helpful – anyone not sure should give Michelle or the General Secretary a ring.

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Shipmates Programme....

The RNA Shipmate Programme continues to correspond with all Service Leavers offering an ‘arm around the shoulder’ and to provide local information to assist with their transition to ‘civvie’ street. The Service Leavers are informed of their nearest branch and their details are forwarded either by email or letter to the Secretaries of those branches and the National Council Members for that area.

Secretaries then play a vital part in the process to make Shipmates happen – ‘Operation Press Gang’ by making contacting with the individual and encourage them to come along and attend a branch meeting. Not all the Service leavers are young ABs leaving after a short period in the RN a great many have served their time and are busy organising their new lives so would really appreciate a call or visit from their local RNA. Even if they do not feel it is right to join at this time contact with the Service Leaver will continue to be maintained by RNA HQ at the 1, 3 & 5 year stage after they have left the RN/RM. The RNAs unique selling point is that we are the only organisation that offers this benefit to our Service Leavers, regardless of whether they progress to becoming future members; it is important for them to know that ‘there is someone out there who can assist’.

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STOP PRESS – Coming very soon new Lapel Badges (full details in 1st Feb Circular Issue) HQ have commissioned two new lapel badges which should arrive over the Christmas period we are hoping sell them in large batches to branches at £2.50 allowing branches to sell at £3.00 and enabling 50p to go to branch funds. All profits from these badges will go towards the Naval Service Memorial Fund. The RNA Cap is the prototype while the NSM badge is an example made by Nigel using his vast array of Blue Peter modeling skills….. Contact Nigel or Andy to place your order.

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The ‘Nag Nag Nag’ Joke (Apologies to those wives and partners that don’t Nag....!)

An attorney arrived home late after a very tough day trying to get a stay of execution for his client.

His last minute plea for clemency to the governor had failed and he was feeling worn out and depressed.

As soon as he walked through the door his wife started at him. 'What time of night to be getting home is this? Where have you been? Your dinner is cold and I'm not reheating it'. And on and on and on.........

Too shattered to play his usual role in this familiar ritual, he poured himself a shot of whiskey and headed off for a long hot soak in the tub, pursued by the predictable sarcastic remarks as he dragged himself up the stairs. While he was in the bath, the phone rang.

The wife answered and was told that her husband's client, James Wright, had been granted a stay of execution after all. Wright would not be hanged that night. Finally realizing what a terrible day he must have had, she decided to go up stairs and give him the good news. .As she opened the bathroom door, she was greeted by the sight of her husband, bent over naked, drying his legs and feet.

'They're not hanging Wright tonight,' she said. He whirled around and screamed . . . .

'FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WOMAN, DON'T YOU EVER STOP?’

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Donations received for the Central Charities Fund RNA Romford In memory of S/m WRK Duncan In memory of S/m D Crown

£50.00 £159.00 £35.81

Thank you very much

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Donations received for the Charter Challenge 2014 – Naval Service Memorial RNA Bletchley RNA Harlow RNA Oswestry RNA Pershore RNA Wymondham RNA Alresford RNA – Area 12 S/m A McCullough S/m A Kent In memory of S/m WH Ellasmes MBE S/m P Goetz

Once Again very many thanks

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£5.00 £50.00 £50.00 £1,000.00 £50.00 £50.00 £500.00 £5.00 £40.00 £170.20 £100.00

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Finance Corner – Michelle

Third quarter accounts were posted within the last 2 weeks, please settle up before the year-end. Branch year-end balance sheets are attached at the back of this Semaphore circular with the form for your branch report.

A gentle reminder – Could you please inform RNA HQ if any change of personnel within your branch (ie Name, postal address, telephone number, e-mail address) Well Shipmates, due to this being the last Circular for this year, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year; I look forward to working with you all next year.

Michelle x

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Michelle at a recent FAC. Happy Christmas Treasurers XX

Wear the RNA Rig

National President S/M John McAnally spotted a letter from S/M William Evans (March Cambs) in the Daily Mail recently and forwarded a copy to the Semaphore Circular News Desk for info.

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A Message from the Chairman of the Finance and Administration Committee (FAC) to all Branch Secretaries and Treasurers.

Shipmates, Part of the job of the FAC is to oversee all aspects of Branch Accounts. The time taken by Michelle, our very hard-working and efficient HQ Finance Controller, to prepare nearly 350 branch quarterly accounts and then chase up those branches who, it appears often deliberately, delay settling their accounts, or only pay off part of them, is quite substantial. If all goes smoothly, it can take her a full week but, with the extra chasing up, that time can easily extend to two weeks. She also prepares monthly management accounts for the GS which has enabled him to keep a much tighter control on the RNA finances, and she now does a lot of the accounts control previously carried out by our accountant, resulting in a large reduction in our accountancy fees. All of this is work, which is over and above the basic financial book-keeping undertaken by her predecessors, means Michelle has a very heavy workload. If all branches were to settle their HQ accounts promptly when received her life would be much easier. To help this I will be proposing to the next FAC Meeting on 23 Nov that instead of sending out four quarterly branch account invoices as at present we should send out three “termly” accounts, in Spring, Summer and Autumn. To achieve this, and to tie in with periods when Michelle is not so preoccupied preparing other HQ Accounts, the aim will be to send out these accounts about April/May, July/August and October/November respectively. Formal notification will be given if approved by FAC. The second point I wish to make is that some branches have HQ accounts which have been overdue for payment by more than six months, and a few by as much as a year. Our rules stipulate, in Bye Law B34(a), that Branches are responsible for seeing that HQ Branch accounts are paid within two months of receipt. Please help Michelle’s workload and be fair to the cash flow problems in HQ by ensuring Branch accounts are settled promptly. In paying monies to HQ it would also ease the accounting burden if payment could be made on a single cheque, even if it covers payments for more than one entity. Processing multiple cheques adds to the accounting burden when a single cheque to cover all Branch payments would suffice. Also, please ensure cheques are made out for the correct amount invoiced, as any over or under payment also incurs an additional accounting burden for Michelle. This is a small effort for one branch but a major effort when repeated over several branches in the HQ accounts.

Finally, prompt payment of invoices also applies to Branch Subscriptions, which have now been maintained at the current level of £10 for over 6 years. The FAC will be recommending to NC in December that they remain so for another year at least. They are due for payment on 1st January each year and a period of grace to 31st March is allowed. However, more than half our annual subscriptions are paid after that date, and many not until the final quarter of the year, which again creates cash flow issues. So, Shipmates, please help us run an efficient financial ship by doing your bit to keep the funds flowing smoothly and timely.

Thank you.

Chris Dovey Chairman FAC

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14. Guess Where? An Establishment!

Can you name the establishment and where it is? This former Barracks was built in 1897 and became surplus to MOD requirements in 1972.

Please forward any other pictures to the HQ that you may have for ‘Guess Where’ so that we publish them in forthcoming Circulars.

Here is a Supplementary question to also try and catch you out.... Where was HMS Landrail?

No looking on google or wickie!!

Answers again in next month’s edition.

Last month’s answer!

HMS Sanderling RNAS Abotsinch – Paisley (now Glasgow Airport) Well done to those of you who noticed that if you hovered over the picture with your cursor it revealed it was Glasgow Airport. (Editor’s Note; In between interesting Phantom dits and very interesting anecdotes concerning 26PH NIV Mods S/M Ray Barraclough was the first to identify Abotsninch!)

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In Waters Deep – A Remembrance Poem In ocean wastes no poppies blow, No crosses stand in ordered row, There young hearts sleep beneath the wave The spirited, the good, the brave,...

But stars a constant vigil keep, For them who lie beneath the deep.

'Tis true you cannot kneel in prayer On certain spot and think. He's there.

But you can to the ocean go See whitecaps marching row on row; Know one for him will always ride In and out with every tide.

And when your span of life is passed, He'll meet you at the Captain's Mast.

And they who mourn on distant shore For sailors who'll come home no more, Can dry their tears and pray for these Who rest beneath the heaving seas For stars that shine and winds that blow And whitecaps marching row on row.

And they can never lonely be For when they lived they chose the sea.

William H Kydd Q.C. (Halifax Nova Scotia)

Thanks to Shipmate Ivan Hunter for sending this in.

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Channel 4 – TV Programme ‘Make a Four-Tune!’

Channel 4’s would like assistance concerning their hit series Four Rooms which is back and looking for people who want to sell their show stopping items for life changing amounts of money.

Do you own something unique or extraordinary that you want to sell?

Our top dealers are waiting to buy your antiques, collectables and memorabilia – anything with a proven story! From paintings and furniture, to the weird and wonderful, the dealers are ready to part with their cash. If you would like to apply please call 01494 733 575 or email Fourrooms@boundlessproductions.tv

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Double Seven Reunion

NOW WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT AGAIN :-'cause without it we can't do it ,can we’ The next Double Seven weekend will be 24th April to 28th April 2014 the cost will be £96.00 pp Plus £4.00 pp insurance.

Please book soonest to avoid disappointment, as you will not regret it and thoroughly enjoy your weekend Please book direct with Katey Lansley (bookings and enquiries) 02392 460044.

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Speeding Ticket!

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Christmas ‘Pressies’ Ideas

‘Pussers’ Rum piped onboard Harrods.

Harrods Wine & Spirit department is one of the first retail outlets to stock Pusser’s 15 Year Old Rum following its availability in the UK. After an absence of almost a year when global stock of this rum was depleted due to consumer demand, limited supplies to the UK became available in July. The Pusser’s is the original rum of the Royal Navy, blended to the specification laid down by the Admiralty more than 300 years ago. The issue of the daily tot to serving sailors was the longest standing tradition in the Navy but was discontinued on 31 July 1970, known as Black Tot Day. It had never been available for public consumption, but with permission from the Admiralty Pusser’s Rum was first sold to the public in 1980.

As a premium rum Pusser’s 15 Year Old is available in outlets like Harrods and specialty retailers such as Nauticalia. Pusser’s Rum is distributed in the UK by Cellar Trends. For stockists contact the UK distributor Cellar Trends at sales@cellartrends.co.uk

RNA Diary 2014 and Christmas Cards It‘s that time of year again.........RNA Dairies and Christmas Cards are on sale and are ideal gifts as stocking fillers. The Diary is a bargain at £8 for full diary £7 with cover £5 for insert The 2014 RNA Diary is now available.

Cards are on sale at £5 for a pack of ten...

Cheap as Chips..

Please use the order form at the back of this Circular.

Christmas Books British Naval Swords and Swordmanship by John McGrath & Mark Barton – Published by Seaforth Publishing, Pen and Sword Books ltd (ISBN978-1-84832-135-9) ‘The comprehensive work brings together a mass of research dealing with all aspects of British naval swords, and, for the first time , offers a complete story of swords and swordmanship in one concise volume’ (Editor’s Note; A really beautiful book, full of interesting detail and excellent photographs of naval swords. Very high production values. Recommended for all.)

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Naval Air Celebrating a Century of Naval Flying by Philip Kaplan - published by Pen and Sword Ltd (IBSN 178159241-1) ‘Philip Kaplan details the journey from origin though early development into wartime deployment and carries it forward to post-war innovations and into modern conflicts such as the Falklands’ (Editor's Note – This is a comprehensive history of Naval Aviation, plenty of USN history of the main WW2 carrier battles and insight from aircrew. A great pressie for the WAFOO in your life) From the Dreadnought to Scapa Flow (Volume 1 The road to War 1904-1914)

by Aurthur J Marder - Published by Seaforth Publishing (IBSN 978-1-84832-162-5) and From the Dreadnought to Scapa Flow (Volume 2 The War years; To the eve of Jutland 19141916)

by Arthur J Marder - Published by Seaforth Publishing (IBSN 978-1-84832-162-2) ‘The first two of five volumes which are still regarded by many as the definitive history of naval events leading up to an d including the Great war’ (Editor’s Note – Great read for the serious naval historian, this is a welcome re-publishing of a naval classic.)

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Matt Nixson is a freelance reporter is writing a book on the Cold War. He would be thrilled if any Shipmates have anecdotes or experiences they are able to share with him. In a nutshell, it's an oral history project so he is trying to get as many ranks and roles on the record as possible. He says it’s quite a large canvas and believes very strongly that the Cold War is sometimes brushed aside because, as far as nuclear weapons went, it didn't turn hot. It would be a tragedy for future generations to misunderstand its historic importance.

Because it is in the words of contributors rather than his, the plan is that every single contribution should be approved long before publication. He would like to add that he is not actively hunting for revelations or controversy; he just wants to paint a colourful, accurate picture of the time.

If you can assist please contact Matt directly on 07766 347788 or mattjnixson@gmail.com

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Association of Wrens The first of November 2013 marks 20 years since the Womens Royal Naval Service was subsumed into the Royal Navy. We are all very proud of what we did and of the challenging jobs the women serving in today’s Royal Navy do with such great expertise and enthusiasm. The Association of Wrens has many Branches worldwide who hold regular meetings or just get together for lunch, tea or trips out. The camaraderie we all experienced when serving is preserved, tales of happy times exchanged and with serving RN women as members we learn about the life and successes of the dedicated women who follow in the footsteps of former members of the WRNS.

The next Association National Reunion will be held on Warwick University campus from 8th-10th August 2014 and will include a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum. We support the valued work of the WRNS Benevolent Trust and are pleased to have been involved in their publication ‘70 Years of Trust’ which looks back at the charity’s history. The book contains dozens of rare photographs of former Wrens at work and play; is available by post, and will be on sale together with other naval themed goods at the National Reunion. If you are a former Wren, a woman who served, or is serving now in the Royal Navy, and wish to find out more do contact the Association HQ in Semaphore Tower, Portsmouth either by phone 02392 725141, email office@wrens.org.uk or visit the website www.wrens.org.uk

‘D’ye hear there’.....

News from around the Areas and Branches RNA St Helens Branch On the 20th October Members of the St Helens branch and their Wives, along with widows of deceased shipmates held a Trafalgar Day Lunch in Larkins Restaurant St Helens. The event was attended by the Mayor of St Helens Councillor Andy Bowden and the Mayoress Mrs Janice Bowden. Afterwards they retired to Lowe House Social Club for a Social gathering featuring sampling a few Pusser's Rums.....

Shipmates also held a successful Poppy Appeal in the Asda Supermarket St Helens in early November.

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RNA Copenhagen Branch Sadly Shipmate Robert Blair wishes to report that the Copenhagen Branch has now closed due to age of members and falling numbers. However S/M Robert would like to Shipmates to be aware he is still available to assist and provide any advice for RNA members visiting Copenhagen or Denmark.

RNA Dublin Branch Dublin Branch had a very successful Trafalgar Dinner in the Royal Irish Yacht Club Dun Laoghaire on Friday 18th October. The Guest of honour was HE The British Ambassador Domnick Chilcott and his wife Jane .As well as our guests of honour we had Mrs Ita O'Keefe wife of s/m Paddy who is a direct descendant of the Bosun of HMS Victory. The event was also attended by members of the Royal Airforce Association Dublin. Life Membership Certificates were presented by the Ambassador to Dr Dermot Stones (awarded by HQ for his medical intervention at the National Conference in Liverpool), to S/M Fred Croxon and S/M Frank Turvey awarded by the Dublin Branch for long and dedicated service to the Branch. A Standard Bearers Certificate was presented to S/M John Moore. A gift of Waterford Crystal engraved with the Dublin Branch crest was presented to the Ambassador by our President Dr.Dermot Stones and a bunch of Flowers presented to Mrs Jane Chilcott by Maree Mahony wife of our Secretary.

Photos – Top right - S/M Frank Turvey being awarded the a certificate by the Ambassador for long and dedicated service to the Branch.

Above left – The Ambassador presenting S/M John Moore with a Standard Bearers Certificate.

Above right - S/m Fred Croxton and the Ambassador with his life membership award.

RNA Forth Valley Branch Forth Valley will be holding their meetings on the 1st Monday of each month in the Grangemouth RBL commencing at 1930. For further information please contact Mike Hesketh on 01324 885557.

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RNA Norton Fitzwarren Branch The Norton Fitzwarren Branch held their Trafalgar Dinner on Monday 21st October 2013 at the Chez Amis Restaurant, Taunton, Somerset.

The principle guests were our new President - Major Chris Hill O.C.Base Commander and W.O. 1 Eric Montgomery, both from 40 Commando Royal Marines, and a very enjoyable evening was had by all.

RNA Belfast Branch Belfast Branch held its Annual commemoration of the Battle of Trafalgar at which the National Standard, Area Standard and Standards from all over Ireland took part. This is an historical event for Belfast and Area 12 to have an all Ireland and UK representation as our guests. Also attending the parade were Senior Naval Officer NI Cdr John Gray and Cdr Pater Campbell. A great day was had by all and on a cold and wet Belfast morning it was imperative that a few Rum Tots were sipped in an effort for shipmates to get warmed after the Parade!!

Also....

The photo opposite shows the parade marching at the Belfast branch Remberance Day Parade.

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RNA Gravesend Branch Please see below a letter of thanks from R.N.A. Gravesend President S/M Bob Ross, Chairman S/M John Richards,Secretary S/M Ernie Manewell and Committee who wish to thank all shipmates who contributed towards the cost of flooring in the Gravesend Club.

Dear Shipmates, For some years the parquet dance floor at the clubhouse in Northfleet has been degrading steadily. The cost of replacement or refurbishment has been hard to put together in the current climate, but we came to the point a few months ago where we really needed to do something as loose tiles were becoming a real hazard.

We were even more concerned when the local branch of the British Legion started having meetings there and then a retired association (A.R.A.) also requested regular meetings at the club, after their old meeting place closed down.

So first of all we took our problem to a delegates meeting of No2 area, hoping they may be able to kick-start a funding package to help with the costs. What happened next was beyond anything that we could have imagined.

First No2. area delegates agreed a sum far and beyond what we expected. Then at the suggestion of the committee, a request was put out to other branches in the area to see if they could help – the result was quite astounding.

To date four branches from no2 area have come forward with generous donations to a point where the floor refurbishment became manageable and we were able to go ahead.

So, it is with a great deal of thanks to the help we have received that our refurbished floor is looking as good as new and with a little luck we can continue making our increasingly popular clubhouse a better place to be.

Thank you shipmates!!

(Editors Note; Strictly does Gravesend.........see picture of Michelle above!!)

Area 2 On Thursday 31st October Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence KCVO CB ADC unveiled 4 new information boards at the Chatham Naval Memorial. He was welcomed by shipmates from Area 2 and Medway Sea Cadets. Sir Tim was attending in his role as a war graves Commissioner along with the mayor of Medway Councillor Josie Iles, it was a very wet morning and Sir Tim addressed the gathering under cover before unveiling the boards that contain QR codes for further information.

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One of the boards featured HMS Dasher a lease lend ship converted to a carrier that blew up in the Clyde in March 1943 with the loss of 381 lives. S/M Mick Cox Area 2 PRO was very interested in the loss of HMS Dasher as S/M Reg Baker (Margate) ex HMS Ajax had told him he had lost his brother Percy who was onboard on the fatal day. Whilst the brothers were both on Christmas leave together and about to return to their ships Reg said to Percy see you again next leave, Percy replied "no you won't see me again" so had he had a premonition of the impending disaster? The loss of Dasher was kept secret until after the war and survivors had to sign the Official Secrets Act so that the sinking was not disclosed.

RNA Rayleigh Branch From our RNA Rayleigh’s very own raving reporter - S/M Gary Daisley.

The Rayleigh Branch of the Royal Naval Association hosted its first ever Open Evening and Prize Giving Ceremony at the Rayleigh RBL Memorial Hall on Wednesday 23rd October 2013. The event was supported and attended by Rt Hon Mark Francois MP (Minister of State for Defence), Cllr Ian Ward (Rayleigh Town Council Chairman) and his deputy (Cllr Eddie Dray). In addition, the RNA was represented by members of the Rayleigh and neighbouring branches within Area 5 (East Anglia), including Basildon, Brentwood, Chelmsford and Southend on Sea, plus Area 5, RNA National Council Members and National President.

The evening commenced with displays and presentations from members of the Rayleigh branch, which included Parades & Ceremonial activities, fund raising, naval architecture and social events, but the hands down winner for entertainment value had to go to the lads of the old guard, celebrating their life and times in the King’s Navy..!

Mark Francois MP, together with Cllrs Ian Ward and Eddie Dray took time to discuss and chat with each display host, who were genuinely appreciative of their interest and depth of personal knowledge within their subjects.

At 21:00 the Guest of Honour (Vice Admiral John McAnally) arrived, following his private dinner party with Branch Secretary Alan Booth and his wife Iris. The dinner had been bought and paid for by members of the Rayleigh branch in appreciation to Alan for his 25 years loyal 24

service as Hon Secretary. Adml McAnally together with branch Chairman Bob Hill hosted “surprise” presentations to Don Browne on his appointment as branch President, Dave Bishop for services to the branch as Standard Bearer and committee member, and finally a certificate of appreciation from the Royal Naval Association itself to Alan Booth for his 25 years’ service.

After the ceremony Alan Booth said… “I really can't get over the reception I received upon entering the hall. That will stay with me forever”.

Following the prize giving ceremony, Admiral McAnally shared a few anecdotes and an old story or two, before enjoying the company of fellow RNA branch members.

RNA Rayleigh Branch (Part 2..)

The first annual darts match between Rayleigh RNA and the RBL was held at the Rayleigh RBL Memorial Hall on Friday 1st November 2013.

The evening ended with a resounding 8-1 victory to the Royal British Legion, (Editors Note; Bet I know who won the drinking!!) who now holds the “Rayvincible” Shield (donated by the RNA). The RNA’s only victory of the evening was by George Lowe and Gary Daisley with the final dart of the final game, preventing a complete whitewash! BZ Post-competition fun game trophies and congratulatory wine winners were as follows…

1st – Jack Harrison & George Lowe (RNA) 2nd – Norman & Audrey (RBL) 3rd – Terry Barker & Dave Bishop (RNA) 4th – Wendy & Garry (RBL) 5th – Bill Vernon & Gary Daisley (RNA) 6th – Shaun & Helen (RBL)

Well done to everyone who took part. It was a truly memorable evening, which will hopefully be repeated again next year. A special thank you must also go to the RBL's Dave Harding and his wife for arranging and organising the event and refreshments.

RNA Team list…

Bob Hill, Dave Bishop, Bill Vernon, Gary Daisley, George Lowe, Jack Harrison, Jean Barker, Shirley Milne, Terry barker, Jim Hammond & Alan Booth.

Photos; Top right - Dave Harding (left) receiving the "Rayvincible" Trophy from RNA's Gary Daisley Above Jack Harrison (left) & George Lowe celebrating their 1st prize victory in the "fun" game.

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RNA Brentwood Branch On Sunday 3rd November many of the Brentwood branch RNA members attended a memorial service at the Royal Anglian Regiment's chapel in Brentwood. The branch standard paraded and marched in together with the standard of the Royal Anglian Regiment Association (RARA). The service was led by the Reverend J A Randall of St Barnabas church, Gillingham, Kent, which is the parish church of Pembroke House, Gillingham. The main thrust of the sermon was that a person's spirit shown by their service to others is more important than the body.

After the service about eighty of the congregation, including a good contingent from the RNA attended a lunch at the Army Reserve centre, Brentwood, hosted by Chelmsford branch of the Royal Anglian Regiment Association (Essex).

Brentwood branch RNA has for many years had a close relationship with the Essex Regiment Association which is now part of the RARA. Our annual Re-affirmation service for our Standard is held at the Regimental chapel. Sadly St Barnabas church is to be closed in the near future.

The Brentford Branch also took part in the Remembrance Day parade. Unfortunately the RNA marching detachment consisted of just three including the branch Standard bearer. Fortunately the Sea Cadets T/S St Vincent provided two very smartly turned out cadets to escort the Standard (Able Cadets Chantelle Betts and Daniel Mellins). The remaining file of two was then supplemented by an ex-submariner, who it is hoped will be ‘press ganged’ into the branch.

It was a fine though cold day and the Youth Band of the Royal British Legion, Brentwood, led the parade from the Town Hall to the War Memorial. After the laying of wreaths the band led the way to the parish church of St Thomas a Becket, where a Remembrance service was taken by the Vicar, Reverend Colin Hewitt (an ex RAF chaplain).

The parade then marched back to the Town Hall past the saluting base where the salute was taken by HM Lord Lieutenant for Essex (the Lord Petre) and the Mayor of Brentwood (Councillor Madeline Henwood). At the Town Hall the Mayor made a short speech of thanks to all those attending and a presentation to Lt Col Nigel Carr who has commanded the parade for many years and is now retiring. The three hundred or so on the parade where then invited to fall out and take refreshments with the Mayor in the Town Hall.

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RNA Windsor Branch Members of Windsor Branch were asked to support naval personnel selling Poppies for the Poppy Appeal, so they headed off to London (just like Dick Whittington although negative cat!) .

BZ to S/M John Bennett and the Shipmates from Windsor.

RNA Huntingdon & District Branch On Saturday 26th October 2013, shipmates, family and friends from Huntingdon & District Branch held their annual Trafalgar Night Dinner at Huntingdon’s Masonic Lodge, the Priory. Also attending were four members of St Neots & District Branch, three serving members of the Royal Navy, and even a retired Air Commodore.

The evening commenced with the branch President S/M Graham Holt delighted to inform the branch that an artist’s sketch of him sitting in a Sea Fury, called ‘First Solo’ (his first solo flight was around 60 years ago). The artist, Mr Barry Limbrick who is the father of Shipmate Clare Aston (Branch Treasurers wife) presented the framed print to S/M Graham who then gave a talk on his first solo flight in this aircraft.

On completion of the presentation, the Hon. Secretary, Karl Webb, read messages of goodwill from shipmates who could not attend the evening meal; as an added surprise, he also read out a letter from our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, who wished our members and guests best wishes and warm thanks for our message of loyal greetings (the Hon. Secretary had written to Her Majesty on behalf of the Branch).

Shipmates had an excellent three-course dinner, which included the Loyal Toast, and the toast to the Immortal Memory; then our guest speaker, Lt Cdr Andy Duthie discussed some Health & Safety issues, but this was no ordinary lecture. With the help of CPO Kev Brettle, Andy re-enacted life onboard HMS Victory, and how the actions in Nelson’s lifetime would not be allowed today. It was, of course, an amusing interpretation of today’s politically correct society, and was extremely well done. Everyone agreed that the double act worked and certainly kept us all entertained.

After our raffle, the branch presented a cheque for £403.22 to the RNRMC which Lt Cdr Duthie, accepted on their behalf. (Editors Note; RNRMC is the RNAs chosen charity)

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RNA Wetherby Branch The branch Secretary S/M Fred Wake wishes shipmates to be aware that the Wetherby branch now meets at The Wetherby District Social Club, Sandbeck Way, Wetherby, LS22 7DN.

RNA Pershore Branch Pershore branch have been incredibly busy over the remembrance period featuring in 5 different Services including; Friday 8th November, the Royal British Legion, Women’s Section and Royal Naval Association Pershore High School’s Annual Service to join their pupils in their act of Remembrance which included the reading of the School’s Roll of Honour. This year saw a record number of people attend and included Civic Guests from Worcestershire County Council and Wychavon District Council as well as friends of the school and Governors.

Saturday 9th November , The branch RNA travelled out of town to Rowney Green Nr Alvechurch to attend the 70thAnniversary Service and remember the Canadian Crew of Wellington Bomber X3932 who perished when their plane crashed into the village green on 9th November 1943. The 5 airmen are buried at Pershore Cemetery and last year the nephew of Alton O’Neil flew over to the UK from Ontario, Canada especially to attend this Service. As well as a memorial plaque, a Canadian Maple tree was planted in 2007 and this annual service is organised each year by Alvechurch Ex Services Association.

Sunday 10th Nov dawned sunny and bright in time for the traditional Town Remembrance Sunday parade which saw the RBL & Women’s Section joined by the RNA, Cadet forces, Scouts, Guides, Brownies and St John’s Ambulance. After a Service of Remembrance in Pershore Abbey which saw the reading of the Roll of Honour reinstated after an absence of 4 years, crowds of people lined the street as the parade marched back through Town past the WW2 Memorial Clock at the Town Hall.

Despite the dismal weather, the 5 local schools in the Town braved the elements and held their first Service of Remembrance at Pershore Commemorative Garden in the presence of the Veterans and Civic Guests including the Mayor and Mayoress of Pershore. Over 240 children paid their respects with such solemnity that it brought a tear to the eye and each school took part in readings and laid a wreath at the Commemorative Stone in honour not only of those who have died in conflict but also to those who have served or are still serving in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces.

BZ to S/M Trudy Burge who has been instrumental in the creation and building of the Commemorative Garden (as well as keeping RNA Pershore in line!!).

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The last of the Remembrance Services was the traditional RBL Armistice Day Service which takes place each year at the Cross of Sacrifice in Pershore Cemetery. Over 72 Commonwealth Servicemen are buried in the cemetery with 42 of them being Canadian. This year, the Canadian High Commission was represented by Lt Cmdr Jasen Webster of the Royal Canadian Navy who laid a wreath on behalf of his country. Other wreaths were laid by the Royal British Legion, Women’s Section and RNA. This year saw a record attendance of people come out in support of the Royal British Legion, all of whom enjoyed touring the newly renovated Chapel rooms afterwards.

RNA Chard Branch The photo shows members of Chard branch attending the Chard Armistice Day L to R SM Helen Day, SM Dick Moon, SM Malcolm Day, Sm Burt Brawn, SM Paula Moon, Sm Anne Allin, SM Jim Noble, Sm Ron Allin and SM Roy Lovell.

Shortcast (Run in date order) 2013 HMS Aldenham Association – 15 December 2013 The annual Service in memory of officers and men who lost their lives on December 14 1944 when Aldenham was mined and sunk in the Adriatic (the last British-manned destroyer sunk in WW2) is to be held at the Church of St John The Baptist in Aldenham near Watford on December 15 at 1015.

The Ensign dedicated in 1982 will be laid up and a new Ensign re-dedicated and raised in front of the stained glass window and Book of Remembrance. Afterwards a small buffet will be held at the Aldenham Sports and Social Club (a short walk from the Church). All friends and relatives are welcome. Please contact the secretary, John Carder at johned.carder@ntlworld.com for further information 2014 HMS Illustrious Association - 16 January 2014 The Annual service of Remembrance will be held at St James Garlickhythe, City of London EC4V 2AF, on January 16, starting 1310. It is 30th year of our Association and all "Illustrians" are welcome. Please contact Frances Garton at francis.garton@virginmedia.com or 07985 196908 for further information.

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HMS Penelope Association – 21 February 2014 Open to all who served in the Cruiser 1938 - 44 or Frigate 1963 - 92, or are relatives of those who did so, are holding the 28th Annual reunion at Blackpool from February 21 - 23. For details of membership and the Reunion, contact the Secretary at mike.bee@ntlworld.com HMS Andromeda Association F57 - 28 February 2014 The 13th annual reunion will take place at the North Stafford Hotel, Winton Square, Station Road, Stoke on Trent ST4 2AE from February 28 to March 2. There is a full programme of events over weekend including an optional tour of the legendary Wedgewood Factory. All commissions all ranks and partners welcome. Full details from Rick Matthews at rickmatthews57@btinternet.com HMS Ariadne Reunion – 7 March 2014 3rd Annual reunion is at Richmore Hotel (Tel: 01303 773435), 146 The Esplanade, Weymouth DT4 7NP from March 7 to 10 2014. Former members of any of the commissions are most welcome to attend all or part of the weekend. Please contact Dave Sprinks on 01761 239221 for more details.

Loch Class Association - 21 March 2014 Annual Reunion takes place at The Royal Maritime Club, Queens Street, Portsmouth PO1 3HS (023 9283 7681 quote ref: 14093) from March 21 to 24. All members welcome. Membership is open to all who served on any of the Loch Class ships or their variants (Bay Class, Admirals Yachts, survey ships and repair ships). Some of these types of ships have their own ‘Associations’ but you can always join both. For details please contact Andrew Nunn Hon. Sec. LCFA at andrew.nunn@blueyonder.co.uk or see the website http://www.lochclassfrigates.com

HMS Duchess Association - 28 March 2014 The next reunion will take place at the Britannia Hotel, Coventry from March 28 to 30. All commissions are welcome. For details contact Sharky Ward at adie.ward@ntlworld.com HMS Cavalier Association – 04 April 2014 Annual reunion / AGM will take place at the King Charles Hotel, Chatham, from 4th April till 7th April 2014. All members welcome.Also the 70th Anniversary of HMS Cavalier. for details please contact :- Terry Willis Hon Sec. at terry.willis@hotmail.co.uk. or visit website http://www.hmscavalier.org.uk HMS Protector Association Reunion – 11-14th April 2014 A grand reunion and AGM will take place at the Suncliff Hotel Bournemouth from 11-14 April 2014.

For further information, details and booking form please see the website www.hmsprotector.org or Doug Harris at Dougatspindrift@aol.com or on the dog and bone 01495 718870.

Federation of Naval Associations - 09 May 2014 AGM and reunion at Mill Rythe, Hayling Island from May 9 to 12. All Associations and former RN/RM/WRNS/QARNNS/RFA/MN etc., are welcome. Details and booking forms available from Robbie Robson at robbie.fna@virgin.net

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HMS Bulwark, Albion & Centaur Association – 09 May 2014 The 2014 AGM and Reunion will be held at the Royal Clifton Hotel, Southport and will take place from May 9 to 11. More than 100 members have already booked. Please contact: Denis Askham at askhamd@orangehome.co.uk for further details.

Safety Equipment & Survival Association – 16 May 2014 FAA Safety Equipment & Survival Association Reunion will be held from May 16th to 18th at Bosworth Hall Hotel, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire. Please contact Secretary Gordon "Pixie" Parkes at gordon.parkes7@virginmedia.com for further details.

HMS Broadsword Association – 24 May 2014 Bi-Annual Reunion and AGM will take place on May 24 in the WO & Senior Rates Mess HMS Drake Plymouth. The reunion is open to anyone who served in Broadsword. For more information go to http://www.hmsbroadsword.co.uk/ or contact Steve Bullock at Stevie.bullock@blueyonder.co.uk HMS Coventry D118 Association - 24 May 2014 Reunion will take place on May 24/25 at the GIs Association, Whale Island, meeting up from 1630.

Muster for church service at 1015 at the Still & West Public House, Old Portsmouth on Sunday.

Full details can be found on the website at http://www.hmscoventry.co.uk/reunion.php RN Party 6789 (HMS Saker) 25-29th Jul 2014 RN Party 6789 (HMS Saker) Mixed Manning Demonstration USS Claude V Ricketts DDG5 (ex Biddle) 1964/65 are holding their 50th anniversary reunion of the Mixed Manning Demonstration commission to be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Washington DC. USA on 25 29th July 2014. For further information in the first instance please contact Pat (Spider) Raines tel.

00 34 951 06 9968 or 0844 774 t5448 e-mail info1@birdbuffs.net.

HMS Tartar Association 3rd- 6th October 2014 The HMS Tartar Association reunion will be held at the Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants, on 3rd - 6th October 2014. Further information can be obtained from the HMS Tartar Association website (www.hmstartar.co.uk) or by contacting the Social Secretary at: linpowe@btopenworld.com

HMS Lowestoft Association Reunion - 17-19th October 2014 The 4th annual reunion of the HMS Lowestoft Association will take place at the Royal Beach Hotel, St Helens Parade, Southsea PO4 0NR from October 17 to 19th 2014. All ex-Lowie's 19611985 and guests are welcome. For booking & more info contact IOW Tours on 01983 405116 or email enquiries@iowtours.com or email: ian@hmslowestoft.co.uk or visit http://www.hmslowestoft.co.uk

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NC – Budget for FY 2014 Area 11 Meeting Newton Aycliffe Navy Club (Hosts Newton Aycliffe Branch)

2014 01 Mar 15 Mar 05 Apr 11 Apr 16 May 17 May 13/14 Jun 15 Jun 27 Jun 20 Jul 19 Sep 10 Oct 17 Oct

Area 11 AGM & Area Meeting – The Clarence Working Men’s Club (Hosts York Branch ) Falmouth RNA - St Nazaire Memorial Parade, Falmouth National Standard Parading – HMS Cavalier 70th Anniversary HQ Open Day HQ Open Day National Standard Bearer Competition – HMS Collingwood Conference – Royal Court Hotel Coventry Naval Service Memorial Dedication – National Arboretum Memorial - Staffs HQ Open Day Falmouth RNA - Falmouth Sea Sunday HQ Open Day HQ Open Day Falmouth RNA - Falmouth Branch Trafalgar Dinner.

Swinging the Lamp – December 2013

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Entry Old royal yacht Victoria and Albert, launched at Pembroke Dockyard 9 May 1899, left Portsmouth under tow for breakers.

Battleship HMS Prince of Wales and battlecruiserHMS Repulse arrived in Singapore to form the core of the new Eastern Fleet. ‘In the streets the news soon spread among the Asiatic population.

“Kapal perang besar sudah dating” (“Big warships have arrived”), reported Malay cardrivers waiting in the car parks. It was the news for which European and Asiatic alike had been waiting.’ – The Times, 3 December1941. The two capital ships were sunk by Japanese air attack eight days later.

The first carrier-deck landing and take-off by a jet aircraft; Lt-Cdr Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown RNVR (later Captain, CBE, DSC, AFC, RN) f lying a Sea Vampire from RNAS Ford, Sussex, on the new light fleet carrier Ocean, Capt Caspar John RN, off the Isle of Wight. The aircraft, LZ551/G, is preserved at the FAA Museum, Yeovilton.

HMS Victory entered Portsmouth for the last time.

Dry-docked in 1922.

Rank of sub-lieutenant established by Order in Council, because of shortage of Second Masters. Disappeared after 1815 but revived in 1863 with single .-in stripe, which caused some confusion.

The end of mandatory death penalty for naval offences, other than

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assisting an enemy, included in recommendations by a Parliamentary Select Committee on the Naval Discipline Act. The report proposed the first major changes in the established code of naval discipline since the NDA of 1866 which was based on Articles of War passed by parliament in 1661. All officers would be eligible to sit on courts martial, hitherto restricted to executive (seamen) officers. Mutiny defined for the first time: ‘a combination between two or more persons subject to service law or between persons, two at least of whom are subject to service law, to overthrow or resist lawful authority in Her Majesty’s forces.

Japanese naval air attack on US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii and British base at Hong Kong.

Closing ceremony of St Vincent, boys’ training establishment at Gosport.

Commissioning of Ark Royal, purchased for conversion to seaplane carrier.

Relative ranks between officers of the Navy and the Army approved

by King George II. WRNS new-entry training establishment at Burghfield near Reading since July 1945, commissioned as Dauntless. Paid off 14 August1981 and training transferred to Raleigh.

Establishment of two Schools of Signalling, one in Devonport Barracks and the other in Portsmouth, originally in Duke of Wellington but eventually in Victory.

Cdr Harry Pursey RN died aged 89; the first naval officer promoted from the lower deck to become a MP (Kingston-upon-Hull 1945–70).

HMS Caledonia ceased to operate as a Training Establishment for MEA apprentices and training task transferred to HMS Sultan. Paid off and became annex to Cochrane on 17 December 1985.

HMS Tiger, battlecruiser, launched at John Brown’s. The Royal Navy’s last coal-burning capital ship to remain in the operational fleet, paying off in 1931.

The submarine Thorough, Lt-Cdr R.C.H. Mason RN, returned to Dolphin becoming the f i r s t submarine to circumnavigate the world.

The boat had sailed from Portsmouth in October 1949 for Australia where she served eight years German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee scuttled by her crew off Montevideo following the Battle of the River Plate.

Qualifying examination introduced for lieutenants, RN. First RFA Officers’ Course passed out of Britannia RN College, Dartmouth.

Ceremonial at Colours and Sunset . Henceforth, men hoisting and hauling down the Colours are to keep their caps on.

HMS Fisgard, Artificers’ Training Establishment, Torpoint, training ceased. The last class of direct artificers to be trained at HMS Fisgard entered 6 March 1983.

War Cabinet directed the establishment of a Fifth Sea Lord to be responsible for naval air services, ‘contrary to the considered views of the Admiralty’.

An ‘immense explosion’ near Unicorn Gate, Portsmouth Dockyard, possibly caused by a crashing German aircraft with a full bomb load,

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destroyed several nearby streets. ‘The dockyard wall held but there were 40 men in the yard wounded’ – Admiral Sir William James, C-inC Portsmouth.

Capt Cook discovered Christmas Island.

The Red Flag was hauled down at the Kremlin in Moscow; end of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. Second and Third Class Engineers given similar uniform to First but with subtly different buttons at the collar.

Rear-Admiral Godfrey Place, who gained his VC for the X-craft attack on Tirpitz in 1943, died aged 73. After two years of captivity he trained as a pilot and served in the carrier Glory during the Korean War. HMS Rodney and HMS Nelson laid down. Nicknamed the Cherry Trees because they were cut down by Washington (naval) Treaty.

Only British battleships to carry main armament in triple turrets and only British ships to mount 16-in guns.

HMS Warrior, first British seagoing ironclad, launched at Blackwall.

Became tender to Vernon, reduced to fuelling hulk at Pembroke Dock and subsequently restored at Hartlepool. Returned to Portsmouth as ‘Warrior 1860’ on16 June 1987. long-lived warship. Light fleet carrier HMS Venerable launched at Cammell Laird, Birkenhead. She was commissioned on17 January 1945 and joined the British Pacific Fleet and engaged Japanese forces off Hong Kong two weeks after VJ-Day. Paid off 1947 and sold to Dutch government. Served as Hr Ms Karel Doorman until sold to Argentina in 1968. As the Vienticinco de Mayo, with Super Etendard embarked, she was a factor in the Falklands War in 1982 but was kept out of harm’s way. Still in service fifty years after first commissioning.

The RN Oil Fuel Depots at Falmouth and Pembroke Dock closed.

RNA........................................... BRANCH - BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2013 BRANCH FUNDS Balance B/Fwd from 31st December 2012 Add: Excess of Income over Expenditure for Year

(OR)

Deduct: Excess of Expenditure over Income for Year £

Balance C/Fwd at 31st December 2013 Current Assets

Investments (i.e. Shares, Bonds etc) Balance in Deposit Account (if you have one) Balance in Current Account Balance in other Bank Accounts (Less) Un-Presented Cheques (i.e. Cheques written not yet cleared on Bank Statement) Cash in Hand (Petty Cash)

£

Outstanding Loans (if any) Creditors / Bank Overdraft BALANCE

£

Chairman

Sign...............................................................

Print Name ............................................................

Secretary

Sign...............................................................

Print Name ...........................................................

Treasurer

Sign...............................................................

Print Name ..........................................................

Account Examiner Statement 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.

Signed ......................................................................

Print Name ............................................................

Date .....................................................................

Signed ......................................................................

Date .....................................................................

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Print Name ............................................................

RNA.................................BRANCH INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 31st DEC 2013 INCOME: Life Members Full Members Associate Members Voluntary Subs to Branch Sale of RNA Goods Charitable Grants / Donations - Schedule A (see next page) Other Branch Income for the Year

TOTAL £ EXPENDITURE: Subscriptions to HQ - Life Members Subscriptions to HQ - Full Members Subscriptions to HQ - Associate Members Purchases of RNA Goods Charitable Grants / Donation – Schedule B (see next page) Other Branch expenditure for the Year

TOTAL £ Income over Expenditure / Expenditure over Income for Year

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£

THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION.............................................................................................BRANCH ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE GRANTS AND DONATIONS DURING THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2013 AS PER BRANCH INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR

INCOME – Schedule A (Grants or donations received)

Amount Received

TOTAL £ EXPENDITURE – Schedule B (Grants or donations made by the branch)

Amount Paid

TOTAL £ Account 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.

Signed ......................................................................

Print Name .............................................................

Date .....................................................................

Signed ......................................................................

Date .....................................................................

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Print Name .............................................................

.................................BRANCH REPORT 2014 (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 2014. It covers the reports to the National Council required by Bye-laws 17 & 18. One copy of the Annual Accounts & Report should also be sent to H.Q. Bye-law 31 c.

CHAIRMAN Name: Address: Post Code..............................

Tel / Mobile: VICECHAIRMAN

e-mail:

Name: Address: Post Code..............................

Tel / Mobile:

HON. SECRETARY

e-mail:

Name: Address:

Post Code..............................

Tel / Mobile: HON. TREASURER

e-mail:

Name: Address:

Post Code..............................

Tel / Mobile: HON. WELFARE OFFICER

e-mail:

Name: Address:

Post Code..............................

Tel / Mobile: HON. PR OFFICER

e-mail:

Name: Address:

Post Code..............................

Tel / Mobile: STANDARD BEARER

e-mail:

Name: Address:

Post Code..............................

Tel / Mobile: Address of Meeting Place Frequency of Branch Meetings Name & Address of Branch Bank

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e-mail:

OTHER INFORMATION PATRON

Name: e-mail:

Tel / Mobile: PRESIDENT

Name: e-mail:

Tel / Mobile: VICEPRESIDENT

Name: e-mail:

Tel / Mobile: HON. CHAPLAIN

Name: e-mail:

Tel / Mobile: HON. MEMBERS

Name: e-mail:

Tel / Mobile: HON. MEMBERS

Name: e-mail:

Tel / Mobile:

CLUB OFFICIALS CHAIRMAN

Name: Address: Tel / Mobile:

HON. SECRETARY

e-mail:

Name: Address: Tel / Mobile:

HON. TREASURER

e-mail:

Name: Address: Tel / Mobile:

OTHER APPOINTMENTS

e-mail:

Name: Address:

Tel / Mobile: Liaison with R.N. Ships, Establishments, R.N.R., S.C.C. etc.

e-mail:

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

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NOMINATION FORM ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND DEPUTY MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL (June 2014 to June 2016)(Revised RNA Bye-Law 7) For the attention of All Branch Secretaries in Areas. 1,3,4,5,10,12 Each Branch may nominate one full or full life member from any Branch within its own Area, as a Candidate for election to the National Council, and one full or full life member for election as the Deputy National Council Member subject to the approval of the Branch to which both persons belong. (See Note Below) Name of Nominee NCM...............................................DNCM.................................................

Proposed by Branch ....................................................................... Area ..........................

Address of Nominee NCM……………………………………...........................................................................................

DNCM...........................................................................................................................................

Brief history of nominees in the Association. Continue on separate sheet if necessary NCM

DNCM

Chairman ...................................................... (signed) ............................................(dated) Secretary ...................................................... (signed) ...........................................(dated) ___________________________________________________________________________ If the Candidate by the proposing Branch is not a member of that Branch, this section is to be completed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Candidate's own Branch.

Candidate's Branch ......... ............................................................................

We certify the acceptance of the nomination by the Candidate’s Branch.

Signature of Chairman (Candidate's Branch) .............................................................................

Signature of Secretary (Candidate's Branch) ..............................................................................

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Candidate I accept the nomination and promise 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 Dated ___________________________________________________________________________ Nomination Forms The envelope containing this completed form should be marked NOMINATIONS FOR NATIONAL COUNCIL and must reach RNA HQ no later than 1500 21st February 2014. Only one nomination is needed for a candidate to be included in the ballot

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PROPOSED MOTIONS AND AMENDMENTS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2014 Proposals must reach The General Secretary by 1500 21st February 2014 Name of Proposing Branch: ...........................................................................................

Motion / amendment

Explanation of the Motion / Amendment (Notes for Conference)

I certify that this Motion / Amendment represents the views of the Members of this Branch, approved at a Branch meeting by at least two thirds of those members at the meeting. If accepted, the branch delegate will propose it to the Annual Conference.

Signed: ...........................................Hon. Secretary: ...........................................Date In seconding this Motion / Amendment I certify that it represents the views of the Members of this Branch, approved at a Branch meeting by at least two thirds of those members at the meeting. If accepted, the branch delegate will second it at the Annual Conference.

Seconded By: ..................................... Branch.

Signed ...........................................Hon Secretary ...............................................Date Notes a. A separate form is required for each Motion or Amendment b. A manuscript copy is acceptable for additional Motions or Amendments if the printed form is not available. c. The Motion or 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 21st February 2014. 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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Nominations for Standing Orders Committee 2014 For the attention of All Branch Secretaries To reach the General Secretary no later than 1500 21st February 2014 Two members of the Standing Orders Committee are to be elected at Conference 2014, those standing down are eligible to be re-elected. (S/M Allen and S/M Downey).

Each Branch may nominate one full or full life member as a Candidate for election to the Standing Orders Committee, subject to the approval of the Branch to which the candidate belongs. A nil return is not required.

Name of Nominee ................................................................................................

Proposed by Branch ....................................................................... Area ..........................

Address of Nominee …………………………………….......................................................................................................... ..................................e-mail ....................................................

Postcode..................

Brief history of nominee in the Association. Continue on separate sheet if necessary

Branch Chairman ...................................................... (signed) ......................................(dated) Branch Secretary ...................................................... (signed) ......................................(dated) ___________________________________________________________________________ If the Candidate by the proposing Branch is not a member of that Branch, this section is to be completed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Candidate's own Branch.

Candidate's Branch ......... ............................................................................

We certify the acceptance of the nomination by the Candidate’s Branch.

Signature of Chairman (Candidate's Branch) .............................................................................

Signature of Secretary (Candidate's Branch) ..............................................................................

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Candidate I accept the nomination and promise to attend as many Standing Orders Committee Meetings as is possible.

Signature of Candidate Dated ___________________________________________________________________________ Nomination Forms The envelope containing this completed form should be marked NOMINATIONS FOR STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE and must reach RNA HQ no later than 1500 21st February 2014. Only one nomination is needed for a candidate to be included in the ballot. Nominations received after the deadline will not be included in the Ballot.

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2013 Christmas cards For Christmas 2013 a new Christmas card now in a smaller size than previous years. These are available with envelopes at £5 per pack of ten.

You can also still buy the St Albans Christmas card at £5 per pack of ten.

Orders should be sent to HQ Semaphore Tower and be accompanied by a cheque or payment details for the total value.

From: ................................................................Branch/Member Please provide................ Packs of2013 Christmas Cards @ £5 per pack Please provide ..............Packs of ten St Albans Christmas cards @ £5 per pack 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 Card No ....................................................................

Card in the name of :......................................................................................

Valid From: ..................... Expires ....................

Three Digit Security Code (where applicable) ...............................................

Card holder’s address if different from delivery address Address ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………......

Post Code:……………………………

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2014 Diaries The 2014 diary will be sold as the diary part only, price £5.

If you need a diary with the blue crested cover it will cost £7 If you need a complete new diary eg Cover, Diary plus Address book, they 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Order form

From: .................................................................Branch Please provide ……………… 2014 RNA insert Diaries @ £5 .00 each £ ......................

Please provide ……………… 2014 Diaries with Cover @ £7 .00 each £ ......................

Please provide ……………… Complete 2014 Diaries @ £8 .00 each

£ ......................

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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FORM RNA C/3 APPLICATION FOR ANNUAL PERMIT FOR A REGISTERED ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION CLUB (To be submitted to RNA Headquarters by 7 December 2013) 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 2013 : Life........................Full........................Assoc........................ (e-1) ANNUAL PERMIT 2014 5. The Club committee herebye applies for the renewal of the Annual permit and undertakes to comply with all the conditions therein. (e) 6. The Club Committee confirm that the Club is registered with the FSA and has submitted their accounts.

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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Branch Annual Membership return and application form for;

Annual Renewal stickers required for 2014 BRANCH Return cards to NAME & ADDRESS

New Member’s Membership Cards Area

Post Code

TEL / E-MAIL:

RENEWAL for Existing Members Surname Initials Existing member

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Joined via LIFE shipmates

NEW Joiners requiring Membership cards FULL

ASSOC

Address already given

Yes

Full Assoc Address, Post Code, phone No, e mail Post code only - if Address already given.

Please include ALL your members

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