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MINUTES OF THE OF COLCHESTER AND EAST ANGLIA BRANCH RMPA HELD ON THURSDAY 5th AUGUST 2010 at WO’s & SGT’s MESS OF 156 PROVOST COMPANY GOOJERAT BARRACKS COLCHESTER
President: Lt Col (Retd) Robbie Silk MBE Chairman: Bill Pomery Hon Secretary: Allan Adam Treasurer: Ray Hansen Members in Attendance: 40
Minute 1 The Secretary informed the members that the funeral for Peter Stoneman would take place in Southend on Friday 6th August. The Branch had organised a minibus to take any member that wished to attend. The cost of the minibus would be paid for by the branch and each member using the transport was asked to donate £5 towards the costs Proposed by: Allan Adam Seconded by: Ray Hansen Branch Vote: Carried Minute 2 The Secretary read out an email that he had received from Mr John Miller thanking the Branch for the organisation of the RMP6 Remembrance day that took place on the Sunday 20th June 2010. Minute 3 The Secretary informed the Branch that the Borneo Veteran member has now stopped looking after the Memorial garden and stated that the Branch should now take on the responsibility and was now looking for Volunteers to assist once a month to keep the garden neat and tidy to ensure that the memorial area was presentable at anytime should visitors or family members attend the garden throughout the year Minute 4 The Secretary reports that 60 places have now booked for the Annual Dinner. He informed the Branch that the venue had now returned to the WO’s & SGT’s Mess 156 Pro Coy and not as previously published as being in the Garrison’s WO’s & SGT’s Mess. There are still places available and names need to be given to the Secretary at the next meeting in September. All monies for the Dinner are to be paid to the Branch Treasurer before the event. Minute 5 The Secretary informed the members that there were still 40 Unit Members to be selected for Adopt a Cop. Minute 6 The Treasurer informed the Branch members that the Branch Funds currently stood at £2669.07. He stated that all monies for Gunton hall had now been collected and if anyone wishing to pay for the Annual Dinner can do so before the October AGM. The Treasurer also stated that if any members had bills outstanding for the Branch, then these had to be submitted at the next meeting as the accounts were being audited in September prior to the AGM in October. Minute 7 The Chairman thanked Mrs Carmen Pomery and Mrs Doris Falconer for supplying this months sandwiches. Mrs Margaret Falconer and Mrs Karen Cameron had volunteered to supply next month’s sandwiches. Minute 8 The Secretary informed the Members that one of the Unit members SSGT Ian Cameron was currently serving in Iraq on a CP tour and as Ian normally attends the Branch meetings and updates the Branch members on the Units activities, it would be a nice idea if members could write or send a parcel to him whilst he is there. Iain Cameron British Embassy Baghdad BFPO 684
Minute 9 The Secretary stated that this month’s presentation from the SIB had been cancelled to work commitments; however, the presentation would take place at the September Meeting. MEETING CLOSED AT 2025 HRS
Other Branch Business 1. It is with great sadness that I have to report that Mr Henry Swift passed away this week and has gone to the parade ground up above. It is hoped that funeral details will be available at the Branch Meeting on Thursday 2nd Sept 2010. Any member wishing to send a card of condolence is requested to send it to Henrys Daughter Patsy at the following address Mrs P Harris, Pit Stop, 14 Sydney Dye Court, Sporle, Norfolk, PE32 2EE
MINUTES OF THE OF COLCHESTER AND EAST ANGLIA BRANCH RMPA HELD ON THURSDAY 3RD JUNE 2010 at WO’s & SGT’s MESS OF 156 PROVOST COMPANY GOOJERAT BARRACKS COLCHESTER
President: Lt Col (Retd) Robbie Silk MBE Chairman: Bill Pomery
Hon Secretary: Allan Adam Treasurer: Ray Hansen
Members in Attendance: 60
Minute 1 The Secretary read the previous Mays minute’s and was passed as a true and accurate record Proposed by: Allan Adam Seconded by: Ray Hansen Branch Vote: Carried Minute 2 Apologies from the President Robbie Silk the Chairman Bill Pomery and Tony Anthony Minute 3 The Secretary stated that the 20th June is Armed Forces day The Secretary has already informed the British Legion that the RMPA standard will not be attending due to another commitment. Minute 4 The Secretary reports that there are still plenty of spaces left for the Annual Dinner it will be held in the Garrison WO’s and SGT’s Mess as 156 pro Coy RMP dining facilities will close down while unit members are in Afghanistan. Minute 5 The Secretary informed the members the Remembrance service for the RMP6 on the 20th June at 11.30, also attending will be Malayan and Korean Vets. Volunteers are required to tidy the garden on the 16th and 17th June 10.00. The Lord Lieutenant of Essex will lay a wreath. £25 also proposed for our own wreath Proposed The Secretary Seconded Brian Drake Branch Vote Carried Minute 6 The Treasure reports that Treasurers account holds £2354.29 and business Account holds £826.14 for Gunton Hall. Members going to Gunton Hall the final payment will be by 1st July 2010. Payments can be sent to the Treasurers home Address Mr R Hansen The Retreat, 1 Park Square West, Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. CO15 2NS Minute7 The Secretary thanked Ron Holroyd and Roy Berry and their wives for supplying this months sandwiches. The Secretary closed the meeting at 2015 hrs Other Branch Business Change to next months meeting due to the Unit training and Leave, this is the only date available to carry out the Adopt A Cop. If unable to attend please let the secretary know if you would like one or two Adopt a Cop.
MINUTES OF THE OF COLCHESTER AND EAST ANGLIA BRANCH RMPA HELD ON THURSDAY 6TH MAY 2010 at WO’s & SGT’s MESS OF 156 PROVOST COMPANY GOOJERAT BARRACKS COLCHESTER
President: Lt Col (Retd) Robbie Silk MBE Chairman: Bill Pomery
Hon Secretary: Allan Adam Treasurer: Ray Hansen
Members in Attendance: 45
Minute 1 The Chairman read the previous Branch minutes for April was passed as a true and accurate record Proposed by: David Ford Seconded by: David Booth Branch Vote: Carried Minute 2 The Chairman welcomed the return of Mike Strelley-Upton, Mostyn Price and Ian Stevenson and new member Ronald Hock. Minute 3 The Chairman stated that the Annual Dinner had to set a limit of 80 places for Branch members and their guests. Outside Branch’s and other guests would be placed on a reserve list and would only attend if members could not fill the places Cost of £25 per person. Minute 4 The Secretary informed members about the Cheese and Wine at the next meeting in June. Members were requested to put their names on the list before the end of the night and monies to be paid on the night of the function. Minute 5 The Secretary stated that the memorial for the RMP6 was to be held on the Sunday 20th June, preparation was well under way and volunteers were required for a Gardening detail on the 16/17 June to assist in tidying up the Memorial Garden before the families and guests attended. (Names of Volunteers to the Secretary by Next Meeting) This year a Curry and a Stroganoff has been booked at the families request for the lunch and the cost per person attending will be £5 per head. Minute 6 The Secretary informed the Branch of the plight of an ex RMP Billy Shaw MBE, who has been jailed for alleged fraud in Afghanistan. Minute 7 The Treasurer informed members that the current balance stood at £2265.29. He also reminded the Branch that monies were still due for Gunton Hall and that the final payment must be made before the 1st July 2010. Minute 8 The Chairman Thanked Sarah McGowan and Yvonne Pye for supplying this months sandwiches and stated that Ron Holroyd and Roy Berry have volunteered to make the sandwiches for next months meeting. Minute 9 Mr David Ford wished to thank the President on behalf of those who attended the Wattisham air base, a thoroughly enjoyable evening and small buffet of sandwiches was well appreciated.
Meeting closed at 2027 hrs
MINUTES OF THE OF COLCHESTER AND EAST ANGLIA BRANCH RMPA HELD ON THURSDAY 1st APRIL 2010 at WO’s & SGT’s MESS OF 156 PROVOST COMPANY GOOJERAT BARRACKS COLCHESTER
President: Lt Col (Retd) Robbie Silk MBE Chairman: Bill Pomery
Hon Secretary: Allan Adam Treasurer: Ray Hansen
Members in Attendance: 40 Minute 1 The Chairman read the previous Branch minutes for March was passed as a true and accurate record Proposed by: Allan Adam Seconded by: Brian Drake Branch Vote: Carried Minute 2 Apologies from the President Robbie Silk the RSM WO1 Gill Jopling and Bill Taylor Minute 3 The Secretary informed members about the Easter Curry Lunch and stated that 50 members and guests will be attending. Bar is open from 12.30 and closing at 16.30. Dress is smart casual. Also there will be an Easter Bonnet parade and would everyone bring an Easter egg to be donated to the Children’s Ward at Colchester General Hospital. Minute 4 The Secretary stated that due to the numbers of members and non members attending the Wattisham evening on the 28th April, the unit had agreed to provide a minibus and driver for the event Minute 5 The Secretary informed the Branch that he had received a letter from the Chelsea Pensioners thanking us for our donation. Also could a letter be sent to the CO thanking him for allowing Alan to attend our meeting also the letter can then be included in Alan’s annual report Minute 6 The Treasurer informed members that the Gunton Hall account stands at £346.10. He stated that all monies for Gunton Hall must be paid by the 1st July 2010, as he will be on leave after this date. The Treasurers account currently stands at £2573.60. Minute 7 The Chairman Thanked Ian Cameron and Margaret Falconer for supplying this months sandwiches and stated that Yvonne Pye and Sarah McGowan have volunteered to make the sandwiches for next months meeting. Minute 8 Unit update from Ian Cameron they have had three weeks of training and they have come back fitter for their tour in Afghanistan. They will have two weeks block leave then when they come back they will be doing police work for two weeks while rear party have their block leave. Ian will be away for 8 months heading for Baghdad on close protection tour. Meeting closed at 2030 hrs
MINUTES OF THE OF COLCHESTER AND EAST ANGLIA BRANCH RMPA HELD ON THURSDAY 4TH MARCH 2010 at WO’s & SGT’s MESS OF 156 PROVOST COMPANY GOOJERAT BARRACKS COLCHESTER
President: Lt Col (Retd) Robbie Silk MBE Chairman: Bill Pomery
Hon Secretary: Allan Adam Treasurer: Ray Hansen
Members in Attendance: 40 Minute 1 The Chairman read the previous February’s minute’s and was passed as a true and accurate record Proposed by: Terry Priest Seconded by: Brian Drake Branch Vote: Carried Minute 2 Apologies from the RSM WO1 Gill Jopling. The Chairman welcomed Mr Ian Wright as the newest member of the Branch, Ian finished his time in 2006 and lives in the Colchester Area. The Chairman also welcomed Chelsea Pensioner William Allen RMP from Chelsea Hospital who is the Guest speaker for the evening. Minute 3 The Secretary informed the members that the unit is closing down from 09 March until the 30 March due to the unit deploying on exercise and Curry lunch on 21st March will now have to be cancelled, however, it was proposed that a Curry /Carvery lunch should be held on Easter Sunday 04 April 2010 at 1300 hrs with an Easter Bonnet Parade. However, if there are not enough numbers for the function, then it will be cancelled. Names to the Secretary no later than Friday 19th March. Those attending must state whether they wish the Curry or the Carvery. The cost will still be £5 per person attending Minute 4 The Secretary informed the Branch that the Quiz Night in July would hopefully be against members of the Guards Association and British Legion including the Widows Sons Branch of the British Legion. Minute 5 The Secretary informed the Branch that the trip to Wattisham airbase on Wednesday 28th April has been organised and that the coach would depart from 156 Pro Coy RMP at 1500 hrs and the coach would take members to and from each display, so that there would not be too much walking. This would be followed by Buffet in WO’s & SGT’s Mess, departing at 2100 hrs. Names to the Secretary by the 01/04/2010 Minute 6 The Secretary informed members of Derby Branch RMPA would be holding their Annual Lunch on Saturday 5th June 2010 costing £17.50 per person. Members can contact the secretary for further details. Minute 7 The Secretary informed the members that the Funerals of Mr Terry Prouse and Mr John Cleary had been well attended and photographs of the Guard of Honour were available to any of the members that requested them. Mr Terry Priest informed the Members that the widow of John Cleary would like to thank everyone for attending his funeral. Minute 8 Roy Hutson has received an email from Ian Dixon one of our Branch members living in Australia, Ian is searching for 2 Ex RMP namely a John Tysoe and a Syd Addicott both are believed to be living in the Colchester area both served with the RMP in the 1950’s . If any member knows of their whereabouts please contact the Secretary. Minute 9 The Chairman Thanked Mrs Carmen Pomery and Mrs Wendy Adam for supplying this months sandwiches and Mrs Karen Cameron and Mrs Margaret Falconer would be supplying next Months sandwiches. Minute 11 The Treasurer informed members of the expenditure Current Balance in the main account stood at £2496.55. He stated that £2000 deposit had been paid to Gunton Hall and that currently 37 members and guests were attending. The Treasurer also stated that some members had still not paid their annual subscriptions yet. These need to be paid by the 01 Apr 2010 otherwise no further correspondence will be sent to them Minute 12 SSGT Ian Cameron 156 pro Coy RMP informed the members that the unit was well on the way with their training for Afghanistan. He stated that the next phase of the training was to take place in Scotland over next few weeks. Minute 13 The Chairman informed members that the Lord Lieutenant of Essex will be attending the Annual Dinner in October 2010. The function will cost £25 per person, any member wishing to pay towards the function can pay their monies to the Treasurer from next month.
Other Branch Business
Meeting closed at 2036 hrs
MINUTES OF THE OF COLCHESTER AND EAST ANGLIA BRANCH RMPA HELD ON THURSDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2010 at WO’s & SGT’s MESS OF 156 PROVOST COMPANY GOOJERAT BARRACKS COLCHESTER
President: Lt Col (Retd) Robbie Silk MBE Chairman: Bill Pomery
Hon Secretary: Allan Adam Treasurer: Ray Hansen
Members in Attendance: 30
Minute 1 The Chairman read the previous November minute’s and was passed as a true and accurate record Proposed by: Allan Adam Seconded by: Bill Taylor Branch Vote: Carried Minute 2 Apologies from the President Robbie Silk the RSM WO1 Gill Jopling and Karen Cameron Minute 3 The Secretary read out the Agenda of the Diary of Events for the year. Minute 4 The Secretary stated that due to the numbers of members and non members attending last years Xmas function the cost of the function was higher than normal, it was decided by the Committee that members would have to attend at least four meetings through out the year to qualify to attend the Xmas function and receive their and their spouse’s drinks for free. Members who do not attend 4 meetings throughout the year, but wish to attend the function and any guests of members attending the Xmas party will be required to pay a one off payment of £5 per person on the night of the Xmas Function. Proposed: Allan Adam Seconded By: Brian Drake Branch Vote: Carried Minute 5 The Secretary informed the Branch that at the Next AGM a proposal will be forwarded that the Membership Fees should be increased from £5 to £10 per year as of 2011. General consensuses from those attending the meeting agreed with the proposal. Minute 6 The Secretary thanks those members that attended Henrys Swifts wife Dot’s funeral. Henry and his family were well pleased with the turnout. Minute 7 The Secretary informed the members that the Funeral of Terry Prouse ex RSM of 156 Pro Coy RMP and a member of the Branch will be held at the Crematorium in Bury St Edmunds on Tuesday 9th February 2010 at 1115 hrs. Members attending were requested to wear Berets, Medals and Branch ties The Standard was also requested to be there. As the Family were unable to cater for all those attending it was decided that Branch Members and any other RMPA who attended would adjourn to the local Golf club, where a small buffet would be provided and that the Branch would pay for the buffet. The cost was not to exceed £90 Proposed the secretary Seconded Ron Holroyd Branch Vote Carried Minute 8 The Chairman suggested another attempt would be made to visit the houses of Parliament, also that if other Branch Members who live in other Counties could write to their local MP to see if they would be willing to sponsor the visit it would be appreciated. Minute 9 The Chairman Thanked Gill Drake and Carol Ovenden for supplying this months sandwiches and stated that the Secretary and the Chairman would supply next Months sandwiches Minute 10 The Chairman presented Tony Anthony our previous Treasurer of 9 years standing with a silver set of Cuff links and tie pin in the RMP Cypher for good job well done.
Meeting closed at 2036 hrs
Other Branch Business 1. Another member of the Branch had sadly gone to the parade ground in the sky. John Cleary from Harlow sadly passed away the other week after a severe Heart Attack. His funeral will take place at the Harlow Crematorium on Wednesday 3 March 2010 at 1130 Hrs. Member attending are requested to wear Berets, Medals and The Branch Tie. The family have requested that the Standard is also present. The Secretary has been informed that several other Branch’s will be in attendance so a good turn out would be appreciated. Please notify the Secretary if you are attending the funeral ASAP Parndon Wood Crematorium Parndon Wood Road Harlow Essex CM19 4SF
The wake will be held at the British Legion in Harlow not far from the Crematorium
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