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Happy New Year to All Branch Members and their Partners The Committee met this month (Jan 08) and the Diary of Events for this year was organised. The committee came up a few ideas for some of the meetings but as always at the February meeting everything is open to discussion. Below are a few points that you need to know before the February meeting on the 7th February 2008 at the WO’s & Sgt’s Mess MCTC
1. On a sad note one of our newest members Pete Laing informed me that his wife Tracy passed away after a long illness. The funeral will be held on the Monday 21 January 2008 at the MCTC church at 1345 hrs and then tea & coffee will be served in the WO’s & Sgt’s Mess MCTC. One of Tracy’s wishes was that those attending the funeral wore something Red that was visible. If you wish to attend please let me know before Friday. You can leave a message on my answer machine or call me on my Mobile (details below) or of course email me. I need to let Pete know by the afternoon on Friday 18th January, how many and who is attending for the security guards at MCTC.
2. Please ensure that your annual subscriptions of £5.00 are paid to our Treasurer Tony before March 2008. You can either send him the money at his home address (listed below) or pay at the February meeting.
3. Do you have a RMPA ID card? You will probably need one prior to us returning to the WO’s & Sgt’s Mess 156 Pro Coy RMP in Goojerat Barracks hopefully in April 2008. If you require an ID card please supply me with a couple of passport photographs. You can either send them to me (Address below) or hand them to me at the February meeting.
4. Have you booked your places yet for our Weekend away at Gunton Hall Lowestoft on the 19 – 22 September 2008? There are still some places available total cost for the weekend will be £125 per person. If you require any further details contact me and I will send you out some information. You can bring as many guests as you would like. A deposit of £50 per person needs to be sent to our Treasurer as soon as possible
Allan Adam Honorary Branch Secretary Colchester & East Anglia Branch Royal Military Police Association
Secretary Treasurer Allan Adam Tony Antony 1 Annbrook Road 66 Layer Road Ipswich Colchester IP2 9JN CO1 7JN Phone: 01473 681094 Phone: 01206 502052 MINUTES OF THE OF COLCHESTER AND EAST ANGLIA BRANCH RMPA HELD ON THURSDAY 07 FEBRUARY 2008 AT THE WO’s & SGT’s MESS OF MCTC COLCHESTER
President: Lt Col (Retd) Robbie Silk MBE Chairman: Bill Pomery
Members in Attendance: 30
Minute 1 The Secretary welcomed everyone back to the monthly meetings and informed members that he had been advised that the main gate to MCTC would be closing at 19.00 from now on. Everyone attending will need to be in the Mess before 1900 hrs, if anyone is late they will need to attend the Guardroom to gain entry. With this in mind whilst we are still in MCTC the meetings will now commence at 1930 Hrs. It is hoped that we will be back in the 156 Pro Coy RMP WO’s & SGT’s Mess by April 2008 and at the very latest May 2008 Minute 2 The Secretary read out the Diary of Events for the coming year to all members present, so that any amendments could be made before the final draft was completed. Attempts will be made to include extra visits to other attractions including a possible visit to Southwick Park again, however this time it is hoped that the visit will take place in the middle of the week. Proposed by Allan Adam Seconded by Roy Hudson Branch Vote Carried Minute 3 The Chairman informed the members after some deliberation with SEDEXO that the bill for the 2007 Annual Dinner had now been paid. A copy of the letter that SEDEXO sent to the President is available for members to read. Basically they stated that due to the unscheduled speech by our President between courses resulted in the food becoming cold, however they did not explain as to why it took over ten minutes for the vegetables to come out and a further ten minutes for the gravy to appear. Members can be assured that the President and the Chairman tried their hardest to obtain some sort of refund but SEDEXO would not budge. Luckily this year we will not have to worry as we are going to Gunton Hall. We can only hope that things improve on our return to 156 Pro Coy RMP WO’s & SGT’s Mess in the near future? Minute 4 The Secretary proposed that the Barmaids who have served us through out our stay in the MCTC Mess should be given a bouquet of flowers each. It is also envisaged that the Mess will receive an RMPA Plaque from the President on our last meeting The RSM will get a Plaque Proposed by Allan Adam Seconded by Bill Pomery Branch Vote Carried Minute 5 The treasurer informed the members present that currently within the branch funds we had a total of £1161. This was largely as a result of the following an overspend of £94.75 on the annual dinner an underspend of £173 on the fish supper night and an overall profit of £33.30 at the Xmas function. Members were also reminded that Branch Fees are due and are still only £5.00 for the year. Members will have until the Branch meeting in April to pay their fees, after this they will not receive any further correspondence from the Branch Minute 6
Proposed by Ray Hansen Seconded by Pete Laing Branch Vote Carried Minute 7 Pete Laing informed the Branch that he was overwhelmed by the turnout of the Branch members at his wife’s Tracy’s funeral service and that it was very noticeable by all those present when the Branch members left the service and donned their red berets. Pete went on to thanks all those that attended and the support that he has received from the Branch members. Minute 8 The Secretary stated that he had received a letter from Peter Simpson our ex President and he had stated that he sends his regards to all Branch members and at present he is unable to attend any of the Branch meeting for the foreseeable future but he does hope to attend a meeting near the end of the year. Minute 9 The Secretary along with Ron Holroyd informed the Branch members present that they had been informed that Derrick Palmer an ex member of the Branch had had a heart attack whilst on holiday in Germany. Derrick has now been moved to a convalescent home near Fallingbostel. Attempts had been made by the Secretary and 156 Pro Coy RMP WO2 Steve Tickner for an RMP Unit to transport Derrick home to the UK when he is ready. But this had been difficult to arrange. However Ron stated that he had received correspondence from a friend of Derricks that a local RMP Unit had been visiting him at the home and tat the RSM of the unit would be willing to transport Derrick home when the time came. Attempts will be made to find out more details prior to the next meeting. Minute 10 Gunton Hall updates
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2. Additionally the Secretary has managed to organise a bus trip to Norwich on the Saturday 20th September primarily for the Ladies to have a look around the shopping area and Saturday market in Norwich. The bus would leave Gunton Hall at 1000 Hrs and then return approx 1630 Hrs giving the ladies enough time to prepare for the Saturday night meal. The cost will be £5 per person which members must pay to the Treasurer by the July Branch Meeting. A total of 52 places are available for this trip. However if more places are required the Secretary is sure that another bus could be arranged. 3. Not to leave the gentlemen out the Secretary is currently attempting to negotiate with a Golf Club local to Gunton Hall for those golf players to attend on the Saturday whilst the ladies are shopping. Costs for the day to follow. 4. The Secretary is looking to organise a boat trip along the Norfolk Broads on the Sunday 21September again this will be an additional cost to those attending the trip it is hoped that all details will be available within the next couple of months. 5. The Secretary along with the Deputy Chairman Brian Drake attended Gunton Hall earlier this month and spoke with the manager who will be looking after all our needs for the weekend. They have managed to arrange that the Saturday Night Dinner will commence at 1930 Hrs and finish approx 2130 hrs by this stage the majority of the other guests will have departed the dining room it is then hoped that our Raffle will then take place, prior to us attending the main ballroom where the nights entertainment will commence at 2200 hrs. It is requested at this stage that NO Raffle Prizes are brought by members or their Guests as it is hoped that the Gunton Hall Committee will have managed to obtain at least 10 prizes for the night. 6. The seating arrangements in the dining hall for the weekend have been arranged to accommodate 8 persons per table. These tables will be the member’s tables throughout the weekend for all meals including the Saturday night Dinner. Members wishing to book their tables of 8 please contact the Secretary before July 7. No tables could be reserved within the main Ballroom for each of the three nights that the entertainment on, it is a case of first come first served. This is to ensure that the other guests attending Gunton Hall for the weekend are given the same chances as our group to pick the best seats in the Ballroom. 8. A full programme of events will be produced by the Secretary prior to members and their guests attending Gunton Hall. It must be made clear at this stage if members or their guests do not wish to partake in any activity organised by the Gunton Hall Committee then they do not have to. Any Other Business Meeting Closed at 2040 Hrs MINUTES OF THE OF COLCHESTER AND EAST ANGLIA BRANCH RMPA HELD ON THURSDAY 6 MARCH 2008 AT THE WO’s & SGT’s MESS OF MCTC COLCHESTER
President: Lt Col (Retd) Robbie Silk MBE Chairman: Bill Pomery Hon Secretary: Allan Adam Treasurer: Tony Anthony Members in Attendance: 30 Minute 1 The Chairman read out the minutes of the last meeting held on 7th February 2008 and passed as a true and accurate record. Proposed by Ray Hansen and seconded by Terry Priest Minute 2 The secretary has stated that he has now collected several photographs and will be sending them off shortly and is hoping to get them back by next months meeting Minute 3 The Secretary informed the members that a letter of correspondence from Geoff Bryan stating that he and his wife would not be attending the Gunton Hall weekend due to his wife’s disability but he is donating his deposit to the Branch Funds. A letter will be sent to Geoff thanking him for his donation Minute 3 The Secretary stated that the Treasurer had handed over a cheque for £200 to the Air Ambulance and that he had received a letter of thanks for our donation. Minute 4 The Treasurer informed the Branch that last months Raffle was £58 and the fund is £1109 after the donation of £200 for Air ambulance. Total members currently for this year is 30 which is down from last year. Members are reminded that they need to pay their subscriptions by the April meeting or they will no longer receive any correspondence from the Branch Minute 5 The Secretary thanked Betty Gibson for attending the meeting with her sister. Betty had kindly donated some personal Military items that belonged to Fred to the Branch. The Secretary deemed it appropriate that for any members that wished to purchase any of these items to make a kind donation to Branch Funds. Minute 6 The Secretary has visited with Gunton Hall again and has now organised the area that will be used for all our meals. He has also managed to obtain permission to hang the Branch Standard along with any other Standards that can be brought along on to the wall whilst we have our meal on Saturday night and the meal will now commence at 2000 Hrs. There will be a photographer from Warners to take pictures of the activities etc over the weekend. This will be included in their Magazine which will be distributed to 20,000 people Minute 7 The Chairman made a small speech to the two bar staff, Helen and Fiona who have looked after us for the past 2 years whilst we have been guests in the MCTC Mess. Fiona and Helen each received a Bouquet of flowers from the Branch with our Thanks. Minute 8 Ray Hansen informed the Branch that this months Raffle was sponsored by The Secretary and was four bottles of wine. Next months Raffle has been sponsored but we need a sponsor for May. It does not have to be just one person to sponsor the Raffle if a group of members wish to club together, as long as the donation is covered up to a maximum of £15. Minute 9 The President and Chairman informed the members that we should be in the WO’S & SGT’S MESS at 156 PRO COY. The secretary stated that he would be visiting the RSM during March and will inform the Members of the outcome. See below for details Minute 10 The Chairman informed the Branch that the new RSM for 156 Pro Coy RMPWO1 RSM Tony Neil was unable to attend the meeting but hopefully will be attending the next meeting in April. Meeting closed at 20.05 UPDATE The Secretary has visited the new RSM of 156 Pro Coy RMP WO1 RSM Tony Neil and can report to the members that the RSM is more than happy for our Branch to return to the WO’s & SGT’s Mess 156 Pro Coy RMP in Goojerat Barracks as of the April Meeting. Members must ensure that they bring along some form of Identity to produce to the gate guards this includes any guests that they are bringing. It has been agreed by the RSM that for the April meeting members will be able to enter the barracks without a vehicle pass. However after this vehicle passes will be required The RSM will be introducing himself to the Members on the April meeting and will explain the procedure for obtaining vehicle passes. The secretary will produce a spreadsheet for members to enter their vehicles details on which will then be passed to the RSM. MINUTES OF THE OF COLCHESTER AND EAST ANGLIA BRANCH RMPA HELD ON THURSDAY 3 APRIL 2008 AT THE WO’s & SGT’s MESS 156 PROVOST COMPANY GOJJERAT BARRACKS COLCHESTER
President: Lt Col (Retd) Robbie Silk MBE Chairman: Bill Pomery
Hon Secretary: Allan Adam Treasurer: Tony Anthony
Members & Guests in Attendance: 54
Minute 1 The Chairman read through the minutes of the last meeting held on 6th March 2008 Minute 2 The New RSM WO1 Tony Neal explained to the Branch members on the procedure on how to obtain a vehicle pass that will enable them to enter the barracks for Branch meetings and functions. Branch members then completed forms which were then returned to the RSM who will pass on to the GSM for the passes to be authorised. The President iterated that you must not display the pass outside the Barracks Minute 3 The Secretary informed members that he had not received any correspondence this month apart from an article that appeared in the Colchester Evening Gazette which stated that there was memorial wall being restored to its former glory and the responsibility of it restoration was down to the RMPA and even mentioned that they had spoken to a representative of the Royal Military Police Association (RMPA). On checking out the story it was discovered that we were not responsible but if fact it was the main building contractors for the military bases in Colchester, a consortium headed by Robert McAlpine (RMPA). Minute 4 The Secretary stated that this year, Veterans Day was on the 27th June 2008, last year only three members were invited to attend, it is hope this year that all members of the Branch will be invited. He also stated that this is being followed by a Military band concert in the Castle Park Colchester on the 29th June there is a Band Concert in the Castle Park Minute 5 The Treasurer informed the Branch that items received from Betty Gibson that once belonged to Fred Gibson ex member of the Branch had been auctioned off on the last meeting night and a total of £55 was collected which was then donated to the Branch by Betty Minute 6 The Treasurer again reminded every member about payment of their annual Fees and stated that if anyone has not paid their Fees then as stated by the Secretary these members would no longer receive any Branch minutes or correspondence from the Branch as still such time that they had done so, Minute 7 The Secretary informed the Branch that a total of 132 would be going to Gunton Hall for the annual weekend away and stated that if any one would still like to go or know of anyone that would be interested in attending then they should contact the Secretary as soon as possible. He also stated that all monies for the weekend had to be paid by the 3rd July 2008. He also reminded members about the seating plan for the weekend. He reminded members that about the Bus trip to Norwich which would cost £5 per person who wanted to travel to Norwich on the Saturday. Also it was asked if there could be a boat trip on the Sunday along the Norfolk Broads he stated that would look into this to see what the costings would be. Minute 8 Ray Hansen our Raffle organiser reminded the members about the sponsoring of the Branch monthly Raffle and that he was looking for sponsors for the May and June meetings Minute 9 Terry Priest updated the members with regards to the donation that we had made to the soldier injured in Afghanistan. He informed the members that the soldier has had his car altered to accommodate his disability and that the appeal had almost reached its target for helping the soldier. He once again thanked the Branch for the donation Minute 10 The Secretary proposed an Adopt a Cop. The Officers and NCO’s from 156 Pro Coy are deployed to Afghanistan during the early weeks of April. He suggested showing these members of the unit that the Branch is thinking of them during their tour. It is proposed that each Branch members adopts a unit member or two and write to them during the deployment which would also include sending the occasional parcel to the unit member if possible. Sgt Lee Carpenter RMP spoke to the Branch and gave some idea as to what the Unit members look for most whilst out in The Secretary stated that he would obtain all the names of those deploying from the RSM and then hand out the names and addresses to the members He also proposed that all those who had a birthday during their deployment would receive a birthday card from the Branch. Items and how to send them are listed at the end of the minutes. Proposed By: Allan Adam Seconded By: Roy Berry Branch Vote Carried Minute 11 The RSM introduced himself and welcomed the return of the Branch to the WO’s & SGT’s Mess at last we are home again. Most of his career has been with close protection He joined in 1988 during his first posting at 156 Pro Coy RMP he went to Belize, and then he was posted to 114 Pro Coy RMP where he met The Branch Secretary. He was close protection in NATO Brussels, Ukraine Spain Italy then he went to Northern Ireland, served with CONCO in Belfast, then went to Beirut in Lebanon for 6 months then posted to Catterick where he went to Macedonia Kosovo in the UK for a spell then went to Freetown on 2000 assisting with the national evacuation as body guard. He can speak Spanish He lived in Bogotá in Colombia for 2.5 years. Went to depot to instruct close protection then went to Germany for two years 6 months in Afghanistan Baghdad for six months now posted to Colchester for his last two years. In his whole army career he has only lived in the UK for about 4 ½ years he has two children by ex partners and has a girl friend in Bogotá hopefully getting married later on this year. If he has any spare time he likes to play Rugby, also fitness training and hopefully to make RMPA his hobby. Minute 12 The Chairman and Secretary thought it would be a good idea if a couple of members each month volunteered to supply a couple of trays of sandwiches for each meeting. All that was needed was four loaves of bread and any ingredients that were necessary to make the sandwiches. The Chairman and Secretary started it all off by supplying this months sandwiches. Members were informed that they could claim the cost of the bread and ingredients if they wished from the Branch treasurer on producing a till receipt for the goods. Volunteers to make the sandwiches for next months meeting were Roy Ovenden and Ray Hansen, well actually to be fair it was their good ladies Carole Ovenden and Carol Hansen who volunteered them Proposed By: Bill Pomery Seconded By: Allan Adam Branch Vote: Carried Meeting closed at 20.35
Other Business 1. Vehicle Passes: The RSM will be taking the completed Forms to the GSM on Monday 21 April 2008 and it is hoped that as of Monday 28 April 2008 members will be able to attend the Main reception Desk at Merville Barracks which is just along from the Military Police Station. Members will be required to have with them some form of ID preferably their RMPA ID’s but passports or driving licences will do also they will need to produce their vehicles tax disc to the reception desk. Once there a photograph will be taken and then the Branch member will be issued with a vehicle pass that will cover the period that their vehicle tax disc covers. The process normally takes about 5 minutes to complete, however members should be prepared for delays if the reception desk is busy
2. Items for sending the Unit members in Afghanistan: Items that are needed Magazines, Lad Mags not Porn?? Magazines for the Girls, Quiz books Sudoku, travel games. Lip balm, moisturiser, sweets (not Chocolate as this melts in the heat) toiletries i.e. roll-on deodorant, foot powder, tooth paste, tooth brush, cotton socks, candles, sachets of water flavourings i.e. blackcurrant and lemon. Dioralite for rehydration, vitamins. A shoe box size parcel is the limit, you can send jiffy bags if you prefer. These will not cost you anything to post as long as they are addressed to the individual.
3. RMP 6: The Secretary has contacted MR John Miller father of Cpl Simon Miller with regards to the RMP 6 Memorial Service that is being held in the Unit Memorial Garden. After a discussion with Mr Miller it was decided that the service would go ahead on the Sunday 22nd June 2008 at the 156 Pro Coy RMP Unit Memorial Garden with tea and biscuits afterwards in the WO‘s & SGT’s Mess. It is hoped that this will enable all the families and ex comrades of the RMP6 to get together and attend the service leaving them free to carry out their on acts of remembrance on the 24th June 2008 where ever they wish to be. The Secretary has spoken to the RSM WO1 Tony Neal and together they will organise the events for the Sunday 22nd June 2008
MINUTES OF THE OF COLCHESTER AND EAST ANGLIA BRANCH RMPA HELD ON THURSDAY 5th JUNE 2008 AT THE 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: Tony Anthony
Members in Attendance: 46
Minute 1 The Chairman apologised for the president not attending this months meeting this was due to personal reasons. The Secretary then read out the minutes of the last meeting held on 1st May 2008 and passed as a true and accurate record. Proposed by George Faulkner Seconded by Ray Hutson Branch Vote Carried Minute 2 The Secretary read out an email from David Burke 106 Sidcup RMP Cadets. Inviting members to pop along and give a bit of insight about RMP to the Cadets. Minute 3 The Secretary informed Members about OP BANNER Northern Ireland Commemoration 10 September 2008. The Service will be held at St Pauls Cathedral in London. Those wishing to attend should contact the Secretary for more details. Minute 4 Sponsorship of RMP Major Phil Parker at 115 Pro Coy, He was injured in a rocket attack in Iraq and was treated in a field hospital. He is going to run in the London Marathon 2009. It was proposed that the Branch to sponsor him for £25.00 from the Branch Funds, Proposed by Allan Adam Seconded by Ray Hansen Branch Vote Carried Minute 5 The Secretary informed members of forthcoming Veterans Day in Colchester on Friday 27th June 2008. Last year only 4 people were invited but this year all members of the branch have been invited. All are invited to St Peters Church on North Hill for the service then March to the Town Hall for a Wine reception held in the Moot Hall. Please bear in mind that the Moot Hall is on the third floor. Those wishing to attend should contact the Secretary for further details. Following on from this there will be a Band Concert in the Castle Park on Sunday the 29th June. The British Legion are offering the Branch some free tickets. For Branch members wishing to attend should contact the Secretary for details Minute 6 Gunton Hall, we’re nearly there only a few months to go. All monies must be paid by the 10th July 2008. The Treasurer will be at the next meeting on 10th July 2008 and will take your payments. There are still seats on the Bus for Saturday’s shopping trip to Norwich. Hopefully also we will have an assortment of Standards for Saturdays Nights Meal. There is a Golfing outing (PITCH AND PUTT) on the Saturday afternoon if you don’t want to do the shopping trip to Norwich. There will also be a Programme of Events published nearer the time so if you wish to take part in any of the activities you are welcome to. The more the merrier. Minute 7 Adopt A Cop: Still have about 30 unit members to adopt; we don’t really want any of them missing out. Please even encourage your family members can write to them. Minute8 The Secretary is making enquiries in obtaining a Branch Tie and asked the members for their opinions it was decided that the Secretary would research the costs and inform the Branch members at a future meeting Minute 9 WO1 (RSM) Tony Neal informed the members of the Remembrance Service for the RMP 6 on Sunday 22nd June 2008. It will be held in the Memorial Garden 156 Pro Coy RMP. There will be a wet weather programme if needed. Hopefully we will have the Standard from Herts and Essex Branch. Terry Priest also stated that Terry Knight from London Branch will hopefully be attending with their Standard. Branch members who are attending should be in the WO’s & SGT’s Mess 156 Pro Coy RMP by 1200 hrs, the service will commence at 1230 Hrs Minute 10 The RSM also informed the Branch of a weekly Sitrep that the unit had received from those deployed in Afghanistan. At the time of the meeting it had been unseasonably quiet, although the Brigade is involved in frequent fire fights. The unit in Afghanistan have produced news letter for the families at home, if any one would like to read it, please contact the Secretary and he will try to obtain you a copy. Minute 11 Next months Raffle will be sponsored by John Graham. And the sandwiches will be provided by Doris Falconer and friend. We are looking for more sponsors for the Raffles, if you would like to be a sponsor please let me know. Any Other Business The next Meeting will be on Thursday 10th July 2008 this is due to a lot of members being away during the first week when the meeting would normally have been held.
Meeting closed at 20.40
MINUTES OF THE OF COLCHESTER AND EAST ANGLIA BRANCH RMPA HELD ON THURSDAY 10th JULY 2008 AT THE 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: Tony Anthony
Members in Attendance: 50
Minute 1 The Secretary apologised for the president not attending this months meeting this was due to Wedding Anniversary. Also the Chairman was unable to attend due to being ill having just returned from holiday. The Secretary then read out the minutes of the last meeting held on 4th June 2008 and passed as a true and accurate record. Proposed by: Roy Ovendon Seconded by: Roy Hudson Branch Vote Carried Minute 2 The Secretary informed Members about the Veterans Day parade on the Friday 27 June 2008 and that it was poorly supported as only three members turned up. Plus he had been given 20 tickets for the Veterans Day in the park on the Sunday 29 June 2008 and had to return to the British Legion half of these tickets as he had no takers again. Minute 3 ADOPT A COP, There are still some members of 156 Pro Coy RMP who have not been adopted yet, we would like for all them to have at least a letter, may members have taken more than two. Minute 4
Proposed by: Allan Adam Seconded by: Ivor Campion Branch Vote: Carried Minute 5 Correspondence from RHQ that on the 22nd September 2008 they are holding a Standard Bearer and Parade Marshall Competition at the Training Centre. Anyone wishing to participate should let the Secretary known at the earliest opportunity. Minute 6 The Secretary requested that Committee Members had permission to spend up to £50 for essential items with out having to go through the Branch Members every time, He did state however that any monies used would be minuted at the next available meeting and that the receipts would be given to Treasurer to ensure that his books were correct. Proposed by: George Falconer Seconded by: Terry Priest Branch Vote Carried Minute7 The Treasurer informed members that the Cheese and Wine Evening collected £250 The Raffle collected £103 we made a profit of £6.12. the funds now stand at £1332 . There are some RMP Ties and Bow Ties and some RMPA ties if any one would like to purchase one see the Treasurer. Minute 8 The Secretary stated that a black cloth for the Standard had been purchased by our Standard Bearer Ray Hansen in order that it can be used when attending a funeral. As it had been bought with out the Members permission a vote was needed to cover the purchase. The cost was £26.50. Proposed by: Ron Holroyd Seconded by: Brian Drake Branch Vote Carried Minute 9 Gunton Hall Letters have been sent to all guests, plan of action is Arrive on Friday. You can arrive any time on the Friday but you will not be able to get your rooms until after 1430 Hrs There are still places available for the bus trip to Norwich on the Saturday cost for this is £5 per person. Also we have had some interest in a Norfolk Broads Boat trip on the Sunday. If enough Members and Guests are interested then the Secretary will try and arrange the trip. Minute 10 The secretary stated that he has designed a couple of Branch RMPA Ties and proposed that the Branch members at the meeting decide on which tie the Branch should select and whether they wanted the design printed or woven. After some deliberation it was decided that the Branch Badge should be woven and the cost per Tie would be £14.00. Any member wishing to purchase a tie should contact the Treasurer as soon as possible as only 30 ties have been ordered at this stage? Any member who wishes to see the design that was selected by the Branch can contact the Secretary and he will send a copy of the design Proposed By: Allan Adam Seconded By: Tony Antony Branch Vote: Carried Minute 11 The RSM thanked members for their attendance to the Memorial and for the contribution to the lunch. He also informed the Branch that he had brought a few copies of the news letter from those deployed in Afghanistan for the families at home, if any one would like to read it, please contact the Secretary and he will try to obtain you a copy. Minute 12 There was an impromptu talk from the Maj John Hipkins OC 156 Pro Coy RMP who had taken time out from his R& R and gave members a thoroughly enjoyable insight into the Company’s different locations and Duties in Afghanistan. He also told members that the letters and parcels sent by members to the Adopt a Cop scheme are well appreciated. Also that if anyone had sent an ebluey and not had a reply it’s possibly that the ebluey had not been delivered, He did suggest that it was probably best using the paper blueys.
Meeting closed at 20.30
Any Other Business 1. If anyone who attended the last meeting and has finished with their copy of the newsletter from Afghanistan and are happy to pass on to other members please contact the Secretary. 2. As no raffle took place at this months meeting the Raffle prizes will be carried over until the August meeting. We are looking for more sponsors for the Raffles, if you would to be a sponsor please let The Secretary or Ray Hansen know 3. After the meeting several of our ladies approached the Secretary and requested that a scarf should be designed for the Ladies of the Branch. As they would like to show their affiliation to our Branch. He contacted the Tie Company and they can provide 70 cm x 70 cm Navy Blue Square Scarves with the Branch Badge in one of the corners. 4. He then contacted the Treasurer and it was agreed to purchase 20 Scarves initially. The cost to the ladies will be between £10 and £12 per scarf. It will depend how many scarves are requested. If you require a scarf please contact the Secretary before the next meeting to place your order. 5. The sandwiches for the August meeting will be provided by Margaret Falconer and Eve Anthony. Please remember it is just meant to be a light snack not a full course meal so please ensure that all those who attend the meetings get a chance to have at least one sandwich before you go back for seconds 6. Next Meeting there will be a Quiz night. The next Meeting will be on Thursday 07 August 2008
MINUTES OF THE OF COLCHESTER AND EAST ANGLIA BRANCH RMPA HELD ON THURSDAY 7th AUGUST 2008 AT THE 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: Tony Anthony
Members in Attendance: 36
Minute 1 The Chairman read out the minutes of the July meeting and was passed as a true and accurate record Proposed by: Ivor Campion Seconded by: George falconer Branch Vote Carried
Minute 2 The Treasurer informed the Branch that the Branch Funds now stands at £645. He stated that £600 have been used to pay for the new Branch Ties and Scarves. Anyone wishing to purchase a tie or ladies scarf should contact the Treasurer as soon as possible. The costs for the Ties are £14 and the Scarves are £12. The tie and scarves should be available at the September meeting.
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Minute 4 The Secretary informed the Branch members that the final figure for those attending the Branch’s first Annual weekend at Gunton Hall in September now stands at 130. This includes 24 guests from the Colchester Guards Association, Members of the RMP 200 club and RMPA Members from 5 other RMPA Branch’s. He stated that there were still places available for the Bus Trip to Norwich on the Saturday for either shopping or sightseeing as in the town centre is Norwich Castle. Also there were still places available for the boat trip on the Norfolk Broads on the Sunday. Minute 4 Continued The RSM WO1 Tony Neal has stated that 2 LCpl’s have kindly volunteered to be Standard Bearers for the Annual Dinner on the Saturday night. The two LCpl’s will also be invited to dine with us and spend the rest of the night with Branch members. Gunton Hall had kindly allowed the two NCO’s to attend in uniform and has also provided a room for them to stay free of charge. Gunton Hall will be sending welcome packs to everyone within the next few weeks.
Minute 5 The RSM WO1 Tony Neal briefed the members as to the current events that are occurring in Afghanistan for the members of 156 Pro Coy RMP and that another family newsletter was available for Branch members to read.
Meeting closed at 20.20
Any Other Business 1. If anyone who attended the last meeting and has finished with their copy of the newsletter from Afghanistan and are happy to pass on to other members please contact the Secretary. 2. We are looking for more sponsors for the Raffles, if you would to be a sponsor please let The Secretary or Ray Hansen know. The sponsors for the September raffle will be Betty Gibson and her sister Barbara Leeson 3. The sandwiches for September meeting will be provided by The President Robbie Silk Please remember it is just meant to be a light snack not a full course meal so please ensure that all those who attend the meetings get a chance to have at least one sandwich before you go back for seconds 4. During September the Branch Secretary was able fill the places on the Boat trip along the Norfolk Broads. The boat trips now full. The next Meeting will be on Thursday 4th September 2008
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