Newsletter
April 2011
The April meeting was attended by 25 Full & Associate Members with no visitors this month.
Chairman's Report
Our Chairman Eddie Cowan opened the meeting at 18:08 and, as customary, called members to their feet and asked us to remember old comrades and those that have gone before us, with a minute's silence.
The San Cristobal Festival parade in Torrevieja was poorly organised and one has to question our support for this event.
Although a programme of events was printed in English, as well as Spanish, confusion reigned when the English programme predicted the march commencing at 4pm and the Spanish one with the parade commencing at 5pm. Much confusion!
A request was made by the Chairman for volunteers to carry the "Paso" (Float) at Easter for the Costaleros. This is an International brotherhood (Cofraida) of men who carry the float in the Easter parade and until recently the only one in the world. Those that are interested in participating in this event to see Eddie.
An audit of funds was carried out recently with some recommendations and will be implemented for the next audit in 6 months time.
Secretary's Report
As more and regular correspondence arrives from Central Office a separate file has been created for those members to read. This will be placed on the bar along with any other information.
Treasurers Report
This report was given and shows us to be in a healthy position.
Welfare
- Don is slightly poorly with a cold but improving
- Arthur Richardson has now secured the use of an alarm and intercom system supplied by Help the Aged
- Mick Smallwood was at the meeting and looked well
- Ron is ok now
Social Secretary
The Menu Del Dia at Elviras, organised by the RNA, was well attended by members. The RNA were not that pleased when we took the lions share of the raffle prizes. Each time one of our members took a prize, a rendition of Life On The Ocean Wave from Bill Nixon raised a few eye brows. Nice one Bill.
13th April: Lorraine Kurek was over on holiday, so some of the members took the opportunity to have lunch with her at the Captains Table. Punta Prima - see photo with this newsletter
Membership
Membership NOW OVERDUE!
PR
The usual local papers are displaying the necessary information.
Globe & Laurel
The Editor in the UK now has our contribution for next edition. The website is now up to date, of which thanks must go to Tony Smith in Australia who manages our site.
Mechandising
Bill has the usual trinkets and order forms. A couple of new additions to his line; Mugs with logo "Help our Heroes" with "T" shirts to follow.
Corps Dinner
Further details will be available shortly.
EVENTS SPAIN
8th JUNE BBQ Poco Loco Bar: This is to be a major fund raising event for the RMA in Spain with monies collected going to "Care For Casualties". Commences at 12:30 but be there before to guarantee a seat. The event will also feature an Auction, Raffle and Bingo. So if you can spare the time, get along and support this event. Further details from Dave Lawton.
CRUISE
8 day ALL INCLUSIVE Greece & Turkey October 3rd
ATHENS (2 days) – SANTORINI – RHODES – IZMIR – ISTANBUL (2 days)
From € 500 plus Tax € 195
Flights Madrid + Athens and Istanbul + Madrid INCLUDED
See Bill Nixon for details
EVENTS UK
A complete list of events can be found on the RMA Website, however, below are some that the members may be interested in.
- 14-15 May Commando Challenge Woodbury common
- 15 May Graspan Parade
- 26th June Spean Bridge Memorial
- 9th July GD Instructors re-union for those that served at Deal 60,s 70,s 80,s PTI, DL, PW etc Walmer & Kingsdown Golf club
- 10th July Emmetts Hill, Worth Matravers, Dorset
- 24th-26th September CTCRM 65th Annual Re-Union
If you require contact details & application forms on these events see Pete - Hon Sec
Note: Tracy Fox wife of the Secretary, Stourbridge RMA Branch is putting together a cookery book to raise funds for the RMA. Tracy is looking for recipes that are specialities of the area where the RMA Branch is located. Also required are recipes with an interesting history or stories about food in the Corps Info.
LUNCH AT CAPTAINS TABLE: L to R. Eddie Cowan, Rita Dennison, Bill Nixon, Royston Kear, Jack Freeman, Lorraine Kurek, Kath Nixon, Iris Kear
Jokes
A burglar was rummaging through a house in the dark. He froze when he heard a voice say: "Jesus is watching you"
Sweating with fear, he heard the voice repeat: Jesus is watching you."
He finally found the courage to switch on the light, and discovered a parrot, which said again: "Jesus is watching you."
With a sigh of relief the burglar said to himself: "Whew just a stupid parrot."
"I might be a stupid parrot," said the bird, "But you'll find Jesus is a great big Doberman."
THAT'S IT!