At a recent Committee meeting of the Association, it was proposed that a Welfare Section be formed and I was duly "volunteered" to be Welfare Officer. Some of you may remember me as RSO of 1 Mercian (approx '75 -'82).
The main aim of the Section will be involvement with welfare issues that may be beyond local level abilities. In addition, I will be responsible for issuing Birthday/Christmas cards to widows on behalf of the Association. An ex Regular Army colleague of mine is a welfare officer with the Royal British Legion so I have a good point of reference for any difficulties that may confront us.
I anticipate that sub Sections be formed at Company/Platoon level and organised by a designated Welfare Rep who will formulate a widows' database (forwarded to me for admin purposes). In addition to organising an inaugural meeting of the Welfare Section, I would like all representatives to occasionally meet during the year at a central location.
Rugeley Branch has very kindly offered to hold a social evening with proceeds going towards initially funding the Welfare Section. Any other contributions from Branches would be greatly appreciated!!
ARE THERE ANY VOLUNTEERS TO BECOME UNIT WELFARE REPS??
Please contact me:-
Bernard Derrick
(cllr.bernardderrick@lichfielddc.gov.uk)
