Support Groups
The PMRAFNS Association
History
The Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service Association was formed in 1992 to offer a way for communication and fellowship amongst serving and retired members of the PMRAFNS. Since its establishment, the Association has endeavoured to increase awareness in areas of interest relevant to the PMRAFNS and the wider Service. Moreover, it offers the opportunity to bring together friends and colleagues. Membership of the PMRAFNS Association entitles members to receive a free copy of the magazine, an annual newsletter and notification of the date for the PMRAFNS Association AGM and Reunion. All serving and retired members are encouraged to contribute to the magazine thus allowing for a variety of articles and news items to be published. An updated membership list is published periodically detailing members' name, address and Service details (listed only with the consent of the individual). The AGM meeting and Reunion are usually held at either RAF Halton or the RAF Club in London. All PMRAFNS Association members are invited to attend. The Reunion provides the ideal occasion to meet with friends and to make new acquaintances. Additionally, the PMRAFNS Association facilitates a nationwide link scheme system. The aim of the link scheme is to provide for retired PMs that live within a close geographical area of a link scheme member the opportunity to meet and foster supportive and friendly relationships. To assist the smooth running of the Association, there is a committee in which nine serving and retired members of PMRAFNS meet on a quarterly basis. At the AGM in June 2001, the decision was made to invite all serving and retired non-commissioned ranks to join the Association in an endeavour to promote the ethos of the Branch moving through times of great change. The Committee as it stands now has serving and retired officers and non-commissioned personnel, thereby reflecting the wider membership of the PMRAFNS Association.
Membership
Annual subscription costs £12.00 and can be paid annually by standing order or cheque. Full membership is open to all serving and ex-serving members of the Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service. Affiliated membership is offered to other persons determined by the Committee as having contributed to the work of/or in support of the PMRAFNS.
Trust Fund
Linked with the Association (though not part of it) is the PMRAFNS Trust. The Trust is run by six trustees, and in certain circumstances can offer limited financial assistance to retired members who are experiencing short-term financial hardship.
For further information, please contact the Membership Secretary at the following address:
Address:
Membership Secretary
PMRAFNS Association
COS Health/DGMS(RAF)
Nimrod Block
HQ Air Command
RAF High Wycombe
Walters Ash
High Wycombe
Bucks HP14 4UE
E-mail:
Website: http://www.pmrafns.org/association.htm
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