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FORMATION The RAF Administrative Apprentice Association (RAF Admin App Assn) was founded in February 1998. The idea of an Association for ex-Administrative Apprentices was considered in 1957 and again in 1960 but it was not until the 50th anniversary reunion of the 1st and 2nd Entries, in 1997, that positive action was taken. Following an advert in the RAF News sufficient interest was generated to call an inaugural meeting at RAF Innsworth, where the Association was formed. OBJECTIVES The main objectives of the RAF Administrative Apprentice Association are to promote, foster and maintain a spirit of friendship and comradeship among members, enable them to keep in touch with each other, renew old and make new friendships. Annual reunions, other social activities, regular newsletters and a published membership list, promote these activities. MEMBERSHIP Membership of the RAF Administrative Apprentice Association is open to the following persons: a. Full Member – all personnel who trained as Administrative Apprentices or as Ruislip Apprentice Clerks. b. Affiliated Member – staff of Administrative Apprentice training establishments (other than ‘a’ above). c. Friend of the Association Member – persons who actively support the Association but do not qualify for membership under ‘a’ or ‘b’ above, d. Honorary Member – membership offered to widows of full members of the Association and which may be offered to other persons at the discretion of the Association Committee. Membership of the Association now stands at …….. MEMBERSHIP LIST A full membership list is issued to all new members on joining the Association, and is updated through the Association Newsletter. Subsequently an up to date list may be obtained on request from the Association Membership Secretary on the payment of a small fee to cover the cost of printing and postage. MEMBERSHIP FEE An annual membership fee is payable by members of the Association in categories ‘a’ to ‘c’. The amount payable is set by the members at the Annual General Meeting and is payable on 1st January. The fee is currently £10 per annum, payable at the time of joining the Association, but a one-off reduced rate of £5 is payable by those joining in the last six months of the year. Subsequent annual payments may be made by cheque, cash or through the members’ bank by Standing Order. ANNUAL REUNIONS A Reunion is held each year in conjunction with the Association Annual General Meeting. These reunions take place in June and are held alternatively in the North, Midlands and South of the country. The last one was held at …………………..…………… and the next one will be held at the .………………………………………………………………………………………………..… Over the weekend….……………………………………………………………….…………… REGIONAL/FOCAL POINT REPRESENTATIVES Regional/Focal Point Representatives have been appointed to cover several areas where members reside, although not all areas are, as yet, covered. The function of the Regional/Focal Point Representative is to organise social and other activities for members living in their area. GOLF For those members interested in playing golf, at whatever level, there is the opportunity to play in two competitions each year. An annual match is played against the Halton Aircraft Apprentices Golf Association and an “in house” match is arranged for Association members and their partners to be played on the Friday of the Annual Reunion weekend. For those golfers wishing to play on a more regular basis membership of the Halton Aircraft Apprentices Golf Association is open to members of the RAF Administrative Apprentice Association. Full details of all golfing activity are available from the Association Golf Secretary. ASSOCIATION PROJECTS/MAJOR EVENTS Since the RAF Administrative Apprentice Association was formed, a number of projects have been undertaken, either independently or in partnership with other Apprentice/Boy Entrant Associations. The earliest project, in 1998, was the laying and dedication of an Apprentice/Boy Entrant commemorative stone at St Clement Danes Church London. The next event, also at St Clement Danes, was a service to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the introduction of Apprentice and Boy Entrant training into the RAF. In 2005 the Association designed, commissioned and installed an RAF Administrative Apprentice and Ruislip Apprentice Clerk commemorative stained glass window at St George’s Church RAF Halton. The next project was the creation of an Administrative Apprentice display in the RAF Bircham Newton Heritage Room in 2009. Currently there are three projects/events in the planning stages: These are the creation of an RAF Administrative Apprentice/Apprentice Clerk “Toblerone” permanent display at the RAF Museum together with a set of albums containing Entry lists and selected photographs; the mounting of a display at the Tangmere Aviation Museum in conjunction with other Apprentice/Boy Entrant Associations; an event in 2012 to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the introduction of Apprentice and Boy Entrant training into the RAF (This event will probably be held at the National Memorial Arboretum); The Association is also investigating the possibility of placing an RAF Administrative Apprentice commemorative memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum. THE ASSOCIATION WEB SITE An RAF Administrative Apprentice Website outlining full details of the Association has been created and can be viewed at www.rafadappassn.org. To join the association on-line click the link below This Version Dated 17th August 2010 |
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