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The Title will be known and referred to
as the Northern Malaya & Borneo Veteran's Association.
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| 2. |
The Association Motto will be "All Gave Some,
Some Gave All"
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| 3. |
The Association Aims |
To promote the Association
within the Community.
To honour our fallen comrades at all times.
To present our Association with Pride and Honour
To provide a sociable and hospitable atmosphere for all our members
and guests
To abide by our Constitution at all times.
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| 4. |
Membership |
Membership will be
open to anyone who served in the Far East in any of the Armed Forces
and Civilian ancillaries throughout any of the Confrontations in
that theatre, subject to the Committee's approval.
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| 5. |
Subscriptions |
To be paid yearly
after each Annual General Meeting at a sum approved by the
Association.
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| 6. |
Meetings |
Association Meetings
will be held monthly with a start time of 1300hrs. A dress code of
smart appearance will be observed, the Annual General Meeting will
be held each January with the opportunity of election of committee,
Association accounts will be audited and available for perusal along with
the Association Minutes.
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| 7. |
Committee |
The Association
Committee will consist of: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary,
Treasurer, Membership/Regalia Secretary and Three Committee members.
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| 8. |
Dignitaries |
The Association will
contain a President (Honorary Sine Die) also can be a committee
member.
Association Patron (Honorary Sine Die)
Association Padre (Honorary Sine Die)
Association Standard Bearer. (Subject to the Association's Approval) also can
be a committee member.
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| 9. |
Discipline |
The highest
standard of discipline will be upheld at all times, any member
causing disruption or embarrassment during any Association Function will
be suspended subject to review by the Committee.
Any member who brings into disrepute the Association or its workings will
also be suspended.
Disciplinary matters will be acted upon by the Committee and subject
to the Committee's decision action will be taken. Members who have
been disciplined will be allowed 14 (Fourteen) days in which to
appeal. Appeals can be lodged with the Chairman upon receipt of
written intent.
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| 10. |
Records |
The Association
Accounts and Minutes will be available at all Association meetings for
perusal.
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| 11. |
EGM's |
Emergency General
Meetings (EGM's) will be convened only in the event of serious
matters and after notification from the Chairman.
The mandatory quorum of 5 (Five) committee members will be required
to conduct such a meeting.
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| 12. |
Parade Dress |
Parade Dress Code
will be Beret, Cap, Hat (Optional) medals will be worn. Funeral
Guard of Honour will wear white gloves.
Association Poppy Wreath will be laid at each Remembrance Day
Parade.
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| 13. |
Signatories |
There will be 3
(Three) signatories registered for the signing of Association
cheques with 2 (Two) signatures needed to sign each cheque. |
