Page 7 - QARANC Vol 17 No 1 2019

THE GAZETTE QARANC 5
Trustees and staff of the QARANC Association
The QARANC Association appoints a Board of Trustees to ensure that the Association fulfils its objectives as a charity. Each trustee has designated responsibilities, including being the Chair or member of a Sub-committee. Each Sub-committee reports to the Board. Trustees also carry out other tasks to help the Association run efficiently.
President
Colonel Alison McCourt, ARRC, QHN Chief Nursing Officer (Army)
Chair of the Association
Colonel Carol Kefford, Colonel Commandant
Vice President
Colonel (Retd) John Quinn. Currently the acting Chair of the TrusteeTrustees and Chair of the Finance and Grants Sub-committee. Former Director of Army Nursing Services; Currently acting as Chair
Appointed Trustees
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Phillip Saunders; Member of Midlands branch
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Keiron Spires; Member of Aldershot Branch; Chair of the Heritage and Chattels Sub-committee
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Gary Talbot-New
Major (Retd) Moira Dixson; Member of the Finance and Grants Sub- committee
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Merrill Bate
Nominated Trustees
Lieutenant Colonel Debra Ritsperis; Represents the regular members of the Corps
Colonel Joanne Cooke;
256 Field Hospital, represents Reserve members
Warrant Officer 1 Caroline Olive; Corps Senior Warrant Officer
Sergeant Hannah Robertson; serving Regular soldier
Becoming a trustee
There is an on-going requirement for Association members to volunteer their services as a trustee of the Association as existing trustees finish their period in office, or resign from the position for other reasons. If you think you have what it takes to be a trustee, please make your expression of interest to the General Secretary who will keep your name on file. All applicants for trustee positions should submit an up to date CV, together with a summary of skills they can offer. Trustees are unpaid but reasonable expenses can be claimed. Training is required and is supported by the Association. Specific skills in the fields covered by the four sub-committees are especially welcome: History and Heritage, Finance and Grants, Media and Communications, Membership and Marketing.
Board meetings are held four times a year at Robertson House, Camberley and occasionally at other venues. Sub-committee meetings are held when required.
Regimental Headquarters
Ms Sue McAteer; General Secretary of the Association and Regimental Secretary
Mrs Alison Roberts; Administrative Assistant
Ms Sally Cranwell Child; Treasurer
Major (Retd) Alison Spires; Member of Millbank Branch. Gazette Editor
Colonel Jane Davis OBE, QVRM, DL; Colonel Commandant