Page 7 - QARANC Vol 17 No 2 2019

The Gazette QARANC Association 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 acting Chair of the Trustees and Chair of the Finance and Grants Sub-committee. Former Director of Army Nursing Services.
Appointed Trustees
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Phillip Saunders
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Keiron Spires; Chair of the Heritage and Chattels Sub-committee
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Gary Talbot-New
Major (Retd) Moira Dixson
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Merrill Bate
Mrs Elizabeth Keenan
Nominated Trustees
Lieutenant Colonel Debra Ritsperis; Represents the regular members of the Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Joanne Cooke.; Serves with the Reserves in
256 Field Hospital; representing the Reserve members of the Corps.
Warrant Officer 1 Caroline Olive; Corps Senior Warrant Officer
Sergeant Hannah Robertson; representing the junior ranks of the Corps
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
Colonel Jane Davis OBE, QVRM, DL; Colonel Commandant
Ms Sue McAteer; General Secretary of the Association and Regimental Secretary
Mrs Alison Roberts; Administrative Officer
Ms Sally Cranwell Child; Treasurer
Major (Retd) Alison Spires; Gazette Editor