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Important Issues Subscriptions At Conference in September it was agreed to raise membership subscriptions to £19.80p. As agreed at our AGM in April.  Voting FOR was 221 and AGAINST was 133.  This was not a two/thirds majority.  Two Branches have objected and as a result, NARPO has taken legal advice.  The Rules have been studied and examined and as a result, advice is that the increase is invalid and should not have been passed.   At the NEC Meeting on 2nd November, the NEC had no alternative but to revert back to the old system.  So this makes the 2008 increase, in line with inflation, under the old system to £16.20 p.a.   John Kennedy Secretary Notts Branch Nottinghamshire Branch of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association - SSAFA A message from Lisa Marie Moore "I am the Branch Support Advisor for membership at SSAFA Forces Help. Our Nottinghamshire Chairman, Peter Walker has announced his retirement and therefore we have been tasked with finding a replacement. Peter has a great quote of the homepage of your website and we were hoping to place a piece with you regarding his vacancy. Peter is aware of what we are doing and is happy to us to contact you directly. We are looking for a new Branch Chairman of Nottinghamshire Branch, that would be great. We have recruited nationally with NARPO before and many of our Branch volunteers are ex policemen and women." Lisa Marie can be contacted at 19 Queen Elizabeth Street London SE1 2LP Phone: 0207 463 9273 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION A message from ex Sgt Peter Dawson I would be grateful if you would bring to the attention of members of NARPO, many of whom are ex-servicemen that membership of the Royal British Legion is open to all of them. The object of the RBL is to help those ex-servicemen and women who are in need and the work carried out by members who are all volunteers, is wide ranging and sympathetic. There are branches in most areas of the city and county and are in easy reach. The most easily recognisable activity as the annual Poppy Appeal which raises funds for the legion. New members are always welcome and if 1 can help, please contact me. I would be pleased to hear from you and hopefully put you in contact with your nearest branch. Yours sincerely   Peter Dawson (ex Sgt) 1 Vesper Court Forest Town Mansfield Notts NG19 0AN
New Appointments – DARE Officer DARE UK is increasing its DARE Officer team and is in search of retired Police Officers to fill those positions. Following success in Nottinghamshire schools, DARE will also be delivering its primary programme into the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire. DARE UK has been in existence since 1995. Our mission is to develop and deliver a range of educational resources to help children and young people acquire and use the knowledge, understanding and skills that equip them to live safe, healthy and productive lives in a world where drugs are commonplace. More information about DARE can be found on our website: www.dare.uk.com  DARE is seeking individuals that can work unsupervised, have an ability to engage young people and an enthusiasm for the work of prevention through education that can draw on prior police experience. Your main role will be to deliver our 10 week curriculum to children (typically those in the final years at primary school) in Nottinghamshire but with the possibility of delivery in some of its surrounding counties. You will be based at our Nottingham Office (this can be negotiated if home based is of mutual benefit). This role requires a full UK driving licence and own vehicle, however there will be remuneration for mileage incurred Full training, uniform and equipment will be provided. DARE is interested in employing full time* and/or part time staff. (* Full time in this respect means academic year – 45 weeks including holiday allowance). Commencement date is 1st September 2008 A full information pack, which includes application form, can be obtained from our Head Office. Salary will be pro rata from the rate of £18,507pa (Closing date: Monday 7th July) Further information can ob obtained from: DARE UK, DARE House, Blue Coat School, Aspley Lane, Nottingham. NG8 5GY Tel: 0115 9007232 Fax: 0115 9007231: E-mail: enquiries@dare.uk.com
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY A vacancy will be available with effect from August 2008 for a Minibus Driver Trainer-Assessor. Currently one day per week during term-time (usually Thursdays) working 9am - 4pm, however, there may be one or two days where training will be required during August. The role involves training persons 21 years and over (volunteer drivers) to drive a 15 seat minibus to MiDAS standard using defensive driving techniques (very similar to Police driving techniques). Current minibus available is 2007 LDV Maxus. Instructor must be registered MiDAS Trainer/Assessor (this is easily obtained by attending a very enjoyable 2-3 day assessor/trainer course run by MiDAS), have a clean driving licence with no offences outstanding. Knowledge of PSV and the various Road Traffic Laws/Regulations and vehicle Regulations are of an extreme advantage. £90 per training day. For further information please contact: Steve Cree T/A Midas-Notts 58 Lime Grove Forest Town Mansfield Notts. NG19 0HP