Monthly Bulletin December 2013
13.90 Minutes of the DLI Executive Committee Meeting of 20 November
These have already been distributed to Branch Secretaries and Presidents. Branch Secretaries should ensure that all relevant issues from the executive meeting are communicated to branch members at the next branch meeting to keep them up-to-date on Association matters.
13.91The Durham Bugle
Copies of Issue 27 of the Durham Bugle are available from the DLI Museum Friends or from the Rifles (Durham) Office. Some branches still have not collected their discounted copies and should do so as soon as possible.
13.92 Branch Finance & Strength Returns
These are required from all branches for the Year Jan-Dec 2013 by 19 February 2014 on the attached proforma which can be found as Annex A to this bulletin.
13.93 Indoor Games
The Association Indoor Games for 2014 have been awarded to the City of Sunderland Branch. They will be held 23 March at Sunderland Victory Club, 39-40 N Bridge Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR5 1AH. The Entry Form is attached and the closing date for entries is Friday 28 Feb 2014. The club is easily accessible from major roads and car parking is readily available in the surrounding area.
13.94 Light Infantry Reunion – Warning Order
Notification has been received that the 2014 LI Reunion will take place at Copthorne Barracks, Shrewsbury on 6/7 June 2014. This is likely to be the last LI Reunion held there. Further details will be published in due course. Members looking for accommodation in the city are advised to book early as hotels are quickly booked up.
13.95 DLI Association – New Members
When I receive an application form for a new member of the DLI Association it is my intention after processing the application and having sent the new membership card to the branch secretary to send a upgraded copy of the application with photograph to the relevant Branch secretary for their records. Please ensure that documents are filed for future reference.
13.96 Settlement of Branch Outstanding Bills and Invoices
Bearing in mind the need to complete the Branch Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December 2013 branches are advised to settle all outstanding bills and invoices as soon as possible.
13.97 DLI Association Christmas Cards
The Rifles office has received a further supply of DLI Christmas Cards, available for sale. Orders for these can be made immediately.
13.98 Season’s Greetings
From myself, Major Lawton and Shirley may we wish all members and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, with thanks for your cooperation and hard work during the past year. Well Done.
13.99 Deaths
The following deaths have reported to the Rifles (Durham) Office since the last bulletin:
Mr John Lowes, (ex 1LI Bugler) , Monday 18 November, aged 52.
Sir Cyril David Townsend, aged 75 DLI officer, journalist, politician
Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath 1974-97. died 20 November 2013
(Ex) Cpl Mackenzie Gateshead and Newcastle Branch.Served with 1 DLI and 8 DLI, originally a member of Chester-le-Street Branch.
Billy Welford, 28 November 2013
John Henry Close, born 19 Jan 1928 . National Serviceman with 1 DLI 1946 – 1948. Served in UK and Greece
May they Rest in Peace
18 Dec 13
