RAOC Gazette - page 90
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1980 |
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| Early date | 1980 |
| Late date | 1980 |
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THE off to lunch. As Bravo and Alpha are both concerned with inspections, and share an office—a type of Cox a Box arrange- ment tends to apply, thus when Alpha came back Bravo was out. Alpha casually placed his brief case on Bravo's desk for no reason at all and paddled off to see someone in the Head- quarters. In the meantime Bravo was on his way back from lunch. (At this point we have to interupt our narrative to mention that unattended packages, particularly in this part of the world, are viewed with great suspicion to say the least). Yes you've guessed, Bravo walks into his office and sees the brief case, and thinks " That wasn't there when I went o u t " . . . He then makes a telephone call. Felix thought it was his birthday, right on his own doorstep! " Swooooch ! ! There was a big bang and everyone thought " that was a bit close "! The aftermath no doubt caused a few rosy complexions, chortles of mirth, and hoots of delight from the wretched Units who were victims of the inspections, the reports of which were now fluttering away in the breezes that blow across the sea to Ireland—as indeed they do. CAN YOTJ W R I T E A THREE SLOGAN ? YEARS BAND APPEAL, A ' Private Member's Bill' was introduced at the DGOS Study Period by Lieutenant Colonel Walton which outlined improve- ments which could be made to the dress and equipment of our Staff Band—and a way by which the necessary capital could be raised. The Colonels Commandant and the DGOS sup- ported the proposal which was given enthusiastic general ap- proval at the Study Period. The aim of the 'Band Appeal 1980' is to raise sufficient capital to purchase the following, as well as other minor items to be used for recruiting purposes:—Eight Fanfare Trumpets, £4,500; New Peaked Caps, £600; Full dress uniform for DOM, £500; Music Stand Banners, £1,300. A total of some £6,900. The appeal is to take the form of a draw for the following prizes: — Four original water colour drawings of a Corps figure in full dress uniform, by Lieutenant Colonel Walton; mounted and framed the approximate frame size being twelve inches by sixteen inches. Twenty copies of the above, signed by the artist; mounted and framed with the frame size being approximately nine inches by twelve inches. As we wish to raise the money with the minimum admini- strative effort, the scheme is to be implemented as follows: — a. All RAOC Units are making a concerted effort to col- lect donations in multiples of twenty five pence; forwarded to the Corps Secretariat in accordance with Headquarters DGOS letter of 30th January. b. Detached officers, soldiers and retired personnel should forward their individual donations direct to the Corps Secretary. c. Cheques to be made payable to ' The RAOC Band Fund ' ; the latest date for donations to reach the Corps Secretary is 31st March 1980. During the first week in April, The Corps Secretary will forward the nominal rolls to DGOS (Sec 2) who will allocate a serial number to each twenty five pence share and a Grand Draw will then be held. Prize winners will be notified by DGOS Sec 2, by letter, immediately after the draw has taken place and prizes will be forwarded to them during the third week of April 1980. The complete list of prize winners, and the total sum donated, will be published in THE GAZETTE. In order to raise the required sum it is hoped that the appeal will produce at least £1 from each reader in support of a scheme which will enhance the appearance of what is an al- ready a very widely acclaimed Staff Band, in which we can all take great pride. COMMANDER Training Centre is offering a prize of £25 in a competition to find a new Corps recruiting slogan. There is a need for a new modern slogan which will appeal to potential recruits—both officers and men—which is also an accurate description of the Corps. Entries to Headquarters RAOC Training Centre, Deep- cut, Camberley, Surrey GU16 6RW, please. THIRTY STAFF EACH 154 Forward Ammunition Depot recently said goodbye to two long serving civilians: Frou Siwik and Herr Uphoes both retired after each giving Wulfen and the British Army thirty three years service. They were each presented with a small token of thanks by the Commanding Officer and later had a ' small ' brandy to launch them in their life of leisure. They are shown in our photograph from left to right: Lieutenant Colonel Lane, WOl Wright representing the ATO's Department, Frau Siwik who retired from the ATO's department, Herr Uphoes who retired from the Storage Wing, Major Thomas the Ammunition Storage Officer and Herr Brauckmann Chairman of the Works Council. COLLEGE CAKES AFTER a South East District Christmas cake competition, six of the entries from the Apprentices College were distributed evenly between White Lodge Centre, Chertsey, and The Grange, Hindhead, both childrens homes. Pictured are W/Private Cindy Sharman and Private Davies of the ACC presenting two of the three cakes to the House Mother of The Grange. A toast from W u l f e n . SENIOR ARMY APPOINTMENTS THE Ministry of Defence has announced the following ap- pointments. Brigadier D. Boorman to be Director of Military Operations in the rank of Major General, and Brigadier G. H. Watkins to be Director of Public Relations (Army). — W / P r i v a t e Sharman and Private Davies at The Grange. 303 — |
| Book number | R0403a |