BRS - Chairmans Page

Posted 10/03/2010

The next AGM looms and the Committee have made arrangements for suggestions made after last year’s meeting to be implemented. Also Proxy Voting is being piloted in line with last year’s resolution.

Several Committee resolutions will be put forward to streamline and improve efficiency in the running of the Society.

The fruits of the work done by the Committee over the past three months are now being seen. The testing of SMS went well and with some tweaking will now become an integral part of our communications as will e mail enabled by the new data base.

Although our intervention in the Orams case didn’t in the end convince the court it was a well worth while if time consuming exercise.

The Karpaz Sub Committee has been formed and is now present weekly at both Yeni Erenkoy and Bogaz harbour and various social events are scheduled.

It was good to hear of the approval of the Immovable Property Commission which we have advocated since its inception as the proper channel for claims on land in the North.

If you haven’t already let us have your e mail address please would you do so as the final touches are being put to the new software.

Posted 23/11/2009

After the summer, September and October have been busy months. Following the announcement of the changes on the Committee an open meeting was held at the Pia Bella and well attended. As well as a new Secretary - Margaret Sheard, Treasurer – John Wenborn and Membership Secretary – Trish Waddington, a number of other volunteers came forward and are helping on sub-committees.

The newly established stall at Chateau Lambousa on Saturday mornings is attracting a large volume of enquiries and new members and a similar presence is being launched at Yeni Erenkoy in the Karpaz.

A new service is being provided to members in need of medical attention. The TRNC Government publication listing Hospital and Dental charges is being translated and will be available in The Hut so that members can be confident that they are being charged correctly.

Further meetings have taken place with the Ministry of the Interior re immigration procedures, the Army with regard to Turkish Title land and the Director of Postal Services who is taking up our mail problems with the Postal Authorities in Ankara and Istanbul.

On the social front, a trip to the Karpaz was a sell-out and a full program for 2010 has been prepared and details will continue to be announced on the web site.

New businesses have joined the Discount Scheme so do remember to keep your list up to date and carry your membership card. Savings can easily be over £100 per annum.