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Furness Bermuda Line Association

Objectives

At the Grand Reunion in May, the suggestion that an association be formed was put to those attending and was agreed by general acclaim.  Later, at a first meeting, a temporary committee was formed and charged with setting up the association.

We are, therefore, pleased to announce the formation of Furness Bermuda Line Association (FBL Association), the principle objective of which is to maintain the comradeship formed while in service with Furness Bermuda Line (FBL) and to sustain an interest in its seafarers, ships and communities.

This will be achieved as follows:

1 To provide funds to enhance this website

a with a members’ section, a blog page and interactive features

b to pay for the website registration and maintenance costs  -  up to now paid for by private donations and voluntary services

c to commission regular features for members.

2. To create a small central function to administer the association.

3. To create a regional structure to promote smaller, more frequent reunions (the first planned for May next year in Bermuda), and the search for new members.

4. To provide funds for running major events, such as Grand Reunions.

5. To provide funds for the sale of FBL Association official merchandise.

 

 

 

Committee members

The first committee meeting of Furness Bermuda Line Association was held on Sunday 15 May 2011 at Satchell Court in Surrey, following the Grand Reunion.  Elected as first committee office holders were:

 

President accepted by Peter Manley (right), who also accepted the post of Membership Secretary for the UK

Honorary Secretary accepted by William Cox (below left)

Honorary Treasurer accepted by Alva James, FCA (below right, centre), who also accepted the post of Webmaster

Overseas Secretary for Bermuda, accepted by Allen Soares (below right, left)

Overseas Secretary for North America and Rest of the World , accepted by Robert White (below right, right).

 

It was agreed that these posts be held for the first year of operation and that the office holders offer themselves for re-election at the first Annual General Meeting.

Other posts to be filled are Publications and Events Secretary and four additional committee members, as needs arise.

Membership subscription and how to pay

The first Annual Subscription is £10 per member with a once only Joining fee of £10, a total contribution of £20 for each new member in their first year.  The membership year will run from 1 October 2011 until 30 September 2012.

Subscriptions can be paid by internet, telephone banking or by cheque  -  instructions are included in the enrolment form and below. 

To complete the enrolment form and join the FBL Association,  click here

Technical stuff

1 If paying by cheque, please make it payable to Furness Bermuda Line Association.  Please write your name on the reverse of the cheque and attach it to the completed enrolment form.

2 If making an internet or telephone banking payment, please include your family name in the payment advice.  Also remember to email or post your enrolment form.

3 Internet or telephone banking  -  our bank details for your payment are:

· Name of account : Furness Bermuda Line Association

· Account number: 30569672

· Sort code: 60-12-26

· For direct payments from outside the United Kingdom, the IBAN is: GB31 NWBK 6012 2630 5696 72

 

Membership

Membership is open to former crew members of FBL, partners and near relatives of former crew members, former FBL employees, former passengers, and guest members.