RETIRED MEMBERS SOCIETY OF THE REVENUE & CUSTOMS SPORTS & LEISURE ASSOCIATION

Financial Guidelines

1st September 2009 – 31st August 2010

A minimum of 20% of income will be used to subsidise social events in accordance with the Branchmark Scheme. The Treasurer will aim to achieve an equitable distribution of money between social and sporting activities for as many members as possible with the funds available.

Social Activities

£10 per RMS member for CERRSA organised Xmas lunches based on requests made to the Treasurer by a local official.

A subsidy for members attending the RMS Annual General Meeting

Subject to a prior request being made to the Secretary at least 3 months in advance of the event and approval of the subsidy by the EC a subsidy for any social event organised on a national basis for all RMS members.

Sporting Activities

The Treasurer will pay a percentage, agreed by the EC, of the following expenses subject to the maximum amounts:

National               Accommodation (excludes food & drink) - £45 per member max

                                Travel expenses (cars – 20p per mile per car) - £60 per member max

                                Green/Entry fees - £30 per member max

Regional               Travel expenses (cars - 20p per mile per car) - £30 per member max

.......................................Green/Entry fees - £25 per member max

The percentage initially agreed by the EC is 95%

Members will not be entitled to subsidies if they have or will have other sources of subsidy.

Any enquiries please contact: Peter Caswell, Thorneywell Cottage, Thornwell Lane, Hagworthingham, Spilsby, Lincs PE23 4LR  Telephone 01507 588588