HMSm Resolution Association

The Constitution

1. The Association will be known as the HMSm Resolution Association, (hereinafter referred to as The Association).

2. The Association's Objectives:

Core Values of HMS Resolution Association

• To bring together all the crews of HMSm Resolution to form an Association for the mutual benefit of its members.
• To promote the Royal Navy Submarine Service and it’s Crews Past and Present.
• To promote the best traditions of the Submarine Service in general and HMS Resolution in particular.
• To form an Association in friendship and harmony where all member will be afforded mutual respect and dignity.
• To honour any former shipmates who have died.
• To honour members and shipmates who attain achievements inside and outside the Submarine Service.
• To provide charitable aid when called upon.
• To build an Archive of Stories, Pictures and Experiences of Crew Members so their families in future generations will be able to access and enjoy.

3. The Association 's Members:

Shall elect an Executive Committee, (hereinafter referred to as The Committee), to administer the Association on their behalf.

4. The Association 's Committee:

The Association will be run by The Committee, which will be elected by the Membership at General Meetings.
The Committee will consist of the following:

Chairman.
Vice Chairman.
Treasurer.
Members Registrar.
Website Manager.
Events Manager.

The Committee has the power to deal with any matter affecting the Association; either in accordance with The Constitution where the Constitution deals with the matter to hand or as the Committee shall discuss and agree with regard to any matter that is not covered specifically by the Constitution. A committee Quorum shall consist of three members.

5. The Constitution: may only be altered or amended by way of a vote at a General Meeting of the members, all members present being allowed an equal vote.

6. General Meetings: will be held at The Association 's Reunions.

7. Association Membership categories are:

• Full membership - Any person who served as crew in HMSm Resolution and including those who were attached for training or in ancillary roles such as ship's manager. 

• Associate membership - Any person who, although they did not serve in HMSm Resolution or carry out attached duties, nevertheless has a strong association with the submarine. This will include those who built the submarine, the patron, those whose father served in Resolution and those who have a strong link with the submarine.

NB: Full and Associate membership will be by way of annual subscription to be paid to the Treasurer; in accordance with the rates to be published in the Minutes of the General Meeting.

• Honorary Membership - Awarded by the Association to any person who it is felt has performed outstanding service to the submarine, its crew, or the Resolution Association. No fee is payable for Honorary Membership and is automatically awarded to any person who currently acts as a Resolution volunteer.

• Honorary Life Membership - Awarded to the widows or next of kin of those who served in the submarine and who are now deceased. No membership fee payable.

8. The Association 's Finances:

The Association's Financial Year End Date is 31st March.
The Association will maintain a bank account or accounts, which will be managed by The Treasurer. These accounts must be audited annually by an independent body by the 1st June. The results of that audit must be made available to the members via the News Letter and at the next General Meeting.
.All drawings or commitments made against the Association 's financial worth, whether by way of a cheque drawn against the Association 's Bank Account or by any other method, shall be done only against the written approval, (indicated by signature), of any two of the following;

Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Website Manager.

The Committee is always to be fully aware of any commitments made.
Full and Associate membership will be by way of annual subscription to be paid to the Treasurer; in accordance with the rates to be published in the Minutes of the General Meeting.
All cheques drawn against the Association Accounts are to be counter signed by two designated signatories.

The Constitution of The Association is agreed and has been signed by the appointed officials of the Association.

The content of this web site is the intellectual property of The HMSm Resolution Crew. The pictures contained within the site may be copied for personal use only. Commercial use of the photographs, pictures, images or content of this web site may only take place with the written permission of The Crew. Permission for commercial use or reproduction other than for personal use should be sought by contacting The Crew using the details supplied in the Contact page of this web site.