Update on WW2 Society

Paul Reed · 10-05-2008, 10:02 PM

Well, 8th May - our proposed formation date - came and went. I was actually in France - nice to see VE Day remembered with a public holiday and flags on every war memorial.

I am afraid real life has got in the way in recent months (blame the BBC), and I am no further forward with this. A number of people (outside this forum) who promised to help on a committee cried off, and with the best will the world, I cannot do all this alone.

So I am going to spend the next year head-hunting a committee and take it from there, with a proposed proper launch on 8th May 2009.

If you feel you could help on a committee, please get in touch. However, it won't suit people with only limited spare time, and for the moment I would only ask people based in the UK to get in touch.

I am particularly looking for someone to act as Treasurer.

On the plus side you will be helping to ensure WW2 is not forgotten and assisting in passing the torch on to the next generation.

More information when I have it.

Owen · 11-05-2008, 09:16 AM

Hope some heavy weights can help , Paul.
To give yourself a bit more time why not set launch date for 70th Anniversary of Britain declaring war?
Sept 3rd?

Paul Reed · 11-05-2008, 10:18 AM

Could do mate, but I am concious that our vets aren't getting any younger (my Dad was 89 this year). I want them to have some involvement, and if I leave it too long, they won't.

Owen · 11-05-2008, 10:31 AM

Ah, good point.
Didn't think of that.

mahross · 11-05-2008, 04:30 PM

Hi Paul

I have just sent you an email.

Ross

10-05-2008, 10:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,682	Update on WW2 Society Well, 8th May - our proposed formation date - came and went. I was actually in France - nice to see VE Day remembered with a public holiday and flags on every war memorial. I am afraid real life has got in the way in recent months (blame the BBC), and I am no further forward with this. A number of people (outside this forum) who promised to help on a committee cried off, and with the best will the world, I cannot do all this alone. So I am going to spend the next year head-hunting a committee and take it from there, with a proposed proper launch on 8th May 2009. If you feel you could help on a committee, please get in touch. However, it won't suit people with only limited spare time, and for the moment I would only ask people based in the UK to get in touch. I am particularly looking for someone to act as Treasurer. On the plus side you will be helping to ensure WW2 is not forgotten and assisting in passing the torch on to the next generation. More information when I have it. __________________ Webmaster - D Day Ancestors: The British Army in Normandy - http://www.ddayancestors.com/ Webmaster - Battlefields of WW2- http://www.ww2battlefields.info/ Webmaster - WW2 Cemeteries - http://www.ww2cemeteries.co.uk/

11-05-2008, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK/France Posts: 2,682	Could do mate, but I am concious that our vets aren't getting any younger (my Dad was 89 this year). I want them to have some involvement, and if I leave it too long, they won't. __________________ Webmaster - D Day Ancestors: The British Army in Normandy - http://www.ddayancestors.com/ Webmaster - Battlefields of WW2- http://www.ww2battlefields.info/ Webmaster - WW2 Cemeteries - http://www.ww2cemeteries.co.uk/

11-05-2008, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
mahross Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Penzance, Cornwall, UK Posts: 277	Hi Paul I have just sent you an email. Ross __________________ Thoughts on Military History

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11-05-2008, 09:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 8,250	Hope some heavy weights can help , Paul. To give yourself a bit more time why not set launch date for 70th Anniversary of Britain declaring war? Sept 3rd?

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Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 8,250	Ah, good point. Didn't think of that.

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