Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # BAFUNCS British Association of Former United Nations Civil Servants ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://bafuncs.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://bafuncs.org/blog/) - [SRY Spring Lunch and AGM report 2026](https://bafuncs.org/sry-spring-lunch-and-agm-report-2026/) - Surrey region members held their spring lunch and AGM at the Angel Inn, Thames Ditton, on 26 th March, attended by 20 members. The agenda proceeded smoothly. Gratitude was expressed to Annie Kean who had stepped down from her role as social secretary and a volunteer was sought to take on this responsibility in the - [Cam Region Vist to Bury St Edmunds 17 June 2026](https://bafuncs.org/cam-region-vist-to-bury-st-edmunds-17-june-2026/) - All members welcome to join Bafuncs Cam Region Visit to Historic. Bury St Edmunds on Wednesday. 17th June 2026 Meet up with friends and immerse yourself in the medieval glory of this historic market town. We’ll gather in the Cathedral Pilgrims Kitchen which is open from 10 am for coffee, then at 11 am proceed - [Kent & Sussex (KSX) Region Spring Lunch and AGM - Report](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-ksx-region-spring-lunch-report/) - Kent and Sussex Region members and their guests gathered for lunch at the Black Rabbit Inn, Arundel on 7 May. Situated on the bank of the River Arun, overlooking the WWT Arundel nature reserve, the Black Rabbit was a peaceful and attractive venue for our Spring get together. Joining us were: l to r: - [Jerry Barton FAFICS President attends ExCo in March 2026](https://bafuncs.org/jerry-barton-fafics-president-attends-exco-in-march-2026/) - Following an invitation extended in 2025, Jerry Barton the President of FAFICS (Federation of Associations of Former International Civil Servants) became the first FAFICS representative to attend a meeting of ExCo in person when he travelled to London for the March meeting. ExCo has a standing item on its agenda for FAFICS, and it was - [SCL Spring lunch Report 2026](https://bafuncs.org/scl-spring-lunch-report-2026/) - On Tuesday 21 April the blazing sun contrasted with the raw, bitter wind, hence we appreciated the warmth of La Parisienne. Ten members held lively conversations, followed by silence when the food was served.......Conversations ranged from the annual reunion in Cardiff, with advice on interesting sites to visit from those who had been there. - [Minutes- Meeting of Regional Represenatatives 24 April 2025](https://bafuncs.org/minutes-meeting-of-regional-represenatatives-24-april-2025/) - Minutes of Meeting of Regional Representatives 24 April 2025 - [Minutes - Meeting of Regional Representatives 9 October 2025](https://bafuncs.org/minutes-meeting-of-regional-representatives-9-october-2025/) - Minutes of Meeting of Regional Representatives 9 October 2025 - [Minutes - Meeting of Regional Representatives 17 October 2024](https://bafuncs.org/minutes-meeting-of-regional-representatives-17-october-2024/) - Minutes of Meeting of Regional Representatives 17 October 2024 - [OVS Spring Lunch 2026 Report](https://bafuncs.org/ovs-spring-lunch-2026-report/) - Twelve OVS members met for the Spring lunch which took place on 14 April at the China Thai restaurant in Ferney-Voltaire. The food was excellent and the portions very generous as can be seen from the number of doggy bags on the table. Mary Hamouda OVS Regional Representative - [Join the AGM 2026 Zoom Session, 10.00 Tuesday 5 May](https://bafuncs.org/join-the-agm-2026-zoom-session-10-00-tuesday-5-may/) - Join the AGM 2026 Zoom Session, 10.00, Tuesday 5 May Provisional Agenda Report of the Executive Committee for 2025/26 Nominations for National Officers and Members of the Executive Committee Annual Report of the BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund to 31 December 2025 Any Other Business Vote Online on the AGM's Proposed Decisions - [OXF Summer Lunch at the King William, Ipsden](https://bafuncs.org/oxf-summer-lunch-at-the-king-william-ipsden/) - The Oxford Region Summer Lunch will be held on Wednesday 17th June at a pub called "The King William" in the village of Ipsden near Wallingford. This historic pub is located in the Chiltern Hills, and has a wonderful view over the Thames valley towards the Berkshire Downs. The pub has a separate area of - [Update on the Cardiff Annual Reunion!](https://bafuncs.org/update-on-the-cardiff-annual-reunion/) - Registration is well underway for the 47th BAFUNCS Annual Reunion, to be held from 13 to 15 September 2026 at the city centre Majestic Hotel Cardiff (formerly known as the Radisson Blu). The Registration Form can be downloaded from the Members Home Page on the BAFUNCS website, while members receiving the printed copy of the - [BBF Annual Report for 2025](https://bafuncs.org/bbf-annual-report-for-2025/) - The Trustees of the BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund (BBF) are pleased to share their 2025 Annual Report with Members. This is one of the agenda items of the 2026 Annual General Meeting at which members are invited to "Take Note" of the report. BBF Annual Report for 2025 - [CAM Lunch The Bell Hotel Thetford in March - Report](https://bafuncs.org/cam-lunch-the-bell-hotel-thetford-in-march-report/) - The Bell Hotel proved to be most hospitable as always, providing us with a spacious room to enjoy drinks and a convivial chat prior to our AGM meeting. Thereafter we relocated to the Sergent Wilson Room for a delicious buffet. During the AGM amongst other items Charles Robson provided the 11 attending members with some - [Kent & Sussex Region March Lunch - Report](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-ksx-march-lunch-report/) - Kent and Sussex (KSX) Region held its late-winter get together and lunch at the Seaford Head Golf Course on Thursday, 5 March 2026. Thirteen members and their guests met for a good lunch and chat. The view over the Severn Sisters cliffs at Seaford on a sunny day was spectacular and a pleasant reminder of - [Surrey Region Report on Christmas Lunch 2025](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-report-on-christmas-lunch-2025/) - Surrey members enjoyed a Christmas Lunch at the Duke of Clarence on Hampton High Street on December 2nd. There were 26 people attending including 3 visitors from the London Region and 3 guests. The lunch was organized by Annie Kean, the last event to be organized by her before she leaves us as Social Secretary at - [Cardiff Annual Reunion 2026, 13-15 September](https://bafuncs.org/cardiff-annual-reunion-2026-13-15-september/) - DON'T FORGET TO BOOK FOR CARDIFF! Booking is now open for the Cardiff Annual Reunion, which will feature a packed programme of outstanding speakers and interesting excursions. Book early to guarantee your room at the hotel. AR 2026 Cardiff Invitation AR 2026 Cardiff Registration Form Important Note: You should be aware that - [AGM 2026 Process & Background Documents](https://bafuncs.org/agm-2026-process-background-documents/) - BAFUNCS Annual General Meeting 2026 It is a constitutional requirement that BAFUNCS convene its AGM once a year to consider certain items of business, including: approval of the annual report; approval of the accounts and budget; noting the report of the Benevolent Fund; election of officers to the Executive Committee; and any other business that - [OVS Spring Lunch, China Thai, Ferney-Voltaire 14 April 2026](https://bafuncs.org/ovs-spring-lunch-china-thai-ferney-voltaire-14-april-2026/) - Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026 Venue: China Thai, 3 Grand ‘Rue, 01210 Ferney-Voltaire. Time: 12.00 Members from all regions are welcome! The restaurant offers a number of fixed menus as well as à la carte. See here. Payment can be made on the day. Please let me know by the latest Friday, 10 April if - [Register now for the Cardiff Annual Reunion, 13-15 September!](https://bafuncs.org/register-now-for-the-cardiff-annual-reunion-13-15-september/) - Registration is now open for the 2026 BAFUNCS Annual Reunion, to be held from 13 to 15 September 2026 at the centrally-located Majestic Hotel Cardiff (formerly known as the Radisson Blu). Our Spring Newsletter contains details of the Reunion, including information on an exciting selection of excursions (pages 4 to 5) and on our three - [Publications](https://bafuncs.org/publications/) - BAFUNCS has a range of publications available to non-members, but some of them are restricted to members only for various reasons; links to these will not work unless you are a registered paid-up member. A list of all publications - both restricted and unrestricted - is given at the bottom of this page Publications for - [BAFUNCS Regional Officers - March 2026](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-regional-officers-january-2025/) - BAFUNCS Regional Officers - March 2026 For contact details go to Membership Directory CAMBRIDGE Regional Representative: Nicky Rodgers Treasurer: - [South Central Spring Lunch, La Parisienne, Romsey 21 April 2026](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-spring-lunch-la-parisienne-romsey-21-april-2026/) - SOUTH CENTRAL SPRING LUNCH La Parisienne, 21 Bell Street, Romsey SO51 8GY On Tuesday 21 April 2026. As usual, let’s meet from 12 noon with lunch being served at 12h 30, earlier if everyone has arrived. The DEADLINE FOR ORDER is Monday 13 April 2026. Payment will be made on the day. Please contact Claudine - [BAFUNCS Spring Newsletter, 2026](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-spring-newsletter-2026/) - We are pleased to publish our Spring Newsletter, 2026; hard copies for members who still wish to receive them, will be in the mail shortly. BAFUNCS Spring Newsletter 2026 This Spring Newsletter includes several loose flyers, relating to the Association's 2026 Annual General Meeting and the forthcoming 2026 Annual Reunion in Cardiff, details of which - [Communications from FAFICS President re Pension Review, Etc.](https://bafuncs.org/letter-from-fafics-president-re-pension-review-2/) - Members may be interested to read the latest communication we have received from FAFICS about the Pension Review. There is also information about the Federation's internal processes to ensure that we are well represented in all such UN System discussions, not only on pensions but also on After Service Health Insurance (ASHI). FAFICS President's Update - [Surrey Spring lunch and AGM: Angel Inn, Thames Ditton 26 March 2026](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-spring-lunch-and-agm-angel-inn-thames-ditton-26-march-2026/) - 43rd Annual General Meeting and Spring Lunch – Surrey Region. Talk by David Wardrop MBE. Dag Hammarskjold’s Plane Crash : The Continuing Search for Truth Our AGM and Spring Lunch this year will take place on Thursday, 26th March 2026 at the Angel Inn, Angel Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0AU. Surrey members are invited - [Northern Region (NOR) Spring Newsletter](https://bafuncs.org/northern-region-nor-spring-newsletter/) - Northern Region Annual Gathering This year we are holding our 56th gathering in Durham from 9 to 11 June. Our two-night stay will be at the Farnley Tower Hotel. To book a room, please call 0191 3750011, ask for Anna and mention the booking made by Veronica Feirn. The rooms differ slightly, but we have - [CAM AGM and Lunch The Bell Hotel Thetford 12 March 2026](https://bafuncs.org/cam-agm-and-lunch-the-bell-hotel-thetford-12-march-2026/) - Members from other regions are most welcome to join us! The Bell Hotel King Street Thetford. IP24 2AZ Thetford, known as the birthplace of Thomas Paine, is steeped in history, The reputedly haunted 15th century Bell Inn is the former lodgings of Dad’s Army cast and crew, with more local history to discover. It makes - [OVS Report on Autumn lunch La Patriarche, Ferney- Voltaire Nov 2025](https://bafuncs.org/ovs-report-on-autumn-lunch-la-patriarche-ferney-voltaire-nov-2025/) - Eleven members attended the OVS Geneva area autumn lunch at Le Patriarche. The restaurant recently moved across the road to the Hôtel de France which was built in 1770 by the private secretary of Voltaire. It was transformed into a hotel in the 19 th century but still retains some of its original features. Excellent - [Member Support](https://bafuncs.org/information-note-7-member-support/) - MEMBER SUPPORT What we do The BAFUNCS Member Support Team aim to assist members and their dependants by providing information on healthcare, bereavement and accommodation for older people. We offer confidential and friendly advice, a listening ear and when possible, visits to housebound members or those in care homes. Resources are available with information on - [Letter from FAFICS President re Pension Review](https://bafuncs.org/letter-from-fafics-president-re-pension-review/) - Letter from FAFICS President, Jerry Barton, January 2026 Re. The Forthcoming Review of the UN Pension Scheme - [London Report on Festive Lunch at the Waterways Little Venice](https://bafuncs.org/london-report-on-festive-lunch-at-the-waterways/) - LONDON REGION’S FESTIVE LUNCH AT THE WATERWAY RESTAURANT 9 DECEMBER 2025 A huge success with over 30 London members attending. We were fully booked! This time our lunch was held at the Waterway on the canal in Little Venice, a few doors down from last year’s celebration at the Summerhouse. Carole Harris went to great - [End-of-Year Letter from FAFICS President, December 2025](https://bafuncs.org/end-of-year-letter-from-fafics-president-december-2025/) - Letter from FAFICS President, Jerry Barton December 2025 - [Letter from FAFICS President, September 2025](https://bafuncs.org/letter-from-fafics-president-september-2025/) - Letter from FAFICS President, Jerry Barton September 2025 - [Kent & Sussex Report on Christmas Lunch 2025](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-report-on-christmas-lunch-2025/) - Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) celebrated the Christmas Season for lunch at the Hummingbird Restaurant at Shoreham (Brighton) Airport, which is a favourite venue for many of our members and which offers a very good seasonal menu at a convenient and interesting Art Deco location. 14 members and guests enjoyed good food in - [Career Paths Programme at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS)](https://bafuncs.org/career-paths-programme-at-the-institute-of-development-studies-ids/) - On 11th November 2025, the IDS Alumni Office and BAFUNCS organised a panel on United Nations careers. This event provided an opportunity for students and alumni to learn about the realities of a UN career, and the opportunity to connect with and gain insights from current and former UN employees. The event was attended by - [Celebrate the UN General Assembly's 80th Birthday on 17 January](https://bafuncs.org/forthcoming-events-at-united-nations-association-uk/) - Many of our members are also members of our sister organisation, the United Nations Association of the United Kingdom (UNA-UK), which has an interesting programme of events coming up in the New Year. The first of these is an event on 17 January to celebrate the UN General Assembly's 80th Birthday at the Central Hall - [Cam Region Report on Christmas Lunch 2025](https://bafuncs.org/cam-region-christmas-lunch-2025/) - We met up for drinks in the bar followed by lunch, admirably served by the welcoming staff at the George Inn. There was a vibrant and festive atmosphere with the the lively chatter of eleven members, pausing only to raise a toast to absent friends. Some announcements were made by Nicky Rodgers - [CAM Report on Bawdsey Radar Museum](https://bafuncs.org/cam-report-on-bawdsey-radar-museum/) - In September we were warmly welcomed by CAM Member James Vanier, a volunteer guide, who organised the visit and introduced us to the Bawdsey Radar Story over tea and coffee on arrival. In the museum James guided us through the development of the radar technology that proved vital in the Battle of Britain and established - [Summary Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting on 7 August 2025](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-executive-committee-meeting-on-7-august-2025/) - Summary Minutes of Executive Committee meeting on 7 August 2025 For the complete minutes of the meeting please go to Publications/Archives/Executive Committee Archives - [Oxford Region - Report on Christmas Lunch 2025](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-report-on-christmas-lunch-2025/) - The Oxford Region Christmas lunch was held at the ‘Extraordinary Hare’ in West Hendred on 5th December. A total of 22 people attended, included three from the WMW region and two prospective members from the OXF region. The group had a separate room, which created a convivial atmosphere, and enjoyed excellent food and service. Stephen - [Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) & the UNJSPF](https://bafuncs.org/lasting-powers-of-attorney-lpas-the-unjspf/) - Registering your Power of Attorney with the Pension Fund It may come as a surprise to some of our members and their families that it is necessary to have their LPAs validated by the Fund because they may have been using them for some time in the UK already. Although the UNJSPF booklet on Legal - [A request from the BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund](https://bafuncs.org/a-request-from-the-bafuncs-benevolent-fund/) - The Benevolent Fund is actively seeking new applicants to the Fund and we ask you, as a BAFUNCS member, if you know of any person who might fall within the remit of having worked for the UN system, with a connection to the UK and now facing financial hardship? In addition to the existing BAFUNCS membership the Fund - [South Central Christmas Lunch Winchester 8 December 2025](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-christmas-lunch-winchester-8-december-2025/) - Welcome all members! South Central Christmas Lunch will be held at: The Golden Lion 99 Alresford Road, Winchester SO23 0JZ As usual, let’s meet from 12 noon onwards with lunch served at 12h30 or earlier if everyone is present. Please contact Claudine Pichon by the latest Sunday 23 November with your menu choices. MENU STARTERS - [New: Multi-factor Authentication for UNJSPF Member Self Services (MSS)](https://bafuncs.org/new-multi-factor-authentication-for-unjspf-member-self-services-mss/) - Message from Mr. Jerry Barton, FAFICS President Dear Member Associations and friends, FAFICS is aware that our Pension Fund has been working on multi-factor authentication to upgrade the security of beneficiaries’ personal pages, i.e. the information stored under Member Self Services (MSS). Ms. Rosemarie McClean mentioned it at our FAFICS Council meeting last July. FAFICS - [Kent & Sussex (KSX) Region Christmas Lunch on Thursday, 11th December 2025](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-ksx-region-christmas-lunch-on-thursday-11th-december-2025/) - Kent & Sussex Region are holding their Christmas lunch on Thursday, December 11th at the Hummingbird Restaurant inside the Art Deco main terminal building at Shoreham Airport. Please see the 2 course Christmas Menu printed below. It is £27.50 per person which includes the service charge, coffee and mints. Payment is on the - [Surrey Christmas Lunch Duke of Clarence Hampton Hill 2 December 2025](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-christmas-lunch-duke-of-clarence-hampton-hill-2-december/) - All members welcome! This year, our Christmas lunch will take place on Tuesday, 2 nd December 2025 at the Duke of Clarence, 147 High Street, Hampton Hill, Hampton, TW12 1NJ. You are invited to arrive from 12.00 pm for drinks at the bar, followed by lunch at 12.30 pm. Please email Annie Kean at stuartkean@aol.com - [London Festive Lunch 9 December 2025](https://bafuncs.org/london-festive-lunch-9-december-2025/) - London's annual Festive Lunch will be held on Tuesday 9 December 2025 at The Waterway restaurant by Little Venice. We only recently announced the event to our London members and are now almost full! Should you wish to join please contact Carole at carole.harris@gmail.com for further details, and should there be a free spot, full payment is expected by 31 October - [OVS Autumn Lunch Le Patriarche, Ferney- Voltaire 18 November](https://bafuncs.org/ovs-autumn-lunch-le-patriarche-ferney-voltaire-18-november/) - The next OVS Geneva area lunch will take place at Le Patriarche in Ferney-Voltaire on Tuesday, 18 November. The summer lunch was also held there but since then the restaurant has moved across the road to the newly renovated Hôtel de France so we will be in a different setting. The set menu changes every week and the cost is €22 with a - [Participation in UNA-UK's United Nations Day Reception, 23rd October, 2025](https://bafuncs.org/participation-in-una-uks-united-nations-day-reception-23rd-october-2025/) - Stephen Rudgard (Chair) and Nicholas Rosellini (Vice-Chair) attended the United Nations Day Reception marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN, hosted by the United Nations Association of the UK (UNA-UK) in partnership with the Embassy of Slovenia. The event was held in a suite at Central Hall Westminster in London, which was - [Report on KSX Autumn Lunch at Cooden Beach](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-ksx-autumn-lunch-at-cooden-beach/) - Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) members and a guest met for a very pleasant and relaxing lunch at The Relais hotel and restaurant at Cooden Beach, East Sussex on Thursday, 9th October 2025. We enjoyed good food and conversation while looking out over a calm sea on a sunny autumn day. What could be better?! - [Bryan Suitters, 1931-2025 An Appreciation](https://bafuncs.org/bryan-suitters-1931-2025/) - Bryan spent 40+ years working for WHO in laboratory services and malaria in the field, largely in the Far East in countries such as Sierra Leone, Thailand, and Indonesia. Upon retirement he, along with his wife, Brenda (see Tribute in Membership News, January 2020), joined BAFUNCS. In 1994 he joined the Executive Committee as Subscriptions Secretary, - [Information note 2: When a Pensioner Dies](https://bafuncs.org/info-note-no-2-when-a-pensioner-dies/) - Information Note No. 2 Updated 11 October 2025 WHEN A PENSIONER DIES Introduction This note may be useful for pensioners and for survivors of UN pensioners. If you are a retiree reading this in order to advise your spouse on what do in the event of your death, please note you will have simplified his/her - [2026 Annual Reunion, 13-15 September in Cardiff](https://bafuncs.org/2026-annual-reunion-13-15-september-cardiff/) - A Date for your Diary The date for the 2026 Annual Reunion in Cardiff has been set for 13-15 September. Detailed arrangements will be announced in due course, including the booking details. Clich Here to view the Tickertape of News about our Annual Reunions - [CAM Festive Lunch The George Inn Babraham 4 December](https://bafuncs.org/cam-festive-lunch-the-george-inn-babraham-4-december/) - All Members Welcome to our Festive Lunch! The George Inn dates from the 18th Century in the beautiful village of Babraham near Cambridge. The present building dates from 1764 and was originally a Coaching Inn, opening as a Public House in 1778. We are delighted to host our Christmas lunch again at this popular venue - [SCL Autumn Lunch- The Golden Lion Winchester 21 October](https://bafuncs.org/scl-autumn-lunch-the-golden-lion-winchester-21-october/) - Welcome all! The South Central Autumn Lunch will be held at The Golden Lion, 99 Alresford Road, Winchester SO23 0JZ, on 21 October 2025. As usual, let’s meet from 12 noon onwards with lunch served at 12h30, earlier if everyone is present. 2 courses = £26. 3 courses = £34. - [US - UK Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) Revisited](https://bafuncs.org/taxation-of-united-nations-pensioners-in-the-uk-update/) - It is some years now since the provisions of the US / UK Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) on the tax treatment of UN pensions came into practical effect. It may be worth repeating that in all or almost all cases, the factors governing the amount of the partial tax-free deduction and the period over which - [OXF Lunch - Friday 5th December - West Hendred](https://bafuncs.org/oxf-lunch-friday-5th-december-west-hendred/) - The end-of-year lunch for the OXF region will be held on Friday 5th December at a pub called "The Extraordinary Hare" in West Hendred. The village of West Hendred sits below the Berkshire Downs in a very scenic area. The pub has a separate room that we will have to ourselves. It is quite easy to reach - [Report on London Region visit to The Museum of the Home](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-london-region-visit-to-the-museum-of-the-home/) - Bafuncs London's Visit To The Museum Of The Home TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2025 “I’ve done all the tourist stuff in London this past week and this was by far the best.” Lydia, Visitor, 2025 We were treated to a truly special visit of the Museum of the Home, particularly interesting in its originality. One - [Report on OVS Summer lunch at The Patriarche Ferney-Voltaire](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-ovs-summer-lunch-at-the-patriarche-ferney-voltaire/) - OVS Summer Lunch Ten OVS Geneva area members met for lunch on 12 August 2025 at the Patriarche in Ferney-Voltaire on the French side of the border. The food was excellent and a good time was had by all in spite of the 35 degrees temperature. - [Summary Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting on 20 March 2025](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-executive-committee-meeting-on-20-march-2025/) - Summary Minutes of ExCo Meeting on 20 March 2025 For the complete minutes of the meeting please go to Publications/Archives/Executive Committee Archives. - [Summary Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting on 14 November 2024](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-executive-committee-meeting-on-14-november-2024/) - Summary Minutes of ExCo Meeting 14 November 2024 For the complete minutes of the meeting please go to Publications/Archives/Executive Committee Archives. - [Report on South Central Summer Lunch The White Hart -Cadnam](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-south-central-summer-lunch-the-white-hart-cadnam/) - Although the sunshine gave way to clouds and occasional light rain, the atmosphere during our summer lunch remained warm and relaxed. We welcomed two new members, Ian and his wife Brigit Cree. The food was enjoyed by all, with conversations flowing freely from one end of the table to the other, including the possibility of - [Croeso i Gymru/Welcome to Wales!](https://bafuncs.org/welcome-to-wales-2026/) - Annual Reunion in Cardiff in September 2026! (Dates to be confirmed, please refer to website) Cardiff was the venue for a very successful AGM and annual reunion in 2005, when almost 100 members attended. The Annual Reunion Committee has decided that it is time to re-visit this wonderful capital city which offers a plethora of - [BAFUNCS Autumn Newsletter, 2025](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-autumn-newsletter-2025/) - We are pleased to publish our Autumn Newsletter, 2025; hard copies for members who wish to receive them, will be in the mail shortly. BAFUNCS Autumn Newsletter 2025 - [Cambridge Region visit to Bawdsey Radar Museum 11 September 2025](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-visit-to-bawdsey-radar-museum-11-september-2025/) - All Members Welcome! Join us at the Bawdsey Radar Museum for a bespoke tour followed by lunch at The Ramsholt Arms. Find out more about these venues below. Plan for the day 11.30. Meet at the Museum for tea/coffee in the garden. Entry fee is £7.50 for seniors payable on arrival. 12.00 Tour - [London Region visit to the Museum of the Home 9 September 2025](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-visit-to-the-museum-of-the-home-9-september-2025/) - London’s next event is a visit to the Museum of the Home, 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA, at 2pm on Tuesday 9 September 2025. This should be an interesting place to visit and is of course open to all BAFUNCS – Home - Museum of the Home, where one can see the way Londoner’s - [Norwich AR 2025 Report, 19-21 May](https://bafuncs.org/norwich-ar-2025-report-19-21-may/) - We can now provide a brief report on the recent Annual Reunion, held in Norwich. This provides a smorgasbord to savour for those members who attended the event - and for those who were unable to do so. Below is the complete folder: A Report on AR 2025 The Photo Album Videos of the Presentations - [AGM 2025 Final Report](https://bafuncs.org/agm-2025-final-report/) - We are pleased to provide below the final report of the 2025 Annual General Meeting, including the certified tally of votes, the new Executive Committee and the draft minutes of the Zoom meeting: AGM 2025 FINAL REPORT - [Surrey Region Summer Newsletter](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-summer-newsletter/) - The Surrey Region has had an active programme during the first half of 2025, including 2 Committee meetings in January and April. Nine Surrey members attended the Annual Reunion held in Norwich from May 19th to 21st, which included a Gala Dinner with talk from Andrew Mitchell and various sightseeing venues.The Spring lunch and AGM - [Cambridge Region Report on visit to Norfolk Lavender](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-report-on-visit-to-norfolk-lavender/) - The heady scent of the lavender was intensified by the heat of the day with seemingly endless varieties to browse and enjoy, with some respite along the shaded tree lined path along the bank of the River Heacham. Norfolk Lavender concentrates mainly on seed production for ornamental use while protecting and accumulating older species, aiming - [Kent and Sussex (KSX) region lunch and talk on Thursday, 4th September 2025 on The Living Coast UNESCO Biosphere Reserve](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-ksx-region-lunch-and-talk-on-thursday-4th-september-2025-on-the-living-coast-unesco-biosphere-reserve/) - Our next Kent & Sussex (KSX) Region lunch and event which will take place at St. George's Park, Ditchling Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0SG on Thursday, September 4th from 12pm. Celia and Michael Askwith have very kindly organised this lunch at their retirement village, which will be followed by a UN-related talk - [Report on Kent & Sussex Summer Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/report-of-kent-sussex-summer-lunch/) - Eight members of Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) enjoyed a very pleasant lunch on 3rd July at the Arun View Inn overlooking the River Arun in Littlehampton, West Sussex. l to r : Joan Wilson, Sheila Cooper, Margaret Baugier, Heather Johnson, Terri Jezeph, Margaret Bills, Peter Sanders, Michael Askwith. Everyone enjoyed delicious food while admiring - [Overseas Summer Lunch The Patriarch Ferney-Voltaire. 12 August](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-summer-lunch-the-patriarch-ferney-voltaire-12-august/) - All members welcome! The next Geneva area summer lunch will take place on Tuesday, 12 August, at the Patriarch in Ferney-Voltaire. For further details please contact Mary Hamouda. With best regards. Mary Hamouda. maryhamouda@hotmail.fr Regional Representative - [South Central Summer Lunch The White Hart Cadnam 29 July](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-summer-lunch-the-white-hart-29-july/) - Alll Members Welcome! THE WHITE HART Old Romsey Rd. Cadnam SO40 2NP The South Central [SCL] Summer Lunch will take place at The White Hart on Tuesday 29 July 2025. Let’s meet from 12 noon with lunch being served at 12h30 or earlier if everyone is present. The Deadline for the menu order is July 22. Payment - [Report on Oxford Region Summer Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-summer-lunch/) - The Oxford Region’s summer lunch was held at Gusto Italian on Wednesday 25th June, and was attended by 12 people. We celebrated the UN@80 anniversary, and wished for a positive outcome to the reforms currently in progress. Before the lunch, a group visited Trinity College Oxford, to have a guided tour of the President’s and - [The Constitution of the Association](https://bafuncs.org/the-constitution-of-the-association/) - The Constitution of the Association defines its purposes as being: To encourage and help members to keep in touch with former colleagues through social, cultural and leisure activities To ensure that members are kept aware of changes in pensions and health insurance matters To help members and their families moving to the United Kingdom on - [BAFUNCS Officers](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-officers/) - PRESIDENT Sir Mark Lowcock (UN) VICE-PRESIDENTS Sheila Cooper (WHO) Brian Suitters (WHO) Cyril Groom (FAO) HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS Erik Jensen (UN) Sir Richard Jolly(UNICEF/ UNDP) Sir Kieran Prendergast (UN) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR Stephen Rudgard (FAO) VICE-CHAIR Nicholas Rosellini (UNDP, UN) HONORARY SECRETARY Richard Sydenham (UN) HONORARY TREASURER Richard Saynor (WHO) ELECTED MEMBERS Carolyn Murphy (WHO) Mary - [Norwich Videos & Photo Album, 19-21 May](https://bafuncs.org/norwich-videos-photo-album-19-21-may/) - In addition to the Photo Album of the event which was originally posted on 31 May, we are now pleased to publish the three videos of our speaker sessions at the Norwich Annual Reunion, 19-21 May; these can also be viewed on the Association's YouTube Channel (yes, we have one!) . We are also including - [Message from Stephen Rudgard, the new ExCo Chair](https://bafuncs.org/message-from-stephen-rudgard-the-new-exco-chair/) - I thank everyone who voted for the proposed Executive Committee and especially for myself as Chair, and I am looking forward to contributing to the Association in this new role. I wish to thank the other elected members of ExCo for their continuing service, and particularly Nicholas Rosellini who has stepped up to be the - [AGM 2025 Results](https://bafuncs.org/agm-2025-results/) - Voting on the AGM 2025 Resolutions closed on 31 May. The results have been certified by our President, Sir Mark Lowcock. All were approved by large majorities, with 76 members casting their votes. ♦ The Annual Report and Accounts of the Executive Committee (see the Spring 2025 Newsletter) were approved, together with the revised budget - [BBF news](https://bafuncs.org/bbf-news/) - At its meeting on 28 May 2025, the BBF Board was pleased to welcome two new trustees, Lynne O’Donoghue and John Cubbon, who were appointed by ExCo on 20 March. However, at the same meeting the Chair, Philip Daniel, announced his resignation as both Chair and as a trustee. Philip has provided excellent leadership to - [Kent & Sussex Region (KSX) Lunch in Littlehampton](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-region-ksx-lunch-in-littlehampton/) - On Thursday, July 3rd, lunch is being organised by Margaret Bills and we will meet at the Arun View, Littlehampton, which is a beautiful spot on the river. It is a 10 minute walk from the station, has an onsite car park, (small so get there early) and there is other parking around. We will - [South Central Spring Lunch Report](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-spring-lunch-report/) - South Central Spring Lunch held at LA PARISIENNE - APRIL 29, 2025 We had an enjoyable time and welcome Susan and Marjorie, two of the new SCL members. I hope they enjoyed our “style” and will join us again in the future. We held a brief AGM for which I had prepared a short questionnaire - [Surrey Region Summer Outing to Osterley Park 9th July 2025](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-summer-outing-to-osterley-park-9th-july-2025/) - Osterley Park and House, Jersey Road, Isleworth, TW7 4RB All members welcome! At the BAFUNCS Surrey AGM held on March 11th, Osterley Park and House, a Georgian country estate in West London, was chosen by members from among 5 locations as being the most interesting place to have our Summer Outing. Since then, the Committee - [CAM Region visit to Norfolk Lavender 19 June](https://bafuncs.org/cam-region-visit-to-norfolk-lavender-19-june/) - All members welcome! You are invited to join us at Norfolk Lavender, which was established in 1932, currently with 100 acres of lavender, a distillery and set in beautiful gardens with a herb garden and plant centre. This is a perfect opportunity to visit the Lavender fields at their best! Website: https://norfolk-lavender.co.uk/ When we are - [Norwich Photo Album, 19-21 May](https://bafuncs.org/norwich-photo-album/) - The Norwich Annual Reunion was a great success and enjoyed by everyone who attended. In due course there will be an AR Report and videos of the three presentations, including PowerPoint slides. In the meantime, members may enjoy browsing the photo album which now posted on the website: AR 2025 Photo Album Credits to the - [International Day of UN Peacekeepers, The Cenotaph, Whitehall, 22 May 2025](https://bafuncs.org/international-day-of-un-peacekeepers-the-cenotaph-whitehall-22-may-2025/) - Hannah Shabathai and Carole Harris of the London Region had the honour of representing BAFUNCS at the ceremony on the occasion of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers in Whitehall on 22 May 2025. In previous years, Tekeste Ghebray had nobly represented BAFUNCS, but Carole and I felt it was our duty to lay the - [London region report on Charles Dickens Museum visit 12 May](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-report-on-charles-dickens-museum-visit/) - He was perhaps the greatest English novelist so visiting his only existing London abode, the rooms in which he once lived and worked, his legacy, was all fascinating, thanks to the Charles Dickens Museum opening its doors for a private BAFUNCS guided tour. The two curators lavished upon us a wealth of knowledge about the - [Reminder to Vote in AGM 2025](https://bafuncs.org/reminder-to-vote-in-agm-2025/) - The Association's Annual General Meeting process will end on Saturday 31 May, when voting closes. The Voting Form covers all the decisions to be taken at the AGM, including the approval of our revised consititution and election of the new Executive Committee. Click on the link below to send your vote to Alnoor Nathoo, our - [Information Note 5: Taxation in the UK](https://bafuncs.org/info-note-5-taxation-in-the-uk/) - Updated 06 April 2025 Taxation in the UK is levied in many ways. Income Tax, National Insurance Contributions, Corporation Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax, among others, are paid to central government through His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs Service (HMRC), while Council Tax and Business Rates are paid to local government. Taxes paid at - [UN Career Records Project - Update](https://bafuncs.org/un-career-records-project-update/) - The UN Career Records Project (UNCRP) started in 1989 as a partnership between BAFUNCS (the UK branch of retired UN staff) and the Bodleian Library, Oxford University, to collect the memoirs and personal records of former UN staff, as well as of those with service linked to the UN system. The UNCRP collection complements the - [Info Note 6: Managing Your Personal Information](https://bafuncs.org/information-note-6/) - Updated 2 March 2021 Contents Introduction Lions Message in a Bottle Scheme Age UK LifeBook Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney Further Reading and References 1. Introduction If you become seriously ill or incapacitated, it is very important to have easily accessible personal information in the home for the emergency services or carers. This note provides - [Information note 3: Accommodation for Elder People](https://bafuncs.org/information-note-3-accommodation-for-older-people/) - Information Note 3: Accommodation for Older People Below we set out the principal options open to elderly people seeking housing accommodation in the UK suited to their needs. The choice of where and how to live is such a personal matter that only general advice can be offered. Most models of accommodation will provide appropriate - [Report on KSX April Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-ksx-april-lunch/) - Nine members and a guest of the Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) met for lunch at the White Hart Hotel, Lewes on 24th April. All present enjoyed very good food and convivial conversation in the pleasant setting of one of the oldest pubs in Lewes. L to R: Manda Terri, Terri Jezeph, Peter Sanders, Sheila - [CAM Region Report Spring lunch and AGM](https://bafuncs.org/cam-region-report-spring-lunch-and-agm/) - Our Spring lunch and AGM in Thetford was well attended by sixteen members, who enjoyed catching up on news over drinks, with a generous buffet provided by the Bell Hotel. CAM Events: The next gathering will be held at Norfolk Lavender on 19th June followed by the Bawdsey Radar Museum in September. Thanks to Gillian - [Overseas Region report on Spring lunch](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-region-report-on-spring-lunch/) - The OVS Geneva area Spring lunch was held on 8 April 2025 at the Maison de la Paix restaurant in Geneva. The restaurant is on the 8th floor, and it was a sunny day with lovely views. The food was excellent and a good time was had by all. At the next table there was - [Zoom Link for BAFUNCS AGM 2025, 10.00 Monday 12 May](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-link-for-bafuncs-agm-2025-10-00-monday-12-may/) - Below is the link for Monday's AGM meeting. The link is already on the website, under your personal dropdown menu. Clicking on the link below will take you to the same page. Since it is in the Members' Areas, you will have to sign in before the page becomes visible. Please note the meeting password - [AGM 2025 Timeline](https://bafuncs.org/agm-2025-timeline/) - The Association's Annual General Meeting process will end on Saturday 31 May, when voting closes. Click on the links below to participate: The AGM process explained, including the Voting Form The Spring Newsletter contains most of the necessary documentation The BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund Annual Report for 2024, which the AGM is invited to take note of. The Online - [BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund (BBF) Annual Report 2024](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-benevolent-fund-bbf-annual-report-2024/) - The Trustees of the BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund (BBF) are pleased to provide members with the BBF Annual Report for 2024. It will be on the agenda for the AGM Zoom Session on Monday 12 May, when the Chair of the BBF, Philip Daniel, will be availabke to answer questions. The BAFUNCS Membership is invited to - [LON - Visit to Charles Dickens Home & Museum,12 May - PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE](https://bafuncs.org/lon-visit-to-charles-dickens-home-museum-22-april/) - Our London Region is organizing a private tour of the Charles Dickens Museum in Doughty Street, Kings Cross, on the afternoon of Monday, 12 May. The Museum was once the London home of the great novelist, and is a place steeped in literary history. The Museum is organizing its 100th year since opening, and they - [Q&A on the solvency and sustainability of the UNJSPF](https://bafuncs.org/qa-on-the-solvency-and-sustainability-of-the-unjspf/) - UNJSPF Statement 13 March 2025 13 March 2025 The Fund has received queries from participants, retirees and beneficiaries about its stability during times of uncertainty. All clients can be assured that the Fund remains financially strong and that their UNJSPF benefits are secure. The following questions and answers have been compiled to explain the current - [Latest News on AR 2025 in Norwich, 19-21 May ](https://bafuncs.org/latest-news-on-ar-2025-in-norwich-19-21-may/) - Our Programme is now confirmed and available to view here Are you thinking of joining us at the last minute? If you are local to Norwich or otherwise and prefer to join us as non-residents, have a look at the programme, choose your events and contact Charles Robson at registrar2025@bafuncs.org for further details or assistance - [ South Central (SCL) Spring Lunch at La Parisienne on Tuesday 29 April](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-scl-spring-lunch-at-la-parisienne-on-tuesday-29-april/) - On Tuesday 29 April at La Parisienne, 21 Bell Street, Romsey SO51 8GY. As usual, let’s meet from 12 noon with lunch served at 12h30, earlier if everybody is present. MENU STARTER [1] Soup of the Day [2] Warm Goat’s Cheese Salad [3] Duck Mousse served with Toast MAIN [4] Pan Fried Sea Bream “sauce vierge” with New Potatoes, Green - [KSX AGM and Lunch Report](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-agm-and-lunch-report/) - A very pleasant time was had at the informal AGM held at the Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne on Thursday, February 27th. Thanks go to Joan Wilson for making the arrangements. Present were (l to r): Richard Sydenham, Peter Sanders, Terri Jezeph, Joan Wilson, Brigit McCarthy, Elsbeth Hinser, Michael Askwith, Margaret Baugier and Heather Johnson. Apologies were received - [“The World Turned Upside Down" - Norwich AR Conversazione](https://bafuncs.org/the-world-turned-upside-down-norwich-ar-conversazione/) - “The World Turned Upside Down – and what Britain needs to do about it” This will be the subject of the Tuesday morning "conversazione" between our President, Sir Mark Lowcock, and the Rt. Hon. Andrew Mitchell, MP. Given recent events, there will be much to discuss about the UK's role in the World, and in - [OXF Summer Lunch and Visit to Trinity College Oxford](https://bafuncs.org/oxf-summer-lunch-and-visit-to-trinity-college-oxford/) - The Oxford Region will be visiting Trinity College Oxford on Wednesday 25th June at 11:00 to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the UN. The visit will comprise a guided tour of the President’s and Fellows' garden, which are not accessible to the public, for about one hour. Then this would be followed by unguided time - [Info Note no. 8 - Wills and Succession](https://bafuncs.org/info-note-no-8/) - Updated June 2021 Wills and Succession Contents 1. Wills 2. Codicils to Wills 3. Living Wills 4. Organ Donation 5. Lasting Powers of Attorney 1. Wills Every BAFUNCS member should make a Will. This is the most important message of this information note. When a person dies without leaving a valid Will (full name: - [Process for the BAFUNCS AGM 2025](https://bafuncs.org/process-for-the-bafuncs-agm-2025/) - BAFUNCS will again conduct its AGM virtually in 2025, as it did in the previous five years (2020-2024). The main elements are: Documentation. This is provided in the Association’s Spring 2025 Newsletter. Online discussion group. There is a discussion group on the website, where members can ask questions and receive responses from members of the - [2025 Questionnaire on Annual Reunions](https://bafuncs.org/2025-questionnaire-on-annual-reunions/) - Except for the intervention of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, BAFUNCS has held an Annual Reunion every year since 1978. The Executive Committee has launched this survey in order to assess the level of support for convening the Annual Reunion in the future and to identify members’ views on aspects of the Reunion. - [BAFUNCS Spring Newsletter, 2025](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-spring-newsletter-2025/) - We are pleased to publish our Spring Newsletter, 2025; hard copies for members who wish to receive them, will be in the mail shortly. BAFUNCS Spring Newsletter 2025 This Spring Newsletter includes several loose flyers, which can be accessed by clicking the links below: Flyer 1 AGM 2025 Process & Voting Form Flyer - [Andrea Kelly - guest speaker in Norwich](https://bafuncs.org/andrea-kelly-to-speak-at-norwich-ar-19-21st-may/) - We are pleased to announce that Andrea Kelly, Environment Policy Advisor for the Norfolk Broads Authority, will be a guest speaker at the Norwich AR 19-21 May. Andrea has been working in environmental management in the Broads for more than 25 years, but acknowledges the challenges have never been as significant as they are today. - [Surrey Region AGM and Lunch, Duke of Clarence, Hampton 11 March 2025](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-agm-and-lunch-duke-of-clarence-hampton-11-march-2025/) - The Surrey Region is holding its AGM and Spring Lunch on Tuesday March 11th at the Duke of Clarence Pub on Hampton Hill. Surrey Members have already been circulated with details of the AGM which starts at 12 pm. Members from other Regions are welcome to attend the Spring Lunch which starts immediately afterwards at - [Norwich AR Excursions](https://bafuncs.org/excursions-norwich-ar-19-21-may/) - Choose an excursion, learn something new and make new friends! Tuesday Afternoon A Walking Tour of Norwich For those who like getting to know an area in depth and bring the past back to life then join us for a walk around Norwich city centre beginning at the The Forum and finishing at the Cathedral. - [Cambridge Region Spring Lunch and AGM The Bell Hotel Thetford 5 March 2025](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-spring-lunch-and-agm-the-bell-hotel-thetford-5-march-2025/) - All members are welcome to join us at the CAM region AGM and Lunch! Venue: The Bell Hotel King Street Thetford. IP24 2AZ For lunch a buffet will be provided in the dining room with assorted salads, sandwiches and desserts, as well as a tea and coffee station. The price is £16.95 pp payable on - [Music in Norwich by Liz & Gary Lewis](https://bafuncs.org/music-in-norwich-by-liz-gary-lewis/) - On Tuesday evening, 20 May, two of our younger members - Gary and Liz Lewis - will provide us with some relaxing music. Gary and Liz travelled the world with the UN System - UNDP, UNODC, UNEP. These days they live in France and together they play a variety of instruments in an eclectic mix - ["Is the UN Fit for Purpose?" - Rest is Politics Podcast](https://bafuncs.org/is-the-un-fit-for-purpose-rest-is-politics-podcast/) - Members may be interested in the recent Rest is Politics Podcast, hosted by Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell and featuring a discussion with Tom Fletcher, former British diplomat who is now the new UN Humanitarian Coordinator. "Is the UN Fit for Purpose?" - [Kent and Sussex Region AGM and Lunch in Eastbourne](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-ksx-agm-and-lunch-in-eastbourne/) - Happy New Year to you all, wishing you good health and peace. Please join us at the Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne on Thursday, February 27th at noon for our informal AGM and lunch. We welcome any ideas and suggestions for our future lunches. The hotel sits on a clifftop location with views of the - [Cambridge Region Newsletter January 2025](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-newsletter-january-2025/) - We finished the year in high spirits at our Christmas lunch with the welcoming George Inn staff providing us with pre-lunch drinks followed by a delicious meal in the sunny festive garden room, all with excellent service. The menu, decor and numbers of guests may vary each year, but the one constant is how all - [Letter & Video Message from FAFICS President (Updated)](https://bafuncs.org/letter-from-fafics-president-january-2025/) - Letter from FAFICS President, Jerry Barton, Video Message January 2025 - [Overseas Autumn Lunch 2024 report](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-autumn-lunch-2024-report/) - The OVS Geneva area Autumn lunch was held on 26 November 2024 at the Brasserie d’Henriette in Ferney-Voltaire on the French side of the border. It was attended by 11 members: Sue Block Tyrrell, Margaret Giorgi, Margaret Kearns, Harry Leefe, Susan Saidi, Richard and Carole Saynor, Matthew Kahane, Richard Harrison, Patricia Brice and me. - [Report on London Region Festive/ Christmas Lunch 2024](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-london-region-festive-christmas-lunch-2024/) - A perfect start to the festive season. BAFUNCS’s London Region organised its third and last event of the year, beautifully staged. Even the sunny blue sky did justice to “The Summerhouse” a delightful restaurant located on Little Venice’s canal in the heart of London. Members enjoyed a traditional Christmas feast in a particularly cheerful atmosphere. - [Report on Kent & Sussex Region (KSX) Christmas Lunch 2024](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-kent-sussex-region-christmas-lunch-2024/) - Twelve Kent and Sussex members met on Thursday, 5 December for a festive lunch at Cote Restaurant in Brighton. Food and service were excellent and a merry time was had by all! Those attending were: Mike and Celia Askwith, Margaret Baugier, David and Terri Jezeph, Heather Johnson, Richard Jolly, Allen and Myra Jones, Julien Lefevre, - [Asher Minns to be the Second Speaker in Norwich](https://bafuncs.org/asher-minns-to-be-the-second-speaker-in-norwich/) - We are pleased to announce that Asher Minns will be our second speaker at the Annual Reunion, 19-21 May 2025. Dr Minns is Executive Director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of East Anglia and has written extensively about climate change research and policy in the UK, as well as - [Can you help BAFUNCS?](https://bafuncs.org/can-you-help-bafuncs/) - BAFUNCS is always looking for volunteers to help run the Association, centrally as part of Executive Committee (ExCo) or in the regions. As you can imagine, there is no remuneration but out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed. Please think about it and let us know if you would be willing to apply your skills and a modest - [Are you paying the right amount of income tax on your UN pension?](https://bafuncs.org/are-you-paying-the-right-amount-of-income-tax-on-your-un-pension/) - Some time has passed since tax matters were discussed in a bulletin or in the Newsletter, although the website Discussion Forum on UK Taxation of UN Pensions has remained open and continues to contain reference information. Reviewing the position on income tax payable on UN pensions may therefore be of particular interest to recent retirees, - [Oxford Region - Report on Christmas Lunch 2024](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-report-on-christmas-lunch-2024/) - The Oxford Region Christmas lunch was held at the characterful Chequers Inn in Burcot on 4th December. A total of 18 members enjoyed the atmosphere in this lovely location, with excellent food and attentive service. Stephen Rudgard (Regional Representative) made a few announcements at the end of the meal, including promoting the upcoming Annual Reunion - [Summary Minutes of ExCo Meeting on 7 August 2024](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-exco-meeting-on-7-august-2024/) - Summary Minutes of ExCo Meeting on 7 August 2024 For the complete minutes of the meeting please go to Publications/Archives/Executive Committee Archives. - [Towards a New BAFUNCS Constitution](https://bafuncs.org/towards-a-new-bafuncs-constitution/) - During 2024 the Executive Committee (ExCo) has spent some time updating the Association’s constitution. The intention is to recommend its adoption by the general membership at the 2025 AGM. The proposed new constitution will be published in the Spring Newsletter and voted on at the AGM. Such an amendment to the constitution will require the - [Andrew Mitchell MP to speak at our 2025 Norwich AR](https://bafuncs.org/andrew-mitchell-mp-to-speak-at-our-2025norwich-annual-reunion/) - We are pleased to announce that the Rt.Hon. Andrew MItchell MP will be speaking at our 2025 Annual Reunion in Norwch. Mr Mitchell first became an MP in 1987 and has been representing Sutton Coldfield since 2001. During his career as a Conservative politician, he has taken a keen interest in international affairs generally and - [Kent & Sussex (KSX) Festive Season Lunch on 5th December in Brighton](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-ksx-festive-season-lunch-on-5th-december-in-brighton/) - All KSX members and guests are cordially invited to our Festive Season Lunch at Cote Restaurant, 115-116 Church Street, Brighton BH1 1UD on Thursday, December 5th 2024 at 12.00 for 12.30. The 3 course menu is £39.95pp plus tea/coffee if wanted and a mandatory 10% service charge will also be added. Drinks are ordered separately - [NOR Gathering - A Fascinating Visit to Nairn](https://bafuncs.org/nor-gathering-a-fascinating-visit-to-nairn/) - The Northern Region held a regional event in Nairn, Scotland, on 24 to 26 September 2024. This would not have been possible without the wonderful help of our member, Professor Ron Skeldon, who is fortunate to live in Nairn. Nairn is a former royal burgh, an ancient fishing port and market town, 17 miles east - [Surrey Christmas Lunch Angel Inn, Thames Ditton 3 December 2024](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-christmas-lunch-angel-inn-thames-ditton-3-december-2024-2/) - Members from other regions are welcome! Our Christmas Lunch this year will take place on Tuesday, 3d December 2024 at the Angel Inn, Angel Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0AU. You are invited to arrive from 12.00pm for drinks at the bar followed by lunch at 12.30 pm. Lunch arrangements: Lunch will include choices for - [Minutes of Regional Representatives Meeting 11 April 2024](https://bafuncs.org/minutes-of-regional-representatives-meeting-11-april-2024/) - Minutes of the Regional Representatives meeting 11th April 2024 - [Minutes of Regional Representatives Meeting 17 October 2023](https://bafuncs.org/minutes-of-regional-representatives-meeting-17-october-2023/) - Minutes of Regional Representatives meeting 17th October 2023 - [OVS Autumn Lunch La Brassiere D'Henriette in Ferney- Voltaire 26 November 2024](https://bafuncs.org/ovs-autumn-lunch-la-brassiere-dhenriette-in-ferney-voltaire-26-november-2024/) - All Members from other regions are welcome to attend! The OVS Geneva area Autumn lunch will take place on Tuesday, 26 November 2024 at La Brasserie D'Henriette in Ferney-Voltaire, on the French side of the border. To register please contact maryhamouda@hotmail.fr. - [Executive Committee Meeting 14 November 2024: Draft Agenda](https://bafuncs.org/executive-committee-meeting-14-november-2024-draft-agenda/) - The BAFUNCS Executive Committee will hold its next meeting on Thursday, 14 November at IMO and on Zoom. The draft agenda for the meeting is attached. Draft ExCo Agenda 14 November 2024 - [Kent & Sussex (KSX) Autumn lunch and tour of Lewes Priory](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-ksx-autumn-lunch-and-tour-of-lewes-priory/) - For our autumn get together, Kent and Sussex (KSX) members enjoyed lunch and a very interesting tour of Lewes Priory on 18th October 2024. L to R: Richard Sydenham, Richard Jolly, Myra Jones, Arthur Franklin (Lewes Priory Trust), Heather Johnson, Joan Wilson, Philip & Anne Daniel, Terri Jezeph, Peter Saunders, Elsbeth Hinser, Allen Jones. We - [New FAFICS Website](https://bafuncs.org/new-fafics-website/) - FAFICS has launched a new website. Members can click on the link behlow to reaad the letter from Jerry Barton, FAFICS President, inmtroducing the new site. Letter from FAFICS President, Jerry Barton, October 2024 - [London Region Festive Lunch The Summerhouse Little Venice 6 December 2024](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-festive-lunch-the-summerhouse-little-venice-6-december-2024/) - BAFUNCS London Region Festive/Christmas lunch Members from all regions welcome! We are happy to announce the region’s Festive/Christmas Lunch on Friday, 6 December 2024 at 12:30. We have identified The Summerhouse, a lovely restaurant in Little Venice opposite no. 60 Blomfield Road, London W9 2PA. The proposed and varied menu, with traditional Christmas fare, will cost £45, - [Cambridge Christmas Lunch The George Inn, Babraham 5 December 2024](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-christmas-lunch-the-george-inn-babraham-5-december-2024/) - CAM Region Festive Lunch Thursday 5th December Members from all regions are welcome! We are delighted to host our festive lunch again at this popular venue which offers us a spacious room, parking, easy location to access and a decent meal! Venue: The George Inn, 43 High St, Babraham, Cambridge CB22 3AG Time: 11.30am - - [CAM Report on visit to Ickworth House](https://bafuncs.org/cam-report-on-visit-to-ickworth-house/) - The impressive Rotunda at Ickworth was the grand Italianate design of the Bishop -Earl, 4th Earl of Bristol, who never lived to see it but the building was eventually completed by his descendants. Nine members enjoyed a tour of the House where we were able to view portraits and treasures including an extraordinary collection of - [South Central Christmas Lunch, The White Hart, Cadnam 3 December 2024](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-christmas-lunch-the-white-hart-cadnam-3-december-2024/) - SOUTH CENTRAL [SCL] CHRISTMAS LUNCH 2024 Will take place on Tuesday 3 December at The White Hart, Old Romsey Road, CADNAM [Hampshire]. Let’s meet from 12 noon onwards with lunch served at 12h30, earlier if everyone is present. STARTERS [1] Severn and Wye Smoked Salmon Fishcake with samphire, caper mayonnaise [2] Pheasant Partridge and Wild Boar - [Sign-up for AR 2025 in Norwich, 19-21 May ](https://bafuncs.org/sign-up-for-ar-2025-in-norwich-19-21-may/) - If you are planning to join next year's Annual Reunion in Norwich you can click on the two links below to get more details - and to book your place. If you want to have your choice of rooms it's always the early bird that catches the worm. Note that the picture above is of - [Overseas Report on summer lunch 2024](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-report-on-summer-lunch-2024/) - The OVS summer lunch was held on 20 August in Divonne-les-Bains, a few kms from Geneva, on the French side of the border. It was a lovely sunny day on the terrace overlooking the Divonne Lake. Our next lunch will be during the second half of November (date and venue to be decided). - [South Central report on Autumn lunch and news](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-report-on-autumn-lunch-and-news/) - On Tuesday 8 October, nine of us had a very pleasant lunch at The Riverside Inn, Tuckton and we discussed the forthcoming SCL Christmas Lunch. In addition to the “usual” crowd, we were pleased to welcome a new member: David Smith (ESCAP). Due to several members’ previous commitments, it was agreed that Tuesday 3 December would be a - [Report on London region visit to the Ranjit Singh Exhibition](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-london-region-visit-to-the-ranjit-singh-exhibition/) - BAFUNCS London was delighted to organise a visit to the Ranjit Singh, Maharaja of the Sikh Empire Exhibition at the prestigious Wallace Collection in Manchester Square, London. What indeed made the visit particularly interesting was a private talk in the auditorium by Guest Curator Davinder Toor, - [Call for new Benevolent Fund trustees](https://bafuncs.org/call-for-new-benevolent-fund-trustees/) - The BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund (BBF) is seeking to increase its complement of trustees. The role of the trustees is to ensure that the Fund operates in accordance with its governing document, in particular regarding the disbursement of grants and loans to beneficiaries, as well as complying with Charity Commission rules and guidance. If you might - [OXF Region Christmas Lunch - 4th December](https://bafuncs.org/oxf-region-christmas-lunch-4th-december/) - The OXF Region will be having a lunch at the Chequers in Burcot near Dorchester-on-Thames (https://thechequers-burcot.co.uk/) on Wednesday 4th December. The venue is a delightful thatched inn with a good reputation, and its central location in the region makes it as accessible as possible to members in the OXF Region. It is offering a very - [Oxford Region - Report on Christmas Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-christmas-lunch/) - The Oxford Region Christmas lunch was held at the impressive Shillingford Bridge Hotel on Thursday 7th December. After a few late withdrawals, 20 members enjoyed the atmosphere in a lovely location, the excellent food, and the merry company. At a brief AGM held after the meal, Stephen Rudgard (Regional Representative) thanked Cyril Groom for more - ["Does the UN Still Matter?" Discussion with UN SG Antonio Guterres](https://bafuncs.org/does-the-un-still-matter-discussion-with-un-sg-antonio-guterres/) - Members may be interested in another interesting podcast by Gideon Rachman, Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator of the Financial Times, this time with the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the eve of the UN Summit of the Future. Click Here to listen to the Podcast Episode - or "wherever you get your podcasts". - [Summary Minutes of ExCo Meeting on 25th March 2024](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-exco-meeting-on-25th-march-2024/) - Summary Minutes of ExCo Meeting on 25 March 2024 - [South Central Autumn Lunch The Riverside, Tuckton, Bournemouth](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-autumn-lunch-the-riverside-tuckton-bournemouth/) - All members welcome! Tuesday 8 October 12 noon 220 Belle Vue Rd, Tuckton Bridge, Tuckton, Bournemouth BH6 3BA Let’s meet from 12 noon with lunch served at 12h30 or sooner if everyone is present. STARTERS [1] CHICKEN LIVER & BRANDY PARFAIT with cherry amaretto compote, sea - [Autumn Newsletter 2024, incl. AR 2025 Details & Registration Form](https://bafuncs.org/autumn-newsletter-2024/) - Autumn Newsletter 2024 Invitation to AR 2025 in Norwich Registration Form for AR 2025 in Norwich - [Cam Region Ickworth House and Gardens Bury St Edmunds Thursday 19 September 2024](https://bafuncs.org/cam-region-ickworth-house-and-gardens-thursday-19-september-2024/) - All members are welcome! Ickworth House and Gardens The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE The Italianate Palace of Ickworth lies in the heart of Suffolk with the Rotunda forming the centrepiece of the Estate, now showcasing an art and silver collection. The Rotunda is surrounded by the beautiful Italianate garden with the - [Report on Kent & Sussex (KSX) Region lunch at Eastbourne](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-kent-sussex-ksx-lunch-at-eastbourne/) - Kent and Sussex (KSX) region held a very successful lunch at the Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne on Thursday, 22nd August 2024. Ten members enjoyed very good food and conversation in the pleasant surroundings of the hotel conservatory restaurant, with beautiful views of the English Channel coast. l to r: Joan Wilson, Elsbeth Hinser, Judy Burke, Brigit - [Letter from FAFICS President, August 2024](https://bafuncs.org/letter-from-fafics-president-august-2024/) - Letter from FAFICS President, Jerry Barton, August 2024 - [BAFUNCS membership fees are changing - Take action now](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-membership-fees-are-changing-take-action-now/) - Subscription fees for membership of BAFUNCS are set to rise, as agreed by the 2024 AGM. The Association’s annual expenditure has exceeded its income for several years, despite significant efforts to economize, with the result that its reserves are steadily being drawn down. By 2025, BAFUNCS will barely have reserves equivalent to one year’s expenditure. - [2025 Annual Reunion, Norwich, 19-21 May](https://bafuncs.org/2025-annual-reunion-norwich-19-21-may/) - It has been agreed that our next annual reunion will be held near Norwich, the capital of Norfolk and we will be staying at the Park Farm Hotel and Leisure. This is a hotel that has just been voted the best hotel in Norfolk by Muddy Stilettos, an organisation that celebrates and supports the most - [Contributions to the UN Summit of the Future](https://bafuncs.org/contributions-to-the-un-summit-of-the-future/) - As the UN General Assembly convenes its Summit of the Future, 22-23 September 2024, we'd like to draw members' attention to several interesting contributions from former staff members, several of them - but not all - members of BAFUNCS. Several of these appear in PassBlue, an unofficial but very well informed newsletter about the UN - [We invite you to Join our BAFUNCS Community!](https://bafuncs.org/we-invite-you-to-join-our-bafuncs-community/) - Click Here to Download our Recruitment Flyer And please share with others who may be interested - [Kent & Sussex (KSX) August lunch at Eastbourne](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-ksx-august-lunch-at-eastbourne/) - Our next lunch will be held on Thursday, 22nd August 2024 from 12.00pm at the Hydro Hotel, Mount Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20 7HZ The Hydro Hotel, dates back to the 1890's, has beautiful views of the English Channel from its clifftop location and will be a great place to meet up for a meal - [Information note 3: Accommodation for Older People](https://bafuncs.org/info3/) - Information note 3: Accommodation for Older People Overview Below we set out the principal options open to elderly people seeking housing accommodation in the UK suited to their needs. The choice of where and how to live is such a personal matter that only general advice can be offered. Most models of accommodation will provide - [Surrey Region (SRY) Summer Outing to Syon House & Gardens, 4 July 2024](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-sry-summer-outing-to-syon-house-gardens-4-july-2024/) - The Surrey Region was lucky to have a lovely sunny day for its visit to Syon House and Gardens on the banks of the River Thames at Isleworth. Eighteen members attended including four visitors from the London Region. Syon House has been the London residence of the Dukes of Northumberland since 1557 and unlike many stately homes - [Report on CAM region visit to Houghton Hall 20 June](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-cam-region-visit-to-houghton-hall-20-june/) - Ten members enjoyed meeting for coffee, exploring the delightful walled garden, followed by lunch in the shade of the café. The impressive exhibition of Magdalene Odundo’s ceramic work was beautifully displayed in the grandeur of the state rooms of Houghton Hall. Driving through the grounds we encountered the extraordinary sight of Antony Gormley’s sculptures- each - [Executive Committee Meeting - Wednesday, 7 August - Draft Agenda](https://bafuncs.org/executive-committee-meeting-wednesday-7-august-draft-agenda/) - BAFUNCS Executive Committee will hold it's next meeting on Wednesday, 7 August 2024 at 10.00am on Zoom. The draft agenda is available here. Revised Draft ExCo Agenda 7 August 2024 The link is posted on the website under your name/Zoom meetings. All members are invited to attend as observers. - [Overseas Region(OVS) La Table du Lac Divonne-les-Bains 20 August 2024](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-regionovs-la-table-du-lac-divonne-les-bains-20-august-2024/) - OVS Summer Lunch ALL MEMBERS WELCOME! The Geneva area summer lunch will take place on Tuesday, 20 August 2024, at La Table du Lac in Divonne-les-Bains, a few kilometres outside of Geneva on the French side of the border in the Pays de Gex. An e-mail invitation has been sent to all OVS members - [Report on KSX Lunch at Littlehampton](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-report-on-lunch-at-littlehampton/) - Kent and Sussex (KSX) region held a very successful lunch at the Arun View Inn at Littlehampton on 3 July 2024. In spite of inclement weather, the Arun View provided a very good range of tasty dishes in a cosy setting with a pleasant view over the river. Our thanks go to Margaret Bills for - [London Region Wallace Collection Maharajah Ranjit Singh, 11 September 2024](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-wallace-collection-ranjit-singh-11-september-2024/) - All members from other regions welcome! We are delighted to confirm that we are organising a visit to the exhibition on Ranjit Singh, Maharajah of the Sikh Empire, at the Wallace Collection, on Wednesday, 11 September at 2pm. For those of you who may not be familiar with it, the Wallace Collection is located at Hertford House, Manchester - [KSX Lunch in Hastings on 25 July](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-lunch-in-hastings-on-25-july/) - KSX member Joan Wilson has kindly offered to arrange a lunch on Thursday, 25 July 2024 at Rock A Nore Kitchen, 23 Rock-a Nore Road, Hastings TN34 3DW. The Rock A Nore Kitchen is situated not far from the Miniature Railway, the Fisherman’s Museum, the Fish Market and the Lifeboat Museum, and is less than - [Final Report of the 2024 Annual General Meeting](https://bafuncs.org/final-report-of-the-2024-annual-general-meeting/) - Final Report of the 2024 Annual General Meeting Members can click on the above link to read the final report of our 2024 Annual General Meeting (General Assembly). Inter Alia, the AGM elected the following members of the Executive Committee (ExCo). It also unanimously approved an increase in annual subscriptions, with a £5 surcharge for - [Report from the Bath Annual Reunion](https://bafuncs.org/report-from-the-bath-annual-reunion/) - Our 45th annual reunion was held in the lovely city of Bath in glorious weather from 19 to 21 May. Sixty-five BAFUNCS members attended, but with friends and visitors we had a head count of seventy-six. During the cocktail party on the first night acquaintances were renewed and reminiscences were exchanged in the midst of - [Change in the BAFUNCS Membership Subscription](https://bafuncs.org/change-in-the-bafuncs-membership-subscription/) - The 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Association has unanimously approved an increase in annual subscriptions to £30 (Single) and £45 (Joint). In addition, an annual charge of £5 will be added to each membership choosing to receive the bi-annual Newsletter in hard-copy form. A summary of all the changes approved by the AGM is - [Kent & Sussex July Lunch at Littlehampton](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-july-lunch-at-littlehampton/) - Our next lunch, kindly organised by Margaret Bills, will be in Littlehampton on Wednesday July 3rd. The Arun View Inn is located on the river and their restaurant serves freshly cooked, seasonal dishes. The table with river views is booked for 12.00. There is a pub car park (Wharf Road, BN17 5DD), the 700 bus - [Oxford Region: Report on Summer Lunch at Dorchester-on-Thames](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-report-on-summer-lunch-at-dorchester-on-thames/) - The Oxford Region held its summer lunch at the delightful George Hotel in Dorchester-on-Thames on Thursday 13th June. Almost 20 members enjoyed the meal, which was served in the very elegant main dining room in this historic coaching inn. Before the lunch, some of the party attended a guided tour of Dorchester Abbey by Margot - ["Finding hope amongst the gridlock" - Richard Jolly's 90th Birthday Party](https://bafuncs.org/finding-hope-amongst-the-gridlock-richard-jollys-90th-birthday-party/) - Please join us for a special event to celebrate the 90th birthday of Richard Jolly. Finding hope amongst the gridlock 3 July 2024, 16:00–17:00, followed by refreshments Institute of Development Studies IDS Convening Space As this year’s UNDP Human Development Report explores, the world is in dangerous - [Cambridge Region Sally Hartley Art Exhibition Saxmundham 12 July 2024](https://bafuncs.org/sally-hartley-art-exhibition-saxmundham-12-july-2024/) - Sally, Lesley and Sal invite you to. ‘Choices’ An exhibition at Summer Studio, Fair brook, Carlton Road, Carlton, Saxmundham. IP172QE Opening party Summer Studio Fair brook on Thursday 4th July 6-9pm Exhibition open Friday Saturday Sunday 5th 6th 7th July and 12th 13th 14th July 11am-4pm All members are invited to - [South Central Summer Lunch The Blue Bell Inn Emsworth Tuesday 9 July 2024](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-summer-lunch-the-blue-bell-inn-emsworth-tuesday-9-july-2024/) - All members from other regions welcome! The Summer Lunch will be held on Tuesday 9 July 2024 at The Blue Bell Inn, 29 South Street, Emsworth PO10 7EG. As usual, let’s meet from 12 noon with lunch served at 12:30, earlier if everyone is present. MENU STARTERS [1] Chicken Liver Parfait saved with brioche toast and - [Surrey Region visit to Syon House 4th July 2024](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-visit-to-syon-house-4th-july/) - Members from other regions welcome! At the BAFUNCS Surrey AGM held on March 7th, Syon Park (the London home of the Duke of Northumberland) was chosen by members for our next Summer Outing, which will take place on July 4th. Details - [Spam Alert!](https://bafuncs.org/spam-alert/) - 30% of our members never open our periodic BAFUNCS Bulletins. Perhaps this is because they're not interested - in which case they can and perhaps should unsubscribe - but we think a more likely explanation is that the Bulletin goes into their Spam folder and is never found or retrieved. Non-retrieval simply perpetuates the phenomenon. - [CAM Region visit to Houghton Hall 20th June 2024](https://bafuncs.org/cam-region-visit-to-houghton-hall-20th-june-2024/) - Come and join us at Houghton Hall, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE31 6TY on Thursday 20th June 2024 Members from all regions are welcome! Houghton Hall is one of England’s finest examples of Palladian style architecture with the following exhibitions presently on display. Time Horizon, one of Antony Gormley’s most spectacular large-scale installations shown for the - [UN Peacekeepers Ceremony, 23 May 2024](https://bafuncs.org/un-peacekeepers-ceremony-23-may-2024/) - Dr Tekeste Ghebray, our BAFUNCS London Member, kindly represented BAFUNCS at the United Nations Peacekeepers Ceremony, held on 23 May 2024 at the Cenotaph. This important and unique ceremony paid respect to the nearly 4,400 peacekeepers who have lost their lives serving under the UN flag since 1948. Dr Ghebray, who said that he - [Report on London Region lunch May 2024](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-london-region-lunch-may-2024/) - BAFUNCS London’s new team Hannah Shabathai, Regional Representative and Carole Harris, Treasurer and Secretary, re-launched London’s region with their first event : a fabulous get-together lunch hosted by Yvonne Gill, a former UN Civil Servant and BAFUNCS London Member, who generously offered her beautiful Mayfair home for the occasion. What made this - [Archives Update: Membership Lists](https://bafuncs.org/archives-update-membership-lists/) - A new category of Membership Lists has been added to the Archives page. These lists, covering a period from January 1978 to January 1997, may be found on the Publications page under Archives/Membership Lists. Perhaps you will find an old friend or colleague, or a famous name, who has been a member of our Association! - [Kent & Sussex AGM and Spring Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-agm-and-spring-lunch/) - Nine KSX members met up at Côte Restaurant, Lewes on Thursday, 2nd May for an informal AGM followed by lunch. When we arrived at the restaurant there was no gas but after complimentary drinks and the meeting, all was well and we went on to have a delicious lunch! Attending were (l to r): Terri - [Link for AGM 2024 Zoom Meeting, 10.00 Monday 13 May.](https://bafuncs.org/link-for-agm-2024-zoom-meeting-10-00-monday-13-may/) - Don't forget to join the forthcoming Zoom AGM Meeting, starting at 10.00 on Monday 13 May. Links to the applicable documents are listed below: Provisional Agenda AGM 2023 Report Spring Newsletter 2024 BAFUNCS Constitution Voting Form Click on the following link to join the meeting: https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/agm-2024-zoom-session/ The documentation has already been circulated in the Spring - [Surrey Region Report AGM and Spring lunch March 2024](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-report-agm-and-spring-lunch-march-2024/) - The AGM and Spring Lunch for the Surrey Region took place at The Angel Inn in Thames Ditton on Thursday 7th March. It was attended by 20 members as well as Hannah Shabathai, the newly appointed Regional Representative for the London Region. Hannah noted that there were many opportunities for greater collaboration between the - [Report on CAM Region lunch and AGM Thetford](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-cam-region-lunch-and-agm-thetford/) - Drinks in the bar followed by an AGM and buffet lunch at the Bell Hotel was well attended by 16 members while we welcomed Charles and Kate Robson who attended their first CAM Region meeting. Having been approached regarding the possibility hosting AR 2025 in the CAM region, we have recommended that Norwich would be - [London Region Lunch 2nd May 2024](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-lunch-2nd-may-2024/) - Last chance to get on board the lunch train! This gathering is being held at a member's home in the West End, The contribution for lunch is £22 and there are only a few places left. For further details please contact Carole Harris. carole.harris@gmail.com - [London Region Newsletter February 2024](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-newsletter-february-2024/) - Thursday 2nd May lunch in West End! Last chance to attend as there are few places left! For further details please contact Carole Harris carole.harris@gmail.com Dear London Members, We would like to introduce ourselves: Hannah Shabathai - Regional Representative Former WHO Staff member with extensive experience working in the UN system. Carole Harris - Secretary - [AGM 2024 - Don't Forget to Vote!](https://bafuncs.org/agm-2024-dont-forget-to-vote/) - The Association's 2024 Annual General Meeting (General Assembly) is well under way. Members are reminded that it is their association and needs their support - not least by voting to approve the Annual Report, 2024-2025 budget and a change in the subscription. The Benevolent Fund's Annual Report and Accounts also need your approval. Documentation Click - [Roger Eggleston - In Appreciation](https://bafuncs.org/roger-eggleston-in-appreciation/) - We have just learned of the passing of one of our most respected members, Roger Eggleston. Roger worked for both WHO and the UN and was well known within the UN System. In retirement he devoted a lot of energy to FAFICS and served as its President 2012-2014. We will feature an appreciation of Roger - [Summary Minutes of ExCo Meeting on 17th November 2023](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-exco-meeting-on-17th-november-2023/) - Summary Minutes of ExCo Meeting on 17th November 2023 - [Agenda for Meeting of Reg Reps Thursday 11th April 2024](https://bafuncs.org/agenda-for-meeting-of-reg-reps-thursday-11th-april-2024/) - Agenda for Meeting of the Reg Reps 11th April 2024 - [OXF Summer Lunch at Dorchester-on-Thames](https://bafuncs.org/oxf-summer-lunch-at-dorchester-on-thames/) - The Oxford Summer Lunch will be held at an old coaching inn, the George Hotel in Dorchester-on-Thames, at 12:30 on Thursday 13th June. Please let me know by email if you would like to join: srudgard@yahoo.com. We will distribute the menu beforehand to allow people to select their meal choices. There will also be a - [KSX Spring Lunch and AGM at Lewes](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-spring-lunch-and-agm-at-lewes/) - Please join us at Côte Restaurant, Lewes on Thursday, May 2nd for a quick AGM and a longer lunch in our own dining area! Picturesque Lewes is the county town of East Sussex with art galleries (including "Charleston in Lewes"), a Castle, museums, a public garden, ruins of a medieval priory, an independent cinema, - [KSX February lunch in Brighton](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-february-lunch-in-brighton/) - KSX members and guests gathered in February for a very tasty seafood lunch at the Regency Restaurant on Brighton seafront. Those attending were: Mike and Celia Askwith, Margaret Baugier, Elsa Brathaug, Judy Burke (SRY), Charles Gore, Elsbeth Hinser, David and Terri Jezeph, Heather Johnson, Richard Jolly, Allen and Myra Jones, Brigit McCarthy, Richard Sydenham and Joan Wilson. In spite of a seasonal downpour, we all - [Annual General Meeting 2024 (General Assembly)](https://bafuncs.org/annual-general-meeting-2024-general-assembly/) - Process for the BAFUNCS Annual General Meeting 2024 It is a constitutional requirement that BAFUNCS convene its AGM (constitutionally titled the “General Assembly”) once a year to consider certain items of business, including: approval of the annual report; approval of the accounts and budget; the report of the Benevolent Fund; and election of officers to - [Spring Newsletter 2024](https://bafuncs.org/spring-newsletter-2024/) - Download the Spring Newsletter 2024 Download the AGM 2024 Process & Voting Form Download the Booking Details & Registration Form for Bath Annual Reunion - [Letter from the FAFICS President, March 2024](https://bafuncs.org/letter-from-the-fafics-president-august-2023/) - Letter from Jerry Barton, FAFICS President, March 2024 - [Guidance on Using NHS and Private Healthcare](https://bafuncs.org/guidance-on-using-nhs-and-private-healthcare/) - There is no communication between NHS and private healthcare providers. If using both systems, it is advisable to obtain any letters and documents to clarify the given treatment and health care to the other provider. If I pay for private treatment how will my NHS care be affected? The NHS website guidance is summarised as - [OVS Lunch Restaurant Sur L’Ardoise in Versonnex, France, Wednesday 3rd April](https://bafuncs.org/ovs-lunch-restaurant-sur-lardoise-in-versonnex-france-wednesday-3rd-april/) - Members from all regions welcome! We would like to invite you to meet for an après-Easter lunch at noon on Wednesday 3rd April at the Restaurant Sur L’Ardoise in Versonnex, France. The restaurant serves an excellent three-course lunch, with several choices for each course, for €24 and never disappoints. Versonnex is just a few kilometers - [AR 2024 in Bath: Don't forget to book](https://bafuncs.org/ar-2024-in-bath-dont-forget-to-book/) - There is still time to book your place for this year's Annual Reunion in Bath. The Hilton Doubletree Hotel is keeping rooms for us until 4 April, after which you'll have to take your chances. The programme is an exciting one with some excellent speakers, excursions and opportunities to meet fellow members. The full details - [Two BAFUNCS Career Paths Events in February 2024](https://bafuncs.org/two-bafuncs-career-paths-events-in-february-2024/) - In February 2024, the BAFUNCS Career Paths Programme organised two events which together were attended by a total of around 120 students. The first event was hosted by King's College London (KCL), organized by its United Nations Association (UNA), and was attended by students from KCL and a few other colleges from the University of - [BAFUNCS Career Paths Event at the LIMUN-UK Conference, February 2024](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-career-paths-event-at-the-limun-uk-conference-february-2024/) - The BAFUNCS Career Paths Programme organised a panel event with the Committee of the London International Model United Nations (LIMUN). LIMUN organizes an annual conference of up to 1,000 delegates from UN associations and societies at a wide range of universities in U.K. and from other countries. This year the conference was held on on - [NOR Region. Two-Night stay in Nairn 24-26 September 2024](https://bafuncs.org/nor-region-two-night-stay-in-nairn-24-26-september-2024/) - Two-Night stay in Nairn 24-26 September 2024 We look forward to welcoming all members to this event! We will be staying in the rather splendid Muthu Newton Hotel, checking in on 24 and checking out on 26 September. Nairn is situated on the north-east coast of Scotland with wonderful beaches and glorious views across the Moray - [NOR Region An excursion to the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh, 26 June 2024](https://bafuncs.org/nor-region-an-excursion-to-the-national-galleries-of-scotland-in-edinburgh-26-june-2024/) - We look forward to welcoming all members who would like to attend this event! Visit to exhibition, Scottish Art (1800-1945), National Gallery Edinburgh Wednesday 26 June 2024, 10:30am-approx. 3pm After five years of extensive excavation underneath the existing National Gallery on the Mound in Edinburgh, a huge light-filled space was created to house a unique - [South Central Region Spring Lunch Tuesday 19th March 2024](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-region-spring-lunch-tuesday-19th-march-2024/) - South Central Spring Lunch Tuesday 19 March 2024. LA PARISIENNE, 21 Bell Street, Romsey, SO51 8GY Tel: 01794 512067 As March 20 is the first day of the spring, let’s hope for a sunny day! Fair enough, we had lunch at La Parisienne several times but, in addition to being central to SCL Region - [BAFUNCS Career Paths Event at Kings College London, February 2024](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-career-paths-event-at-kings-college-london-february-2024/) - In February 2024, the BAFUNCS Career Paths Programme organised an event with King's College London (KCL) United Nations Association (UNA). About sixty students attended, including visitors from other colleges. There was a mixed panel with Sarah Papineau (LON) and Nicholas Rosellini (LON) from BAFUNCS (who both served with UNDP in Bhutan but twenty years apart), - [Draft Agenda for ExCo Meeting on 25 March 2024](https://bafuncs.org/draft-agenda-for-exco-meeting-on-25-march-2024/) - Draft ExCo Agenda 25 March 2024 - [BAFUNCS Career Paths Event at Oxford University, October 2023](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-career-paths-event-at-oxford-university/) - A total of about 160 students participated in a major event under the BAFUNCS Career Paths Programme held in October 2023, organized with the United Nations Association of Oxford University (OUUNA) and the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR). The latter provided its main lecture theatre as the principal venue, and the Department opened - [BAFUNCS Career Paths Event at LSE, October 2023](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-career-paths-event-at-lse/) - About 40 students participated in an event under the BAFUNCS Career Paths Programme held in October 2023, organized with the United Nations Society of the London School of Economics. The event also included some students from SOAS and Kings College London. The BAFUNCS panel included Nicholas Rosellini (LON), Nicola Harrington (OVS) and John Cubbon (LON), - [CAM Region AGM and lunch The Bell Hotel Thetford Thursday 14th March 2024](https://bafuncs.org/cam-region-agm-and-lunch-the-bell-hotel-thetford-thursday-14th-march-2024/) - You are invited to join us at the CAM region AGM and lunch. Members from other regions are most welcome to attend. Venue: The Bell Hotel King Street Thetford. IP24 2AZ 11.00 am – meet in the bar 12.00 am – AGM in the lounge 1.00 pm – lunch in the dining room Afternoon- one - [Surrey region Spring lunch Thursday 7th March 2024](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-spring-lunch-thursday-7th-march-2024/) - Place and Time: The Surrey Region Spring lunch this year will take place on Thursday, 7th March 2024 at the Angel Inn, Angel Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0AU. We are very pleased to announce that Sir Mark Lowcock, who became President of BAFUNCS in the summer of 2023 and is a member of the - [Podcast Discussion with Mark Malloch-Brown](https://bafuncs.org/podcast-discussion-with-mark-malloch-brown/) - Gideon Rachman is the Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator for the Financial Times; he was one of our main speakers at last year's Annual Reunion in London and his lecture at the ODI can be viewed by signed-in members in our Video Archives. His free weekly podcast is always worth a listen and this past week - [Kent & Sussex Lunch on Thursday, 22 February 2024](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-lunch-on-thursday-22-february-2024/) - Our next lunch will be in Brighton on Thursday, 22nd February 2024 at the Regency Restaurant, 131 King's Road, Brighton BN1 2HH at 12.30 pm. The restaurant on the seafront overlooking the remains of the West Pier is one of the oldest restaurants in Brighton dating back to the1930's. It was once an opulent home - [AR 2024 January Update](https://bafuncs.org/ar-2024-january-update/) - The plans for the 2024 Annual Reunion in Bath, 19-21 May, are nearly all in place so we would encourage those of you who have not yet registered or booked with the hotel to do so soon (see links to the registration documents below). We are so sorry some mailed registration forms never reached Coby - [The UN Secretary-General's letter to staff on the UN's funding crisis](https://bafuncs.org/the-un-secretary-generals-letter-to-staff-on-the-uns-funding-crisis/) - UN Secretary-General's Letter to Staff on the UN Secretariat's Funding Crisis - [BAFUNCS Survey on After-Service Health Insurance Schemes (ASHIL)](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-survey-on-after-service-health-insurance-schemes-ashil/) - The Federation of Associations of Former International Civil Servants (FAFICS) is reviewing retirees’ satisfaction with the services of the various After-Service Health Insurance and Long-term Care (ASHIL) schemes provided by the UN organizations. BAFUNCS is assisting in this review by inviting our members to complete this short survey. Your input will help FAFICS gain more - [Membership Changes since June](https://bafuncs.org/membership-changes-since-june/) - New Members Clarisssa Augustinus, Single Member No.1959, served with UN-Habitat until her retirement as Chief, Global Land Tool Network, Land & Governance Branch. Her current home is in Kinsale (Cork), Ireland (OVS) Kieran Burns, Single Member No. 1962, is currently serving with UN Secretariat ads Senior Reviser, and plans to retire in 2024. His current - [Summary Minutes of ExCo Meeting on 3 August 2023](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-exco-meeting-on-3-august-2023/) - Summary of ExCo Meeting on 3 August 2023 For the full Minutes of the meeting please see the ExCo Minutes archive on the Publications page. - [CAM Region December 2023 Newsletter](https://bafuncs.org/cam-region-december-2023-newsletter/) - Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year! The George Inn in Babraham proved to be a popular choice in a spacious sunny garden room on 30th November. Eighteen members and one guest ate, drank and engaged in merry conversation while we raised a toast to absent friends and to St Andrew's Day for our Scots friends. - [Report on OVS Region Autumn lunch 28th Nov](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-ovs-region-autumn-lunch-28th-nov/) - The autumn lunch held on Tuesday 28th November at the Cafe Valaisanne, Swiss Chalet Geneva was a great success. Nine OVS members managed to attend and we enjoyed a pleasant time together with some very good food. We also welcomed Christopher Smith and his wife Andrea who have rejoined OVS BAFUNCS. Richard Saynor asked me - [Annual Reunion Update, Bath 19-21 May 2024](https://bafuncs.org/annual-reunion-update-bath-19-21-may-2023/) - A gentle reminder --- As Christmas is fast approaching, don’t forget to book yourself into next year's Annual Reunion in Bath, 19-21 May. You just have to click on the links below to obtain all the details for booking with the hotel and for registering your participation with the organisers. This includes choosing which excursions - ["The UNJSPF at 75"](https://bafuncs.org/the-unjspf-at-75/) - "The UNJSPF at 75" - [Report on Surrey Christmas Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-surrey-christmas-lunch/) - Report on Surrey Christmas Lunch Despite a couple of cancellations due to seasonal colds, 28 members (including two visitors from the London Region) met at the Angel Inn in Thames Ditton for our Christmas lunch on Tuesday December 5th. As always, the pub management made us feel very welcome with lots of Christmas decorations and - [West Midlands & Wales (WMW) Christmas Letter 2023](https://bafuncs.org/west-midlands-wales-wmw-christmas-letter-2023/) - West Midlands & Wales (WMW) Christmas Letter 2023 - [BAFUNCS Newsletter No. 84, Autumn 2023 & AR 2024 Booking Info](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-newsletter-no-84-autumn-2023/) - Online members can now read our latest newsletter by clicking on the link below. For those who still prefer to receive a paper copy, these will be landing in your postbox in the next couple of weeks. Newsletter No.84, Autumn 2023 The Autumn Newsletter contains detailed information on the 2024 Annual Reunion (AR), to be held - [OVS Lunch, Geneva, Tuesday 28 November 2023](https://bafuncs.org/ovs-lunch-geneva-tuesday-28-november-2023/) - The Overseas (OVS) Region is having a lunch on Tuesday 28th November 2023 at the Cave Valaisanne, Chalet Swiss at Cirque Geneva. Anyone visiting Geneva from the UK or elsewhere is most elcome to join us. Please contact Harry Leefe, Regional Representative (harry.leefe@bluewin.ch) - [London Newsletter November 2023](https://bafuncs.org/london-newsletter-november-2023/) - Dear London Members, I am pleased to bring you updated news for the London Region as well as notice of forthcoming events for the festive season in other regions to which you are warmly invited. London News Pauline Barrett -Reid has led the London region with her supporting team over the years and they - [South Central [SCL] Christmas Lunch, 2023](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-scl-christmas-lunch-2023/) - The SCL Christmas Lunch will take place on Tuesday 5 December at The Fox, Fox Lane Near Alresford [Hampshire] Bramdean SO24 0LP England (more information below). As usual, let’s meet from 12 noon with lunch served at 12:30, earlier if everyone is present. STARTERS [1] Homemade French Onion Soup with cheese topped crouton (V) [2] Duck Liver - [BAFUNCS Career Paths Events at LSE and Oxford](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-career-paths-events-at-lse-and-oxford/) - A total of more than 200 students participated in two major events under the BAFUNCS Career Paths Programme held in October 2023, organized with the United Nations Association of Oxford University and the United Nations Society of the London School of Economics. The latter event included students from SOAS and Kings College London. The Oxford - [Oxford Region September visit to the Bodleian Library. (OXF)](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-september-visit-to-the-bodleian-library-oxf/) - The Tour of the Bodleian Library was held last Friday the 9thSeptember as planned, under the expert orientation of Rita Arnold as our officially accredited Guide. A group of eleven of us met and had lunch beforehand at the Plough in the Cornmarket, and then strolled up to the Bodleian. The Tour lasted for an - [Oxford Christmas Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-christmas-lunch/) - Oxford celebrates Christmas! The Oxford Region Christmas lunch was held on Thursday 1st December at the Packhorse Inn at Milton Heights. A total of 21 members enjoyed the festive meal, provided by the attentive staff at the pub. The opportunity was taken to hold an Annual General Meeting, as one had not been held since - [Oxford region visit to the Harcourt Arboretum](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-visit-to-the-harcourt-arboretum/) - A small group of us made the visit to the Harcourt Arboretum on Thursday 20th October, 2022. The weather tried to put us off, but we changed the plan and headed to the Seven Stars in Marsh Baldon for some early lunch. It was ideal for a quick light meal, with the only minor challenge - [Kent & Sussex Christmas Lunch - Thursday 7th December](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-christmas-lunch-thursday-7th-december/) - Here is the promised menu for the BAFUNCS Christmas Lunch on Thursday, December 7th at the Hummingbird Restaurant, Shoreham - Brighton Airport at 12.15 for 12.30. Christmas Lunch - 2 Course Menu MAINS Traditional roast turkey, chestnut stuffing, pigs in blankets, winter glazed vegetables & roast potatoes. Pan-fried sea bass fillet, grilled fennel, red onion - [Kent & Sussex Autumn Lunch at Eastbourne](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-autumn-lunch-at-eastbourne/) - Kent and Sussex region held a very successful autumn lunch at Eastbourne on 19 October. l to r: Michael Askwith, Terri Jezeph, Myra Jones, Brigit McCarthy, Richard Sydenham, Avril Collier, Allen Jones, Joan Wilson, Heather Johnson, Anne Daniel After a delicious lunch of authentic Italian cuisine at Pomodoro e Mozzarella, we strolled to the Towner - [Surrey Christmas Lunch, The Angel Inn, Thames Ditton Tuesday 5th December](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-christmas-lunch-the-angel-inn-thames-ditton-tuesday-5th-december/) - Members from neighbouring regions are most welcome to attend! Dear Member, Place and Time: Our Christmas Lunch this year will take place on Tuesday, 5th December 2023 at the Angel Inn, Angel Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0AU. You are invited to arrive from 12.00pm for drinks at the bar followed by lunch at - [Member Support Meeting by Zoom 9th November 2023](https://bafuncs.org/member-support-meeting-by-zoom-9th-november-2023/) - Agenda for BAFUNCS Member Support Meeting 9 November 2023 For zoom link contact Veronica Feirn - [Meeting of the Regional Reps by Zoom 17th October 2023](https://bafuncs.org/meeting-of-the-regional-reps-by-zoom-17th-october-2023/) - Agenda for Meeting of the Reg Reps 17th October 2023 Zoom Link & Password for the Meeting https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/meeting-of-regonal-reps-17th-october-2023/ - [Cambridge Region Festive lunch Thursday 30th November 2023](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-festive-lunch-thursday-30th-novembes-2023/) - CAM Region Festive Lunch. Thursday 30th November The George Inn, 43 High St, Babraham, Cambridge CB22 3AG Members from all regions are welcome! Time: 11.30am - meet for pre-lunch drinks at the bar. 1.00 pm- lunch will be served in the garden room. Lunch: £31 for two courses. £36 for three - [Oxford Region: Report on Visit to the Christ Church Picture Gallery](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-report-on-visit-to-the-christ-church-picture-gallery/) - A group from the Oxford Region visited the Christ Church Picture Gallery, Oxford, on 5th October. The Gallery holds one of the most important private collections of Old Master drawings in the country, and the group admired works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dürer, Raphael and Rubens. The main rooms contained an impressive exhibition of - [Kent and Sussex (KSX) Autumn Lunch 19 October 2023](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-ksx-october-lunch/) - On Thursday, October 19th, we are getting together at the Towner Gallery in Eastbourne for lunch and a look at their exhibition, " Turner at the Towner". As part of their centenary celebrations, the gallery is hosting the Turner Prize 2023. Since 1930, Towner has developed one of the largest public collections of work by - [Report on CAM Region visit to National Horse Racing Museum 7th September](https://bafuncs.org/report-on-cam-region-visit-to-national-horse-racing-museum-7th-september/) - Shaded from the hot sun by parasols in the courtyard we met over coffee, then proceeded to the Rothschild Yard to learn how retired racehorses are retrained for a lifestyle change The Mutiny in Colour exhibition was full of surprising, amusing and charming paintings and works of art by - [Oxford Region Pre-Christmas Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-pre-christmas-lunch/) - The Oxford Region will have its end-of-year lunch on Thursday 7th December at the Shillingford Bridge Hotel near Wallingford. There is wheelchair access. Please contact Stephen Rudgard (srudgard@yahoo.com) if you would like to join. There will be a short AGM after the meal. - [Summary Minutes of ExCo Meeting 22 March 2023](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-exco-meeting-22-march-2023/) - Summary Minutes of ExCo meeting 22 March 2023 The complete Minutes of the meeting may be found on the Publications page under Executive Committee Archives. - [WMW Report on Stratford gathering 3-5 September 2023](https://bafuncs.org/wmw-report-on-stratford-gathering-september/) - The BAFUNCS-WMW region organised a social gathering on 3-5 September 2023 at the Hilton Stratford-upon-Avon on Arden road, however other regions had also been invited to join. We initially did not have enough people to cover the minimum number of bookings needed, but with the help of information published in the newsletter and the website - [South Central (SCL) Autumn Lunch - Tuesday 10 October 2023](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-scl-autumn-lunch-tuesday-10-october-2023/) - THE BUGLE 10 High Street BOTLEY SO30 2EA As usual, let’s meet from 12 noon with lunch served at 12:30, sooner if everyone is present. STARTERS [1] Garlic King Prawns served on a bed of rocket and toasted garlic ciabatta [2] Cheesy Nachos with tortilla chips, melted cheese, jalapenos, salsa, guacamole and sour cream [3] - [Oxford Region - Visit to Christ Church Picture Gallery, 5th October](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-visit-to-christ-church-picture-gallery-5th-october/) - The Oxford Region will be making a group visit to the Christ Church Picture Gallery at Christ Church College, Oxford, on Thursday 5th October at 11:00. The Gallery website includes a web page which describes the history of how the collection was brought together: Christ Church Picture Gallery | Christ Church, Oxford University The Gallery - [OVS Lunch August 2023 - La Table du Lac Divonne](https://bafuncs.org/ovs-lunch-august-2023-la-table-du-lac-divonne/) - Dear OVS members, I am reporting on a successful lunch held last week in Divonne France. There were 11 OVS members present and we had a very nice position on the terrace overlooking the lake. The weather was hot, not unexpected, but there was shade so we survived! The food and service was excellent, and it - [Letter from the FAFICS President, August 2023](https://bafuncs.org/message-from-the-fafics-president-august-2023/) - Letter from Jerry Barton, FAFICS President, August 2023 - [CAM Region Summer Newsletter 2023](https://bafuncs.org/cam-region-summer-newsletter-2023/) - BAFUNCS CAM Region Summer Newsletter 2023 Dates for your diary: Thursday 7th September: National Horse Racing Museum Thursday 30th November: Festive Lunch White Hart Fulbourn- provisional date BATH AR 19- 21st May 2024 Our visit to Henry Moore Studios and Gardens was attended by 11 regional members, including guest Julie Meaden and Mohammed Zaman - [AR 2024 in Bath - Latest News](https://bafuncs.org/ar-2024-in-bath-the-latest-news/) - Plans for the 2024 Annual Reunion in Bath are now taking shape: The event will take place at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Bath, Sunday to Tuesday 19-21 May 2024. The principal speaker on Monday 20 May will be Lord (Peter) Ricketts, GCMG, GCVO, former UK Ambassador to France and Chair of the Joint Intelligence - [South Central [SCL] Lunch - Romsey - Tuesday 8 August 2023](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-scl-lunch-romsey-tuesday-8-august-2023/) - Once again, the weather was cooler with some rain when seven of us met for lunch at La Parisienne. Ten were expected but, sadly, three could not join us. A good time was had by all those who attended, as can be see from the photos below. Those present were delighted that Geoff Ward was - [CAM visit to National Horse Racing Museum, Newmarket, 7th Sept](https://bafuncs.org/cam-visit-to-national-horse-racing-museum-newmarket-7th-sept/) - The Cambridge (CAM) Region will be visiting the National Horse Racing Museum in Newmarket on Thursday 7th September 2023 All BAFUNCS members are welcome! Join us at the National Horse Racing Museum in Newmarket, Suffolk which includes the National Horse Racing Museum in the Trainer’s House and King’s Yard Galleries, Packard Galleries of British Sporting Art in Palace House, - [UNJSPF Briefing to the FAFICS Council, 19 July 2023](https://bafuncs.org/unjspf-briefing-to-the-fafics-council-19-july-2023/) - The 53rd Meetings of the FAFICS Council met in Vienna during the third week of July 2023. On 19 July it was addressed by Rosemarie McClean, Chief Executive of Pension Administration (CEPA) of the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) as well as Karl-Ludwig Soll, its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). While we are still hoping - [Kent and Sussex Region - August Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-region-august-lunch/) - Our August lunch will be in Brighton on Thursday, August 17th. We'll start around 11.30 with a visit to the Fishing Museum (201, Kings Road Arches), to the west of Palace Pier. It traces the story of the seaside community in Brighton from the 1700's. Afterwards, a 5-minute walk along the seafront will lead us - [Surrey Region (SRY) Newsletter, 23 July 2023](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-sry-newsletter-23-july-2023/) - Dear Members, The Surrey Region has had an active programme during the first half of 2023, including 2 Committee meetings in January and April. Seven Surrey members attended the Annual Reunion held in London in early May, including the Gala Dinner at the Royal Overseas League club, the Edward Mortimer Memorial Lecture at ODI, and - [ South Central (SCL) Lunch at La Parisienne on Tuesday 8 August](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-scl-lunch-at-la-parisienne-on-tuesday-8-august/) - As several/many SCL members could not join us on July 11th, I am planning a second summer lunch and, based on some members’ preference, lunch will take place at La Parisienne on Tuesday 8 August.As usual, we shall meet from 12 noon with lunch served at 12:30, earlier if everyone is present. MENU: STARTERS [1] Soup of - [Membership Changes since the Spring 2023 Newsletter](https://bafuncs.org/membership-changes-since-the-issuance-of-the-spring-2023-newsletter/) - Update on Membership Changes since the issuance of the Spring 2023 Newsletter Duncan Barclay, Membership Secretary duncanbarclay95@hotmail.com New Members Lubna Baqi, Single Member no. 1956, DOB 1959. Lubna served with UNDP and UNFPA until her 2023 retirement as UNFPA Representative in Nepal. She currently resides in London NW1 (LON) Sandra Edgar & Cheryl Wright, Joint - [Report from Oxford Region Summer Lunch, 28 June](https://bafuncs.org/report-from-oxford-region-summer-lunch-28-june/) - The OXF Region summer lunch was held in the garden of the house of Omar and Latifa Noman in north Oxford on Wednesday 28th June. A total of 18 of us, including Sheila Macrae who had come down from London, enjoyed the wonderful food so kindly prepared by Latifa, who was such a generous hostess. - [Memories from the 2023 Annual Reunion](https://bafuncs.org/memories-from-the-2023-annual-reunion/) - We are pleased to report that last month's Annual Reunion went off according to plan and was much enjoyed by the 80 plus members who attended one or more of the various events in the programme. Our thanks should go to Frederick Lyons, chair of the organising committee, and his valiant team of helpers, including - ["The Political Cartoons of Derso and Kelen" Book Launch, 11 July](https://bafuncs.org/the-political-cartoons-of-derso-and-kelen-book-launch-11-july/) - One of our members, David Macfadyen, fresh from co-authoring "Eric Drummond and his legacies" about the first Secretary-General of the League of Nations, has now co-authored another work, this time with Stefan Slater, one of political cartoons. It will be launched on 11 July in Westminster Hall at 15.30, at an event organised by the - [Join us at the WMW Gathering in Stratford, 3-5 Sept 2023](https://bafuncs.org/join-us-at-the-wmw-gathering-in-stratford-3-5-sept-2023/) - West Midlands Gathering 3-5 September, 2023 Venue: Doubletree by Hilton, Arden Street CV37 6QQ, Stratford-upon-Avon All BAFUNCS members are welcome to attend this event! Arrival: Sunday 3 September 2023, check in 3 pm. Check out: Tuesday 5 September 2023 at 12 noon. Room rates include a 3-course dinner on Sunday evening 18:30 to 22:00. Breakfast on - [AGM 2023 Report & Election Results](https://bafuncs.org/agm-2023-report-election-results/) - Click on the link below to download the final report from the 2023 Annual General Meeting (General Assembly). Report & Election Results from AGM 2023 - [Surrey Region (SRY) Visit to London Museum of Water and Steam, 6th July](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-sry-visit-to-london-museum-of-water-and-steam-6th-july/) - At the BAFUNCS Surrey AGM held on March 7th, the London Museum of Water and Steam was chosen by members from among six locations as being the most interesting place to have our Summer Outing. Since then, the Committee has done background research on a visit, the details of which are given below. The visit - [South Central (SCL) Summer Lunch, Blue Bell Inn, Tuesday 11 July.](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-scl-summer-lunch-blue-bell-inn-tuesday-11-july/) - The South Central Summer Lunch will be on Tuesday 11 July at the Blue Bell Inn (29 South Street, Emsworth, PO10 7EG). Let’s meet from 12 noon with lunch to be served at 12:30 - earlier if everyone has arrived. BAFUNCS members from other regions are very welcome to join… STARTERS [a] Chicken liver Parfait - [CAM Visit to Henry Moore Studios and Gardens, 15 June 2023](https://bafuncs.org/cam-visit-to-henry-moore-studios-and-gardens-15-june-2023/) - Members of all regions are most welcome to join us at this venue and we look forward to seeing you there! Itinerary The venue opens at 11.00 am when we can meet for coffee in the café. Meet for lunch at 1.00 pm in the café. When you arrive, please park in the main visitor - [OVS Spring Lunch report](https://bafuncs.org/ovs-spring-lunch-report/) - Dear OVS members, I am very happy to report that the lunch on the 27th April at the Creux de Genthod was very successful with 11 OVS members and 3 guests attending, making a total of 14 participant's. This is an improvement on the November lunch where 11 OVS members and - [CAM Spring newsletter and minutes of AGM March 2023](https://bafuncs.org/cam-spring-newsletter-and-minutes-of-agm-march-2023/) - BAFUNCS CAM Region Spring newsletter and minutes of AGM March 2023 Save the date: Thursday 15th June 2023 Henry Moore Studios, Much Hadham Herts Thursday 7th September 2023 National Horseracing Museum, Newmarket Dear Cam Members, A successful AGM was held in Thetford at the Bell Hotel with 19 members attending. This joyful reunion began with - [Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) June lunch](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-region-ksx-june-lunch/) - LUNCH in RYE, Tuesday 13 June 2023 Kent & Sussex Region would like to extend a warm welcome to all members and guests to our June lunch with the opportunity to explore the ancient and picturesque Cinque port of Rye, East Sussex. We will be meeting at the Standard Inn, The Mint, Rye, East - [UNJSPF Zoom Briefing Session for Retirees](https://bafuncs.org/unjspf-zoom-briefing-session-for-retirees/) - On 13 March UNJSPF gave an online briefing to the worldwide Association of Former WHO Staff. Please click below to access the recording which AFSM has kindly made available to BAFUNCS: UNJSPF In-Retirement Presentation On Zoom, 13 March 2023 - [Summary Minutes of ExCo Meeting on 24 November 2022](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-exco-meeting-on-24-november-2022/) - Summary Minutes of ExCo meeting 24 November 2022 The complete minutes may be found under Executive Committee Archives on the Publications page. - [KSX March Lunch in Chichester](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-march-lunch-in-chichester/) - KSX members and guest had a happy March get-together and lunch in Chichester. L to R: Judy Burke, David Jezeph, Margaret Baugier, Heather Johnson, Richard Sydenham, Mike Askwith, Terri Jezeph We also visited a very interesting exhibition of Sussex art at the Pallant House Gallery, Chichester followed by evensong in Chichester Cathedral. Our next - [Report of the BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund for 2022](https://bafuncs.org/report-of-the-bafuncs-benevolent-fund-for-2022/) - An abridged version of the Fund’s certified accounts is attached to this report. During the year 2022, our investments with the CCLA/COIF Investment Fund declined in line with global markets and with the sale of £55,000 units to meet calls on disbursement. We acknowledge with thanks donations amounting to £191, with the associated Gift Aid - [London Region (LON) AGM, May 2023](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-lon-agm-may-2023/) - Dear Members I am writing to inform you that the team which has been running the London Region for a number of years has decided to step down at the next AGM in May 2023 (date to be fixed ). We had reached this decision before Covid 19 and decided to continue until life returned - [AR 2023 - April Update](https://bafuncs.org/ar-2023-april-update/) - April Update: BAFUNCS 44th Annual Reunion, London, 9–11 May 2023 Final arrangements are now in hand for our Annual Reunion. The details of the Gala Dinner on 9 May are being finalized, the organizing teams are working with ROSL and ODI to work out placements, flowers and timings, and doing the necessary to ensure that we all - [A UN Family Odyssey, by Roy Morey](https://bafuncs.org/a-un-family-odyssey-by-roy-morey/) - Roy Morey will be known to quite a few BAFUNCS members: he served as UNDP Resident Representative and UN Resident Coordinator in Samoa, China and Vietnam. However, the trajectory of Morey’s life - from a humble upbringing in the south-western US, to serving in the Nixon White House and the Kissinger State Department, to an - [UNJSPF News, February 2023](https://bafuncs.org/unjspf-news-february-2023/) - UNJSPF News, February 2023 - [Message from the FAFICS President, January 2023](https://bafuncs.org/message-from-the-fafics-president-january-2023/) - Message from the FAFICS President, January 2023 Message from the FAFICS President, January 2023 - Addendum - [Kent & Sussex Region visit to Pallant Gallery, Chichester and lunch, 23 March 2023](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-region-visit-to-pallant-gallery-chichester-and-lunch-23-march-2023/) - We invite all members and guests to join us on Thursday, 23 March at Sussex Landscapes, Chalk, Wood and Water exhibition at the Pallant Gallery, Chichester. We aim to get there at about 11.00 for a leisurely viewing. Your entry tickets can be booked online directly with the Gallery. https://pallant.org.uk/ Afterwards lunch is at Côte - [2023 Annual General Meeting](https://bafuncs.org/2023-annual-general-meeting/) - The Association's 2023 AGM will be held during May and conducted virtually. Following are the links to the various elements of the meetings: Documentation: All documentation is provided on Pages 22-35 of the Spring 2023 Newsletter. It includes the Executive Committee's Annual Report; the Association's 2022 accounts and 2023-2024 budget; the Report of the BAFUNCS - ["Reasons for Hope" - Sir Richard Jolly's UN Memoirs - Launch Update](https://bafuncs.org/reasons-for-hope-sir-richard-jollys-un-memoirs-launch/) - Reasons for Hope! There are now two launch events planned for Sir Richard Jolly's memoirs. Click on either link below to find out details and to book your seat: Saturday 14 January, 18.00 GMT at the Depot in Lewes And Thursday, 26 January 2023, 16:00 – 17:30 GMT at the Institute for Development Studies (IDS) - [BAFUNCS Spring Newsletter, 2023](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-spring-newsletter-2023/) - We are pleased to publish our Spring Newsletter, 2023; hard copies for members who wish to receive them, will be in the mail shortly. BAFUNCS Spring Newsletter 2023 This Spring Newsletter includes several loose flyers, which can be accessed by clicking the links below: Flyer 1 AGM 2023 Voting form and process Flyer - ["Reasons for Hope" - Sir Richard Jolly's UN Memoirs](https://bafuncs.org/reasons-for-hope-sir-richard-jollys-un-memoirs/) - Many of you will remember Sir Richard Jolly, one of our distinguished former Vice-Presidents, and surely one of our most distinguished thinkers on development as well as his book ‘A Development Economist in the United Nations – Reasons for Hope’. An advance copy of the book was reviewed by John Burley in the BAFUNCS newsletter (No. - [Cambridge Region AGM, Thursday 2nd March 2023](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-agm-thursday-2nd-march-2023/) - Invitation to CAM AGM 2023 and Lunch at The Bell Hotel Thetford Thursday 2nd March 2023 12.00 AGM, followed by lunch Come and join us for our annual gathering in Thetford! Members from other regions are most welcome to attend. We will meet up between 11 am and midday for coffee in the bar followed - [Surrey Announces its AGM and Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-announces-its-agm-and-lunch/) - 6th February 2023 Dear Member, 40th Annual General Meeting – Surrey Region Place and Time: Our AGM this year will take place on Tuesday, 7th March 2023 at the Angel Inn, Angel Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0AU. You are invited to arrive from 12pm, for the - [Kent and Sussex Region AGM and Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-agm-and-lunch/) - The next KSX lunch will be at Seaford Head Golf Club on Thursday, February 16th at 12.30 and will also be an informal AGM. The address is: Seaford Head Golf Club, Southdown Road, Seaford BN25 4JS To simplify the get together, food and drinks can be ordered individually from the bar. There is plenty of - [Membership List January 2021](https://bafuncs.org/membership-list-january-2021/) - January 2021 Membership List Logged-in members can now access the above Membership List by clicking the link above. This Membership List is accurate as of 1 January 2021. On-line members can take advantage of the most up-to-date membership information by searching the On-Line Membership Directory, which enables a search by name or region. Members who - [Kent and Sussex Region Christmas Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-region-christmas-lunch/) - Kent and Sussex Region held a very successful Christmas lunch on 5th December 2022 in the Art Deco surroundings of the Humming Bird Restaurant at Shoreham (Brighton City) Airport with 18 members and visitors attending. Unfortunately, the fog-bound airfield prevented any of our members flying in to join us! However, the excellent and - [Overseas Region Christmas Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-region-christmas-lunch/) - Overseas Region Celebrates Christmas! Dear OVS Members, I am very happy to report that the lunch on Tuesday 29th November at Les Brasseurs Geneva, was very successful with eleven members and two guests attending, making a total of thirteen for lunch. The food was very good, but more - [Annual Reunion 2023 London, 9-11 May](https://bafuncs.org/annual-reunion-2023-london-9-11-may/) - Our 2023 Annual Reunion will be held at Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL), 9-11 May. More than 65 members have already booked their place for this event which will feature interesting talks, cultural events, visits and entertainment. Our speaker at the ROSL Gala Dinner on the evening of 9 May will be Sir Roderic Lyne KBE - [Summary Minutes of ExCo Meeting on 21 July 2022](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-exco-meeting-on-21-july-2022/) - Summary Minutes of ExCo meeting 21 July 2022 - [AR 2023 London, 9-11 May- November Update](https://bafuncs.org/ar-2023-london-9-11-may-november-update/) - Since our October Update, members have continued to sign up to our Annual Reunion in ever increasing numbers. As of this week, with six months to go before the Coronation and before we meet again in the hallowed halls of the Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL), over fifty of us have booked their place for three - [Draft Agenda of ExCo Meeting 24 November 2022](https://bafuncs.org/draft-agenda-of-exco-meeting-24-november-2022/) - Draft Agenda of ExCo Meeting to be held on 24 November 2022 at IMO and on Zoom Draft ExCo Agenda 24 November 2022 Rev.1 - [Summary Minutes of a Meeting of the Executive Committee held at the Royal Over-Seas League, London on 17 March 2022](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-a-meeting-of-the-executive-committee-held-at-the-royal-over-seas-league-london-on-17-march-2022/) - Summary Minutes of a Meeting of the Executive Committee held at the Royal Over-Seas League, London on 17 March 2022. Summary Minutes of ExCo meeting at ROSL on 17 March 2022 - [Surrey Region announces its Christmas Lunch, 6th December](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-announces-its-christmas-lunch-6th-december/) - 5 th November 2022 Dear Member, This is to invite you to our CHRISTMAS LUNCH -SURREY REGION. The Place and Time: Our Christmas Lunch this year will take place on Tuesday, 6th December, 2022 at the Angel Inn, Angel Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0AU. You are invited to arrive from 12.00pm for drinks at - [Kent & Sussex announces its Christmas lunch.](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-announces-its-christmas-lunch/) - Invitation to Kent and Sussex BAFUNCS Christmas Lunch We would love you to join us on Monday 5th December at 12.15pm at the Humming Bird Restaurant, Shoreham (Brighton City) Airport to celebrate Christmas with your BAFUNCS friends. The restaurant is in the art deco listed terminal building with great views across the airfield and - [SCL announces its Christmas Lunch, 6th December](https://bafuncs.org/scl-announces-its-christmas-lunch-6th-december/) - 🌲🍾🥂🎄 SOUTH CENTRAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH 2021 🌲🍾🥂🎄 DATE: Tuesday 6 December TIME: Let’s meet from 12 noon with lunch served at 12:30 earlier if everyone is present PLACE: The Empress of Blandings, Romsey Rd, Copythorne [near Cadnam] SO40 2PF - Phone 023 8081 2321 CHOICE OF MENU - [Cambridge Announces its Christmas Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-announces-its-christmas-lunch/) - CAM Region Christmas Lunch Thursday 1st December 2022 The Christmas lunch for the Cambridge region will be held at the White Hart Inn, at 12:30 on the 1st December. The White Hart is at: 1 Balsham road, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5BZ. We will gather at 11:00 at Nicky's house - [Successful KSX Summer Lunch and Announcement of Autumn Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/successful-ksx-summer-lunch/) - Members from Kent and Sussex were joined by a visitor for a successful summer lunch in August. We enjoyed good food and pleasant conversation at Seaford View restaurant and golf club with magnificent views over the Seven Sisters cliffs and the English Channel. From l to r: Richard Sydenham, Heather Johnson, Elsa Brauthaug, Lynda Young - [London Annual Reunion 9-11 May 2023 - October Update](https://bafuncs.org/london-annual-reunion-9-11-may-2023-october-update/) - You will by now have received both the email and Newsletter versions of the programme for the 2023 Annual Reunion, and many of you will be preparing to participate in our two and a half day gathering to meet friends, take part in the Gala Dinner and talk by Sir Roderic Lyne, the Chatham House - [Cambridge Region Autumn Newsletter](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-autumn-newsletter/) - CAM Region Autumn Newsletter 2022 final 2 - [Interesting Book Suggestion from Cambridge Region - Water Mills Marshes](https://bafuncs.org/interesting-book-suggestion-from-cambridge-region-water-mills-marshes/) - Water Mills Marshes - Life and Work on the Broads 1920-2020 This is an intriguing insight into memories of life and work on the Broads. Introducing life and childhood on the marshes, on the waterways as well as on the boats and wherries, the book expands into agriculture, animal health - [Oxford Region announces upcoming events. (OXF)](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-announces-upcoming-events-oxf/) - Dear all, I am writing to let you know about a couple of upcoming events. I recently mentioned a visit to the Harcourt Arboretum at Nuneham Courtenay, and I intend to go ahead with this in the morning of Thursday 20th October. We do not need to - [Successful OVS Region Summer lunch. (OVS)](https://bafuncs.org/successful-ovs-region-summer-lunch-ovs/) - Dear OVS members, I am reporting on the recent summer lunch held in Divonne les Bains at La Table du Lac. I am pleased to report that it was successful and as far as I can ascertain, attendees enjoyed the food, company and location. Everyone is looking forward to the - [UK Taxation of UN Pensions](https://bafuncs.org/uk-taxation-of-un-pensions-2/) - Members may be interested to read the latest paper written by Paul Webb, an accountant at Thomas Westcott, who has advised a number of fellow BAFUNCS members on the UK's taxation of UN pensions. This article is also posted in the Website Discussion Group on Tax, in case members wish to share their views on - [BAFUNCS Autumn Newsletter, 2022](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-autumn-newsletter-2022/) - We are pleased to publish our Autumn Newsletter, 2022; hard copies for members who wish to receive them, will be in the mail shortly. BAFUNCS Autumn Newsletter 2022 Among other features, this Autumn Newsletter includes a report from the York Annual Reunion; the 2022 Annual General Meeting; and news about the 2023 Annual Reunion in - [Annual Reunion, London, 9-11 May 2023 - Announcement](https://bafuncs.org/annual-reunion-london-9-11-may-2023-announcement/) - We are pleased to announce the first details of next year's Annual Reunion, which will revolve around a Gala Dinner at the Royal Over-Seas League on the evening of Tuesday 9 May and continue with a number of optional extras during the following two days. Want to know more? Then click on the documents listed - [Northern Region August Newsletter (NOR)](https://bafuncs.org/northern-region-august-newsletter-nor/) - BAFUNCS Northern Region Newsletter, August 2022 Dear NOR Members Now that things have gradually returned to pre-Covid normal, we are pleased to be issuing a Newsletter with the latest updates. As you know, the 2022 Annual Reunion in York was organized by members of the NOR Committee. Our - [Cambridge Region visit to Sutton Hoo 16th September. (CAM)](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-visit-to-sutton-hoo-16th-september-cam/) - BAFUNCS CAM Region, visit to Sutton Hoo. When: Friday 16th September 2022 Members from all regions are cordially invited to join us as well for our planned visit at Sutton Hoo to explore the following attractions. You may enjoy the day as you - [Membership Survey - Results](https://bafuncs.org/membership-survey-results/) - The results of the 2022 Membership Survey are now available on the website: Membership Survey 2022 - Results You can also add to the ongoing conversation about our Association's future by contributing to the recently-established Discussion Group. We'll be particularly interested to hear from you if you were unable to complete the original online survey. - [2021 Annual General Meeting](https://bafuncs.org/2021-annual-general-meeting/) - Updated 29 March 2021 The Association's 2021 AGM will be held during May and conducted virtually. Following are the links to the various elements of the meetings: Documentation: All documentation is provided on Pages 22-33 of the March 2021 Newsletter. It includes the Executive Committee's Annual Report; the Association's 2020 accounts and 2021/22 budget; the - [Report of the Virtual General Assembly (AGM) 2020](https://bafuncs.org/report-of-the-virtual-general-assembly-agm-2020/) - We are pleased to report that the 2020 General Assembly (AGM) has now been completed and can be viewed by clicking on Report of the Virtual General Assembly (AGM) 2020 - [Treasurer's Report for AR 2018](https://bafuncs.org/treasurers-report-for-ar-2018/) - Attached is the Treasurer's Report which will be discussed at AR 2018, including the audited accounts for 2017 and the proposed budget for 2018. It will also be published in the Association's March newsletter. - [AGM 2021 - Report & Election Results](https://bafuncs.org/agm-2021-report-election-results/) - AGM 2021 AGM Report and Election Results - [2022 Annual General Meeting](https://bafuncs.org/2022-annual-general-meeting/) - The Association's 2022 AGM will be held during May and conducted virtually. Following are the links to the various elements of the meetings: Documentation: All documentation is provided on Pages 18-31 of the Spring 2022 Newsletter. It includes the Executive Committee's Annual Report; the Association's 2021 accounts and 2022-2023 budget; the Report of the BAFUNCS - [Virtual AGM 2022 Voting Results](https://bafuncs.org/virtual-agm-2022-voting-results/) - We are pleased to announce the results of the voting in our Virtual 2022 Annual General Meeting (General Assembly); they have been certified and approved by our Returning Officer, Alnoor Nathoo, and our President, Sir Kieran Prendergast. AGM 2022 Voting Results - [Annual Reunion 2022, York, 23-25 May](https://bafuncs.org/annual-reunion-2022-york-23-25-may/) - We are pleased to announce details of next May's Annual Reunion in York. It will be the first time we will have met since May 2019 in Stratford-upon-Avon, so we are hoping for a big turnout. Our Northern Region hosts have reserved 55 rooms for BAFUNCS members on a first-come-first-served basis. So book early to - [Sir Mark Lowcock to address York Annual Reunion](https://bafuncs.org/sir-mark-lowcock-to-address-york-annual-reunion/) - We are pleased to announce that, in a change to the originally advertised programme, Sir Mark Lowcock KCB will now be the principal guest speaker at the Association's forthcoming Annual Reunion in York, 23-25 May. Sir Mark served as Permanent Secretary in the UK's Department for International Development (DFID from 2011 to 2017 before taking - [Don't Miss the York Booking Deadline!](https://bafuncs.org/dont-miss-the-york-booking-deadline/) - Dear Members, There are still rooms available for the York Annual Reunion, 23-25 May. However, the reserved rooms for the BAFUNCS event will be held only until 28 March, after which you'll have to take your chances; we cannot guarantee that there will be a room available. If you want to come, you should therefore: - [Memories from York, 23-25 May 2022](https://bafuncs.org/memories-from-york-23-25-may-2022/) - Members who attended - and hopefully those who weren't able to do so - will surely enjoy clicking on the links below: The Report of the Event A Photographic Album A video of Sir Mark Lowcock's Conversation with Sir Kieran Prendergast A video of Mr Stephen Lusty's Lecture on York - [London Region AGM 2022. (LON)](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-agm-2022-lon/) - British Association of Former United Nations Civil Servants (BAFUNCS) London Region BAFUNCS LONDON REGION AGM LONDON REGION held their AGM on June 16, 2022 at the Cote Marylebone Restaurant, in Devonshire Street, London. The agenda covered: Welcome new members The Chairperson’s report The Treasurer’s report The Welfare - [West Midlands and Wales Newsletter. (WMW)](https://bafuncs.org/west-midlands-and-wales-newsletter-wmw/) - BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF FORMER UNITED NATIONS CIVIL SERVANTS 14th July 2022 We hope this finds all of our WMW members doing well, enjoying the summer and life with less or no Covid restrictions during your social interactions. Regarding social gatherings, I have had reports that the 43rd - [Surrey Summer Newsletter. (SRY)](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-summer-newsletter-sry/) - Surrey Summer Newsletter (SRY) July 14th, 2022 Dear Members, The Surrey Region has had an active programme during the first half of 2022, including 2 Committee meetings held in January and April. Five Surrey members attended the Annual Reunion in York in late May. Hopefully, with next - [Review of UNCRP 1989 - 2021](https://bafuncs.org/review-of-uncrp-1989-2021/) - As part of the process of transitioning to a new phase of the UN Career Records Project, Michael Askwith, who was its Coordinator from 2003 to May 2021, has prepared a review of the project since its inception in 1989 under the title of Review of UNCRP Activities under Phase I (1989 – 1995) and - [International Day of Peacekeepers, BAFUNCS Represented](https://bafuncs.org/international-day-of-peacekeepers-bafuncs-represented/) - The International Day of Peacekeepers was held on the 26th May, 2022 at the Cenotaph in Westminster, London. BAFUNCS was ably represented by Tekeste Ghebray of our London Region, who attended the ceremony and laid a wreath on behalf of our association. Many dignitaries attended as well as - [London Region Announces Meeting and AGM June 16th. (LON)](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-announces-meeting-and-agm-june-16th-lon/) - British Association of Former United Nations Civil Servants (BAFUNCS) London Region Invitation to BAFUNCS LONDON REGION AGM You are cordialy invited to the LONDON REGION BAFUNCS AGM to be held on June 16, 2022 at the Cote Marylebone Restaurant, the address is 26-27 Devonshire Street, London, W1G 6PL tel - ["Relief Chief" by Sir Mark Lowcock](https://bafuncs.org/relief-chief-by-sir-mark-lowcock/) - Members may be interested to read this newly published book by Sir Mark Lowcock, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. Before joining the UN, Sir Mark was Permanent Secretary in the Department for International Development (DFID) as it then was. Sir Mark was the principal guest speaker at our recent Annual - [KSX June lunch and AGM](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-june-lunch-and-agm/) - Kent and Sussex BAFUNCS invites you to a friendly lunch at 12.30 on Thursday 16th June at La Galleria, East Street, Shoreham by Sea BN43 5ZE. We would like as many of you as possible to join this lunch so that the future of KSX can be agreed. After lunch and weather permitting, we will - ["All Necessary Measures?" by Ian Martin](https://bafuncs.org/all-necessary-measures-by-ian-martin/) - Members will no doubt be interested to read a book recently published by one of our members, Ian Martin: "All necessary measures? The United Nations and International Intervention in Libya." Ian Martin was the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya from 11 September 2011 until 17 - [Cambridge Region announces June visit to Bressingham Gardens. (CAM)](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-announces-june-visit-to-bressingham-gardens-cam/) - CAMBRIDGE Region plans a visit to Bressingham Steam and Gardens Wednesday 15th June 2022 Join us for some fun on the steam railway and to enjoy the spectacular gardens! All members welcome. Itinerary: 10-11 am. Meet at the next-door garden centre café. 10.30 am. - [Membership Changes, Jan -Apr 2022](https://bafuncs.org/membership-changes-jan-apr-2022/) - Membership Changes since publication of the Spring Newsletter (January 2022) NEW MEMBERS Mr. Stephen Brooking served as Director of Peace & Reconciliation with UNDP and the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan until his retirement in 2021. He currently resides in London SW1 (LON) Ms. Eleanor Burns is serving as a Director in the UN Secretariat - [Newsletter #77, March 2020, etc.](https://bafuncs.org/newsletter-77-march-2020-etc/) - We are pleased to publish the latest BAFUNCS Newsletter, March 2020, together with the Membership List, January 2020. We are also publishing the Agenda for AR2020, together with the programme for the event, the nomination list for ExCo elections and the list of documents. Most of these documents are included in the March newsletter, including - [Cambridge Report and Minutes of its AGM. (CAM)](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-report-and-minutes-of-its-agm-cam/) - Minutes of the CAM Region Annual General Meeting 2022 Dear Members, Please find below the minutes and other reports for our recently concluded AGM. CAM Minutes and reports of the Region AGM 2022 With warm regards, Nicky Rodgers - [Surrey Announces Summer Outing at Chiswick (SRY)](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-announces-summer-outing-at-chiswick-sry/) - BAFUNCS Surrey Region: Summer Outing at the Chiswick House, Burlington Lane London W4 2RP Tuesday, June 28th starting at 11am At the BAFUNCS Surrey AGM held on the 8th March, Chiswick House and Gardens was chosen by members from among 6 locations as being the most - [Cambridge Spring Newsletter (CAM)](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-spring-newsletter-cam/) - April Newsletter Cambridge Region, 2022 Dear CAM Members, A flurry of snow at this time of year seems to be a time-honoured tradition - let's hope it's short lived and we can resume spring again! The Bell Hotel Thetford 3rd March It was a delight to meet everyone again! We enjoyed - [Photos from Overseas Region Spring Lunch. (OVS)](https://bafuncs.org/photos-from-overseas-region-spring-lunch-ovs/) - Photographs from our splendid spring Lunch ! Courtesy of Richard Saynor. we had such a lovely day! and the food was superb!and the company! Cant wait for the next one! - [West Midlands and Wales Spring Newsletter (WMW)](https://bafuncs.org/west-midlands-and-wales-spring-newsletter-wmw/) - 18 March 2022 Dear WMW Member, We hope this finds all of our WMW members doing well and with the Covid restrictions for the most part lifted, you may have resumed all the social activities and travel that have been so restricted during the last 2 years. With that thought, whilst we had planned a - [KSX March Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-march-lunch/) - In March, seven KSX members met for a very pleasant lunch at The View Restaurant, Seaford, East Sussex. Perched on top of the Downs and with distant views of the white cliffs and the English Channel, The View was an attractive venue for our March lunch. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ We look forward to welcoming KSX members and - [Note from the FAFICS President on Investments by the UNJSPB](https://bafuncs.org/note-from-the-fafics-president-on-investments-by-the-unjspb/) - To all FAFICS Member Associations Dear Colleagues, Some of you have seen a recent petition soliciting signatures against “outsourcing” by the Pension Fund of a particular part of its investments. Let me stress that FAFICS is committed to protecting the valid interests of retirees and, in doing so, is also committed to observing and following - [Message from Pedro Guazo on the investments of the UNJSPF](https://bafuncs.org/message-from-pedro-guazo-on-the-investments-of-the-unjspf/) - Following is a message from Pedro Guazo, who is the Representative of the Secretary-General for the investments of the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund assets: Despite recent turmoil in global markets the UNJSPF remains in a strong and stable financial position. As of 9 March, the preliminary market value of the Fund stood at US$ - [Membership List January 2022](https://bafuncs.org/membership-list-january-2022/) - January 2022 Membership List Logged-in members can now access the above Membership List by clicking the link above. This Membership List is accurate as of 1 January 2021. On-line members can take advantage of the most up-to-date membership information by searching the On-Line Membership Directory, which enables a search by name or region. Members who - [Announcing the SCL Spring Lunch, 30th March (SCL)](https://bafuncs.org/announcing-the-scl-spring-lunch-30th-march-scl/) - I am very happy to announce our SCL SPRING LUNCH which will take place at The Blue Bell Inn, 29 South Street, Emsworth PO10 7EG on Wednesday 30 March 2022. Let’s meet at 12 noon for lunch at 12:30. The menu choices are as follows: STARTER: [1] Chicken Liver Parfait – Homemade chicken liver parfait served with toast - [Summary Minutes of ad hoc ExCo Meeting on 31 January 2022](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-ad-hoc-exco-meeting-on-31-january-2022/) - Summary Minutes of ad hoc ExCo meeting 31 January 2022 - [FAFICS Expertise Pool- Expressions of Interest](https://bafuncs.org/fafics-pool-of-expertise-expressions-of-interest/) - The Federation of Associations of Former International Civil Servants (FAFICS) is the umbrella organisation for UN retirement associations such as BAFUNCS, which has been a FAFICS member since its inception. FAFICS has representation rights on the UN Pension Board, its sub-committees, as well as on inter-agency deliberations about After Service Health Insurance and Long Term - [Announcing the next OVS Lunch, 24th March (OVS)](https://bafuncs.org/announcing-the-next-ovs-lunch-24th-march-ovs/) - Dear BAFUNCS OVS Members, It gives me great pleasure to announce the next BAFUNCS OVS lunch, which will be our Spring lunch. It will be held on Thursday 24 March in the Lake Geneva Hotel in Versoix. We will meet in its Restaurant “O’five” between 12.00 and 12.30. On the Menu are the following options: - [Spring 2022 Newsletter now available](https://bafuncs.org/spring-2022-newsletter-now-available/) - BAFUNCS Newsletter #81 Spring 2022 Logged-in members can click on the above link to access or download the latest newsletter. If you have any comments, suggestions or contributions please contact the editor@bafuncs.org or add a comment on the "Letters to the Editor" Discussion Group. - [Announcing 39th AGM Surrey Region. (SRY)](https://bafuncs.org/announcing-39th-agm-surrey-region-sry/) - Dear Member, 39th Annual General Meeting – Surrey Region Place and Time: Our AGM this year will take place on Tuesday, 8th March 2022 at the Angel Inn, Angel Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0AU. You are invited to arrive from 11.30 am, for the AGM starting at 11.45 am. This will be - [Announcing the Cambridge Region Spring Lunch (CAM)](https://bafuncs.org/announcing-the-cambridge-region-spring-lunch-cam/) - Pleased to announce the Cambridge Region Spring Lunch. This will be held at the The Bell Hotel, Thetford, Thursday 3rd March 2022 We will meet at 12.00 for lunch at 13.00 and the theme for the meeting will be BAFUNCS – Looking to the Future Come and join us! Thetford is the home of Dad’s Army Museum with other attractions in - [KSX February Lunch at Chichester](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-february-lunch-at-chichester/) - We would like to invite you to our next Kent and Sussex region lunch on Thursday, 17 February at Santorini Restaurant, South Street, Chichester at 12.15 pm. It is close to the train station and a multi car park. To see the menu choices please visit http://www.santorinichichester.co.uk We very much hope that you can - [UNJSPF - Digital Certificate of Entitlement (DCE)](https://bafuncs.org/unjspf-digital-certificate-of-entitlement-dce/) - Members may be interested in the attached communication on the above subject addressed to Marco Breschi, President of FAFICS from Rosemary McClean who is the Chief Executive of the UNJSPF's Pension Administration. For those interested we would also recommend that they review the BAFUNCS Website Discussion on members' experience of using the new DCE; as - [UN Secretary-General's Year End Message](https://bafuncs.org/un-secretary-generals-year-end-message/) - UN Secretary-General's Year End Message, 22 December 2021 - [Announcing Cambridge Xmas Lunch 2nd December (CAM)](https://bafuncs.org/announcing-cambridge-xmas-lunch-2nd-december-cam/) - Invitation to CAM Region Christmas Lunch, Thursday 2nd December 2021 Lets meet at 11.00 for pre-lunch drinks, at my (Nicky's) house - 6 Rushden Close, Fulbourn, CB21 5AF. Then 12.30 lunch at the White Hart Inn which is at: 1 Balsham Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge, Cambs - [KSX Christmas lunch on Monday, December 6th](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-christmas-lunch/) - Happily, this year we are able to hold our Annual Christmas lunch on Monday, December 6th. We are meeting at the Old Tollgate Hotel, Bramber, West Sussex BN44 3WE where we will enjoy a 3-course lunch with seasonal food and the main course will be choices from their excellent carvery. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free - [Announcing London Region Christmas Lunch, 7th December (LON)](https://bafuncs.org/announcing-london-region-christmas-lunch-7th-december-lon/) - British Association of Former United Nations Civil Servants, London Region INVITATION FOR A GET-TOGETHER LUNCH BEFORE THE FESTIVE SEASON ON TUESDAY 7, DECEMBER 2021 You are all cordially invited to Ishtar, a Turkish Restaurant, 10-12, Crawford Street, W1U 6AZ. We will meet there at noon and lunch will be served at 1 pm. A three - [Christmas lunch at Bramber (KSX)](https://bafuncs.org/christmas-lunch-at-bramber-ksx/) - On Monday, 6th December, twelve members, both from KSX and visitors, gathered at the Old Tollgate Hotel, Bramber, West Sussex for a very enjoyable and copious three course Christmas lunch of seasonal fare, followed by coffee in the comfortable hotel lounge. It was very heartening to see such a good turn-out given the on-going uncertainty - [Summary Minutes of a Meeting of the Executive Committee on 25 November 2021](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-a-meeting-of-the-executive-committee-on-25-november-2021/) - Summary Minutes of ExCo meeting 25 November 2021 - [Cambridge December Newsletter. (CAM)](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-december-newsletter-cam/) - Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year! We were delighted this year to host a Christmas lunch on December 2nd with seven members attending. All enjoyed a convivial drink, lively conversation and a toast to absent friends at Nicky’s, followed by a festive meal at the White Hart Inn, Fulbourn. Clockwise: Jean O’Neill, - [Oxford Xmas Lunch at the Trout. (OXF)](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-xmas-lunch-at-the-trout-oxf/) - The Oxford Region held a very well attended Xmas Lunch on the 18th November at The Trout Inn, in Wolvercote near Oxford. The Inn was originally built in the 1600's and - [Summary minutes of an ad hoc meeting of the Executive Committee on 29 October 2021](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-an-ad-hoc-meeting-of-the-executive-committee-on-29-october-2021/) - Summary minutes of ad hoc ExCo meeting 29 October 2021 - [Cigna Telephone Contacts](https://bafuncs.org/cigna-telephone-contacts/) - Members who are enrolled in the Cigna After Service Health Insurance programme may wish to know that, while the Cigna online process is working well, the correct telephone numbers to use are: +32 32 17 68 38 +32 32 93 18 11 - [Investing in Rural Agriculture](https://bafuncs.org/investing-in-rural-agriculture/) - An interesting article forwarded by Tekeste Ghebray from the London Region. https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2021/10/26/why-we-need-increased-investment-in-food-and-agriculture-in-developing-countries-and-international-organizations-that-support-them/ - [Autumn 2021 Newsletter now available](https://bafuncs.org/autumn-2021-newsletter/) - BAFUNCS Newsletter #80 Autumn 2021 Logged-in members can click on the above link to access or download the latest newsletter. If you have any comments, suggestions or contributions please contact the editor@bafuncs.org or add a comment on the "Letters to the Editor" Discussion Group. - [Announcing the South Central Region Christmas Lunch (SCL)](https://bafuncs.org/announcing-the-south-central-region-christmas-lunch-scl/) - 🌲 🎄 🌲 🎄 🌲 🎄 🌲 🎄 🌲 🎄 🌲 🎄 🌲 🎄 🌲 🎄 🌲 🎄 This year, we are pleased to announce that the BAFUNCS South Central Christmas Lunch will be on the Thursday 9 December 2021 at The Empress of Blandings, Romsey Road, - [Announcing Surrey Region Christmas Lunch (SRY)](https://bafuncs.org/announcing-surrey-region-christmas-lunch-sry/) - **** CHRISTMAS LUNCH **** Dear Member, We are pleased to invite you to our Christmas Lunch which will be held on Tuesday, 7th December 2021. This year, we are again trying a new venue which we think you will find welcoming and agreeable. This is Angel Inn, Angel Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0AU. You are - [Kent and Sussex October lunch (KSX)](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-october-lunch-ksx/) - KSX members enjoyed lunch at The Picture House restaurant at Uckfield on Thursday, 14 October as we start to meet again on a regular basis. We hope to arrange a Christmas lunch in early December and will post the place and date closer to the time. KSX is looking forward to welcoming members from the - [Announcing the Oxford Region Christmas Lunch (OXF)](https://bafuncs.org/announcing-the-oxford-region-christmas-lunch-oxf/) - There will be a get together on the 18th of November, at the Trout Inn, Godstow road, Oxford OX2 8PN. The menu choices are on this link: https://www.thetroutoxford.co.uk/festive-menu Please respond to me with your confirmed attendance and menu choices by the end of October or contact me for more details on anoma007@gmail.com call/text 07974763019 - [Cambridge Region visits Anglesey Abbey (CAM)](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-visits-anglesey-abbey-cam/) - Anglesey Abbey visit 9th September, 2021: It was a great experience to meet again after a long time, and with the eather much in our favour. The day began with excited chatter over coffee, followed by exploration of the house by some, while others migrated to the gardens. The paths in the beautiful arboreal - [A Small Gathering in Oxford (OXF)](https://bafuncs.org/a-small-gathering-in-oxford-oxf/) - On the 7th October, a few people from the Oxford region met for a jolly and delicious lunch at the beautiful home of Omar and Latifa Noman. Those present included, as well as the hosts, Anoma Jayawickrema, Hope Hanlon (formerly from the London Region) and Colin and Marie Davis. Many thanks to the hosts, it - [Menu Choices for autumn lunch. (SCL)](https://bafuncs.org/menu-choices-for-autumn-lunch-scl/) - This is a notice for the autumn lunch at THE SHIP INN, The Quay, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 3AY. The second BAFUNCS/South Central Autumn Lunch will take place at The Ship Inn on Thursday 28 October. Let’s meet from 12 noon with food served at 12:30 (earlier if everyone has arrived). Please see the menu below and let me have your - [West Midlands and Wales Autumn Lunch, September 2021 (WMW)](https://bafuncs.org/west-midlands-and-wales-autumn-lunch-september-2021-wmw/) - 23 September 2021 Dear WMW Members, Our September luncheon was held on the 16th at The Star Inn near Tewkesbury at Ashton-under-Hill. Although the group that attended was small, it was nice to meet face to face again and this created an opportunity for us to have an easier flowing conversation and to be able - [Summary minutes of ExCo meeting 22 July 2021](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-exco-meeting-22-july-2021/) - Summary minutes of ExCo meeting 22 July 2021 web version - [Transformed by the UN - An Exhibition in Divonne](https://bafuncs.org/transformed-by-the-un-an-exhibition-in-divonne/) - Those of you who know Geneva and/or live in the area might be interested by an exhibition sponsored by the town of Divonne-les-Bains, entitled 100 ans +1 de vie internationale – une région transformée. The establishment of the League of Nations in Geneva in November 1920 marks the beginnings of what has now become widely known as - [Michael Davies, 1944-2021 - An Appreciation](https://bafuncs.org/michael-davies-1944-2021-an-appreciation/) - That BAFUNCS can and will survive the blow of losing Michael Davies is in itself a tribute to this charming, thoughtful and talented man. No single individual has ever done more than he did for our Association. He was a most able, comprehensively-organised and good- humoured chair of the Executive Committee, a constructive Honorary Treasurer, - [Announcing SCL Autumn Lunch (SCL)](https://bafuncs.org/announcing-scl-autumn-lunch-scl/) - Announcing BAFUNCS SOUTH CENTRAL AUTUMN LUNCH, DATE: Tuesday 5 October PLACE: THE BLUE BELL INN Address: 29 South Street, Emsworth PO10 7EG Lets all meet to enjoy a great day together The Menu is as follows: STARTERS [1] Chicken Liver Parfait served with toast and red onions chutney [2] Soup of the Day [3] Fresh “Blue - [Invitation to meet at Anglesey Abbey, September 9th (CAM)](https://bafuncs.org/invitation-to-meet-at-anglesey-abbey-september-9th-cam/) - Let's all meet at Anglesey Abbey! on Thursday the 9th of September. That is the Abbey in the Photo. You are invited to join us at Anglesey Abbey to enjoy the house and the stunning gardens, with the dahlias being at their best in September. We especially welcome newer members as well as those - [Edward Mortimer, 1943-2021](https://bafuncs.org/edward-mortimer-1943-2021/) - Many BAFUNCS Members will already have heard of the sad passing of Edward Mortimer who was UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan's Head of Communications and subsequently our President 2012-2017. He will be sadly missed and we have already conveyed our heartfelt condolences to his widow, Wiz. Shortly after his death there were excellent obituaries in The - [Face to Face at the Jardin Botanique (OVS)](https://bafuncs.org/face-to-face-at-the-jardin-botanique-ovs/) - The best laid plans can’t control the weather and July 15th must have been one of the rainiest days of the already very rainy summer! But in spite of the bad weather, 15 BAFUNCS members made their way for a lunchtime gathering to the Jardin Botanique in Geneva where we had hoped to be able to - [Urgent: Volunteer Sought for Post of Regional Representative (KSX)](https://bafuncs.org/urgent-volunteer-sought-for-post-of-regional-representative-ksx/) - After giving 17 years sterling service to the Kent and Sussex Region, we are sad to announce that Joan Wilson is stepping down as the Regional Representative. Joan took on the role in 2004, from Brian Dando and has worked tirelessly since then to ensure that the region planned and carried out a full social - [August Lunch Announcement (KSX)](https://bafuncs.org/august-lunch-announcement-ksx/) - We have now resumed our monthly lunches and eight of us enjoyed lunch on the croquet lawn of Dean’s Place Hotel on Thursday, 8 July 2021 Alfriston. We thought it would be pleasant to have a change of venue, so for Thursday, 12 August 2021 we have booked eight places for 12:30 at the Bridge - [Lunch menu for 15th July meeting (OVS)](https://bafuncs.org/lunch-menu-for-15th-july-meeting-ovs/) - Dear BAFUNCS Friends, I have this morning been to see the Restaurant in the Jardin Botanique and am now letting you have the menu in this mail. There is a choice between two dishes for each course: Entrée: Gaspacho Andalou OR Salade Melee Plat principale : Supreme de Poulet, Sauce Diable ; pommes de terre grenailles sautées, légumes - [Lunch announcement for Geneva 15th July (OVS)](https://bafuncs.org/lunch-announcement-for-geneva-15th-july-ovs/) - Dear BAFUNCS members in the Geneva area and neighbouring France, A year has gone by since we last had a BAFUNCS lunch. As things in Switzerland and France have eased up considerably I have been bold and reserved a space for us in the Restaurant Pyramus in the Jardin Botanique for Thursday 15 July 2021. - [Membership Changes, 1 January - 10 June 2021](https://bafuncs.org/membership-changes-1-january-10-june-2021/) - New Members: Ms. Julia Anne Dearing : Julia served with FAO in Rome and UNEP in Montreal until her retirement as Information Officer in 2019. She currently lives in Velp, The Netherlands (OVS) Mrs. & Mr. Margarida & Russel Fawke : Margarida served with UNHCR until her retirement as Senior Programme Officer in 2018. She - [Using the On-Line Membership Directory](https://bafuncs.org/using-the-on-line-membership-directory/) - We are pleased to announced enhanced functionality for the On-Line Membership Directory, which we hope members will find useful. Please note the following: 1. The on-line Membership Directory provides the most up-to-date information on our membership. It reflects all the most recent changes made, either by the members themselves or by the Membership Secretary. It is - [Post lockdown lunches planned (SCL)](https://bafuncs.org/post-lockdown-lunches-planned-scl/) - As more and more people receive the vaccination and as the lockdown is being gradually eased, South Central will be resuming lunch meetings, so let’s get together on the path to freedom! Please see the proposed meetings as outlined below: 1 - Lunch at La Parisienne, 21 Bell Street, Romsey Phone: 01794 512067 Date: Thursday 17 - [UN System Covid Vaccination Programme for Retirees](https://bafuncs.org/un-system-covid-vaccination-programme-for-retirees/) - UN System-Wide Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Fact Sheet for UN System Retirees, 19 May 2021 - [UNCRP Researchers' Guide - Supplement #2, 2019-2020](https://bafuncs.org/uncrp-researchers-guide-supplement-2-2019-2020/) - The second biennial Supplement to the Guide for Researchers to the UN Career Records Project has now been uploaded to the BAFUNCS website. Covering the years 2019 and 2020, it represents contributions of material from 18 former and 23 new contributors. Several BAFUNCS members have made important additional contributions. Marilyn Carr has provided an interesting - [March Newsletter from West Midlands and Wales (WMW)](https://bafuncs.org/march-newsletter-from-west-midlands-and-wales-wmw/) - Dear WMW Member, As you must be aware by now, the planned luncheon for Thursday April 15 2021, for the WMW group will unfortunately have to be cancelled yet again, due to the continuing Covid-19 health crisis in the country. Even though lots of people have luckily already received the first dose of the Covid - [Welcome to the new BAFUNCS Website!](https://bafuncs.org/welcome-to-the-new-bafuncs-website/) - If you are already a member of BAFUNCS you should be able to register and then sign-in to a brand-new Members-Only Area. Over time this will provide you with more up-to-date information on our many activities and events, as well as opportunities to contribute to discussion on various issues. If you are not a member - [Membership Secretary](https://bafuncs.org/membership-secretary/) - I am sorry to report that, after four years of service, Joy Mitra has decided to step down from his position as Membership Secretary in March 2018; Joy has done a great job in this role and his contribution will be greatly missed. Fortunately, however, I have been able to persuade Anne Gunning (NOR) to - [Website Manager](https://bafuncs.org/website-manager/) - I would like to announce that, with the launch of our new website, our longstanding website manager, Sheila Cooper, has decided to step down from this function. Sheila has been a tower of strength over the years, and enormously helpful in bringing us to where we are, so I would like to record our deep - [UNJSPF Updates from Carolyn Murphy](https://bafuncs.org/unjspf-updates-from-carolyn-murphy/) - Contacting UNJSPF The email addresses for New York and Geneva are no longer valid. The way to contact the Fund now is via the website www.unjspf.org. Click on CONTACT US at the top of the page, provide the information requested – including the UID – and then formulate your message in the box at the - [KSX Christmas Lunch at Angmering](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-christmas-lunch-at-angmering/) - This year Kent Sussex region decided to have a Christmas lunch in the west of the Regional, as well as one in the centre. We were fortunate enough to be joined by a small cohort from South Central. Attending were Margaret Bills, Sheila Cooper, Terri and David Jezeph, Claudine Pichon, Valerie Paterson, Jennifer Polling and - [Overseas Region Lunch in Geneva December 2017](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-region-lunch-in-geneva-december-2017/) - We had our lunch on Monday 4 December in the Auberge de Savièse in the rue de Paquis. This time participation was up, and there were 15 of us. Most of us went for the rather moorish cheese fondue for which the auberge is renowned, but for those who did not fancy the cheese, there - [Important Message from Geneva AR2018 Organizing Committee](https://bafuncs.org/important-message-from-geneva-ar2018-organizing-committee/) - We are very pleased that we already have quite a number of Registrations for this event but would like to remind you all that the hotel price of 160 Swiss Francs per night for the nights of 11 and 12 (and also 13) May are only valid until 31 January 2018. Also, once you have - [Kent & Sussex enjoy second Christmas Celebration at Alfriston](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex-enjoy-second-christmas-celebration-at-alfriston/) - KSX/BAFUNCS held their second Christmas lunch at Dean's Place Hotel in Alfriston on Thursday, 14 December 2017. Fifteen members attended, Margaret Baugier, Jean Blair, Elsa and Henning Brathaug, Sheila Cooper, Flora Duke, Helga Harrison and her daughter Dinah, Terri and David Jezeph, Heather Johnson, Bryan Locke, John Myers, Richard Sydenham and Joan Wilson. The meal - [LON Visit to UK Supreme Court, 13 April 2018](https://bafuncs.org/lon-visit-to-uk-supreme-court-13-april-2018/) - This is now booked for 11:00 on Friday 13 April 2018; the visit will last about an hour. Maximum 25 people (they need numbers a few days ahead). Cost £7 per person or £5 per person for the concession rate (60+, UK students over 16, LTDA members). Carers for wheelchair users can join tours free of charge. They want us to collect - [Cambridge Region visit to Bletchley Park Thursday 12th October ](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-visit-to-bletchley-park-thursday-12th-october/) - The visit was a most enlightening event with some taking the guided tour and others wandering freely to absorb the extraordinary major role played by Bletchley in World War Two as the home of British codebreaking and birthplace of modern information technology. In the first phase of renovation, many of the wooden or concrete huts - [Cambridge Region Christmas Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-christmas-lunch/) - Season’s Greetings to all members from CAM region! We celebrated on Thursday 7th December at The White Hart Inn, Fulbourn. We kicked off the day with pre-lunch drinks and a chance to catch up at Nicky’s residence nearby and raised a toast to many absent friends. Fourteen members attended and enjoyed a festive lunch provided - [Kofi Annan’s spokesperson is latest UNCRP contributor](https://bafuncs.org/kofi-annans-spokesperson-is-latest-uncrp-contributor/) - Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s spokesperson across eight years, Frederic Eckhard, is the most recent senior UN official to have contributed valuable material to the BAFUNCS and Bodleian joint effort, the UN Career Records Project. On 16 October in Oxford, accompanied by his wife Kathryn, he generously made over transcripts, CDs and tapes of 86 - [Beware of Pension Fund SPAM](https://bafuncs.org/beware-of-pension-fund-spam/) - Members should be aware that in the last 24 hours some of us have received an email, purporting to come from the Pension Fund and attaching our pension statement. It is clearly spam since the originating email address has a yahoo domain name. YOU ARE STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO OPEN THE ATTACHMENT AND TO CONSIGN - [KSX Newsletter plus lunch & AGM 8 March 2018](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-newsletter-plus-lunch-agm-8-march-2018/) - KENT/SUSSEX REGION - NEWSLETTER: JANUARY 2018 Report on Regional activities The first Christmas lunch on Thursday 7 December at Angmering Manor Hotel was great fun: Margaret Bills, Sheila Cooper, Jennifer Polling, Terri and David Jezeph and I were joined by SCL Representative, Claudine Pichon and another ex WHO lady, Valerie. The food was delicious, the service - [Update on UK Taxation, February 2018](https://bafuncs.org/update-on-uk-taxation-february-2018/) - The following update will be included in the March Newsletter: We had hoped to be in a position to provide further advice on the double-taxation approach to securing a reduction in UK tax. At the time of writing the US authorities have accepted that the UNJSPF is qualified under US tax law for double-taxation relief. - [London Region Visit to UK Supreme Court, 13 April 2018](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-visit-to-uk-supreme-court-13-april-2018/) - Dear BAFUNCS London Region member, Please find attached an invitation to tour this unique institution in an amazing building (and have lunch there afterwards if you wish). We have chosen a date to try to avoid bad weather and the Easter break so I hope it will be convenient for most of you. First come, - [ExCo news](https://bafuncs.org/exco-news/) - Among the items discussed at the BAFUNCS Executive Committee meeting at IMO in January were the 2017 accounts and the 2018 budget both of which were approved; arrangements for AR 2018; an update on taxation of UN pensions with a note on current state of play by the Treasurer to be included in the March - [Membership Changes since the September, 2017 Newsletter](https://bafuncs.org/membership-changes-since-the-september-2017-newsletter/) - New Members 1786 - Dr. Christopher and Dr. Heather WILD, OVS WHO 1787 - Mr. Boris and Mrs. Anoma RADKEVITCH OXF UN/DPKO 1788 - Capt. Philip HOLYHEAD - [OVS Region Spring Lunch, 19 March 2018](https://bafuncs.org/ovs-region-spring-lunch-19-march-2018/) - Dear Fellow BAFUNCS Members, Our spring lunch 2018 which I have set for Monday 19 March will be held in the Café Papon in Geneva’s Old Town. We were there last year, although our numbers at that time were quite reduced. However, those who were there, appreciated it very much and I thought the experience - [Towards the March Newsletter](https://bafuncs.org/towards-the-march-newsletter/) - I am pleased to say that I have a new collaborator for future editions of the Newsletter. Mary Roll-Vallanjon (WMW), who worked with publications at WHO, will be proofreading the forthcoming edition and will, I am sure, be taking an increasing role in its preparation. So you can look forward to an even better prepared - [A Sunday Afternoon Walk up Mount Saleve](https://bafuncs.org/a-sunday-afternoon-walk-up-mount-saleve/) - Dear BAFUNCS AR 2018 Participants, The Organizing Committee of this years' AR is very excited to have you all come to Geneva and we are happy that our programme so far has attracted you to register and make the trip. To those of you who still have a little time on Sunday afternoon and have - [Philomena Guillebaud (CAM) 1926-2017](https://bafuncs.org/philomena-guillebaud-cam-1926-2017/) - From 1940-44 Philomena was an evacuee in USA after which she attended Girton College, Cambridge, being one of the first women to graduate in Economics. Following an MA in Economics and Russian studies at Columbia University, she joined the UN at headquarters to work temporarily on the World Economic Report. This led to a successful career - [Report of the Executive Committee 2017/18](https://bafuncs.org/report-of-the-executive-committee-2017-18/) - Attached is the text of the ExCo Report for 2017/18 which will appear in the March Newsletter. The Treasurer's report and that of the Benevolent Fund will be posted separately - [South Central & Channel Islands (SCL) Region Spring Lunch, 9 April - report](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-channel-islands-scl-region-spring-lunch-9-april/) - The SCL Spring lunch took place on Monday 9 April 2018 at The Globe, Highcliffe, Christchurch. The pub was recommended by Vera Schwarb-Jackson, a BAFUNCS long standing member who had not been able to join us for quite some time. In addition to Vera, Dorothy Bellchambers and Grace Westerduin, we were pleased to see Winston and - [Membership List March 2018](https://bafuncs.org/membership-list-march-2018/) - The new BAFUNCS Membership List has now been completed and will arrive on members' doorsteps by the end of March. Its publication has been brought forward because of gremlins in the September 2017 edition. The next edition will now be published in March 2019, although changes will be announced both on this website as well - [BAFUNCS Newsletter No.73 March 2018](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-newsletter-no-73-march-2018/) - The March Newsletter has now been published and should arrive on members; doorsteps by the end of March. - [KSX to visit Tulip Festival at Pashley Manor, 26 April 2018](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-to-visit-tulip-festival-at-pashley-manor-26-april-2018/) - Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, Near Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7HE (www.pashleymanorgardens.com) Pashley Manor, an unusual Grade I listed timber-framed house, dating from 1550 and enlarged in 1720, is a private family home which creates a memorable backdrop to the beautiful and dynamic gardens. The original house at Pashley was on the moated island and was - [Update on the test case claiming tax relief under US/UK Dual Taxation Agreement](https://bafuncs.org/update-on-the-test-case-claiming-tax-relief-under-us-uk-dual-taxation-agreement/) - Members have been kept informed through the Newsletter as to the progress of the claim being made by one individual member of BAFUNCS. It will be recalled that HMRC had asked the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for some information. This having been received, HMRC has now asked the accounting company to provide a statement - [News from ExCo's Meeting, 22 March 2018](https://bafuncs.org/news-from-excos-meeting-22-march-2018/) - News from ExCo's Meeting, 22 March 2018 Executive Committee Chair Robert England welcomed BAFUNCS President Sir Kieran Prendergast to his first meeting of ExCo; Sir Kieran will be presiding in Geneva over his first Annual Reunion, although he was a guest speaker in London in 2012. Robert also welcomed Anne Gunning, incoming Membership Secretary, to - [KSX visit to Brighton Royal Pavilion postponed](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-visit-to-brighton-royal-pavilion-postponed/) - The proposed visit by KSX to the Brighton Royal Pavilion on Thursday, 12 July 2018 has been postponed for the time being. We will publish the new date, together with other details, within the next few weeks. - [AR 2018 - Provisional List of Participants](https://bafuncs.org/ar-2018-provisional-list-of-participants/) - For those interested, attached is the Provisional List of Participants for the Geneva AR - [2018 NOR Annual Gathering](https://bafuncs.org/2018-nor-annual-gathering/) - As previously announced, the NOR Gathering will this year take place in Glasgow. The organisers (who themselves live in Glasgow) have been busy putting together a tentative programme and have even surprised themselves to discover how much is actually happening in this vibrant city. We shall be discussing the draft programme with the NOR members - [Latest Northern Region Newsletter & Annual Gathering](https://bafuncs.org/latest-northern-region-newsletter-annual-gathering/) - Attached is the Northern Region's June Newsletter, together with details of the forthcoming Gathering in Glasgow, 23-25 September. Members from all regions are most welcome to join. - [Photos from Geneva AR now on Website](https://bafuncs.org/photos-from-geneva-ar-now-on-website/) - Registered (and signed-in) Members may be interested to visit the new BAFUNCS Photo Gallery which includes an album of photos from the recent Geneva Annual Reunion, as well as from King's Lynn in 2017. - [Cambridge Region (CAM) visit to Ely Cathedral Tuesday 5th June 2018](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-visit-to-ely-cathedral-tuesday-5th-june-2018/) - Ely Cathedral, the ‘Ship of the Fens’, with its unique 14th century octagonal lantern tower, is counted among the marvels of the medieval world. Much of the cathedral is over 900 years old and it offers a rich architectural history, including the sumptuous 13th Century Quire and beautiful 14th LadyChapel: https://www.elycathedral.org/ After meeting for coffee in the Almonry, we - [Kent and Sussex (KSX) member Nita Watts.](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-ksx-member-nita-watts/) - We regret to announce that our member Nita G. M. Watts OBE died on 9 May 2018 at Greystokes Manor Care Home, aged 97. Her funeral took place at Worthing Crematorium on Friday, 25 May 2018. Nita graduated with a BSc in Economics from the LSE. From 1941 she became an Economic Assistant and Adviser - [Reports from FAFICS Meeting, July 2018](https://bafuncs.org/reports-from-fafics-meeting-july-2018/) - BAFUNCS is a founder member of FAFICS, the Federation of Associations of Former International Civil Servants, which represents the interests of retirees vis-a-vis the Pension Fund as well as UN System discussions on medical insurance, etc. Carolyn Murphy, who handles these subjects for ExCo, was our representative at the recent FAFICS meeting in Vienna and - [Tributes to Former Secretary-General Kofi Annan](https://bafuncs.org/tributes-to-former-secretary-general-kofi-annan/) - The United Nations Association in the UK (UNA-UK) has produced an excellent appreciation of former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who passed away on 18 August 2018. The centrepiece of this collection is an obituary written by our former President, Edward Mortimer, who worked closely with Mr Annan during his term of office; it is well worth a - [London Region (LON) Annual General Meeting May 2018](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-lon-annual-general-meeting-may-2018/) - The Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 2 May 2018 at the Sherlock Holmes Hotel, Baker Street. The agenda was accepted and eighteen members attended. They were Pauline Barrett-Reid, Behrouz Shahandeh, Mitra Parnian, Ziaul Islam, Corinne Beverley, Nirmala Williams, Audrey Ayusawa, Martin Barber, Eugenia B Fay, Peter Greaves, Nguyet Anh Ho, Sheila Macrae, Arif - [Overseas Region (OVS) lunch in August 2018](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-region-ovs-lunch-in-august-2018/) - BAFUNCS OVS Geneva area had its summer lunch on 20 August in Restaurant Le Reposoir on the Lake. Because we were a relatively small number this time, the restaurant allowed us to choose individually from the menu. So everyone had their own choice although the traditional filet de perche and filet de fera from the - [Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) - UN Day lunch 24 October 2018](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-region-ksx-un-day-lunch-24-october-2018/) - Kent and Sussex Region - West Sussex area UN Day lunch Wednesday 24thOctober 2018 How about a lunch and visit to Chichester? Location: Prezzo Restaurant, 61 South Street, Chichester PO19 1EE, Tel 01243 536 951 https://www.prezzorestaurants.co.uk/restaurant/chichester/ As the website says “ABOUT CHICHESTER PREZZO, Situated in the town centre, a stone’s throw from the spectacular - [Kent and Sussex Region (KSX): Lunch on 8 November 2018](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-ksx-region-lunch-on-9-august-2018/) - There will be no bar lunch during the month of October, but we will be meeting as usual at Dean's Place Hotel, Alfriston on the second Thursday of November. Hoping to see you there on 8 November. BAFUNCS members who wish to join us are requested to inform Joan Wilson in advance. Her telephone number - [Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) Trip to Harvey's Brewery in Lewes](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-region-ksx-trip-to-harveys-brewery-in-lewes/) - Terri Jezeph kindly arranged a tour of this well-known brewery and on Tuesday, 2 October nine BAFUNCS members - Terri and David Jezeph, Sheila Cooper, Anne and Philip Daniel, Heather Johnson, Richard Sydenham, Valerie White and Joan Wilson - got together for an early supper in the John Harvey pub adjacent to the brewery and - [Cambridge Region (CAM) Christmas lunch on 6 December](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-cam-christmas-lunch-on-6-december/) - We welcome you to our annual Christmas lunch on Thursday 6th December at The White Hart Inn, Fulbourn, Cambridge. Pre lunch drinks at Nicky’s residence. For further details and menu please contact Nicky Rodgers. - [South Central Region (SCL) Report of lunch in Romsey](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-region-scl-report-of-lunch-in-romsey/) - On 8 October, a small group of the South Central Region had lunch in France [without crossing the Channel!] since La Parisienne is a French restaurant in Romsey. La Parisienne looks like a bistro as a bistro was in the good old days… In addition to good food, which everyone seemed to enjoy, conversations were lively on - [Surrey Region (SRY) Report of visit to Musical Museum, Brentford on 7 September 2018](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-sry-report-of-visit-to-musical-museum-brentford-on-7-september-2018/) - On Friday 7 September 2018 a group of 8 Surrey BAFUNCS members and 3 visitors visited this delightful and very interesting museum in Brentford on the banks of the Thames and just a short distance from Kew Bridge. The Museum was founded in 1963 by Frank Holland, MBE. It was originally housed in the former - [Photos from the NOR Gathering in Glasgow](https://bafuncs.org/memories-from-the-nor-gathering-in-glasgow/) - For those of you who participated in the recent NOR Gathering in Glasgow, we have posted some images of the event as a reminder of what you did and who you met. For those of you who were not able to participate: don't worry, there will be another one next year, in Newcastle! CLICK HERE - [A new Editor for the BAFUNCS Newsletter](https://bafuncs.org/a-new-editor-for-the-bafuncs-newsletter/) - I am delighted to be able to confirm that Mary Roll-Vallanjon (WMW) has taken on the challenge of editing our bi-annual national newsletter; she has also been co-opted onto the Executive Committee. The first edition she produces will be in March 2019 and she can be contacted with ideas and/or editorial contributions at newsletter@bafuncs.org. Mary - [VERA ROSEMARY SCHWARB-JACKSON 1931-2018 A Celebration of Her Life](https://bafuncs.org/vera-rosemary-schwarb-jackson-1931-2018-a-celebration-of-her-life/) - Vera Jackson was born in New Malden, London on Easter Sunday (28 March 1931), the only daughter of Len and Winnie Jackson. From a young age, she led an interesting life: in London during World War II when Vera had lessons to the sound of gunfire and flak and, one day, on her way home - [London Region (LON) Celebrates UN Day 2018](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-lon-celebrates-un-day-2018/) - The London Region celebrated UN Day 2018 on 25 October at the Bella Italia Restaurant situated in Baker Street. The lunch was well attended with 24 members gathering to celebrate. This year's theme was 'Remembering the life of Kofi Annan' who had died recently and had addressed the BAFUNCS Annual Reunion 2018 in Geneva. Martin - [Michael Priestley CMG 1927-2018](https://bafuncs.org/michael-priestley-cmg-1927-2018/) - Attached is an obituary of Mike Priestley, one of the Association's most distinguished members, who died earlier this year. His long career makes interesting reading, spanning the endgame of British colonialism, the heyday of UN development cooperation and the burgeoning of its humanitarian operations. In case others may wish to add to this appreciation of - [Some Reflections from John & Susie Hodges (OVS)](https://bafuncs.org/some-reflections-from-john-susie-hodges-ovs/) - We thought you would be interested to read the attached Reflections from OVS members John & Susie Hodges, who live in Austria. John used to work for FAO. We are sure that these reflections will strike a chord with many members. They (and we) would be interested to receive the comments of other members, preferably - [Obituary: Miss Gisela (Ella) Meier, 1926-2018](https://bafuncs.org/obituary-miss-gisela-ella-meier-1926-2018/) - Miss Gisela Meier died in London on 28th August 2018 at the age of 92. She was one of the earliest members of BAFUNCS (LON), having joined in October 1978. We knew her primarily as a former UN staff member, but her niece Judith Hughes QC, has kindly provided us with some of her own - [Summary of ExCo Meeting on 24 January 2019](https://bafuncs.org/summary-of-exco-meeting-on-24-january-2019/) - Among the issues discussed at ExCo on 24 January 2019 were: website developments - 320 members are now registered on the website which is approximately 40% of membership; proposed budget for 2019 and 2018 provisional accounts - the proposed membership fee increases will be presented to AR 2019; regional boundaries and mapping - ExCo was - [Surrey Region (SRY) members visiting Warren House in Surrey](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-sry-members-visiting-warren-house-in-surrey/) - Surrey Committee members testing suitability of Warren House on Kingston Hill as a future venue for AGM and Christmas lunches. - [Cambridge Region (CAM) AGM on 7 March 2019 - Report](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-cam-agm-on-7-march-2019-report/) - British Association of Former United Nations Civil Servants Cambridge Region 2nddraft Minutes of Annual General Meeting Thomas Paine Hotel Thetford Thursday 7thMarch 2019 11.30am Attending: Therese Bruce, John Stares, Nicky Rodgers, Sylvia and Victor Meaden, Larry Meek, Mavis Cooke, Gillian Allard, William and Jane Harding, Ian and Jane Naylor, Ivy Scales. Apologies: John Sims, Marita del - [Kent and Sussex (KSX) Region AGM on 14 March 2019 - Report](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-ksx-region-agm-on-14-march-2019-report/) - Please see attached the Minutes of this AGM along with the Treasurer's Report and the Membership Report. KSX Minutes of 14.03.2019 AGM KSX Treasurer's Report 2018 KSX Membership report 2018 - [Region NOR 2019 Gathering](https://bafuncs.org/region-nor-2019-gathering/) - We are pleased to announce that the 2019 Gathering of the Northern Region (NOR) will take place 15-17 September in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. As always, all BAFUNCS members are invited to participate, irrespective of their regional affiliation. Further information and subsequent updates can be found under Regions/NOR. - [Breaking news: 2019 NOR Gathering in Newcastle-upon-Tyne](https://bafuncs.org/breaking-news-2019-nor-gathering-in-newcastle-upon-tyne/) - Reserve the dates! We are pleased to announce that the 2019 NOR Gathering will take place from Sunday 15th - Tuesday 17th September, at the Vermont Hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. More information will follow as the details are finalised, but we can already confirm that we have negotiated a package deal with the hotel, including the - [Update of Newsletter archive page](https://bafuncs.org/update-of-newsletter-archive-page/) - The Newsletter archives page has been updated to include newsletters going back to 2000 and re-designed to make the page more user-friendly. Newsletters from 2007 and prior to 2000 will be added in due course. - [Summary of ExCo meeting on 28 March 2019](https://bafuncs.org/summary-of-exco-meeting-on-28-march-2019/) - Among the topics discussed at the ExCo meeting on 28 March were: website developments; final arrangements for AR 2019; arrangements for AR 2020; regional subventions; membership drive; agenda for the Regional Representatives meeting; number of ExCo meetings and revision of Information Note on taxation. The next ExCo meeting will be held on 19 May after - [Kofi Annan's Life & Legacy to be celebrated, 3 June](https://bafuncs.org/kofi-annans-life-legacy-to-be-celebrated-3-june/) - The Life and Legacy of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan is due to be celebrated at two inter-connected events in London, on Monday 3 June 2019. One event will be hosted by Chatham House and the other by the UK UN Association. The Chatham House event is titled 'Our Shared Humanity - The Legacy - [Revised Membership Subscriptions](https://bafuncs.org/revised-membership-subscriptions/) - Members should be aware that, at the recent Annual Reunion in Stratford, the AGM approved an increase in membership dues, in line with that proposed by the Executive Committee and explained in the March 2019 Newsletter. Please CLICK HERE to read the full announcement. The Executive Committee would appreciate members arranging to change their existing - [NOR Newsletter, June 2019](https://bafuncs.org/nor-newsletter-june-2019/) - We are pleased to attach the June 2019 NOR Newsletter which contains news and updates on the region's next Gathering which, as previously announced, will be held in Newcastle-upon-Tyne 15-17 September. There will also be a Lunch in Edinburgh in mid-August with a flavour of the Fringe. Finally there is information on the recent changes - [Summary of ExCo Meeting on 19 May 2019](https://bafuncs.org/summary-of-exco-meeting-on-19-may-2019/) - Among the topics discussed at a short meeting of ExCo at Stratford following AR 2019 were: review of AR 2019; welcome to newly elected members of ExCo; BAFUNCS representation at FAFICS; arrangements for AR 2020 and suggestions for locations for future Annual Reunions. - [Surrey Region (SRY): Report of Visit to All Saints Parish Church, Kingston-upon-Thames](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-sry-report-of-visit-to-all-saints-parish-church-kingston-upon-thames/) - On Monday 10thJune 14 members and 2 guests visited All Saints Parish Church in Kingston-upon-Thames for what turned out to be a very interesting and pleasant outing, in spite of the weather. We met in the café in the church and most of us had an enjoyable snack lunch with a chance to chat with - [London Region (LON): Report of AGM held on 9 May 2019](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-lon-report-of-agm-held-on-9-may-2019/) - Please see attached the Minutes of this AGM which have been prepared by the Regional Representative, Pauline Barrett-Reid. LON MinutesAGM2019 - [South Central and CI Region (SCL) Summer Lunch in Romsey - Report](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-and-ci-region-scl-summer-lunch-25-june-2019-in-romsey/) - The South Central Summer Lunch took place on Tuesday 25 June at La Parisienne in Romsey by popular demand. It was well attended and, as you can see from the photos, everyone enjoyed the company and the food… Information about the Autumn Lunch will be provided in the near future by post, email messages and, - [Cambridge Region (CAM): Visit to Adnams Brewery, Southwold, 13 June - Report](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-cam-visit-to-adnams-brewery-southwold-thursday-13-june/) - Fuzzle, flocculation, wort and mosaic hops are fascinating descriptions of just some aspects of brewing that reflect the rich history of the process from a bygone age that is now immersed in modern technology and creative sustainability. The impressive self-sustaining circle begins with the green living roof…….and we have the end product of multiple beer flavours, - [Summary of ExCo Meeting on 25 July 2019](https://bafuncs.org/summary-of-exco-meeting-on-25-july-2019/) - Among the topics discussed at the Executive Committee meeting on 25th July were: lessons learned from AR 2019; arrangements for AR 2020; proposed venues for AR 2021 and beyond; report from Regional Representatives meeting of 17 May; website developments; financial matters, including management of increased subscriptions; BAFUNCS representation at FAFICS and report on UNCRP. The - [Cambridge Region (CAM) Visit to Flag Fen, Thursday 12 September 2019](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-cam-visit-to-flag-fen-thursday-12-september-2019/) - Flag Fen: A Bronze Age site near Peterborough that offers a unique insight into life in the fens. This is a great opportunity to explore how the prehistoric people of the fen lived over 3000 years ago. Wander through a Bronze Age village, sit within the reconstructed roundhouses, and stand where our ancestors once stood - [ExCo Co-optation of Richard Saynor](https://bafuncs.org/exco-co-optation-of-richard-saynor/) - I am pleased to announce the co-optation of Richard Saynor (OVS) onto our Executive Committee (ExCo). Richard spent his WHO career in financial management and has been brought on board with a view to his being nominated as our Treasurer, when Michel Davies steps down at our Annual Reunion next May. I believe Richard is - [Overseas Region (OVS) Summer Lunch, Geneva on 9 August 2019 - Report](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-region-ovs-summer-lunch-geneva-on-9-august-2019/) - The OVS Geneva area lunch on 09 August atop the Salève was a very nice occasion and contrary to expectations was attended by 9 members as oppposed the 4 who had earlier declared an interest. Most of us met at the bottom of the cable car for a four minute ascend to the top where - [Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) Lunch in Chichester on 8 August - photos!](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-region-ksx-lunch-in-chichester-on-8-august/) - The monthly lunch on Thursday 8 August was held in Prezzo in Chichester. A good time was had by all, as evidenced in these photos! Seen in both photos: Joan Wilson, Rchard Sydenham, Elsbeth Hinser, Margaret Bills, Michael Askwith, Sheila Cooper, Claudine Pichon, Margaret Baugier, and a visitor from Geneva, Christine Damary. - [London Region (LON) UN Day Lunch Meeting on Thursday 17 October 2019](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-lon-un-day-lunch-meeting-on-thursday-17-october-2019/) - You all are cordially invited for UN DAY Lunch at: The Milestone Hotel & Residences 1 Kensington Court, London W8 5DL, tel: 020 7917 1000 D: 020 7917 1041 E:meetms@rchmail.com. We meet at the restaurant at 12:30 and lunch will be served at 1 pm. The speaker will be Roger Plant and he will speak - [2019 BAFUNCS Gathering, Newcastle](https://bafuncs.org/2019-bafuncs-gathering-newcastle/) - Website Note on Newcastle Programme - [Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) Newsletter September 2019](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-region-ksx-newsletter-september-2019/) - Report on Regional activities To mark the occasion of the choir of Holy Trinity Church Geneva, singing Evensong in Chichester Cathedral we moved the August monthly lunch from Dean’s Place Hotel to Prezzo, opposite the Cathedral in Chichester. It was unfortunate that owing to the exigencies of rehearsal no members of the choir were able - [West Midlands and Wales (WMW) Lunch at the Catch Corner Pub, Acton Gate, Stafford on Thursday 24 October 2019](https://bafuncs.org/west-midlands-and-wales-wmw-lunch-at-the-catch-corner-pub-acton-gate-stafford-on-thursday-24-october-2019/) - Regional lunch The next lunch will take place on Thursday 24thOctober (UN Day) at The Catch Corner (Greeneking) pub which is at Acton Gate on the Wolverhampton Road, Stafford (Postcode ST18 9AP).The pub’s lunch menu can be viewed on: www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/staffordshire/catch-corner/ Main courses cost between £5.00 and £6.30 with starters or desserts being £2.50 extra. We will - [ExCo meeting on 25th July - summary of decisions taken](https://bafuncs.org/exco-meeting-on-25th-july-summary-of-decisions-taken/) - Among the topics and decisions taken at the Executive Committee meeting on 25th July were: Item 4: Lessons learned from AR 2019, final report and related documents. Decisions taken: The organising committee for AR2020 to look at the registration form and to budget for professional A/V support. Members should be asked to pay in advance - [Overseas Region (OVS) Autumn/Winter Lunch in Viry on Friday 29 November](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-region-ovs-autumn-winter-lunch-in-viry-on-friday-29-november/) - As it is our Autumn/Winter lunch I have looked for a place that can give us winter food. I found one almost right in my village: it is the “Fromagerie” at 2360 route de Bellegarde in Viry. A bit of a drive for some of you, but not for others. Public transport: bus D from - [Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) UN Day Lunch in Chichester, 24 October 2019](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-region-ksx-un-day-lunch-in-chichester-24-october-2019/) - PLEASE NOTE: THIS LUNCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED UN Day Lunch, Thursday, 24 October 2019 at: Prezzo Restaurant, 61 South Street, Chichester, PO19 1EE Tel.: 01 243 53 69 51 Once again Michael Askwith is kindly arranging a UN Day celebration lunch in Chichester, at the Chichester Prezzo, which is situated in the town centre, a - [Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) Visit to Rathfinney Vineyard 27 September 2019 - Report](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-region-ksx-visit-to-rathfinney-vineyard-27-september-2019-report/) - The trip to the Rathfinney vineyard on Friday, 27 September, arranged by Heather Johnson, was most successful. We were taken down to the vines and learned that the reason for the blue netting round the bottom of the vines was for the protection of the fruit from the depredations of the grape loving badgers in - [Oxford Region (OXF) Lunch and Meeting on 12 September 2019 - Report](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-oxf-lunch-and-meeting-on-12-september-2019-report/) - The Oxford Region held a lunch event on 12th September 2019 at the Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel, Aston Rowant. There were 19 members present, including two who were attending a regional event for the first time. We had received a dozen apologies for absence from normally attending members many of whom were taking advantage of the - [Oxford Region (OXF) Lunch at Moulsford-on-Thames on Thursday 24 October 2019](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-oxf-lunch-at-moulsford-on-thames-on-thursday-24-october-2019/) - The Oxford Region is planning to meet at “The Beetle and Wedge Boathouse”, Ferry Lane, Moulsford on Thames, Oxon. OX10 9JF Thursday 24th October at 12.30 for lunch at 1 pm. The restaurant is about 100 yards off the A329 between Wallingford and Streatley/Pangbourne. This attractive restaurant is beside the River Thames at the end - [Eric Drummond in UN's #Multilateralism100 Series](https://bafuncs.org/eric-drummond-in-un-genevas-multilateralism100-series/) - We have just added to our Eric Drummond page a Podcast Interview with John Burley, one of the authors and a BAFUNCS Member, who was interviewed by the UN Library in Geneva as part of it's #Multilateralism100 series. BAFUNCS members may also be interested in other episodes of this fascinating series, which can be accessed via - [South Central and Channel Islands Region (SCL) Autumn Lunch 24 September - Report](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-region-scl-autumn-lunch-24-september-report/) - Our lunch on Tuesday 24 September was well attended in addition to the usual attendees: Grace [Westerduin], Jenny and Michael [O’Leary], Geoff [Ward], June Hargreaves-Beer and her sister Carole, and Susan [Idreos], we were delighted that Margaret (Nield) and her sister Deborah, Enid [Alston] and Jenny [Pearson] were able to join us. The lunch was - [Newsletter Archives Updated](https://bafuncs.org/newsletter-archives-updated/) - The Newsletter Archive page has been updated. All Newsletters from 1978 to the present may now be viewed on the page. - [Agenda of Executive Committee meeting on 21st November 2019](https://bafuncs.org/agenda-of-executive-committee-meeting-on-21st-november-2019/) - British Association of Former United Nations Civil Servants Notice of a standard meeting of the Executive Committee Place: IMO, Albert Embankment, London 21st November, 2019, 11:15. Committee Room 14 Agenda: Apologies for absence Adoption of the agenda Minutes of meeting held on 25th July 2019 and matters arising Proposed Budget for 2020 and 2019 provisional - [South West Region (SWT) Lunch on 19 September 2019 - report](https://bafuncs.org/south-west-region-swt-lunch-in-september-2019-report/) - We had a very good lunch in The Strode Arms last September. There were 13 of us and Poly Bear presiding at the head of the table, looking very keen to join in. There should have been 18 but due to illness and also travel, they were unable to come. - [Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) Newsletter October 2019](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-region-ksx-newsletter-october-2019/) - KENT and SUSSEX REGION NEWSLETTER: October 2019 Report on Regional activities The trip to the Rathfinney vineyard on Friday, 27 September, arranged by Heather Johnson, was most successful. We were taken down to the vines and learned that the reason for the blue netting round the bottom of the vines was for the - [Cambridge Region (CAM) Visit to Flag Fen on 12 September 2019 - Report](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-cam-visit-to-flag-fen-on-12-september-2019-report/) - This memorable day has left us reflecting on the past and the fragile future of the earth we inhabit. The story of Flag Fen began in 1971 when excavations revealed an almost intact Bronze Age landscape. In 1982 archaeologists came across timbers of a causeway constructed over a period of 400 years which has proved - [Cambridge Region (CAM) Newsletter November 2019](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-cam-newsletter-november-2019/) - BAFUNCS CAM Region Newsletter November 2019 - [Subscriptions Secretary](https://bafuncs.org/subscriptions-secretary/) - I wish to advise all members that John Stares (CAM) has stepped down from his position as Subscriptions Secretary. John has performed this important role since 2015 when he took over from John Miller. During this period John has helped sustain this, the Association's primary income source, while helping many members personally to sort out - [House of Lords Marks Centenary of the League of Nations](https://bafuncs.org/house-of-lords-marks-centenary-of-the-league-of-nations/) - 'Britain and the Century of the International Civil Servant: the Legacy of Sir Eric Drummond' This BAFUNCS/UNA Westminster event took place at the QE2 Centre, Westminster on Thursday, 28 November. The meeting was chaired by The Rt. Hon. Lord Malloch-Brown, Former United Nations Deputy Secretary-General. The speaker was Professor Patricia Clavin, Professor of International History, - [Summary of ExCo Meeting 21 November 2019](https://bafuncs.org/summary-of-exco-meeting-21-november-2019/) - BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF FORMER UNITED NATIONS CIVIL SERVANTS Summary of Minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee held at the International Maritime Organisation, London SE1 7SR, on the 21st November, 2019 at 11:15 Present, Members: Robert England (RE) in the Chair, Sheila Macrae (SM), Michael Davies (MD), Anne Gunning (AG), Carolyn - [Overseas Region (OVS) Autumn/Winter Lunch in Viry on 29 November - participants' comments!](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-region-ovs-autumn-winter-lunch-in-viry-on-29-november-participants-comments/) - BAFUNCS Lunch on 29 November (A real black Friday for one of us!) Lunch was organized in the restaurant la Fromagerie which is located on the main road between Viry and Valleiry in the Haute Savoie. Partly because it was a little out of our normal circuit and because many of our usual attendees were - [London Region (LON) Christmas Lunch on 11 December 2019 - report](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-lon-christmas-lunch-on-12-december-2019-report/) - London Region held its annual Christmas Lunch at the elegant Milestone Hotel in High Street Kensington for the second year running. Altogether 18 members attended the luncheon including a few new members. The hotel management made extra efforts to make the occasion festive and memorable. The food choice was rich and the place was decorated with Christmas tree. - [Cambridge Region (CAM) Christmas Lunch - 12 December 2019; Report](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-cam-christmas-lunch-12-december-2019-report/) - Season’s Greetings to you all and best wishes for the New Year! Our Christmas lunch last week was attended by eleven members. After mulled and sparkling wine (Thanks Gill, Victor and Sylvia) we wined and dined at the White Hart, groaned over the cracker jokes and remembered absent friends including our Treasurer, John Stares, who - [Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) Christmas Lunch in Eastbourne on 12 December 2019 - report](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-region-ksx-christmas-lunch-in-eastbourne-on-12-december-2019-report/) - No photos of people, but a wonderful ambiance! - [Surrey Region (SRY) AGM and Lunch, Kingston on Thursday 5 March 2020](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-sry-agm-and-lunch-kingston-on-thursday-5-march-2020/) - Dear Member, 37th Annual General Meeting – Surrey Region Place and Time: Our AGM this year will take place on Thursday, 5th March 2020 in a private room at the Kingston Brook Lodge Hotel, 94 Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7NP. You are invited to arrive from 11.00 am, for the AGM starting at - [South Central & Channel Islands (SCL) AGM and Spring Lunch, Titchfield, Tuesday 24 March 2020](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-channel-islands-scl-agm-and-spring-lunch-titchfield-tuesday-24-march-2020/) - TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2020 – 12:00 FOR 12:45 THE TITCHFIELD MILL Mill Lane, Titchfield near Fareham PO15 5RF Tel. 01329 84 09 31 The Titchfield Mill which dates back to the 18th century is a spacious pub with a series of small rooms and comfortable seats near the bar. It offers ample parking and - [BAFUNCS Membership List, January 2020](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-membership-list-january-2020/) - We are pleased to announce that the new Membership List has just been posted on the website Publications page. It has been enhanced by inclusion of an appendix listing members of each region. A hard copy of the document will also be mailed out to all members together with the March newsletter. Please note that, - [Cambridge Region (CAM): AGM, Alzheimer's Talk and Lunch, Thetford, Thursday 5 March 2020](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-cam-agm-alzheimer-talk-and-lunch-thetford-thursday-5-march-2020/) - The Bell Hotel, King Street, Thetford, IP24 2AZ 10.15 onwards Meet for Coffee in Bar 11.00 Holly Noon : Guest Speaker : Alzheimer’s Research UK 12.00 AGM 1.00. Lunch We hope to see many of you at the AGM and welcome new members and those from other regions to - [When Aberystwyth hosted an International Peace Congress](https://bafuncs.org/when-aberystwyth-hosted-an-international-peace-congress/) - Click here to read the full story of the Aberystwyth meeting in 1926, written by Elgan Davies and is summarised in the Association's March 2020 Newsletter. - [NEW: Membership Directory](https://bafuncs.org/new-membership-directory/) - Members who wish to find another member, or their contact coordinates, should click on the new Membership Directory. This is a new feature which will complement the annual Membership List, with the added advantage that it is continually updated to reflect membership changes, including their contact coordinates. It is also possible to select a regional - ["A Peacekeeper in Africa" by Alan Doss, CMG](https://bafuncs.org/a-peacekeeper-in-africa-by-alan-doss/) - We are pleased to draw members' attention to the publication of a new book, "A Peacekeeper in Africa: Learning from UN Interventions in Other People's Wars" by Alan Doss. It has been sponsored by the International Peace Institute (IPI) and is available from Amazon. While it is trailed in the Association's March Newsletter a full - [Secretary-General's Letter to Staff re COVID-19](https://bafuncs.org/5506-2/) - From: BROADCAST United Nations Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 2:27:38 PM To: Broadcast - UNHQ NY Secretariat Subject: Secretary-General’s Letter to Staff on COVID-19 Dear Colleagues, Across the world, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a leading cause of upheaval today and concern for the future. At such times, it can be difficult - [Impact of the COVID-19 situation on UNJSPF Administration](https://bafuncs.org/impact-of-the-covid-19-situation-on-pension-administration/) - From: UNJSPF Communications Sent: 16 March 2020 22:09 To reduce the risks of COVID-19 transmission, the United Nations Secretary-General and UNOG Director-General have required all United Nations staff in New York and Geneva to telecommute full-time and work remotely. In alignment with these measures, effective from Monday 16 March to Sunday 12 April 2020, all UNJSPF - [Overseas Region (OVS) Spring Lunch - postponed](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-region-ovs-spring-lunch-postponed/) - It was decided after consultation that we would postpone the Spring lunch to a later time when we are more sure about the corona virus situation. - [Kent and Sussex Region (KSX) AGM on 12 March 2020 - Report](https://bafuncs.org/kent-and-sussex-region-ksx-agm-on-12-march-2020-report/) - Eleven of us attended the AGM, followed by the Spring lunch in the Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne. The meeting went well and the meal and service afterwards was impeccable. Please find attached the Minutes of the AGM together with the Treasurer's Report, the Membership Report and information regarding the Certificate of Entitlement and pension matters. KSX - [London Region (LON) AGM on 20 April - POSTPONED due to coronavirus](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-lon-agm-on-20-april-postponed-due-to-coronavirus/) - [Oxford Region (OXF) AGM and Lunch 5 March 2020 - Report](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-region-oxf-agm-and-lunch-5-march-2020/) - Minutes of AGM 2020. Present: Maggie Black; Jeff & Catrin Crisp; Colin & Marie Davis; Cyril & Marion Groom; Vicky Haeri; Angela Harwood; Simon Jones; Bill & Maggie Jackson; Anoma Jayawickrema; Mary Mackay & Max; Admira Mara; & Omar & Latifa Noman; (19) Apologies: Mike & Rita Arnold; Jeff Burley; Isobelle Jaques; Judith Munzinger(OVS); Chan - [West Midlands and Wales Spring Lunch 23 April 2020 - CANCELLED](https://bafuncs.org/west-midlands-and-wales-spring-lunch-23-april-2020-cancelled/) - This is to inform you that the WMW April 23rd spring lunch has been cancelled due to the unprecedented current COVID-19 health crisis. At the moment we have planned to move the lunch date to Thursday 10 September 2020, but if the health crisis continues at that time, this will also have to be - [Coronavirus and Member Support  - March 2020 update from Member Support Coordinator](https://bafuncs.org/coronavirus-and-member-support-march-2020-update-from-member-support-coordinator/) - With most of us in the "over 70" category, we have been increasingly relying on neighbours, family and the local community for help, where volunteer groups are, as in my village, offering shopping deliveries, dog walking, medicine collection, IT support and so on. Kindness comes from unexpected quarters despite the situation being extremely challenging for - [Surrey Region (SRY) trying to trace two members Dr and Mrs Scobie](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-sry-trying-to-trace-two-members-dr-and-mrs-scobie/) - Surrey Region has two Joint Life Members who have completely disappeared from the radar. They are: Dr Horace Scobie and Mrs Carol Boyd-Scobie. We have no current address for them, and no phone numbers or email address have ever been recorded. We only know that they live/lived in Feltham, Middx. When - [Cambridge Region (CAM) AGM and Spring Lunch 5 March 2020 - Report](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-cam-agm-and-spring-lunch-5-march-2020-report/) - The full report of the day's events can be found in this link: CAM Region April newsletter 2020 The Bell Inn, Thetford Fulbourn - [2020 NOR Gathering CANCELLED](https://bafuncs.org/2020-nor-gathering-cancelled/) - It is with great regret that we must announce that the NOR Committee, having taken advice from the experts, has decided that it would not be prudent to proceed with the planning for the 2020 NOR Gathering which was to coincide with the Beyond Borders International Festival in the Greater Edinburgh region in late August. - [UNJSPF - Letter from the Secretary-General](https://bafuncs.org/unjspf-letter-from-the-secretary-general/) - Letter from the Secretary-General about the health of the Pension Fund - [Summary of virtual ExCo meeting March/April 2020](https://bafuncs.org/summary-of-virtual-exco-meeting-march-april-2020/) - BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF FORMER UNITED NATIONS CIVIL SERVANTS Summary Minutes of the virtual meeting of the Executive Committee conducted by email exchange during March 21st to April 3rd, 2020. Members: Robert England (RE) in the Chair, Sheila Macrae (SM), Michael Davies (MD), Anne Gunning (AG), Carolyn Murphy (CM), Marilyn Carr (MC), Richard Saynor - [Recent developments at the UNJSPF](https://bafuncs.org/recent-developments-at-the-unjspf/) - BAFUNCS members might have read the recent Pass Blue article on the situation of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund which may have caused some concern. The following perspective has been prepared in consultation with several of our members who have worked with or for the Fund, and who have in turn consulted their - [London Region (LON): Enid Steward-Goffman](https://bafuncs.org/london-region-lon-enid-steward-goffman/) - We are sad to inform you that Enid died on 9 May. An appreciation of her life and of her considerable contribution to the London Region and to BAFUNCS will be posted here later. A Memorial Service is also planned for when the corona virus crisis is behind us. For now, this is to let - [Important Information for those who worked in Italy](https://bafuncs.org/important-information-for-those-who-worked-in-italy/) - Did you or a member of your family ever contribute to the Italian Institute of Social Pension system (INPS)? If so please read carefully the attached note verbale from the Italian Mission to the UN in Geneva. We appreciate that the deadline is impossibly tight (BAFUNCS received the notice on 18 May!) but, if you - [Important information from UNJSPF](https://bafuncs.org/important-information-from-unjspf-regarding-certificate-of-entitlement-ce-excercises/) - Following is a recent announcement from the UN Pension Fund: Important information for Retirees and Beneficiaries about the 2019 and 2020 Certificate of Entitlement (CE) Exercises - Impact of COVID-19 6 May 2020 Every year, retirees and beneficiaries in receipt of a periodic benefit from the Fund must return to the Fund their duly dated - [List of speakers and topics at Annual Reunions](https://bafuncs.org/list-of-speakers-and-topics-at-annual-reunions/) - A comprehensive listing of speakers and their topics at Annual Reunions from 1978 to the present, compiled by Coby Sikkens, is now available for download on the Publications page of the website. - [Enid Steward-Goffman 04.01.1945 – 09.05.2020](https://bafuncs.org/enid-steward-goffman-04-01-1945-09-05-2020/) - Enid started her career in the UN system as a translator and later became an editor. She was one of the first women to achieve important office at the UN and at the agencies. As President of the Federation of International Civil Servants’ Associations (FICSA) in the 1970s she made a substantial impression on those - [Alert: Certificate of Entitlement](https://bafuncs.org/alert-certificate-of-entitlement/) - The annual Certificate of Entitlement (CE) documents are beginning to arrive in the mail. It is most important that members sign, date and return their CE as soon as possible to avoid any interruption in their pension payments. - [Cambridge Region (CAM) July 2020 Newsletter](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-cam-july-2020-newsletter/) - Certificate of Entitlement As many of you will already know, the Certificate of Entitlement has finally landed on some doorsteps so expect yours soon to sign and return. If a member is on single track benefit, an e-copy of the C of E will be accessible on the MSS section of the UNJSPF website. This also applies - [September Newsletter now available on-line](https://bafuncs.org/september-newsletter-now-available-on-line/) - BAFUNCS Newsletter #78, September 2020 - [South Central Region (SCL) Lunch in Romsey on Tuesday 25 August](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-region-scl-lunch-in-romsey-on-tuesday-25-august/) - Greetings! I think we should try and resume our SCL Lunch! I went to The Mill in Titchfield where we were to hold the Spring Lunch, but they were unable to accommodate us under current Government restrictions on seating. In view of this, I contacted La Parisienne in Romsey, where they would be pleased to - [Overseas Region (OVS) report of Lunch on 12 August 2020](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-region-ovs-report-of-lunch-on-12-august-2020/) - Wednesday 12 August 2020, the day of the first Geneva BAFUNCS lunch after lockdown was a most beautiful clear and warm day. The lake brought a little breeze as 14 of us gathered around the cheerfully laid tables in the restaurant at Creux de Genthod. We were all happy to see each other again and - [South Central Region (SCL) Lunch in La Parisienne, Romsey, on 25 August 2020 - report](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-region-scl-lunch-in-la-parisienne-romsey-on-25-august-2020-report/) - For some six months, we lived in our respective shells so I thought it would be a good idea to resume activities so this was the first SCL Lunch in 2020 since the Spring Lunch was cancelled – due to covid! Seven members gathered and enjoyed the food as well as lively chats with their - [Rosemary ap Rees](https://bafuncs.org/rosemary-ap-rees/) - The Association is sad to announce the passing of one of its most venerable and loyal members, Rosemary ap Rees. In retirement, Rosemary was a regular attender of annual reunions and a stalwart of the South West Region (SWT), succeeding Ronald Forest as Regional Representative in 2008 in which capacity she contributed much to the - [Cambridge Region (CAM) October 2020 newsletter](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-cam-october-2020-newsletter/) - BAFUNCS CAM Region October 2020 Newsletter Dear CAM Members, Many members have been in touch and are finding their own way of managing this challenging and difficult time including long beach walks, painting, home and garden improvements, zoom family meetings and reunions where possible, visits to parks and open spaces. No time to write the - [South West (SWT) BAFUNCS Authored Book](https://bafuncs.org/south-west-swt-bafuncs-authored-book/) - New Regional Representative Elizabeth Sama Obileye has authored a book entitled "Kidnapped, Taken, Rediscovered and Reinvented". The book was awarded No 1 Amazon international best seller. It sounds like a really good read, check it out! - [Overseas Region (OVS) Postponed Autumn Lunch](https://bafuncs.org/overseas-region-ovs-postponed-autumn-lunch/) - Due to the ongoing and in places worsening Covid 19 Pandemic and the subsequent lock-downs and restrictions that have been put in place, in France and Switzerland in particular, Overseas Region have announced that with deep regret it will not be possible to organise an Autumn Lunch this year. More news to follow. - [Covid-19: Watch out for fake news!](https://bafuncs.org/covid-19-watch-out-for-fake-news/) - We have just received the following very useful advice concerning the current coronavirus outbreak, provided by Chris Zielinski, who had a career with WHO and who still has strong links with the agency. It is well worth reading and perhaps sharing with others: As we work our way through the coronavirus crisis, the enforced social - [CIGNA Health Insurance - Alert](https://bafuncs.org/cigna-health-insurance-alert/) - Members should be aware that, due to the coronavirus restrictions in Belgium, CIGNA can currently take up to 3 weeks to reply to an email. If you need to contact them urgently, please call: +32 3 217 68 42 The call is chargeable and you may have to hold but the service is reliable. Carolyn - [Changes in the Executive Committee (ExCo)](https://bafuncs.org/changes-in-the-executive-committee-exco/) - The BAFUNCS Executive Committee continues to move forward, planning for the future. In the course of the past few weeks we have introduced the following changes to our set-up: Richard Sydenham (KSX), hitherto the Assistant Secretary, has stepped up to replace Colin Davis (OXF) as Secretary of the Association. Colin himself is moving on to - [SUBSCRIPTIONS: DON’T FORGET!](https://bafuncs.org/subscriptions-dont-forget/) - Members are reminded that BAFUNCS subscription rates changed at the beginning of 2020. Single membership is now £20/year, Joint membership £30/year. We strongly encourage members to pay by direct debit. To do this, please go to the following web page to enter your bank details: https://bafuncs.org/direct-debit/ . Remember that you will need to cancel your existing standing order. - [Elizabeth Barton](https://bafuncs.org/elizabeth-barton/) - Elizabeth Barton, born 13 February 1921 in Essex, UK, died 1 May 2020 in Dorset UK – just 9 months before her 100th birthday Elizabeth completed her nursing and midwifery studies in the south of England, followed by a Health Visitor’s Certificate at University College, Southampton. From 1945-1952 she worked as a Staff Nurse, Midwife, - [Membership Update, August-October 2020](https://bafuncs.org/membership-update-august-october-2020/) - We are pleased to report the following changes in BAFUNCS membership since we last reported in September 2020 Newsletter. The list below is divided into New Members; In Memoriam; Resignations; and Lapses. It effectively covers the three month period, August through October 2020. The contact coordinates for any of the new members can be found - [New Regional Representative (SWT)](https://bafuncs.org/new-regional-representative-swt/) - We are pleased to let you know that the SWT now has a new Regional Representative. Elizabeth Sama Obileye has kindly agreed to take over this function for the region, supported by Penny Ratcliffe. We wish Elizabeth and Penny all the very best in this endeavour. - [UN at 75: slow death or new direction?](https://bafuncs.org/un-at-75-slow-death-or-new-direction/) - Lecture by Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, 26 October 2020. Click on the link above to Register for this On-Line Lecture by Lord Mark Malloch-Brown, former Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. It is taking place under the auspices of the UNU/WIDER Programme. - [Festive Zooming Spirits in Cambridge December 3rd (CAM)](https://bafuncs.org/festive-zooming-spirits-in-cambridge-december-3rd-cam/) - CAM Region Festive Zoom Meeting Thursday Dec 3rd 11.00 am We are delighted to inform you that this event is proving popular. There is still time to sign up for the few slots left so please confirm to Nicky Rodgers asap or by Monday 23rd November. Here is your opportunity to meet old and new - [Positive planning for future social meetings (KSX)](https://bafuncs.org/positive-planning-for-future-social-meetings-ksx/) - With the Covid vaccination programme proceeding apace, Kent and Sussex Region remain optimistic and are keen to get their social programme up and running again. The Region is already planning some future events where members can meet physically after a long time in lock-down. The following events are all subject to the lockdown being sufficiently - [Summary of ExCo Meeting of 18 March 2021](https://bafuncs.org/summary-of-exco-meeting-of-18-march-2021/) - Summary minutes of a virtual meeting of the Executive Committee conducted by Zoom on 18 March 2021 ExCo meeting 18 March 2021 - [Regional Spring Meeting, March 2021 (CAM)](https://bafuncs.org/regional-spring-meeting-march-2021-cam/) - The meeting was held by Zoom media on Thursday March 11th, 2021 11.00am. In attendance were; Sylvia and Victor Meaden, Therese Bruce, John Stares, Nicky Rodgers, Jane and William Harding, Arturo and Marita Martinez, Nina Zealey, Olwen Gotts, Ian and Jean O’Neill, Gill Allard, Lynette Kimata, Rod and Margaret Storer, Sylvia and Victor Meaden, Colin - [About - BAFUNCS National Level Programmes](https://bafuncs.org/about-bafuncs-programmes/) - The Association implements a number of programmes, either in support of its members or to promote a wider understanding of the UN System. These are: National Gatherings and Meetings Advice on Pensions, Tax and After Service Health Insurance Member Support United Nations Career Records Project (UNCRP) BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund (BBF) External Partnerships - [About - BAFUNCS Regions](https://bafuncs.org/about-bafuncs-regions/) - The Association's membership is divided into ten geographical regions, including one which embraces all our overseas members. Each region organises its own activities. Cambridge (CAM) Kent & Sussex (KSX) London (NOR) Northern (NOR) Overseas (OVS) Oxford (OXF) South Central & Channel Islands (SCL) South West (SWT) Surrey (SRY) West Midlands & Wales (WMW) - [Organization](https://bafuncs.org/organization/) - The Association is guided by its Constitution and consists of several principal elements: A General Assembly of its members, effectively the Association’s Annual General Meeting, which is now held virtually once a year. The virtual arrangement makes it easier for members to attend, contribute to and vote on items of the General Assembly. The Annual Reunion (AR) - [Regional Activities](https://bafuncs.org/regional-activities/) - Each of the ten BAFUNCS regions has its own page on the website (see the top menu: Regions), which in turn have posts, updated news and photos, which are accessible to registered members only. - [Erik Jensen: “Alien Aloft: Unravelling identity in pursuit of peace”](https://bafuncs.org/erik-jensen-alien-aloft-unravelling-identity-in-pursuit-of-peace/) - One of our most distinguished members, Erik Jensen, has just published his memoirs "Alien Aloft". Erik is well-known to many of our members, having been our President from 2001 to 2007. His book is currently available in paperback on Amazon and from other major booksellers; an e-book edition is currently under preparation. It is an - [(KSX) Report of the Kent and Sussex Region Annual General Meeting 2021](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-report-of-the-kent-and-sussex-region-annual-general-meeting-2021/) - KENT AND SUSSEX REGION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021 The Annual General Meeting was held via Zoom at 11h00 on Thursday, 4 March 2021. Those joining were: Joan Wilson (Chairman and Welfare Support Officer), Sheila Cooper (Treasurer), Elsa Brathaug (Deputy Treasurer), Terri Jezeph (Welfare Support Officer), Michael Askwith, Margaret Bills, Anne Daniel, Philip Daniel, Flora Duke, Charles Gore, Emma Hibling, - [Reminder - Deadline for Photo Submissions is 31 March](https://bafuncs.org/reminder-deadline-for-photo-submissions-is-31-march/) - Members have just two weeks to submit their entries for the BAFUNCS 2021 Photo Competition. Click Here to submit your entries to photo.competition@bafuncs.org. - [Cambridge Test Post](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-test-post/) - test test testing testing... - [News from UNJSPF: Certificate of Entitlement to change from paper to a mobile app.](https://bafuncs.org/news-from-unjspf-certificate-of-entitlement-to-change-from-paper-to-a-mobile-app/) - Facial recognition and blockchain to replace paper: UN Pension Fund enters digital age 28 August 2020 Starting in 2021, the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) will launch a new app based on facial recognition and blockchain to replace the paper Certificate of Entitlement (CE) that retirees are required to send every year to - [BAFUNCS Photo Competition 2021](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-photo-competition-2021/) - Dear Members Conscious of the fact that we have not been able to organize many social events during 2020 and possibly for some time to come in 2021, we have thought long and hard about how we can keep our BAFUNCS community spirit going in spite of the many drawbacks Covid-19 is imposing upon us. - [Draft Agenda for the next ExCo Meeting](https://bafuncs.org/draft-agenda-for-the-next-exco-meeting/) - The next ExCo meeting is to be held on Zoom on Thursday, 26 November 2020. Following is the draft agenda. British Association of Former United Nations Civil Servants Notice of a meeting of the Executive Committee To Be Conducted using Zoom 26 November 2020: 10:00 Draft Agenda Apologies for absence Adoption - [Summary minutes of ExCo meeting July 2020](https://bafuncs.org/summary-minutes-of-exco-meeting-july-2020/) - Summary Minutes of the Executive Committee meeting on 23rd July, 2020. ExCo Members present: Robert England (RE), Sheila Macrae (SM), Carolyn Murphy (CM), Richard Saynor (RSr), Richard Sydenham (RS), Mary Roll-Vallanjon (MR), Colin Davis (CD), Nichola Rodgers (NR), Michael Askwith (MA), Aubrey Botsford (AB) Duncan Barclay (DB), Marilyn Carr (MC), Coby Sikkens (CS) Andy - [Focus on Africa - Extracts from BAFUNCS Newsletter Sept 2020](https://bafuncs.org/focus-on-africa-extracts-from-bafuncs-newsletter-sept-2020/) - Focus on Africa - Extracts from BAFUNCS Newsletter September 2020 - [British contribution to the re-establishment of multilateralism in 1945](https://bafuncs.org/british-contribution-to-the-re-establishment-of-multilateralism-in-1945/) - Two of our members, John Burley and Michael Davies, have jointly written a 30-page monograph The Early Contributions of British Nationals to the Post-War International Organisations. Their paper recalls those British officials and others who helped bring about the new generation of international organisations after the Second World War. This work grew out of the - [Summary of ExCo Meeting of 26 November 2020](https://bafuncs.org/summary-of-exco-meeting-of-26-november-2020/) - Minutes of a virtual meeting of the Executive Committee conducted by Zoom media on 26 November, 2020, 10:00. ExCo Members present: Robert England (Chair), Richard Sydenham (Acting Secretary), Richard Saynor (Treasurer), Sheila Macrae, Carolyn Murphy, Mary Roll-Vallanjon, Colin Davis, Nichola Rodgers, Michael Askwith, Aubrey Botsford, Anne Gunning, Duncan Barclay, Coby Sikkens, Karen Jorgensen. Attending: - ["All Together Now", by Sir Peter Marshall](https://bafuncs.org/all-together-now-by-sir-peter-marshall/) - Sunday January 10 is the 75th anniversary of the opening meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, at Church House, Westminster in 1945. To mark the occasion, the former Deputy Secretary-General of the Commonwealth and former British Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Sir Peter Marshall, has produced a remarkable overview of the history of, - [Report from the FAFICS Council, 7-9 December 2020](https://bafuncs.org/report-from-the-fafics-council-7-9-december-2020/) - Three members of our Association attended the virtual FAFICS Council Meeting last month: Robert England, Claudine Pichon and Alnoor Nathoo. BAFUNCS has been a member of the Federation of Associations of Former International Civil Servants (FAFICS) since its earliest days; it was founded in 1975 and now has 63 member associations from around the world. - [Photo Competition Reminder](https://bafuncs.org/photo-competition-reminder/) - Dear Members, This is to remind you of our BAFUNCS photo competition, which is now well underway. We are looking forward to receiving your entries at: photo.competition@bafuncs.org The competition is open until 31 March. Entries must be submitted in digital format but you can use whatever equipment you have: smartphone, digital SLR or even your - [Agenda for Executive Committee Meeting on 18 March 2021](https://bafuncs.org/agenda-for-executive-committee-meeting-on-18-march-2021/) - Please click on the link below to download the agenda for the next meeting of ExCo. ExCo Agenda 18 March 2021 - web version - [Oxford Test Post](https://bafuncs.org/oxford-test-post/) - test test testing testing... - [Minutes of Regional Representatives Meeting, January 2021](https://bafuncs.org/minutes-of-regional-representatives-meeting-january-2021/) - On the 21st January the Regional Representatives held an annual general meeting, conducted by Zoom with the Regional Convenor, Colin Davis, in the chair. In previous years, this has been conducted just before the Association AGM at the annual reunion. The problem with that has been the fact that not all RegReps were in attendance - [WHO Vaccine Equity Declaration](https://bafuncs.org/who-vaccine-equity-declaration/) - 17 February 2021 Dear Colleagues, Last month, WHO issued a call to all countries to work together in solidarity to ensure that within the first 100 days of the year, the vaccination of health workers and older people was underway in all countries. Health and care workers have been at the forefront of the pandemic - [Pension Fund Goes On-Line...](https://bafuncs.org/pension-fund-goes-on-line/) - The UN Joint Staff Pension Fund has just confirmed to FAFICS that it has gone on-line for its administration of individual pension entitlement, using a Digital Certificate of Entitlement (CE). Click Here to read the letter from Rosemarie McLean, the Chief Executive of Pension Administration (CEPA) to Marco Breschi, President of FAFICS. The Fund has - [March Newsletter now available](https://bafuncs.org/march-newsletter-now-available/) - BAFUNCS Newsletter #79 March 2021 Logged-in members can click on the above link to access or download the latest newsletter. If you have any comments, suggestions or contributions please contact the editor@bafuncs.org or add a comment on the "Letters to the Editor" Discussion Group. - [(KSX) Annual General Meeting](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-annual-general-meeting/) - [Cambridge Region (CAM) December Newsletter](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-cam-december-newsletter/) - BAFUNCS CAM Region Newsletter December 2020 for full Newsletter with photos please see this link! CAM Region Newsletter December 20 Season’s Greetings! Dear fellow CAM members, Season’s greetings to you all and wishing you a brighter New Year in 2021! Here’s hoping that you are well and able to celebrate in some way this year. - [Note on the September 2017 Membership List](https://bafuncs.org/note-on-the-september-2017-membership-list/) - Please note that, due to a gremlin in the system, the September Membership list, which was distributed to all members with the Newsletter, omitted all changes since May 2017. There are therefore many inaccuracies for which we apologise. A revised and up-to-date version will be distributed with the March 2018 Newsletter. - [NOR September 2017 Newsletter](https://bafuncs.org/nor-september-2017-newsletter/) - BAFUNCS NOR Nov 2017 Newsletter - [What ExCo Does](https://bafuncs.org/what-exco-does/) - The Executive Committee is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Association. It usually holds four regular meetings each year. Vice-Presidents and Regional Representatives may also attend these sessions. In general, each member of the Committee is responsible for one of the aims or central activities of the Association, under the general policy guidance of - [Membership List September 2017](https://bafuncs.org/membership-list-september-2017-2/) - Below is the latest BAFUNCS Membership List, issued with the September 2017 Newsletter. It can be downloaded from the Members-Only Area of the Website. Pending the issuance of the next consolidated list, there will be periodic updates posted below. Membership List Sept 2017 - [Newsletter # 72 September 2017](https://bafuncs.org/newsletter-72-september-2017/) - Attached is the latest BAFUNCS National Newsletter: 201709 Newsletter #72 - [Review of Independent Commission on International Humanitarian Issues (ICIHI)](https://bafuncs.org/review-of-independent-commission-on-humanitarian-issues-ichi/) - On 14 November 2017 Chatham House hosted a meeting to review the impact of the Independent Commission on International Humanitarian Issues (ICHI). The meeting was organised by among others Martin Barber, and was attended by a number of BAFUNCS members. Among the speakers were Former Foreign Secretary, Lord Owen, and Former UN Deputy Secretary-General, Lord - [Northern Region 2017 Gathering in Hull](https://bafuncs.org/northern-region-2017-gathering-in-hull/) - The Northern Region (NOR) held its Annual Gathering in Hull, 30 September to 2 October 2017. The event was organised by Nikki Feirn and Andy Flatt, and was attended by 17 Members, from various BAFUNCS regions. - [Edinburgh Sub-Region Meets in November 2016](https://bafuncs.org/edinburgh-sub-region-meets-in-november-2016/) - [Update on Tax of UN Pensions](https://bafuncs.org/update-on-tax-of-un-pensions/) - HMRC had until the last day of September to challenge the ruling on the ‘trial’ claim submitted by a BAFUNCS member for the tax rebate on the UN pension allowed under the UK/US Dual Taxation agreement. The day prior to the deadline HMRC advised the accountant handling this claim that they had referred the matter - [Newsletters Archives for last six years posted in Publications](https://bafuncs.org/newsletters-for-last-five-years-posted-in-archives/) - Newsletter Archives 2012- 2017 - [Cambridge Region at Bletchley Park, October 2017](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge-region-at-bletchley-park-october-2017/) - [ANNUAL REUNION 2018: A note on travel, etc.](https://bafuncs.org/annual-reunion-2018-a-note-on-travel-etc/) - As the dates of the Geneva Annual Reunion draw nearer and the registrations are coming in, there are one or two things your Organizing Committee would like to bring to your attention. Most of you who are coming from the UK have chosen to travel by air and we would like to remind you of - [OVS Spring Lunch 19 March - The Menu](https://bafuncs.org/ovs-spring-lunch-19-march-the-menu/) - Dear Everyone, I have now received from the Café Papon the proposal for our lunch menu on Monday 19 march: Entrée: Célestine de saumon d’Ecosse au miel et citron Plat principale: Emincé de veau, sauce crémeuse à - [Minutes of KSX Annual General Meeting 8 March 2018](https://bafuncs.org/minutes-of-ksx-annual-general-meeting-8-march-2018/) - The minutes of the recent KSX AGM may be downloaded HERE. - [Photos of the OVS Spring Lunch, March 2018](https://bafuncs.org/photos-of-the-ovs-spring-lunch-march-2018/) - [Kenneth John Winton Lane, CBE. LVO](https://bafuncs.org/kenneth-john-winton-lane-cbe-lvo/) - Kenneth John Winton Lane aged 100, usually known as Winton Lane, passed away in his sleep at midnight on 1st November 2017 in the Chelsea Wing of the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He was born on Friday 2nd February 1917 in Winchester, Hampshire to Frederick Harold John and Ethel Florence (Pooley) Lane. Winton spent his - [Message Board](https://bafuncs.org/message-board/) - This space is intended for use by individual members who wish to communicate with other members, or even advertise non-BAFUNCS activities which they think may be of interest to BAFUNCS members. If you would like to post something here, please email the Website Manager with whatever you wish to post. - [ExCo news](https://bafuncs.org/exco-news-2/) - The BAFUNCS Executive Committee met on Thursday 26 July 2018 at IMO and, with a heavy agenda, discussed the following matters: The very successful AR2018 in Geneva and noted lessons learned from the organisers’ report and feedback from participants; Arrangements for AR2019 in Stratford-upon-Avon, including finalisation of the budget; A proposal from Kent and Sussex region - [West Midlands and Wales (WMW) lunch on 11 October 2018](https://bafuncs.org/west-midlands-and-wales-wmw-lunch-on-11-october-2018/) - Our next lunch will be held on Thursday, 11thOctober, at the Weighbridge Inn just outside Nailsworth in Gloucestershire. The Weighbridge is well-known locally for its two-in-one pies which are an interesting and tasty combination of a pie and a cauliflower-cheese dish. The pies, which are a complete meal in themselves, come in two sizes (small - [John Bolton-Maggs, OBE, 1920-2018](https://bafuncs.org/john-bolton-maggs-obe-1920-2018/) - A Tribute to John Bolton Maggs, a CAM Member who worked for UNESCO. - [Joyant Mitra, 1942-2018](https://bafuncs.org/joyant-mitra-1942-2018/) - In August we learned with shock and sadness of the sudden death of Joy (Joyant) Mitra (OXF). He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, and our sincere condolences go once more to his family and friends. The following are but two of the many tributes paid to Joy from around the Regions. - [NOR Newsletter, Autumn 2018](https://bafuncs.org/nor-newsletter-autumn-2018/) - Attached please find the Autumn 2018 Newsletter from the Northern Region: 2018 Autumn Newsletter website This version has been adapted to the website, and does not contain the photographic images of the original. For a view of all the photographic images (many more than were reproduced in the original Newsletter) see the NOR/Glasgow Album in - [TravelLocal - A Better Way To Discover Our World](https://bafuncs.org/travellocal-a-better-way-to-discover-our-world/) - Use TravelLocal.com to get a personalised and more authentic holiday experience, by cutting out the traditional middleman and connecting with our local experts based in 45 countries around the world. Recommended by BAFUNCS member Hugh Hudson (father of one of the TravelLocal founders). On our website we put you directly in contact with handpicked local - [United Against Inhumanity (UAI)](https://bafuncs.org/united-against-inhumanity-uai/) - Martin Barber, one of our most active members, has recommended a new initiative in which he is personally involved, United Against Inhumanity (UAI), which he believes our members may be interested in. You can access the latest Update from this initiative HERE, as well as register for further information on its progress. - [The Latest Newsletter, March 2019](https://bafuncs.org/the-latest-newsletter-march-2019/) - The latest Newsletter, March 2019, is already at the printers and you should soon receive it in your mailbox. Meanwhile CLICK HERE if you wish to see an advance copy. As usual, this newsletter contains most of the papers for the Annual General Meeting, which will be held at the Annual Reunion at Stratford, 17-19 - [AR 2020 - East Sussex, 15-17 May 2020](https://bafuncs.org/ar-2020-east-sussex-15-17-may-2020-2/) - Our 2020 Annual Reunion which was to have been held at the East Sussex National Hotel in Little Horsted has been cancelled. This decision was taken by the Association's Executive Committee (ExCO) in the light of the evolving coronavirus outbreak which will no doubt affect everyone directly or indirectly, but especially the retiree age group. - [Surrey Region (SRY) membership news](https://bafuncs.org/surrey-region-sry-membership-news/) - It is with regret that Surrey Region Committee announce the deaths of the following two members: Miss Muriel SALTER died on 17 August 2017 and Ms. Elizabeth SHABAN died on 16 October 2017. Unfortunately, this information has only recently come to our attention. - ["Eric Drummond and his Legacies"](https://bafuncs.org/eric-drummond-and-his-legacies/) - We are pleased to announce that the book "Eric Drummond and his Legacies - The League of Nations and the Beginnings of Global Governance" has just been published by Palgrave Macmillan. Written by four BAFUNCS Members - David Macfadyen, Michael Davies, Marilyn Carr and John Burley - the book describes the early days of the - [Mrs K E Karacs - ex Surrey now London Region member](https://bafuncs.org/mrs-k-e-karacs-ex-surrey-now-london-region-member/) - Mrs Karacs had previously been an active member of the Surrey Region, but then her participation lapsed. Thanks to Ann Chaplin's efforts, she has now been traced to an address in the London Region: Room 58, Rose Court, 253 Lower Road, Rotherhithe, London SE8 5DS. So, if any ex-colleagues would like to contact her, - [UNCRP Researchers' Guide - Supplement #1 2017-2018](https://bafuncs.org/uncrp-researchers-guide-supplement-1-2017-2018/) - The original Guide for Researchers was launched two years ago and was well received, perhaps the highlight being when a copy was presented to Kofi Annan at the Annual Reunion in Geneva, May 2018. Now the first of planned two-yearly Supplements has been uploaded to the website, alongside the original. CLICK HERE to take a - [Membership Application Form](https://bafuncs.org/membership-application-form/) - Membership of BAFUNCS is open to present and past United Nations Civil Servants and their spouses/partners. Please complete the form below if you wish to become a member of the Association. Once you have submitted this application, our Membership Secretary will be in direct touch by email (please check your Spam folder for several days), - [Reports from AR 2019](https://bafuncs.org/reports-from-ar-2019/) - We are pleased to be able to provide members with the first reports from the Stratford Annual Reunion, generally regarded by the participants to have been a great success. Please CLICK HERE to see the Photo Album, as well as videos from the two main sessions. The full report will be posted in August and - [September Newsletter, Etc.](https://bafuncs.org/september-newsletter-etc/) - Dear Members, I have just sent the completed September newsletter to the printers; it should arrive on your doorsteps by the end of the month. However, you can already download it HERE. It can also be found on the Publications page of this website, taking its place in a 20 year archive of newsletters. The - [Age UK](https://bafuncs.org/age-uk-test/) - Age UK is following up with Government for a response to the large petition to reinstate free TV licences for the over 75s. In the meantime, please be aware of a scam that is going around which is a email message from a bogus TV licence authority, which may ask you to visit a web - [Ms Barbara Purvis 19 May 1927-17 July 2019 - a Tribute](https://bafuncs.org/ms-barbara-purvis-19-may-1927-17-july-2019-a-tribute/) - Barbara Purvis came to the United Nations quite late in her career joining FAO in 1964 at the age of thirty seven following many years as a school teacher and senior lecturer in education. With her degree in Human Nutrition from Michigan State University, she served as a nutritionist in India and Malaysia (where she - [Dr Brian Dando](https://bafuncs.org/dr-brian-dando/) - Kent and Sussex Region regret to announce the death on 21 September 2019 of Dr Brian Dando. As a member of the BAFUNCS Executive Committee Brian was Regional Convenor from 2000 to 2004, and Vice-Chairman from 2004 to 2008. During that time he was also our Regional Representative and an active supporter of our regional events, as - [SCL member Peter D Pearson 21/03/1925 - 21/09/2019 - A Tribute](https://bafuncs.org/scl-member-peter-d-pearson-21-03-1925-21-09-2019-a-tribute/) - PETER D.PEARSON 21/03/1925 - 21/09/2019 - a Tribute by his wife, Jenni UNRWA 1967 - 1985 Peter joined UNRWA ([UNITED NATIONS RELIEF & WORKS AGENCY] at the end of 1967 representing New Zealand from where he was recruited . He was in the Finance Department all that time having spent the early days doing a - [Brenda Winifred Suitters 28 Nov 1934 - 26 Sept 2019 - a Tribute](https://bafuncs.org/brenda-winifred-suitters-28-nov-1934-26-sept-2019-a-tribute/) - Brenda and her husband, Bryan who survives her, were amongst the early members of BAFUNCS (based in the London Region) and have both actively supported the Association throughout the years. June Hargreaves-Beer gives a personal recollection: " I first met Brenda in 1997 in Brockworth, Glos, at the first Annual Reunion my husband Fred - [KSX member Dr Brian Clifford Dando 15 March 1935 – 23 September 2019 – A Tribute](https://bafuncs.org/ksx-member-dr-brian-clifford-dando-15-march-1935-23-september-2019-a-tribute/) - Dr Brian Dando died in Brighton on 23 September 2019 after a period of declining health, having been a member of the Kent and Sussex Region since his retirement in 1996. As a member of the Executive Committee he served from 2000 to 2004 as Regional Convenor and then from 2004 to 2008 as Vice-Chairman. From - [United Nations Career Records Project (UNCRP) - Original](https://bafuncs.org/united-nations-career-records-project-uncrp-original/) - Inputs are sought from all former UN staff and their spouses (whether members of BAFUNCS or not), with a view to strengthening this unique record of the contribution of British citizens and others to the UN. These may be in the form of completing the UNCRP Questionnaire; a curriculum vitae; and/or of unpublished memoirs, manuscripts, letters or - [NOR Member Ann Nightingale 9 September 1927 - 9 December 2019: a Tribute](https://bafuncs.org/nor-member-ann-nightingale-9-september-1927-9-december-2019-a-tribute/) - It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Ann on the 9thof December 2019. She was a long-standing member of BAFUNCS, her membership number was 122. She faithfully attended annual reunions and Northern Region gatherings, always with a mischievous glint in her eyes. Ann was born on the 9thof September - [External Partnerships](https://bafuncs.org/external-partnerships/) - Some of our current projects: Collaborative Project with UNA-UK The UN Association of the UK (UNA-UK) is the UK’s leading independent policy authority on the UN and a grassroots membership organization with a network of supporters across the UK. Through education and advocacy, it seeks to promote a strong, credible and effective United Nations. UNA-UK - [Mis-Labeled Envelopes Containing Newsletter and Membership Lists](https://bafuncs.org/mis-labeled-envelopes-containing-newsletter-and-membership-lists/) - It has today come to our attention that members are receiving the March Newsletter and the Membership Lists by post to their correct address but with somebody else's name. This is due to a technical error, and should not cause concern to members. If you receive an envelope addressed to your address, it is intended - [The Website](https://bafuncs.org/the-website/) - Registered members can find additional information, including the Information Notes and updates on pension and tax matters here on the Association's website. - [The BAFUNCS Newsletter](https://bafuncs.org/the-bafuncs-newsletter/) - The BAFUNCS Newsletter is published twice a year, in March and September. This publication, which is in a magazine format, is the main channel of communication between the Association and its members. In addition to articles and other items of interest to members, the March issue contains the Annual Report of the Executive Committee and - [The Membership List](https://bafuncs.org/the-membership-list/) - A register of members is maintained by the Membership Secretary, and a Membership List is published annually, in March (as from 2018) with an update included in the September issue of the BAFUNCS Newsletter. The BAFUNCS Membership List is for the exclusive use of the officers and members of the Association and may also be - [Oxford Region (OXF): Member James  (aka Jim)  Bruce BALL – (Glasgow 1940 – Newbury 2020)](https://bafuncs.org/oxgord-region-oxf-member-james-aka-jim-bruce-ball-glasgow-1940-newbury-2020/) - A Personal Recollection by Ann Chaplin, Regional Representative, Surrey Both Jim and Angela were very sportive and played golf on the rather sandy Khartoum golf course: Angela also played tennis and Jim was fond of squash. I was often invited to participate in a social evening in their garden when Jim invited his office staff and some of - ["A peacekeeper in Africa" by Alan Doss](https://bafuncs.org/a-peacekeeper-in-africa-by-alan-doss-2/) - A short note was published about this new book in the March 2020 newsletter (p.29). Now a full book review has been written by Lord David Hannay for publication in the September 2020 newsletter. CLICK HERE to read the review now. Discount available: BAFUNCS members wishing to obtain the book have been granted a special - [The Annual General Assembly](https://bafuncs.org/the-annual-general-assembly/) - The Annual General Assembly The Annual General Assembly, effectively the association's Annual General Meeting, takes place during the Annual Reunion, which is normally held in mid-May. The Reunion takes place over a weekend, from Friday afternoon to Sunday lunch-time, and is held in a different region each year. Recent locations have included Edinburgh, Hollingbourne, Bournemouth - [Regional Organization](https://bafuncs.org/regional-organization/) - The Association is divided into 10 regions, nine in the United Kingdom and one for overseas members. These regions are: Cambridge; Kent and Sussex; London; Northern (covering Scotland, Northern England, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man); Oxford; South Central (including The Channel Islands); South West, West Midlands and Wales; Surrey; and Overseas (for members - [Regional Responsibilities](https://bafuncs.org/regional-responsibilities/) - The regions are responsible for local social and membership support activities, and by rotation undertake the organization of the annual reunion, which is overseen by the Executive Committee. Personal contact with their members is, however, their main function, which includes recruiting and welcoming newcomers, helping them to settle in, organizing a suitable programme of meetings - [Understanding the two screen formats](https://bafuncs.org/understanding-the-two-screen-formats/) - The website has been designed for “the smartphone upwards”, meaning that it can be viewed on a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. However, the screen format differs on the smaller screen, i.e. a smartphone or small tablet. On larger screens, the main menu is listed on a horizontal bar at the top of the - [ExCo Archives Now online](https://bafuncs.org/exco-archives-now-online/) - The Executive Committee Archives page is now available under the Members only section of the Publications page. The page has links to Minutes of Executive Committee meetings from 1978 to the present and the Founding letter marking the creation of BAFUNCS in 1977. Clicking on a link will download the meeting minutes to your computer. - [Annual Meeting of Regional Representatives](https://bafuncs.org/annual-meeting-of-regional-representatives/) - This is notice of the annual meeting of Regional Representatives which will take place using ZOOM on the 21st January at 10:00. The meeting will be chaired by Colin Davis as the Regional Convenor and all Representatives are invited to participate. - ["Women, The League of Nations and the UN"](https://bafuncs.org/women-the-league-of-nations-and-the-un/) - Below is the link to an article prepared by our member Marilyn Carr for the UNESCO/UNITWIN Network on Gender, Culture and People-Centered Development. The paper is a byproduct of Marilyn's research done for the publication Eric Drummond and his Legacies: The League of Nations and the Beginnings of Global Governance (co-authored with 3 other BAFUNCS members). Women, - [Sir Brian Urquhart, 1919-2021](https://bafuncs.org/sir-brian-urquhart-1919-2021/) - Many of our members will already have read about the recent passing at the age of 101 of Sir Brian Urquhart, the first Brit to have been recruited to work for the United Nations and surely one of the most distinguished ever to have served. There have been a number of obituaries of Sir Brian ## Pages - [Public Home Page](https://bafuncs.org/) - Welcome to the British Association of Former United Nations Civil Servants (BAFUNCS) About Us Join BAFUNCS Members' Sign-in Jerry Barton FAFICS President attends ExCo in March 2026 Career Paths Programme at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) Celebrate the UN General Assembly’s 80th Birthday on 17 January Participation in UNA-UK’s United Nations Day Reception, 23rd - [Forthcoming Events](https://bafuncs.org/upcoming-events/) - Note: Members who wish to announce forthcoming events should send the details to the Website Manager. 2026 31 May: AGM 2026 Deadline for Voting 3 June: Member Support Meeting on Zoom 9-11 June: Northern Region (NOR) Gathering in Durham 17 June: Oxford Region (OXF) Summer Lunch at "The King William" in Ipsden 17 June: Cambridge - [BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund (BBF)](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-benevolent-fund-bbf-rev/) - The BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund (BBF) is here to help! The Benevolent Fund is administratively entirely separate from BAFUNCS, but it is under the control of Trustees drawn from and appointed by the Association. The BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund is registered with the United Kingdom Charity Commissioners (Registered Number 297524). The Fund seeks to provide relief to members of - [Advice on Pensions, Taxes and After Service Health Insurance](https://bafuncs.org/pensions-taxes-and-after-service-health-insurance/) - Pensions BAFUNCS liaises directly with the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) on behalf of its members - both beneficiaries and their surviving spouses or family. BAFUNCS is a member of the Federation of Associations of Former International Civil Servants (FAFICS), a global network of associations of UN retirees which is represented on the - [BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund Application](https://bafuncs.org/bafuncs-benevolent-fund-application/) - Introduction The Benevolent Fund was established by the British Association of Former United Nations Civil Servants (BAFUNCS) to help former employees of the United Nations system and their spouses and dependants in cases of need, hardship or distress. The association is British and principally assists those living in the UK. The Fund is a Registered - [South West (SWT)](https://bafuncs.org/south-west/) - River Avon with Pulteney Bridge and the weir, Bath( Adobe Stock) The South West region covers Cornwall, Devon, Bristol and Bath. The region consists of around 55 members who are fortunate to be surrounded by many attractions in this beautiful part of the country. Signed-in BAFUNCS Members may find - [South Central & Channel Islands (SCL)](https://bafuncs.org/south-central-channel-islands/) - New Forest Ponies - Jim Champion The South Central Region covers Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. With around 40 members, we are a friendly, active group and arrange 4-6 lunch gatherings throughout the year. Whilst trying to vary the locations we are always open to suggestions and welcome members from - [Surrey Region (SRY)](https://bafuncs.org/surrey/) - Great Gate, Hampton Court Palace, by Luke Nicolaides via Wikimedia The Surrey Region covers Richmond, Kingston, Twickenham, Teddington, Hampton, Farnham, Guildford and Woking. The region currently has around 70 members including several who live in Chiswick, Barnes, Wimbledon and other parts of SW London which adjoin the Surrey Region. We organize regular events including an - [Locked Out](https://bafuncs.org/locked-out/) - Your access to this site has been temporarily limited by our security software. This can happen if you type in an incorrect username, email address or password more than once. You can try to log in again in 30 minutes. "We strongly recommend that members use their email address to sign in. This is easier to - [Members' Home Page](https://bafuncs.org/members-home/) - Featured News SRY Spring Lunch and AGM report 2026 Cam Region Vist to Bury St Edmunds 17 June 2026 Kent & Sussex (KSX) Region Spring Lunch and AGM – Report Jerry Barton FAFICS President attends ExCo in March 2026 SCL Spring lunch Report 2026 Minutes – Meeting of Regional Representatives 9 October 2025 Article Categories - [Executive Committee Archives](https://bafuncs.org/executive-committee-archives/) - 2025 March August 2024 March August November 2023 March August November 2022 January March July November - [London (LON)](https://bafuncs.org/london/) - From Getty Images The London Region is the largest of the BAFUNCS regions with around 140 members. We are a friendly, active group and organise around 2-3 gatherings annually, including a festive lunch at the end of the year as well as visits to places of interest, both cultural and fun. We would of course - [Recent AGM Reports](https://bafuncs.org/recent-agm-reports/) - Since 2020 BAFUNCS has been conducting its AGMs virtually, with postal/online voting, a website discussion group and a Zoom meeting. As in the past, the basic documentation has been provided in the Spring Newsletter with the report published in the Autumn Newsletter. This documentation can therefore be found by clicking on the applicable edition of - [Annual General Meeting (General Assembly) Reports](https://bafuncs.org/annual-general-meeting-general-assembly-reports/) - Since 2020 BAFUNCS has been conducting its AGMs (constitutionally called the General Assembly) virtually, with postal/online voting, a website discussion group and a Zoom meeting. As in the past, the basic documentation has been provided in the Spring Newsletter with the report published in the Autumn Newsletter. This documentation can therefore be found by clicking - [Northern Region (NOR)](https://bafuncs.org/northern/) - The Northern Region is BAFUNCS' second largest region in terms of membership, having about 110 members, but by far the largest in the UK in terms of geographic size: it covers Northern England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. Because of this dispersal, its tradition is to have one annual gathering, normally in - [Kent & Sussex (KSX)](https://bafuncs.org/kent-sussex/) - I The Kent and Sussex Region covers an area stretching from Chichester in the West to Canterbury in the East with around 60 members. We try to organise events in different parts of the region accessible to as many members as possible and welcome suggestions for future venues. Signed-in members may find the latest news HERE - [Overseas Region (OVS)](https://bafuncs.org/overseas/) - Geneva - From TGV Lyria Spread in various parts of the world, but with a special concentration in and around Geneva, the Overseas Region has around 75 members and organises Lunch gatherings three times a year in the Geneva area. Many overseas members make it a point to join national and/or regional activities in the - [Members' Home Page](https://bafuncs.org/members-home-page/) - Featured News SRY Spring Lunch and AGM report 2026 Cam Region Vist to Bury St Edmunds 17 June 2026 Kent & Sussex (KSX) Region Spring Lunch and AGM – Report Jerry Barton FAFICS President attends ExCo in March 2026 SCL Spring lunch Report 2026 Minutes – Meeting of Regional Representatives 9 October 2025 Article Categories - [Contact BAFUNCS AGM Polling Officer](https://bafuncs.org/contact-bafuncs-agm-polling-officer/) - [Newsletter Archives (Members-only)](https://bafuncs.org/newsletter-archives/) - The BAFUNCS Archive contains a variety of documents from the founding of BAFUNCS in 1977 to the present, including the Constitution, minutes of Executive Committee meetings, correspondence and Newsletters. Members may like to click on the links below to see Newsletters from 1978 to the present. As a general rule, the Spring Newsletter contains the - [Contact BAFUNCS South Central Region (SCL)](https://bafuncs.org/contact-bafuncs-south-central-region/) - [West Midlands & Wales (WMW)](https://bafuncs.org/west-midlands-wales/) - The West Midlands and Wales Region also includes Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire and Ireland. With around 55 members dispersed across this broad region we have previously held lunch gatherings and a two day event. We are delighted to announce that - [Cambridge Region (CAM)](https://bafuncs.org/cambridge/) - Kings College Cambridge By Jean-Christophe BENOIST Wikipedia Horsey Windpump Norfolk Broads National Trust The Cambridge Region covers the whole of East Anglia and the surrounding areas. With around 70 members, we are a friendly, active group, visiting a place of interest in June and September with lunch gatherings in the Spring and December. 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Password. 105384 - [Member Support induction sesssion Friday 29 May 2026](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/member-support-induction-sesssion-friday-29-may-2026/) - Password 105384 - [AGM 2026 Zoom Session, 10.00 Tuesday 5 May](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/agm-2026-zoom-session-10-00-tuesday-5-may/) - Meeting Password (if required): 435363 - [Communications Working Group, 11.00 27 April](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/communications-working-group/) - Meeting Password (if required): 435363 - [Website Management 3](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/website-management-3/) - Meeting Password (if required): 435363 - [Website Management 2](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/website-management-2/) - Meeting Password (if required): 435363 - [Regional Representatives Meeting Thursday 9 April 2026](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/regional-representatives-meeting-thursday-9-april-2026/) - Password : 993814 - [Website Management](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/website-management/) - Meeting Password (if required): 435363 - [Website Editor Tutorial](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/website-editor-to/) - Meeting Password (if required): 435363 - [Part 2. 13.45 BAFUNCS ExCo Meeting @ IMO, Thursday 19 March](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/part-2-13-45-bafuncs-exco-meeting-imo-thursday-19-march/) - Meeting Passcode (if required): 202603 - [Part 1. 11.00 BAFUNCS ExCo Meeting @ IMO, Thursday 19 March](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/part-1-bafuncs-exco-meeting-imo-thursday-19-march/) - Meeting Passcode (if required): 202603 - [Communications Working Group, 10.00 25 Feb](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/communications-working-group-10-00-25-feb/) - Meeting Password (if required): 489582 - [FAFICS Group, 10.30 17 Feb](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/fafics-group-10-30-17-feb/) - Meeting Password (if required): 489582 - [AGM 2026 Working Group, 11.00 4 Feb](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/bafuncs-communications-working-group-10-00-30-january/) - Meeting Password (if required): 489582 - [Communications Working Group - 15.00 Monday 8 Dec](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/communications-working-group-15-00-monday-8-dec/) - Meeting Password (if required): 468767 - [ExCo Meeting, Thursday 13 November @ 11.00 Part I.](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/exco-meeting-thursday-13-november-11-00-part-i/) - Password (if required): 468767 - [Member Support Meeting 10.00 am Wednesday 29 October 2025](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/member-support-meeting-10-00-am-29-october-2025/) - Password if required. 294916 - [Kens test event](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/kens-test-event/) - test 1 - [Regional Reps Meeting 9 October 10.00 am](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/regional-reps-meeting-9-october-10-00-am/) - RR Meeting 10.00 am Meeting Passcode (if required): 594157 - [Meeting with CEO UNA-UK 15th at 10:00 Monday 15th September](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/meeting-with-ceo-una-uk-15th-at-1000-monday-15th-september/) - Password (if necessary): 381227 - [Career Paths Programme discussion on prospects for UN employment - 24th September at 2pm](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/career-paths-programme-discussion-on-prospects-for-un-employment/) - Password: 666376 - [ExCo Meeting, 10.00, Thursday 7 August](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/exco-meeting-10-00-thursday-7-august/) - Meeting Password (if required): 594157 - [BAFUNCS Benevolent Fund Matters Arising](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/bafuncs-benevolent-fund/) - Password: 728911 - [Member Support Zoom Meeting, 10.00 Wednesday 11 June](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/member-support-zoom-meeting-10-00-wednesday-11-june/) - Meeting Password (if required): 552357 - [AGM 2025 Zoom Session, 10.00 Monday 12 May](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/agm-2025-zoom-session-10-00-monday-12-may/) - Meeting Password (if required): 552357 - [ExCo Meeting 20 March 2025](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/exco-meeting-20-marech-2023/) - [KCL UN Careers Event](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/kcl-un-careers-event/) - This meeting will comprise a discussion on the format of the session and the questions to be considered by the panel. 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Please use the password as below. Password: 527645 - [Tutorial for Website Editors, 17.00 on Thursday 8 February](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/tutorial-for-website-editors-17-00-on-thursday-8-february/) - [AR Committee Meeting 2 February 10:00 UK time](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/ar-committee-meeting-2-february-1000-uk-time/) - [Meeting on Kings College London Careers Panel](https://bafuncs.org/zoom-meetings/meeting-on-kings-college-london-careers-panel/) - This meeting will comprise a discussion on the format of the session and the questions to be considered by the panel. 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