Margaret Stockton introduces Elaine King from the Royal British Legion

Elaine King from the Royal British Legion spoke of the Support Group within the local branch for members who are in need of help:-

The role of the member support officer is an important and vital role in the structure of the Nantwich and District branch, The member support officer is the point of contact that members may call in times of need or comfort and will make regular, agreed telephone contact with members who request it .
The member support officer must be able to sympathetically converse with the members and earn there trust by building a suitable relationship.
They must be organised and  able to present progress of the members keeping all information confidential  at the branch meetings,
They should, ideally, be mobile and be prepared to undertake limited, accompanied visits if and when required.
The member support officer reviews all branch meetings attendance list and discretely contact the more senior meeting attenders, to enquire of their well-being,if no apologies  was sent to the secretary.
As a means of promoting interest in the Royal British Legion this initiative is both simple and effective, moreover it encompasses all of the caring principles espoused by the Royal British Legion  publicity material,and at almost no financial cost .

Tony Coxhill porposed a vote of thanks for an interesting sight into the work of the British Legion.