1. THE MEMBER’S BENEVOLENT TRUST www.iom3.org/mbt
SEEKS NEW HONORARY TREASURER AND YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A TRUSTEE

2. THE MEMBER’S BENEVOLENT TRUST
The MBT is an independent charity (No ) devoted to the relief of members, retired members and their dependants. It works closely with the IOM3 membership department to identify need and the Institute helps with the collection of donations via the Gift Aid scheme. More details and copies of recent annual reports can be found on

3. Management is through a Board of Elected Trustees
Main Board
There may be up to 18 Trustees on the Board, a third of whom retire each year.
Currently there are only 15 Trustees, with 5 retiring and standing for re-election at the AGM on 12 July.
So now is a good time to consider becoming a Trustee
The Full Board meets twice a year in March and November and members usually attend the AGM
Finance Committee
A Finance Committee meets before the main Board and before the AGM

4. New Honorary Treasurer
The MBT is seeking an IOM3 member to take on the role of Honorary Treasurer from July 2011.
The new Honorary Treasurer will be taking over a well established system
The current Honorary Treasurer is standing down at the MBT AGM But he is staying on as a Trustee and will be available for a detailed handover and for any subsequent advice.
The new Honorary Treasurer would be expected to stand for election as a Trustee at the AGM.

5. Call for Nominations to the Board of Trustees of the MBT
At MBT AGM on 12th July 2011, there will be 8 vacancies to be filled on the Board of Trustees
Nominations for election to the Board are invited from the membership of the Institute. Nomination papers are available from Mr G Bowyer, Honorary Secretary, the MBT at

6. ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBER’S BENEVOLENT TRUST
Thank you and please spread the word about the MBT within your own Local Society