About Us

The Association endeavours to safeguard the history and traditions of the Regiment. It will do this by working towards maintaining an updated Regimental History, providing lectures and presentations to interested groups, producing products for distribution, and working towards establishing an RBR Museum.

Since 1965, over 11,500 soldiers and officers have served in the Regiment. Other than efforts by the two senior messes, former soldiers have not been engaged or organized as a community after the conclusion of their service

The formation of a Regiment Association aims to address this shortcoming. Specifically the Association seeks to foster the esprit de corps, comradeship and welfare of the Regimental Family.

Our History

Date of Formation

The RBR Association was from in February 2020. The Royal Bermuda Association was formed to promote, foster and maintain the tradition and well-being of The Regiment and its predecessors through the maintenance and perpetuation of the comradeship of members and former members of The Bermuda Regiment and allied units.

History

Since 1 September 1965, over 13,000 soldiers and officers have served in the Regiment. Other than efforts by the two senior messes, former soldiers have not been engaged or organized as a community after the conclusion of their service. The formation of a Regiment Association aims to address this shortcoming. Specifically the Association seeks to foster the esprit de corps, comradeship and welfare of the Regimental Family. It aims to do this by building community, fostering inclusivity, and advocating for the welfare of both serving and ex-serving soldiers (veterans).

    Why Join?

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    Reason 1:

    To maintain contact between past and present members of the Regiment, attend association and regiment events, social gatherings and sports days.

    Reason 3

    To learn, maintain and share the history of Royal Bermuda Regiment to the community at large.

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    Reason 2:

    Assist in the advocacy of both current Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers and veterans.

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    Reason 4:

    To keep alive the spirit of comradeship, duty, loyalty and pride in the Royal Bermuda Regiment.

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    Our Board

    • President Major Preston Gill

    • Vice President Sgt (Ret’d) Peter Alrich

    • 2nd Vice President CSgt (Ret’d) Roderick Spencer

    • Secretary Sgt (Ret’d) Bill Davidson

    • Treasurer Pte (Ret’d) Peter Barritt

    • Association Sergant Major – WO1 (Ret’d) Gavin Raynor

    Roles & Duties

    a) President – chair all meetings of the Association and of the Executive, when present in person and able; have general supervision of the affairs of the Association; sign all amendments and resolutions, and execute any documents with the Secretary; perform any other duties which the Executive may, from time to time, assign; to work closely with the

    Honorary Colonel on fundraising with the Regiment Trust; to be the spokesman of the Association with the Adjt and media, keep the CO, Chairman of the Defence Board and Honorary Colonel up-to-date on Association matters. Advocate for the quality of life and service conditions of the soldier, and advocate for all Canteen and messes, the band and the Regiment History and traditions;

    b) Vice President – exercise any or all of the duties of President in the absence of the President or if the President is unable for any reason to perform those duties; and perform any other duties which the Executive may, from time to time, assign; advocate for the PRI Kitshop and assist RHQ with the military discount programme.

    c) 2nd Vice President – exercise any or all of the duties of the Vice President in the absence of the Vice President or if the Vice President is unable for any reason to perform those duties; and perform any other duties which the Executive may, from time to time, assign; advocate for Privates and Junior NCOs, the Privates Canteen and Cpl’s mess.

    d) Secretary – keep and maintain the records and books of the Association, including the registry of officers and Executive members, the registry of members, the minutes of the Annual General Meeting, general meetings and meetings of the Executive, the Constitution and resolutions; give any notices required for the Annual General Meeting, general meetings and meetings of the Executive; and perform any other duties which the board may, from time to time, assign; and

    e) Treasurer – keep and maintain the financial records and books of the Association; co-sign all cheques or other payments with the President or the Vice President, as the case may be; assist the auditor or audit committee members in the preparation of the financial statements of the Association; and perform any other duties which the Executive may, from time to time, assign.

    f) Association Sergeant Major – Member of the executive, to lead Assocn drill practice, fulfil the Sgt Major function of the Assocn. To keep the executive informed of the morale and welfare of the association. To work with the RSM RBR on the association’s participation in parade; to assist the President and RSM in the safe guarding of the Regiments History and traditions; Advocate for the serving solders and members of the association and perform any other duties which the Executive may, from time to time, assign.

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