1 PARABAT VETERANS ORGANISATION PVO PVO 2017 2

1 PARABAT VETERANS ORGANISATION (PVO) PVO 2017

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4 CONTENT PVO Background Vision & Mission PVO Membership Canopies & Falcons PVO Group Organogram The Semi-Formal & Social Structure of the PVO Main Objectives The Formal Structure PVO-NPC Enablement Fund PVO Services (Pty) Ltd Memorabilia 2017

5 PVO BACKGROUND PVO (Parabat Veterans Organisation) was formally founded in February 2015, in order to unite Parabats all over the country and represent them in one organisation, The PVO This does not imply that any of the great organisations already existing should be abandoned, replaced or interfered with in any way. Organisations such as SAPA - Cape Canopy, LAARSA and KZN have been successful and well run for many years but are fairly localised in their membership. The PVO intends to become the national and international voice of the South African Paratrooper and welcomes all Parabat and Parabat organisation to become members, associate or affiliated members of the PVO. The PVO has been approved by the CMVO as an Ordinary Member, and it is therefore the sanctioned national voice of the South African Paratrooper. We welcome all Parabat organisations to become members, associates or affiliates of the PVO. 2017

6 VISION & MISSION VISION To unite, assist and support Parabats and their families wherever they may find themselves, and to keep the airborne spirit alive MISSION To identify and organize Parabats that comply with the selection criteria under a National Association, to establish a chain of command where every PVO member (Canopy/Falcon' can operate within their own jurisdiction) abides under the broad umbrella of the Parabat Veterans Organisation (PVO) Furthermore to strive towards establishing a bond of Parabats that will endeavour to strive towards the achievement of common goals, inter alia promoting the interest and well-being of members by supplying a structure where the spirit of 'belonging' is of utmost importance. PVO 2017

7 PVO MEMBERSHIP ORDINARY MEMBERS - A Members must be a qualified jumper verified and trained under the auspices by 1 Parachute Battalion (Parabat) and a veteran. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP - qualified as a military parachutist in a foreign airborne unit AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP, INTERNATIONAL OR COUNTRY MEMBER Anyone who served in the SADF/SANDF and is, or has been linked to The Parachute. Regiment is entitled to affiliated membership. LIFE MEMBER - qualifies as a PVO member and has made an exceptional contribution or has been an active fully paid member for at least ten years PVO HONORARY MEMBERS - Members shall nominate and motivate honorary members SANDF PARABATS All serving SANDF personnel are prohibited by law from being members of any Veteran organisation. Therefore, they are regarded as honoured guests 2017

8 CANOPIES & FALCONS (VALKS) PVO These social and semi-formal entities are the life and blood of the PVO. Primarily they serve a social function to get all SA Paratroopers & support groups in a region together on a regular basis to socialise and network. These Canopies and Falcons (Valks) are self standing, governed by their own Constitutions and rules, and have their own Executive and Annual general Meetings. The aim of our Canopies is to hold monthly meetings of short duration leaving plenty of time to socialise with family and friends. Being Parabats, the social mingling of like-minded soldiers is very important to us. The monthly Canopy Meetings serve a dual purpose. An opportunity to socialize over a glass of good cheer and to conduct the essential business of that month. Canopies and Valks are the heart of the PVO with feedback being sent back to the PVO Executive for any action needed. 2017

PVO – GROUP ORGANOGRAM PVO 9 2017

10 THE SEMI FORMAL & SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF THE PVO NATIONAL COUNCIL PVO “The National Council” means a council consisting of nominated PVO members elected by PVO paid up members as stipulated in the constitution. The National Council shall meet at least once every six months. The members of the National Council are elected at the annual general meeting. The term of office for any such National Council member will be a period of 2 (two) years. Members serving on the National Executive Committee ( NEC ) must be verified and qualified jumpers trained under the auspices of 1 Parachute Battalion, (Parabat). The National Executive Committee, shall consist of members as stipulated in the constitution and elected by council members to represent them 2017

11 MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE PVO To promote the esprit de corps and traditions of parabats nationally and internationally; and to link up with other international paratrooper organisations and establish relationships, intercommunication and visits; To arrange get-togethers on special days and occasions; To act as custodian of memorabilia, and create the means which will contribute to the preservation of the history, culture, and experiences of the South African Parabat; Good Governance To organize social functions/events/projects and receive donations thereby raising funds for the Enablement Fund, and which will strengthen the bonds of friendship, camaraderie To assist canopies to canvas and sign on members who will qualify for membership as provided for in their constitutions; To establish in the Canopy area of influence sub-divisions called Falcon Groups with leadership and infrastructure to manage, administer and recruit parabats (or associate/honorary members) to the Canopy; PVO 2017

THE FORMAL BUSINESS STRUCTURE OF THE PVO 12 PARABAT VETERANS ORGANISATION NPC – (HOLDING COMPANY) Registration No 2015/256965/08 Public Benefit organisation registration No – 930052421 PVO The Parabat Veterans Organisation NPC, is registered as a not-for-profit company (section 21 company). The NPC is run by a board of directors as prescribed in its Memorandum of Incorporation, and has no shareholders or members Has the following sub committees': Finance, Governance and Audit, Enablement Fund & Vetting, Projects and Fund Raising, Communications & social media & SANDF liaison committee the NPC is applying for 18(A) certification (donations tax). The reason for this is that any funds collected or donated for the enablement fund or other approved projects, will allow donors to benefit by deducting any donations from their tax payments. 2017

13 MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE PVO NPC The main objectives of the NPC Company are to further moral, educational, and socio economic upliftment and development of unemployed Parabat Veterans and their next of kin, which is important to the Republic's future. PVO To establish an Enablement Fund for the benefit of Parabat veterans and their next of kin. From this fund, payments will be made to assist such veterans and their dependents financially. Community development for poor and needy parabat veterans and their families and anti-poverty initiatives The promotion of community-based projects relating to self-help, empowerment, capacity building, skills development The provision of training, support or assistance to community-based projects contemplated above; training for unemployed persons with the purpose of enabling them to obtain employment. 2017

14 PVO NPC ENABLEMENT FUND PURPOSE OF THE PVO ENABLEMENT FUND PVO Essentially, the wellbeing of all Parabats and their families is our primary concern. Many of us are reaching the age where retirement and redundancy become threats to our continued welfare. Some of us have been suffering under the strain of wounds and disabilities sustained during our years as soldiers as well as suffered after our military service ended. Others have been made redundant by retrenchments or affirmative action The PVO Enablement Fund is a budgeted fund made available to parabats and their families, by applications who are struggling financially due to unforeseen circumstances. Its receipts consist primarily of contributions from the Parabat community and donors, its expenses consist of funds disbursed for its intended purposes at the direction of the committee of the PVO Enablement Fund

15 NPC : ENABLEMENT FUND COMMITTEE PVO The committee will be known as the PVO Enablement Fund Committee. A minimum of three (3) members including the chair, of this Committee will come from the NPC board of directors Minimum of (3) members including the chair, of this Committee will be responsible for reviewing/screening the applications of members applying for assistance. While the Chair and the Committee are ultimately accountable to the Board of Directors, the Chair may make decisions to disburse monies from the Fund, subject to the guidelines herein, without involving the Board of Directors. The Chair and the PVO Enablement Fund Committee will give a detailed account of all requests and disbursements to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis. The Committee shall consist of a maximum of ten (10) members, to include the Financial Director, Company Secretary and NPC Board Directors. 2017

NPC : DIFFERENT PILLARS OF THE ENABLEMENT FUND PVO Welfare, Church , Assurance of Faith , Funerals Finance Recruitment network Legal Business Farm, Housing, shelter Medical – Doctors , pharmacist , psychologist International Old age homes Schools 16 2017

17 PVO –NPC ENABLEMENT FUND SERVICES PROVIDED PVO Applicants to complete application form, situation analyse, identify the person and situation Immediate help Food packets Medicines Medical assistance Obtain employment, start a small business, “learn how to catch a fish”. Vehicle rent and later have own branded vehicle available Housing and land in each province. Spiritual help and social services available Working in synergy with other veterans organisations Debt counselling 2017

18 PVO –NPC ENABLEMENT FUND SERVICES PROVIDED CONT. PVO Financial Institutions Consultants Sustainability Recruitment and small Business is imperative Wills 2017

PVO SERVICES (PTY) LTD NPC WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY, PROFIT MAKING COMPANY 19 Parabat Veterans Organisation Services (Pty) Ltd, Registration No: 2015/140291/07 PVO will be the arm of the organisation that will generate sufficient profits to run the administration This company will be the main marketing and sales company for the NPC and PVO. Profits from the sale of Memorabilia, Apparel, Golf days, Annual reunion, the Business Forum and other profit making projects will be channelled through this company, whose only shareholder is the PVO-NPC. Any surplus funds will then be channelled to the Enablement Fund. 2017

MEMORABILIA 20 PURCHASE FROM PVO – SERVICES (PTY) LTD SAKWAPEN DAS HEMDE LANGMOU HEMDE KORTMOU PET THE REST CANOPIES – 10% ROYALTY PAYABLE PVO 2017

EX ALTO VINCIMUS PVO 21 2017

22 BANKING DETAILS J. KOTZE CURRENT ACCOUNT: PARABAT VETERANS ORGANISATION (PVO) BANK: NEDBANK BRANCH NAME: SOMERSET MALL ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1103394657 BRANCH CODE: DRAFT 1 11414500 2020 11 30