Quick Links

news
public forum
(read this first)
military documents
civil partnership
lifestyle
advice and help
interviews
networking
finance
shopping
humour
gallery
guestbook
contact us
links
search
site updates

RN homepage
Army homepage
RAF homepage

advertise on
proud2serve

news

top stories
items in the forum
news sites
press releases
interviews

FOCUS article
Blair in attitude
first gay military wedding

interviews with
serving personnel

diva Dec 06
- Lt Cdr Flint
- Chf Tech Chase
- LCpl Bradshaw

attitude Sep 05
- Lt Cdr Jones
- Capt New
- Fg Off Wasley

gay times ?Jul 05
- POPT Probee
- OM1 Crawford

focus Jun 05
- Lt Cdr Jones

defenceNet
- Lt Cdr Jones 03
- POPT Probee Sep 04

various
- Lt Kurth Oct 03
- Lt Kurth Feb 04

ARMED FORCES CONFERENCE FOR GAY AND LESBIAN PERSONNEL 2007 FRI 26 AND SAT 27 JAN 07 UNION JACK CLUB IN WATERLOO, LONDON

Intro. The conference for Armed Forces gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered personnel (Junior/Senior Rates and Officers) will be convened at The Union Jack Club, Waterloo on Fri 26 and Sat 27 Jan 07. The purpose of the 2-day event is to update personnel on developments in the RN diversity programme, to participate in presentations and workshops, and to provide an enjoyable social networking opportunity for personnel and their partners.

Sponsor. The Conference is being sponsored by the RN Diversity and Equality Policy Officer, Cdr G Beard (93832 5706) and by CPOPT M J Probee (9360 37401)

Timings. The conference will convene during the afternoon of Fri 26 Jan and disperse around midday on Sat 27 Jan. Attendance from Junior members of each of the Services is particularly encouraged.

Programme. The programme of events will include:

a. Briefings from Stonewall/Single service EO&D Representatives.

b. Interactive workshops to impart personal experiences and promote discussion.

c. Information concerning development of diversity policy and terms and conditions of service for those in registered partnerships.

d. An informal all-ranks social buffet dinner with guest speakers.

Attendance. Attendance is welcomed by the organisers from all ranks of the Armed Forces but in view of the numbers anticipated, early return of attendance forms would be appreciated. Partners may attend and participate but priority will be afforded to serving personnel. Details should be provided on the attendance form and allocation of partner places will be confirmed no later than 12 Jan 07.

Further Details. Download the full text of the (interim) DIN announcing the conference [PDF]

Application Form. Download the APPLICATION FOR ATTENDANCE - SERVICE PERSONNEL [Download MS Word] which should be returned directly to the organiser as detailed below.

Contact Details. Personnel interested in attending should contact the event co-ordinator through any of the following channels. These have been listed in ‘best first’ order:

CPOPT M J Probee
Mobile: 07970 179411
Email: mjpzxr750@hotmail.com
Dii: mark.probee491@mod.uk
Desk: 01923 837401/9360 37401
Via proud2serve forum

Minutes From Last Year's Conference. The first Royal Navy Conference for Gay and Lesbian Personnel was held at Amport House on 27th and 28th Jan 06. Minutes of the 2006 Conference, which was attended by personnel from all three Servicesm are available from this website [download PDF].

page: news :: 20070105-ArmedForcesConference2007.htm
updated: 5 Jan 07