Why do we have a Club Chaplain?

Good inciteful post K, & a timely reminder.

my apologies K, it should've been-insightful not inciteful, my lack of proofreading & pred text

Well I don't know about anyone else but I'm finding this thread rather typical of the CC.

There are a few rather straightforward questions that members have asked for answers.  The thread has been reported (by me) and it's been seen by a Club Council member. Somewhere at EG there has to be a piece of paper which outlines the role and remit of the Chaplain and how the services of the Chaplaincy can be accessed - surely?

We've gone to 8 pages (within the T&Cs as well, so thanks for that) and all we have to go on is Alan's understanding which was very helpful.  I'll report the thread again but to be honest I think I've made my own personal decision

Jay, there's the rub, because of no answers(official) is given all the interested partys to this thread will make their own mind up. A simple statement would then put it to bed 

Agree, quite a few threads have asked politely for answers to polite questions only to be ignored. Is it too much to ask for a reply to say it will be forwarded onto the appropriate department for an explanation. Why the ignorance to ignore, can't understand it.

Good inciteful post K, & a timely reminder.

my apologies K, it should've been-insightful not inciteful, my lack of proofreading & pred text

with K I think you were right the first time

Agree, quite a few threads have asked politely for answers to polite questions only to be ignored. Is it too much to ask for a reply to say it will be forwarded onto the appropriate department for an explanation. Why the ignorance to ignore, can't understand it.

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Hi everyone,

I have taken note of the comments in this thread and am seeking clarification.  I can say that Alan Port is right in saying that the Chairman, Vice Chaimen, Executive Committee, and Club Council members - including the Club Chaplain are all voluntary/unpaid positions.  Taking that into consideration, I would imagine that the role of Club Chaplain would be fairly limited.  As far as I'm aware, amongst her duties, the Club Chaplain provides religious services and support during the National.  The Club Chaplain is an experienced caravanner and often takes part in rallies.

These are my own personal observations and I await any further official clarification.

David

Thanks David

If it's an unpaid and voluntary position then I personally don't have any objection. It does not appear to have had any impact on my stays on site, but may be of use to the staff of the club

Yes, thanks David. 

Thanks, too, Alan, for relating your personal story which has given an insight into the work of the Chaplain.

Hi everyone,

Revd Hazel Charlton has a full time position within the Church and her role with The Club is voluntary and unpaid, as indeed are all of our Committee and Club Council members.  She is an active caravanner and also happens to be a Caravan Club Centre member in her local area.  She is appointed by the Executive Committee, also happens to serve on Club Council as a Nominated member, more of which can be found under the About Us section on the website. 

She conducts religious services at The National, last year at Cornbury, this year at Weston Park, and has also attended some Centre rallies to do similar; however, her role is inevitably limited by her other commitments, but she is able to provide advice to the Chairman and the Executive Committee on matters related to her profession, which will be in support of all that they are doing for The Club and its members.