i itt Benckiser (formerly Reckitt & Colman) Pensi ioners of the Reck on Fund for pens No. 44, June 2009 TRUST YOUR ASSOCIATION TO KNOW Keeping up to date on pensions developments One former pensions manager succeeding another as the Reckitt Benckiser Pensioners’ Association Trustee on the company’s Pension Fund will provide a continuing level of understanding and knowledge of what is going on at a time when pensions continue to be headline news. Ivor Jones, having come to the end of the period for which he was appointed, has now retired as Trustee. Kevin O’Berg has been nominated by the committee and appointed in Ivor’s place. Both Ivor and Kevin started their Reckitt & Colman careers with Colours Division and both, coincidentally, retired as head of the Group Pensions Department at Dansom Lane, Hull. dedication he has put into his role. “Kevin has been on our committee since 2006 and, as he was the company pensions manager, he has a depth of understanding of the pensions scene which will serve him (and us) well as a Trustee.” Brian Bradley joins the committee Following the election reported in the last edition of Contact (No.43, February, 2009) Brian Bradley has been welcomed as a new member of the committee. Freddie George and Kevin O’Berg were re-elected. Brian, right, is our man in the East Midlands, as a visitor in the Lincoln area and as organiser of the get-togethers in Derby. Talking of visitors we are still in dire need of volunteers in the Northern area, where we are down to one. Professional briefings There are seven Trustees of the Reckitt Benckiser Pension Fund, four appointed by the company and three “Member-Nominated Trustees” (MNTs). One of the MNTs is the Association’s selection, the other two being selected by the ten-strong Pension Council representing company employee members. In addition to meeting their legal obligation to see the Fund is properly run in members’ interests the Trustees are regularly briefed by professional advisers, such as lawyers and financial experts, on the national and international pensions scene. Kevin O’Berg Ivor Jones Association chairman, Ken Cole, also a former head of the Group Pensions Department, said: “We are grateful to Ivor for the hard work and We could also do with more in the Norwich area and in Essex, also around Harrow/ Watford and West Sussex. As we have said before those who take it up find it a satisfying and worthwhile role. Despite the evergrowing Internet and the fashionable social networking there’s nothing like a cosy face-to-face meeting. A good natter beats a fleeting twitter any day - so if you are interested please contact your appropriate regional visitor coordinator: Brian Bradley COMMITTEE ELECTIONS The three members due to retire by rotation in the annual committee elections are Ken Cole, David Saltmarsh and Tony Swell. David And Tony are prepared to stand again but Ken (who has served on the committee since its inception) has decided to stand down. Nominations are invited for the secretary or by sending the name of consequent vacancy. the nominee with his or her signature Since the adoption of the new and the addresses and signatures of constitution last year a candidate five nominating members. does not have to relate to a specific Send to: The Secretary, Reckitt region. Benckiser Pensioners’ Association, If a poll is needed it will be arranged c/o Pensions Department, Reckitt through the next issue of Contact. Benckiser plc, Dansom Lane, Hull HU8 Those elected will serve for three 7DS to arrive by July 31, 2009. years from January 1, 2010. If you wish to know more write The established procedure for to the secretary or e-mail: contact@ nominations is to either use the form obtainable from the association’s nilspin.com Phil Mayor (North) on 01482862563 Tony Swell (South) 01189691390 Alistair Stewart (East) 01553671462 See the latest get-together reports and pictures on Pages 2 & 3 next page