The NATO Norfolk Staff Officers’ Mess provides
a facility in which Mess members can relax and enjoy the company of their
fellows in pleasant and informal surroundings, fostering HQ cohesion. The
Officers' Mess also aims to strengthen camaraderie and organize events and
activities throughout the year for its members. When resources permit, the
Officers' Mess will also support selected charities.
The Officers’ Mess was established for use by
the NATO military officers and civilians assigned to the International Military
Headquarters. Such personnel will hold Regular membership in the Officers’
Mess. Dependents may also use the Officers’ Mess. Other membership categories,
with limited privileges, are available on application or as determined by the Mess Committee.
The Officers' Mess is an official activity
under the Morale and Welfare Activity (MWA) programme of HQ SACT, an
International Military Headquarters, and is imbued with the same privileges,
immunities, and responsibilities as the Headquarters under NATO regulations,
United States law, and applicable international treaties and agreements. The HQ
SACT Chief of Staff (COS) has overall responsibility for the conduct of MWA
programmes.
Approval of the Mess Bylaws constitutes the charter under which the Mess will operate. However, day-to-day Officers'
Mess operations are delegated to the Mess President and Mess Committee. The
guidance and advice of the Office of the Legal Advisor shall be obtained on all
matters of legal importance.
The Events of
the Officers' Mess and the use of the Mess Lounge are
meant for the pleasure of mess members and their guests only. Persons who are
eligible to be mess members but choose not to be members, are not allowed to
use the lounge or be guests.
For information about membership levels, fees
and applications, go to the Membership page.