Flame Lily Foundation
WELCOME TO FLAME LILY FOUNDATION
Some of our Services
Cultural Services
We have a reference library for research on Rhodesian history & culture. Students & members interested in a particular item of Rhodesian history may utilise the library, or ask for specific information.
Social and Welfare
Through social events & activities, the FLF provides a cushion against culture shock for new immigrants, & has been instrumental in
re-uniting friends & family members who had lost contact with one another.
Information Services
The National Office is a nodal point for information of interest to members. Branches distribute information to members by way of newsletters, & the National Office publishes an annual magazine,
The Rhosarian.
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions...
Any former resident of Rhodesia, or their descendant, or a South African resident over the age of 18 years who is willing to assist in furthering the objects of the Foundation (see Mission Statement).
Anyone who is eligible to be a member but cannot afford the annual subscription may be granted Privileged Member status.
No. Membership is for the financial year: 1 April to 31 March.
If you join after 1 November, your membership fee will carry over to 31 March in the following year, ie. for up to 17 months.
Technically yes, but your wife will enjoy the benefits of your membership, so we expect you to pay the rate for a couple.
Yes, if he/she is a resident of South Africa. If you take our Life Membership, your spouse will automatically become a member as well.
The Flame Lily Foundation is an independent organisation and is not directly linked to any other organisation. Other constituted organisations that support the objects of the Flame Lily Foundation may become affiliated to the FLF.
The Flame Lily Foundation is the overall body, which incorporated the various branches of RASA (the Rhodesia Association of South Africa) under one constitution. Each branch may use either term in its title, and most members prefer to be identified with Rhodesia.
A reading of our mission statement will indicate the welfare and historical archival activities of the Association, in addition to its social activities, which are also aimed at making former residents of Rhodesia / Zimbabwe better assimilated into South Africa. Naturally when people of similar backgrounds get together there is always an element of reminiscing about past experiences and places, but this is not a planned part of FLF activities.
Services are mainly for the benefit of our members. However, if a person can’t afford to become a member, the Branch providing a service may provide the service free of charge. Those who can afford to subscribe, and who choose not to do so, may be asked to make a financial contribution for services rendered.
Non-members who request a service may be provided with an invoice, or be asked to make a donation in lieu thereof.
National Office
The Flame Lily Foundation (FLF) has a National Managing Committee which is elected at each annual General Meeting by delegates from the Branches. The purpose of the National Managing Committee is to represent the interests of the Association at national level.
