Napier Returned Services’ Association Incorporated

34 Vautier Street, PO Box 253, NAPIER. NZ Telephone 0-6-835 7629 email reception@rsanapier.co.nz

Veterans’ Affairs Announcements

1. Veterans’ Independence Programme From 7 December 2015 Veterans” Affairs has some new ability and new funding to help eligible veterans. We are also making changes to the way in which we contract for service delivery which will enable us to provide more services, to more veterans. From 7 December 2015, the Veteran’s Independence Programme (VIP) comes into effect. This programme will bring together a number of current forms of support for veterans, with some new government funding and broader eligibility criteria. The objective of VIP is to support veterans to live independently in their home, based on need. It will cover such things as:

Lawns and gardens

House cleaning.

Gutters, windows and house washing

Home modifications, such as ramps.

Attendant care on a short term basis

Adaptive clothing and footwear.

Under the VIP, Veterans’ Affairs will be able to consider support for veterans who have qualifying service but do not have a service related injury or illness. A short needs assessment form has been developed to help identify veterans who may be eligible and benefit from this new, independence-based support programme.

2. The Travel Allowance and Recreational Travel Concession (RTC) This will also be available to qualifying Veterans under Veterans’ Independence Programme, however, you must be in receipt of a War Disability Pension (WDP) of 100% or greater, or a Disability Pension (DP) with accepted disabilities totaling 75% whole person impairment, or greater. The mileage rate is unchanged at 27 cents per km. For further information or clarification Veteran’s you may contact your Veterans’ Affairs Case Manager directly on 0800 483 8372, or email veterans@nzdf.mil.nz. Alternatively, you may make an appointment through the Napier RSA Reception Telephone 0-6-835 7629, to discuss your circumstances and complete a “short needs assessment form” with one of our local Support Advisors – John Purcell, Tony Fraser or Mick Stutchbury

Brief History of the Legion d’honneur

Honours & Awards

French ‘Legion d’honneur’ Rarely do you get to see a French ‘Legion d’honneur’ medal, perhaps once in a life time, and to see the same presentation Ceremony almost back to back is very rare indeed. During his recent trip to Napier on behalf of the Ships Charter for HMNZS Te Kaha the Rear Admiral of the Fleet John Martin presented the medals to WWII Veterans W. Whitehead, W. Walker and S. Douglas.

(Pictures: Front Cover - Stan Douglas, above Dennis Whitehead and French Ambassador Florence Jeanblanc-Risler pinning his medal)

A surprise phone call from Alain Douylliez, Consul Honoraire, Napier/Hasting advising that the French Ambassador, Florence Jeanblanc-Risler would be in Napier on other matters and would be happy to meet the medal recipients. An afternoon tea to include both French Representatives, Medal Recipients and immediate families was held in the Library area. President John Purcell, Vice President Joy Miller and Dorothy Paki represent the Napier RSA at the small gathering. French Ambassador Florence Jeanblanc-Risler took the opportunity to speak to both recipients (Medal recipient W. Walker was not well and was unable to attend) and extended her congratulations and deep appreciation on behalf of a grateful nation for services rendered.

The French ‘Legion d’honneur’ has been presented world-wide to all surviving service persons who fought in the WWII D-Day Campaign.

As Emperor, Napoleon always wore the Cross and Grand Eagle of the Légion d'honneur.

The Legion of Honour, full name National Order of the Legion of Honour (French: Order national de la Légion d'honneur), is the highest French order for military and civil merits,

established 1802 by Napoléon Bonaparte.

Minutes of the Napier RSA Executive Committee Monthly Meeting held in their Clubrooms, 34 Vautier Street, Napier at 9.00am Saturday 28th June 2016

Welcome The President welcomed all the members of the Executive Committee

Attendees J Purcell (President) J Miller (Vice President) J Shipman, R Rowe, B Jordon, B Williams, B Strong, J Hamer, N Thompson (Women’s Section) D Fraser (Patron) C Williams (CE)

Apologies None received

Previous Minutes Moved as a True & Written record

Matters Arising No matters arising

Correspondence As tabled

CE Report As tabled

Financial Report As tabled

Creditors not available for approval

Comm Reports

Legal & Charter Update to Executive Committee re; OSH responsibilities

Entertainment Nothing to report

Raffles & Housie Mid Winter Christmas Raffle going on sale to raise funds for Events Committee

Hon & Awards Refer General Business

Vets Affairs Currently administered by ACC

Support Not just War Pensions – support includes those volunteers who do hospital and Home visits

Memorabilia Nothing to report

Sports Council As tabled

Premises Refer Redevelopment Committee

New Members Moved 81 new members be approved

Clubs NZ As tabled

RNZRSA As tabled

Redevelopment 1. Extensions to conference Room to be put on hold for 12/18 months 2. Upgrades to Premises and Maintenance e.g. Toilets

Events Committee As tabled Update of Legacy Trust by Ron Rowe

Disciplinary Nothing to report

General Business 1. Photos to be attached to membership Application forms – held over

2. Commencement of Orientation Evenings for new members to be held after AGM – management team working with Sports Council to achieve this.

3. RNZRSA Club Card – to be accepted as a Membership Card. Napier RSA will continue to produce their own and RNZRSA Card will be a ‘discount card’

4. In Committee – Nominations for Honours and Awards were tabled for consideration by the Committee. Moved that those Nomination be approved. Unanimous

Meeting Concluded 10.30am - Next meeting Scheduled for 9.00am 25th June 2016

Napier RSA Incorporated

The 100th Annual General Meeting of the

Napier RSA will be held in their Clubrooms

34 Vautier Street, Napier.

on

Sunday June 26th 2016

commencing at 10.00 a.m.

Agenda

1. Confirmation of Minutes of the 2015 AGM

2. Election of Officers

3. Annual Report and Statement of Accounts

4. General Business

Only financial members are allowed to

attend, speak and vote at the AGM

C L Williams

Chief Executive Officer

Dynamite A large, powerfully-built guy named

Raymond meets a woman named Polly at a bar. After a number of

drinks, they agree to go back to his place.

As they are making out in the bedroom, Raymond stands up and

starts to undress. After he takes his shirt off, Raymond flexes his

muscular arms and says, "See that, baby? That's 1000 pounds of

dynamite!" Polly begins to drool.

Raymond then drops his pants, strikes a bodybuilder's pose, and

says, referring to his bulging thighs,

"See those, baby? That's 1000 pounds of dynamite!" Polly is just

aching for action at this point.

Finally, Raymond drops his underpants, and after a quick

glance, Polly grabs her purse and runs screaming to the front door.

Raymond catches her before she is

able to leave and asks, "Why are you in such a hurry to go?" Polly

then replies, "With 2000 pounds of dynamite and such a short fuse, I

was afraid you were about to blow!"

Billings Bear A bear walks into a bar in Billings, Montana and sits down. He bangs

on the bar with his paw and demands a beer.

The bartender approaches and says, "We don't serve beer to bears in

bars in Billings." The bear, becoming angry, demands again that he be

served a beer.

The bartender tells him again, more forcefully, "We don't serve beer to

belligerent bears in bars in Billings."

The bear, very angry now, says, "If you don't serve me a beer, I'm

going to eat that lady sitting at the end of the bar." The bartender says,

"Sorry, we don't serve beer to

belligerent, bully bears in bars in Billings." The bear goes to the end

of the bar, and, as promised, eats the woman.

He comes back to his seat and again

demands a beer. The bartender

states, "Sorry, we don't serve beer to belligerent, bully bears in bars in

Billings who are on drugs." The bear says, "I'm NOT on drugs.

"The bartender says, "You are now.

That was a barbitchyouate."

If the shoe fits A woman went into a bar in Texas

and saw a cowboy with his feet

propped up on a table.

He had the biggest feet she’d ever seen. The woman asked the cowboy

if it’s true what they say about men with big feet.

The cowboy grinned and said, “Sure

is, little lady! Why don’t you come on out to the bunk house and let me

prove it to you!” The woman wanted to find out for herself, so she spent

the night with him.

The next morning she handed him a

$100 bill. Blushing, he said, “Well, thank ya Ma’am.

I’m real flattered. Aitn’t nobody ever

paid me fer mah services before.

The woman replied, “Don’t be flattered. Take the money and buy

yourself some boots that fit.”

Wedded Bliss During their silver anniversary, a

wife reminded her husband: Do you

remember when you proposed to me, I was so overwhelmed that I

didn't talk for an hour?" The hubby replied: "Yes, honey, that was the

happiest hour of my life."

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE NAPIER RSA SPORTS

COUNCIL HELD ON SATURDAY 14th

. MAY 2016 AT 10:30am

PRESENT: Don Fraser (Chairman), Brian Williams (Executive), Dorothy Paki (Bar Manager) & Delegates from Women’s Section, Snr. Snooker, Travel, Indoor Bowls, , Darts, & Spoofing

APOLOGIES: Loraine Rock ‘n’ Roll MINUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting, dated 9th.April 2016 were confirmed

as a true record Unanimous MATTERS ARISING: Women’s Section commented on Te Kaha visit, Anzac etc. and enjoyed

being part of the celebrations FINANCE: As Tabled Accounts H.B. Engravers $20.00 (Indoor Bowls 21st.) Correspondence Correspondence to and from Cue Sports tabled ADJUNCT REPORTS:

Travel Mystery Trip scheduled for June 10th. Auckland Trip confirmed Women’s Section District Meeting being hosted by Napier on May 15th. Guest Speaker

for the month will be SPCA & members are being asked to bring along a can of pet food and old towels that can be used for bedding. Plans well in hand for 72nd. Birthday in June & two members will be travelling to Auckland for the 11th.NWA AGM

Indoor Bowls 21st. Birthday celebrations on May 23rd. Indoor Bowls 4’s played and won by Bob Harrington’s Team.

Rock ‘n’ Roll All OK Darts 70 Players attended EC Tournament. 61 Teams have registered for

Victory Tournament at Queen’s Birthday any assistance over this weekend would be appreciated. To date 8 Adjuncts have sponsored boards for this Tournament

Senior Snooker Interclub round robin underway, unfortunately no wins yet. Wednesday afternoons are still attracting a full crew (24 players) with all Tables fully utilized

GENERAL BUISINESS:

1. Both Indoor Bowls & Rock ‘n’ Roll were congratulated for rising to the challenge of Sunday

Lunches by catering for the unexpected and innovated menus

2. Women’s Section Honours Board needs to be relocated

3. AGM Reports due last week min May. E-mail to CE if you want to be included in this year’s

Magazine

4. Notice boards need to be kept tidy and up to date

5. Dorothy spoke on plans for New Member orientation involving Adjuncts and Executive

Members alike.

The meeting closed at 11:25am with a vote of thanks to the Chair. The next meeting will be held

on Saturday 11th. June 2016 at 10:30am

Napier RSA Welcome 72 New Members

Janet Dixon Rose Te Whata Paul McGoverne

Stanley Richardson Elsie Richardson Oscar Peterson

Ranginui Keefe Anthony Smith-Holley Ken Burdon

Frances McArley Christopher Lockwood Marie Greene

Roy Rice Ruby Rice Billy McCarthy

Jose Scaranci Blair Harding Wiki Russell

Conway Haftka Donald Crellin Adrian Orchard

Marie Whelan Mariana Seymour Stuart Hall

Paul Staub Elizabeth Lindsay Stanley Hill

Ross McFadgen Robert Wheatley Douglas Bracewell

Todd Karaitiana Donald Burton Lyn McKay

Yvonne Ria Heather Chase Glen King

Nicholas Devine Edward Kuiti Georgina Campbell

Dale Campbell Natasha Gray Dave Gray

Rick Jones Panapa Kemp Christine Nepata-Kidwell

Paul Miller Peter Brown Simon Archer

Bryan Mattson Lavinia Mattson Hamish Jamieson

Arthur Yarnold Pamela Yarnold Douglas Hay

Robin Taurima Michelle Doughty Mark Butler

Thomas Mulligan Rae Sievers Hoana McIIroy

Beryl Armstrong Stuart Fraser Trish Petersen

Grant Mathieson Marline Ellison Graham Scarfe

Susan Scarfe Marguerite Potaka Meredyth Howie

Karen Waterman Diane Sweeny Nella Lang

Last Post Deceased Service Number

Joyce Nicholas 05/05/2016

Albert Hini 04/05/2016

Jean Herdman 16/05/2016

Iris Fox 18/05/2016

A NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT WITH THE

“SISTERS OF THE MOONLIGHT” SHOW

A MUSICAL EVENING WITH “MAORI VOLCANICS”

NAPIER RSA ROCK N ROLL BRING

“CHET O’CONNOLL & SHANE CORTESE”

TO DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

Bridal Chamber!

Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, living in Miami, are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a drugstore.. Jacob suggests they go in. Jacob addresses the man behind the counter:

"Are you the owner?" The pharmacist answers, "Yes." Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?" Pharmacist: "Of course, we do." Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?" Pharmacist: "All kinds." Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism?" Pharmacist: "Definitely." Jacob: "How about suppositories?" Pharmacist: "You bet!" Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis and Alzheimer's?" Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. The works." Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for Parkinson's disease?" Pharmacist: "Absolutely." Jacob: "Everything for heartburn and indigestion?" Pharmacist: "We sure do." Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs and walkers and canes?" Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes." Jacob: "Adult diapers?" Pharmacist: "Sure." Jacob: "We'd like to use this store as our Bridal Registry."

Sudden Death

An elderly couple were killed in an accident and found themselves being given a tour of heaven by Saint Peter.

"Here is your ocean side condo, over there are the tennis courts, swimming pool, and two golf courses. If you need any refreshments, just stop by any of the many bars located throughout the area."

"Heck, Gloria," the old man hissed when Saint Peter walked off, "we could have been here ten years ago if you hadn't heard about

all that stupid oat bran, wheat germ, and low-fat diets!"

You’re Next

When I was younger I hated going to weddings... it seemed that all of my aunts

and the grandmotherly types used to come up to me, poking me in the ribs and cackling,

telling me, "You're next."

They stopped that shit after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals.

Taliban’s are the best?

A large group of Taliban soldiers are moving down a road when they hear a voice call from

behind a sand dune....

“One US soldier is better than ten Taliban"

The Taliban commander quickly sends 10 of his best soldiers over the dune, whereupon a gun-battle breaks out and continues for a few

minutes then silence. The voice then call out.....

"One US soldier is better than one hundred

Taliban"

Furious, the Taliban commander sends his next best 100 troops over the dune, and

instantly a huge gunfight commences. After 10 minutes of battle, again silence. The voice

calls out again....

"One US soldier is better than one thousand Taliban".

The enraged Taliban commander musters

one thousand fighters and sends them across the dune. Cannons, rockets and machine gun fire ring out as a huge battle is fought. Then

silence.

Eventually one wounded Taliban fighter crawls back over the dune and with his dying

words tells his commander..... "Don't send any more men... it's a trap... there's two of

them!"...

Sporting Events are shown on our Big Screen or are available on request

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

All Day

Pension Day every 2nd Tuesday

Veterans Pension

Morning

Napier Ladies Probus

Every 3rd Tuesday

Sit and Keep Fit, 9.30am

National Party 3rd Friday in month from

10am

Grandmothers Raising

Grandchildren 10.00am

Raffles $4.00 Sunday lunch

Afternoon

Napier Inner

Wheel 1st Monday in

Month Western Napier

2nd Monday in Month

Women’s

Section 3rd Monday in

Month from

1.30pm

HOUSIE 1.00pm-

4pm (Conference Room or Al

Fresco area)

Indoor Bowls from 1.30pm

Pension Tuesday

MEGA DRAW

Mega Draw

Spoofing

Fundraiser Popparazzi Trivia 3rd Sunday in

Month 4.30pm START

*** This

Month’s Fundraiser: WOMENS REFUGE

All Welcome

Evening

Line Dancing

from 7pm

Future Gospel

Brothers 2nd Monday

in the Month

Wine Club 1st Monday

in the Month

Conference Room

6.00pm to 7,00pm

Rock n Roll from 7pm

every Tuesday

Darts

Spirit of

Napier Lions 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the Month

Napier Host Lions 1st and

3rd Wednesday in Month

Trivial Pursuit

7.00 pm to 9.30 pm

All Welcome

Kiwian’s 2nd & 4th

Wednesday in

the month

Snooker Dash every

Thursday

Line Dancing

Beginners welcome

Texas

Holdem Poker

Raffles

Super Rugby Live on the Big

Screens

Super Rugby Live on the Big Screens

Rock N Roll

Social

Or

Line Dancing

Simply

Ballroom 1st Sunday

of the month

‘Provisional Membership’ Now available at the Club

One months ‘Free Membership’ now available, why not ask your mate to come on in and look us over, they won’t be disappointed

See the Bar Staff or Reception for more details

RSA Entertainment

June

Friday 3rd Dixie Road 7pm

Saturday 4th Dixie Road 7pm

Sunday 5th Rhythm Forte 7pm

Friday 10th Sue Dyson – Country Special 6.30pm

Saturday 11th Sue Dyson – Dinner & Dancing

All Blacks Vs Wales – LIVE

6pm

7.35pm Friday 17th Big Beat 7pm

Saturday 18th Big Beat

All Blacks Vs Wales – LIVE

6.30pm

7.35pm Friday 24th Light & Sound 7pm

Saturday 25th Light & Sound

All Blacks Vs Wales – LIVE

6.30pm

7.35pm Sunday 26th Do You Wanna Dance 5pm

Napier RSA Annual

Accounts

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Napier RSA will NOT be producing a set of ‘Audited Accounts’ in this year’s AGM Report.

A full set of accounts and a Profit and Loss Statement will be produced in the AGM Report for the member’s perusal and

consideration. It is anticipated that the audited accounts will be completed late July to meet our legal reporting requirements under

the Incorporated Societies Act, the Napier RSA Constitution and RNZRSA.

Members will be notified when a copy of the Audited Accounts will be

available from reception as soon as they are completed C L Williams Chief Executive

The RSA management regret any inconvenience as a result of the lateness of the Audit