2018 rsl awards – “commendation award” group...
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111 Main Street, Greensborough 3088 Ph: 9435 1884 www.rsl-greensborough.com
Member Newsletter 82 April-June 2019
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At the recent 2018 RSL Awards we were honoured to be selected and receive a “Commendation Award” for Group 2 in Victoria, just missing out on Sub-Branch of the Year Award.
Group 2 is for larger Sub-Branches in our Victorian network.
A big well done to the Committee and our Staff. A fantastic achievement and a really big feather in our cap.
2018 RSL AWARDS – “Commendation Award” Group 2
2019 Annual General Meeting
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE GREENSBOROUGH RSL SUB-BRANCH INC. A0036573
DATE: 24th March 2019 TIME: 1100 HRS PLACE: ANZAC ROOM, GREENSBOROUGH RSL SUB-BRANCH, 111 MAIN STREET GREENSBOROUGH
VOTING: LIFE, SERVICE, AFFILIATE AND THOSE ASSOCIATE MEMBERS WHO HAVE DESIGNATED THIS SUB-BRANCH FOR VOTING AND IS PRESENT AT THE MEETING WILL BE ABLE TO VOTE.
AGENDA: Silent Tribute Apologies Minutes accepted from the previous meeting Presidents Report Treasurers Report Committee nominations, Vice President, Treasurer and Committee Members Social Club 2019 Honorariums Club Auditors
No other matters will be discussed, subject to the discretion of the President. At the conclusion of the meeting refreshments will be served in the Member’s bar.Bill Telfer (Hon Secretary)
Don’t forget the AGM on the 24th March. On this day YOUR new Committee is elected.Want to make a difference, stand for the Committee.
PRESIDENT - Lee Webb JPVICE PRESIDENT - Dal CrockerTREASURER - David PriceSECRETARY - Bill TelferCOMMITTEE - Alan Hicks, Roger Greene JP, Phil Mackie, Simon Thorn, Mark Agnew, Berdene Oxley-Boyd, Michael Devrell.
Our sincere thoughts are with the families of the following members who have sadly passed away.
2018-2019 OFFICE BEARERS VALE
PENSION OFFICE (By appointment only)TUESDAY-FRIDAY 10.00am-2.00pm
AGNES CARANDE ELIZABETH KING ALLEN HAMMOND ARTHUR CROMPTON ROBERT PRUSA ROBERT BEACHAMGLENYS CRAIG LLEWELLYN WILLIAMS VINCENT BOWELL LORRAINE ARMSTRONG LAWRENCE MINNITT RAYMOND SMITHCYRIL BELLSHAM ALTHEA BERNET ROBERT WILLETT JOAN BARNEWALL CROFTON UNIACKE JAMES PRICE
Christmas Care Packages For Our Troops
Memorabilia Report
December 2018 saw our staff play Santa’s elves in preparing 200 care packages for our current troops serving overseas.
The packages contained many Aussie favourites such as vegemite, Christmas cake, shortbread, Anzac biscuits, mini pudding, coffee, chips, puzzle books, Christmas card and much more.
The boxes were well received and it was gratifying to receive some thank you wishes from our serving men and women, including: From G ‘… a most sincere thank you, the snacks were fantastic to receive, especially the vegemite’. Pte C ‘… it is very humbling to know that people are thinking of us during these long periods away from our loved ones.’ Sig P ‘… we all got enjoyment out of the chips and lollies’. Sgt H ‘…Thank you so much for your thoughtful package. Each one we receive brings us closer to home.’ Cpl S ‘… your generous gift brought some joy from Australia at a time when we all find it difficult to be away from home.’ Lt Col W ‘… your biscuits and puddings were a great treat to have with a brew.
A former female veteran of Peace Keeping Operations and Afghanistan, Donna Bourke visited our RSL and donated her book entitled ‘Hidden Courage – My Life as a Female Australian Soldier’.
The book has been placed into our library in the Members Bar area. Please remember our books cannot be removed from the premises.
Thank you to those who have considered Greensborough RSL for donations of military books and DVDs which previously belonged to a relative or friend. At the moment we are full to capacity with storage at a premium.
So unfortunately we are not in a position to accept any more of that particular type of donation.
From a Soldier F.N.G. McVicar of the 8th Battalion. Haunted forever by what you have knownRemembrances that never left you aloneTo face another in hand to handTo kill or die where you standReturning at last, wounded and impairedRejected by many who no longer caredStriving so hard to make a good lifeTo be worthy of such terrible sacrifice
A call to “All Members,” we need a little of your time.We would be very happy if you could spare a few hours of your valuable time to sell ANZAC Day Badges, commencing the 24th March 2019. Our target this year is to once again eclipse our last year total but we cannot achieve this without your valuable help. Please help us to sell our badges.If you can spare a little time please contact the Sub-Branch and leave your name with reception.
ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE 5.45am Assemble at Greensborough War Memorial Park for the Dawn Service.6.00am Service commences6.45am Service concludes, the assembled disperse.
MEMORIAL SERVICE7.00am Members Bar opens for refreshments8.30am Parade assembles in Poulter Avenue (opposite the RSL)8.45am Parade steps off to Memorial Park (Henry Street) 9.10am Memorial service commences9.45am Memorial Service concludes, members make their way back to the RSL.
Both floors will be open for the ANZAC Day festivities 12.00pm ANZAC Room closes to set up for Two Up. Members and guests move down to the Members Lounge. 1.00pm Two Up commences in the Nui dat Room. 4.00pm Two Up concludes.
ANZAC Day 25th April 2019 Dawn Service at the Shrine4.40am Bus departs from Greensborough RSL to the shrine for the Dawn Service
If you intend to participate in this Ceremony and lay a wreath please notify me at your earliest convenience. Bill Telfer (Hon Secretary)
ANZAC DAY 2019
Greensborough Memorial Park
Have you visited the Greensborough Memorial Park to look at the wooden sculptures that were added last year to complete the Homefront Project? The sculptures were unveiled on 11 November 2018, marking the end of the 100th anniversary of World War 1. The display includes a Lighthorse soldier, pilot and sailor, World War 1 nurse and ‘the letter’.
The sculptures were completed by a small team of artists including Chainsaw artists Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie, blacksmith Roland Dannanhauer and designer Amanda Gibson.
The sculptures were a labour of love for all concerned and symbolises our unique part in military history.
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Sarah, a staff member in the Bardia bistro is proud to announce the safe arrival of her daughter Ella Skye. Ella was born October 17th, 2018 at 10.55pm, weighing 3.2kg.
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Darts ReportGreensborough “Blue Hogs” – B Grade ResultsRd Date Opposition Home/ Result Win/ Away Loss8 12/9 Coburg Storm H 5-6 L9 19/2 Watsonia Purple A 7-4 W10 26/9 Glenroy Gimmies H 4-7 L11 3/10 RSL on Bell Stingers A 3-8 L12 10/10 Epping Young Guns H 7-4 W13 17/10 Glenroy Odd Ones A 9-2 W14 24/10 BYE – – –
We finished the second half of the season with an even slate, eventually finishing equal 5th, one game from competing in finals and yet facing relegation to C Grade after Round 11.
More practice and therefore consistency is the recipe for improvement next season which commences in early Feb 2019.
Thanks to Greensborough RSL for another season of much appreciated on-going support.
Rod Oakley
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December 2018 - February 2019 Golf ReportAGMThe 2018 Greensborough RSL Golf Club AGM was held on 9th December with Mark Agnew attending as the Greensborough RSL Officiate to oversee the election of the new Committee.
The Committee for 2019 as elected remained the same as 2018 as follows:
President – Howard ThomsettSecretary – Joyce ThomsettTreasuer – David FinnHandicapper – Tom BucklerCaptain – John ThwaitesVice-Captain – Anne Thwaites
During the AGM, a motion was passed that the cost of a membership renewal be returned to $40.00 from $50.00.
Cost of a new membership remains at $60.00 plus $40.00 for Advance Green Fees, making a total of $100.00.
RESULTSFinal Game for 2018Bundoora 7.00am 18 November 2018(2 Ball Ambrose)
Best NettFirst - Peter Pitt, Lane MacDonald & Glen Irving (63/51.67)2nd Gary Amrstrong and Anne Thwaites 77/653rd Joyce and Howard Thomsett 81/65.
Craigieburn 3 February 2019 (Stableford)Mens A GradeWinner: Bill Jackson 37 Runner Up: Gary Armstrong 34.Mens B Grade: David Englefield 36Runner Up: David Finn 32Ladies: Deidre Lobb 22, Joyce Thomsett 14
First Region game at Craigieburn for Northern RSLsSunday 17th February 2019 with a 7.00am shot gun start.
RESULTSGreensborough 354Epping 349Watsonia 340Darebin 339
Great victory 3rd win for usCongratulations to all those that participated.
Further Upcoming GamesFreeway 3 March 2019 at 7.28 amMandalay 24 March 2019 at 8.00amYarrambat 7 April 2019 at 9.00amCraigieburn 28 April 2019 at 8.00am
TRIP AWAYNumurkah - staying on course 11th to 13th October 2019
If you are interested in joining the Golf Club, you are required to be a financial member of the Greensborough RSL.
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Yarra Glen Race Day
Our Blue Diamond Race Day at Yarra Glen in February proved to be a great success with 107 attendees. For once, the Melbourne sun shone all day and the crowds at the winning post cheered when their winner came home.
The ladies wore pretty summer dresses, flowers and feather fascinators were colourful and the most popular choice for headwear. As usual the lawn area was interesting to observe with birthday parties and the traditional bucks and hens big day out.
The day was made easier for all with no driving required, instead leaving the driving to the very experienced Dysons coach drivers.
There were plenty of high fives around the room after each race so there were a few lucky punters who picked the winning combinations.
Many came back to the RSL at the end of the day very relaxed and already asking about next year’s event.
The last quarter of 2018 was a busy one for the Social Club. The Children’s Christmas Party went reasonably well and luckily the weather held. Whilst 110 names were listed for presents, it is disappointing that only 54 were collected on the day. We cater for drinks and icy poles based on the number of presents and the lack of attendees meant some of the food items had to be discarded. The left over drinks were donated to Simpson Barracks.
Unfortunately the Social Club Christmas dinner dance had to be cancelled for the second year in a row due to lack
of numbers. A cancellation fee also had to be paid to the band. Any ideas from our members are always welcome.The Christmas raffle was extremely popular with over a 1000 tickets sold. Our lucky winners are members of the Greensborough RSL.
1st Prize Tkt No 640 Yvonne Kearney2nd Prize Tkt No 933 Marilyn Johnson3rd Prize Tkt No 277 Harold Schadendorff
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