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COMING EVENTS
WRANS-RAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION OF WA
FEBRUARY 2018 NEWSLETTER
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COMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY - APRIL
12th February - General meeting at 11.30am.
18th February HMAS Perth Regatta Nedlands Yacht Club.
25th February HMAS Perth Memorial Service at St. Johns Church. Fremantle.
12th March General meeting Guest Speaker. Revd. Joe Newbold. Police Chaplain. Afternoon tea supplied.
7th April Coffee morning at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle 10.30am.
9th April Committee meeting 10am. Followed by general meeting at 11.30am.
25th April Anzac Day march and lunch at Perth Bowling Tattersalls Club. 2 Plain street, East Perth (river end).
PRESIDENTS REPORT OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017
NOVEMBER MEETING
Welcome back to No. 66 after such a long break.
Prior to Christmas, Valerie Herpen and Kathryn Sinclair sadly farewelled their husbands. Cards were sent to both members. We were delighted that Valerie felt strong enough to join us for Christmas Lunch.
Valerie won Sams lovely Christmas quilt which we hope put a sparkle in her day.
Judith and I accepted an invitation to the WRAAC Christmas Lunch at the Good Earth Hotel on the 25th November. As usual we felt comfortable in the company of other exservice personnel. The lunch was enjoyable and the raffle prizes numerous.
2nd December Reunion Committee met at Trish Clarks home to fill information packages for the reunion in WA in 2020. These information packages will be distributed to attendees at the Hunter Valley Reunion in March 2018. Trish and husband Alan were travelling East prior to Christmas and offered to deliver 350 packages to the Hunter Valley Reunion Committee. Trish and Alans generosity saved us an enormous cost transporting them via commercial means. Thank you, Trish and Alan.
Fifty-four members and guests joined together for a few hours of camaraderie at Christmas Lunch on 4th December. The feed-back during and since suggested a successful day.
The ringing of a bell alerted us to the unexpected arrival of Father Christmas aka Dawn French or was that actually Jo Brook.
A basket of goodies was distributed to all guests. Jo's impromptu impersonation of Father Christmas was a surprise to all and created much fun and laughter. Thank you, Jo, and to Bev, who was her assistant. Jo, I have noted your expertise in impersonations and you can be assured of a booking for 2018.
The generosity of members donating money and gifts for the raffle was overwhelming. On behalf of the committee I say "thank you" - you always deliver in spades.
Another surprise for members was Sams quilts which were greatly admired. Sue has approached Sam to create a WRANS Badge quilt as a raffle prize at the reunion. Sam has received further orders. Perhaps a cottage industry has immerged for Sam.
Sue Hackett, on behalf of the Steering Committee, made a special presentation to Lesley Peters awarding her a Certificate as the No.1.Ticket Holder for the 2020 Reunion. Lesley was the first member, nation-wide, to pay her Registration Fee. Hopefully an example has been set.
If members have photos from the Christmas Lunch could they please forward to Irene for inclusion on our Facebook site.
On the 12th January Sue, Irene & I meet with Ian Holthouse in Mandurah. Ian, as President of the State Ex Naval Assoc. had offered to meet with us to discuss how they could help towards the reunion in 2020. Ian will endeavour to obtain for us a grant from DVA to cover the cost of items such as portable banners, table centre flags etc. He will also approach Capt. Brian Delamont at HMAS Stirling to ask if they could support us with items for the goodies bags. So, members, we must again impress Capt. Delamont on Anzac Day with our marching as he was very complimentary last year.
Ian also mentioned that Affiliates are now entitled to be covered by the State for insurance when members attend
meetings. This is indeed a bonus. The annual affiliate sub has been increased to $100 pa a worthy expense now that we are entitled to insurance cover.
Irene & I were delighted to represent the Association at Perth City Councils annual presentation of Citizenship Certificates to some of our newest Australians. Sixty people from 22 countries swore allegiance. One of the youngest a little girl of about 5 from Romania impressed the Officials as she spoke the entire Affirmation without prompting. Dressed in a pretty floral dress and with a circle of flowers in her hair she received a resounding applause as she marched proudly back to her seat clutching her certificate.
Irene has written a full report on the days proceedings for inclusion in the Newsletter.
Let us look forward to another year of happy gatherings and enjoyable social functions which, without the continuing support of you all would be difficult.
VALMA GRAHAM PRESIDENT
FUNCTIONS ORGANISER
SAY A PRAYER
Little Johnny and his family were having Sunday dinner at his Grandmothers house. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When little Johnny received his plate, he started eating right away. Johnny! Please wait until we say our prayer. Said his mother. I dont need to, the boy replied. Of course, you do, his mother insisted. We always say a prayer before eating at our house. Thats at our house, Johnny explained. But this is Grandmas house and she knows how to cook.
DID NOAH FISH?
A Sunday School teacher asked, Johnny do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark? No replied Johnny, How could he, with just two worms
BEING THANKFUL
Rabbi said to a precocious six year old boy, So your mother says your prayers for you each night?. Thats very commendable. What does she say?
The little boy replied, Thank God hes in bed!
STUBLEY nee PERRIE Betty Marion
Born Sydney 1925, joined WRANS as Storekeeper Nov 1942 discharged 1946. Passed away April 2016 NSW
COOK nee ORMOND Elsie born 1925. Joined Wrans in Sydney as Messenger discharged 1946. Passed away Sept 2017 NSW
WALL nee HANTON June Dorothy born 1920, joined WRANS as Telegraphist 1942 discharged 1945. Passed away July 2017 NSW
LINDSAY nee JEWELL Lorna Mary born 1926 joined as Dental Attendant 1944, discharged May 1946. Passed away November 2017 Dubbo NSW
COCKS nee DWYERS Maureen WRMTD. joined Class 118 1970. Passed away Jan 2018 NSW
GALLAGHER nee JACOBSEN Jenny ex ROS. Passed away Jan 2018 WA
SMITH nee? Carolyn Mary W117249. Passed away Nov 2017
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON was held at the RAAFA Bullcreek and 54 members, friends and invited guests attended. We were fortunate to have our own little function area and that made it so much easier with our setting up of the tables, displaying the many raffle prizes including 2 bottles of wine donated by Ian Holthouse.
There were many toasts and speeches to start once everyone got seated.
The meal itself was lovely with 2 choices of mains and desserts. Then over to the bar in the next room to order a drink.
The raffle event was marked with much laughter and hilarity and cheering. 1st prize went to Judith Logan a beautiful hamper. 2nd and 3rd prizes were $50 gift
vouchers from Bunnings and Spotlight respectively and many prizes followed thanks to an abundance of donations.
Invited guest Ex-Wren Myra Olsson was a winner of one of the bottles of wine.
Mrs Clause (Jo Brook), with her helper (Bev Kain) did a fabulous job giving a gift to everyone.
Once the meal was finished Anne DeVries and Lyn Martz got up and sang a couple of Christmas carols and then after that people got up from their tables and mingled and talked, drank a little more and then tea and coffee finished up the afternoon.
A wonderful day was had by all and Val and her committee did a wonderful job setting up - starting with a very artistic menu, place names on the tables, bonbons and making the room look extremely festive and jolly.
AUSTRALIA DAY CITIZENSHIP & AWARDS CEREMONY
Val Graham and I attended the Citizenship & Awards Ceremony on behalf of the WRANS-RAN Assoc of WA on Friday 26th held by the City of Perth. It was held on the forecourt of Council House in St Georges Tce. Addresses were made by Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC, Governor of Western Australia and the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Lisa-M Scaffidi.
There were approximately 58 new citizens attended and for those that are interested in statistics, here are the countries they came from:
8 from Britain, 3 from the UK, 6 from India, 5 Republic of Ireland, 5 Brazil, 4 USA, 4 Malaysia, 3 Greece, 3 Sri Lanka, 2 France, 2, Singapore,
2 Romania, 2 Republic of Africa, 1 each from Columbia, Spain, Indonesia, Sth Korea, Mauritius, Poland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Netherlands,
It was a lovely function, and very pleasing to see young children involved in the ceremony.
Nibbles and drinks held on back balcony very nice too.
IRENE COLLINS
WRANS-RAN Womens Association WA
warmly invites you to Perth for the
2020 National Reunion
27th August 30th August 2020.
Expressions of interest to be returned by email to: - [email protected]
Or post to
Reunion 2020, PO Box 3094,
Mandurah East. 6210
Registrations will commence in January 2020.
Name:.
Maiden Name:..
Service No:..
Years of Service:.
Contact Details: (Address, email or phone no)
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STEERING COMMITTEE 2020 REUNION
The committee wishes all the Association Members, warmest wishes for a wonderful safe and healthy year ahead.
We sincerely THANK Trish and her husband for transporting and safely delivering our 360 information packs to a Representative of the 2018 Reunion in NSW in Dec. The packs will be placed in the goodie bag that each Attendees will receive giving information on our plans for 2020 reunion.
I was delighted to present a certificate to Lesley at our Christmas Luncheon acknowledged her as our first fully paid Registration for 2020. I look forward to Lesley playing an important part in our functions then.
We are still working on plans, having met with Ian Hotlhouse, Val and Irene to discuss how DVA may be able to assist us in various ways. We are holding a Committee meeting on 4th Feb at Junes home in Bunbury when we will plan out the next steps.
I will be away from early March until mid-June but not out of contact and rest assured that we will all still be working our designated jobs.
SUE HACKETT
COMING EVENTS INFORMATION
WRANS-RAN programme for 2018, if you havent received your copy please contact Irene on 08 9499 1431 or [email protected]
HMAS Perth & USS Houston Memorial Service Sunday 25th Feb 2018 11.30am
St. Johns Church, Fremantle
RSVP needs to be in by 16th February.
Contact Irene 9499 1431 or
REMINDER
Annual subs are now due. Please see information on next page of the newsletter.
WRANS-RAN Womens Association WA
President: Secretary:
Mrs Valma Graham Mrs Irene Collins
3 Angelica Way 11 Freshwater Dve
ATWELL WA 6164 ATWELL WA 6164
email: [email protected]
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
Dear Member REMINDER
We wish to advise that your annual subscription for your membership of our Association is due for renewal, payable by 5th February 2018.
Payable to the Treasurer by Cheque/Cash or a Direct Bank Transfer to the Association Account, details below.
If paying the Treasurer in person or mailing to her please enclose slip below in the envelope with your payment.
If doing a Direct Transfer to our Bankwest Bank Account please post slip or email the Treasurer your details on slip below and date when paid.
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Please update your details below, detach and send to Treasurer:
Mrs Julia Kleinhanss or email: or Phone
10 Scenic Drive [email protected] 9454 5274
MAIDA VALE 6057
Subscription Fee
Full Membership $25.00
Donation$....
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If paying by cheque please make it payable to:- WRANS-RAN Womens Association WA
OR
Direct Transfer Online: BSB No: 306-035
Account No: 4162405
Account Name: WRANS-RAN Womens Association WA
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WRANS RAN WOMENS ASSOCIATION WA
PATRON & COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2017 2018
PATRON
Angela Bond
PRESIDENT1ST VICE PRESIDENT 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Valma GrahamNatalie Cullity Sue Hackett
3 Angelica Way6 Freshwater Close 303/106 Oakleigh Drive
ATWELL WA 6164CLAREMONT WA 6010 ERSKINE WA 6210
Tel: 9499.1935Tel: Tel: 9535 3516
[email protected] [email protected]
TREASURER SECRETARY ASST. SECRETARY
Julia KleinhanssIrene Collins Joan Aiberti
10 Scenic Drive11 Freshwater Drive 42/1140 Wanneroo Road
MAIDA VALE WA 6057ATWELL WA 6164 ASHBY WA 6065
Tel: 9454.5274Tel: 9499 1431 Tel: 9308 1970
[email protected]@wn.com.au [email protected]
COMMITTEE WOMANCOMMITTEE WOMAN COMMITTEE WOMAN
Sylvia Carmody Judith Logan Susan Knaggs
10 Stevenson Way41A Spencer Avenue 9 Bolton Way
WILLETTON WA 6155YOKINE WA 6060 ORELIA WA 6167
Tel: 9457 9476Tel: 9376 1891 Tel: 0417 966 947
[email protected] [email protected]
FUNCTIONS ORGANIZER FUNCTIONS ORGANISER NEWSLETTER DISTRIB
Valma Graham Natalie Cullity Valma Graham & Natalie Cullity
AUDITORAUDITOR PUBLICITY OFFICER &
Coral DeVerePat McNab EDITOR NEWSLETTER
11Kopai CrescentRiverside West Appt 66 Lyn Martz
WAIKIKI WA 6169Roebuck Drive 131/10 Timbercrest Rise
Tel: 9528 3180SALTER POINT WA 6152 WOODVALE WA 6026
[email protected]: 0407 250 541 Tel: 6102 5917 [email protected] [email protected]
WEB MANAGER FACEBOOK ADMINISTRATORS
Trish Clark WRANS-RAN Womens Assoc of WA
1 Armada Close Irene Collins
PORT KENNEDY WA 6172 Sue Hackett
Tel: 9524 6815
WELFARE/HOSPITAL VISITORS
Joondalup Wanneroo Hospital: Joan Aiberti
Sir Charles Gairdner: Jan Banks - Hollywood Hospital: Natalie Cullity
Murdoch, Fiona Stanley Hospital: Irene Collins & Lynette Newbold
Midland Hospital: Julia Kleinhanss