Napier Returned Services’ Association Incorporated
34 Vautier Street, PO Box 253, NAPIER. NZ Telephone 0-6-835 7629 email [email protected]
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 [email protected]. 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