MINUTES SILENCE WAS OBSERVED IN MEMORY OF DEPARTED COMRADES

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1 MINUTES MINUTES OF STATE COUNCIL OF THE RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA, (NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH) HELD AT ANZAC HOUSE 245 CASTLEREAGH STREET, SYDNEY, NSW ON FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2015 COMMENCING AT 8.30 AM Our Mission - To provide for the well-being of Australian Defence Force Members and dependants, past and present and to promote community awareness of the Objects of The League PRESENT. Messrs: R.D. White, State President (Chair)/J.E. Haines, State Vice President/P.J. Stephenson, State Vice President/A.A. Toussaint, State Vice President/ W.T. Harrigan, Acting Honorary State Treasurer/R.G. Bain, State Councillor/R.C. Crosthwaite, State Councillor/W.J. Humphreys, State Councillor/A.G. Hutchings, State Councillor/R.R. James, State Councillor/D.J. McManus-Smith, State Councillor/R.J. Metcalfe, State Councillor SILENCE WAS OBSERVED IN MEMORY OF DEPARTED COMRADES APOLOGIES. Mr: I.M. Henderson, State Councillor IN ATTENDANCE. Messrs: C.P. Perrin, State Secretary/J.M. O Brien, Membership Services Manager Miss A.G. Mulliner, CFO (session 1)/Mr J.A. Boyle, Business Services Manager (session 3) 1

2 TIMINGS 8.30am 9.00am 9.00am 10.30am 10.30am 11.00am 11.00am 12.30pm 12.30pm 1.15pm 1.15pm 3.30pm Open Forum Session 1 (presentations/consent items/finance) Admin/Morning Tea Session 2 (minutes/business arising/report and direction) Admin/Lunch own arrangements Session 3(compliance/property/general business) NOTICES. 1. Address/presentation by: Mr John Cannings RSL NSW Honorary Legal Advisor 2. Closing time for General Business 12.30pm 3. If the meeting determines to go In Committee only official delegates to the meeting and those persons essential to the conduct of the meeting shall be present. 9.00am Suspension of Standing Orders for a presentation by Mr John Cannings 10.15am Resumption of Standing Orders 2

3 CONSENT ITEMS. 11/15 1. Circular Resolution i. That the CEO or his delegated representative confer with and assist Mr M Koen (ANZAC House Trust) to develop the "Terms of Reference" for a "Needs Analysis" for ANZAC House Trust and associated bodies into the future. ii. 1. That Mr Bruce Howe, RSL NSW Police sub-branch be appointed as a Special Examiner/Conciliator and that he be authorised to conduct internal examinations as directed by the CEO and to prepare reports and recommendations as required. 2. That the CEO is to provide State Council with regular reports. 2. Combination of Roles of Honorary Secretary/Treasurer Delegated authority of State Secretary to approve combination of roles of Honorary Secretary/Treasurer for the following sub-branches/district Councils: Nil 3. Referred By-Laws Delegated authority of the State Secretary to refer sub-branch/district Council By-Laws to the By-Law Action Group prior to them being placed before State Council: Nil 4. Service Certificates for sub-branches Delegated authority of State Secretary to approve the following Service Certificates for sub- Branches: Nil 5. Retention of Minute Books/Charter Delegated authority of the State Secretary to approve the retention of sub-branch Minute books where the sub-branch has closed: Nil 6. Subsidy of Membership Fees by sub-branches Delegated authority of State Secretary to approve subsidy of membership fees to the following sub-branches: Chatswood fully 3 years (2016, 2017 & 2018) Werris Creek fully 3 years (2016, 2017 & 2018) 3

4 7. Approved sub-branch Budgets Delegated Authority of the State Branch Business Services Manager to approve the following sub-branch budgets under SC Minute 42/13: ABERMAIN ARNCLIFFE BATHURST BATLOW BELFIELD BEROWRA BOWRAVILLE BROOKLYN BULAHDELAH BUNDANOON BURRINGBAR CALLALA BEACH CITY OF LITHGOW CITY OF SYDNEY COBARGO COLEDALE COLLAROY COMBINED SERVICES COOLAMON COROWA CORRIMAL DENMAN DUNGOG GANMAIN GILGANDRA GLEN INNES GREEK GRENFELL HEATHCOTE HENTY HILLSTON - IVANHOE JUNEE KANDOS KATOOMBA LAKEMBA LOCKHART MACLEAN MARRICKVILLE MASCOT MATRAVILLE MEREWETHER-HAMILTON MORTDALE MULLUMBIMBY MUNGINDI NORTH SYDNEY OATLEY OBERON OURIMBAH-LISAROW PITTWATER PORTLAND RAMSGATE RYDE DISTRICT SEVEN HILLS- TOONGABBIE- WENTWORTHVILLE SMITHFIELD SPRINGWOOD STUARTS POINT TAYLORS ARM TENTERFIELD TERRIGAL-WAMBERAL THE ROCK TOUKLEY WALGETT WAR VETS-NARRABEEN WORONORA RIVER 8. Variations to Approved Budgets Delegated authority of the State Branch Property Manager to approve day to day administrative matters whereby sub-branches seek to vary already approved budgets under sub-clauses and 50.23: Nil 9. Use of RSL Logo Delegated authority of the CEO to approve the use of the RSL Logo for RSL NSW purposes and for matters concerning the RSL National Membership and Marketing Committee as per State Council Minute 04/15.6: Nil 4

5 RESOLVED: That consent items 1 to 9 be noted. RESOLVED: 1. That State Council institute a Life Membership Committee consisting of 3 State Councillors who are Life Members. 2. That the Life Membership Committee be comprised of Mr Harrigan as chair, Mr Toussaint and Mr Crosthwaite as members and Mr McManus- Smith as alternate member. FINANCE. 12/15 1. Report from Chief Financial Officer Report by Miss A. Mulliner, Chief Financial Officer RESOLVED: That the report be noted. 2. Finance 24 March 2015 (a) Submitted for receipt RESOLVED: That the minutes be received. (b) Business arising (i) Terms of Reference Motion for State Council decision from the Finance Committee RESOLVED: 1. That the Terms of Reference be amended to increase the number of State Councillors on the Finance Committee by one. 2. That the amended Terms of Reference be adopted. 3. That Mr Humphreys be appointed to the Finance Committee. (c) Submitted for adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes be adopted. 5

6 3. Finance 16 April 2015 Minutes of the committee for receipt and adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes be received and adopted. 4. General Account Ratification EFT 14 February to 10 April 2015 Requesting approval for the ratification of EFT numbers to and BPay totalling $654, RESOLVED: That EFT numbers to and BPay totalling $654, be ratified. MINUTES. 13/15 1. State Council 27 February 2015 (a) Submitted for receipt RESOLVED: That the minutes be received. (b) Business Arising (i) ANZAC House Trust (Commercial-In-Confidence) (SC Minute 04/15.13) c) That a working group chaired by the CEO be established to investigate the needs of State Branch and report back to State Council. RESOLVED: 1. That State Council go IN COMMITTEE. 2. That State Council go OUT OF COMMITTEE. 3. That the resolutions made IN COMMITTEE be endorsed. 6

7 (ii) sub-branch Compliance Report (SC Minute 05/15.1) That a suitable person be engaged to investigate the issues at the Albion Park RSL sub-branch. RESOLVED: That the matter be heard as part of the CEO s report. (iii) Role of State Council (SC Minute 08/15.2) That the CEO investigate the role of State Council moving toward a board of policy and direction rather than a board of management. RESOLVED: That a working group consisting of the three State Vice Presidents and CEO be formed to investigate the role of State Council moving toward a council of policy and direction rather than a council of management. (c) Submitted for adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes be adopted. 2. ANZAC Day March Executive 6 March 2015 Minutes of the committee for receipt and adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes be received and adopted. 3. St Mary s Memorial Fund 9 March 2015 Minutes of the committee for receipt and adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes be received and adopted. 4. SVADCS 11 March 2015 (a) Submitted for receipt RESOLVED: That the minutes be received. 7

8 (b) Business Arising (i) Maintenance of War Graves Motion for State Council decision from SVDACS Committee RESOLVED: That all sub-branches be recommended to inspect known war graves in their district with a view to reporting required maintenance to the DVA Office of War Graves. (ii) DVA Vet Affairs Newsletter Motion for State Council decision from SVDACS Committee RESOLVED: That the National RSL President be asked to write to the Minister for Veterans Affairs expressing concern at the curtailment of four times per year printing of the Vet Affairs Newsletter. (c) Submitted for Adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes be adopted. 5. State Executive 18 March 2015 (a) Submitted for receipt RESOLVED: That the minutes be received. (b) Business Arising (i) Membership Enquiry (SX Minute05/15.1) (a) That the State President and the CEO contact the Police RSL sub-branch on the appointment of a Prosecutor as a matter of urgency and (b) That the matter be included in the agenda of the next State Council. RESOLVED: That the matter be heard as part of the CEO s report. 8

9 (ii) State Councillors Partners Expenses (SX Minute 05/15.2) ii. That State Executive recommends that the matter of partners expenses be on the agenda for State Council. RESOLVED: That Mr Humphreys and Mr Crosthwaite review that State Council travel policy with reference to partners travel and travel insurance. (c) Submitted for Adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes be adopted. 6. ANZAC Day March Executive 27 March 2015 Minutes of the committee for receipt and adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes be received and adopted. 7. Reveille Editorial 30 March 2015 Minutes of the committee for receipt and adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes be received and adopted. 8. ANZAC Day March Executive 10 April 2015 Minutes of the committee for receipt and adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes be received and adopted. 9. Support & Assistance Fund 16 April Minutes of the committee for receipt and adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes be received and adopted. 9

10 10. Centenary of the League 16 April 2015 Minutes of the committee for receipt and adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes be received and adopted pm Suspension of Standing Orders for a presentation on RSL Active 4 Life 12.34pm Resumption of Standing Orders REPORT & DIRECTION. 14/15 1. State Council Leave (a) Leave of Absence Mr Harrigan for the period 23 June to 12 July 2015 inclusive Mr Toussaint for the period 19 July to 23 August 2015 inclusive Mr Crosthwaite for the period 10 November 2015 to 11 January 2016 inclusive (b) Absent on Duty Mr Humphreys (RNZRSA) 22 April to 4 May 2015 inclusive Mr James (Carnival) 20 April to 12 May 2015 inclusive Mr Hutchings (Carnival) 20 April to 3 May 2015 inclusive RESOLVED: That the leave of absence and absence on duty be noted. 2. State President s Report Report by Mr R. White, RSL NSW State President RESOLVED: That the State President s report be noted. 3. Chief Executive Officer s Report Report by Mr C. Perrin, RSL NSW CEO RESOLVED: 1. That the CEO s report be noted. 2. That Mr Harrigan and Mr James be tasked to progress the Mangrove Mountain matter. 10

11 4. RSL Programs with ADF and ESOs (SC Minute 04/14.7) That this matter be a permanent item on the State Council Agenda Report by Mr D. McManus-Smith, State Councillor RESOLVED: That the report by Mr McManus-Smith be noted Annual State Congress Motions Motions approved by the Agenda Committee for the consideration of State Council RESOLVED: That the agenda be noted. 6. Riverwood Squadron Australian Air League Correspondence date 26 February 2015 from Mr C. Bailey, Officer Commanding Riverwood Squadron, Australian Air League RESOLVED: 1. That the Riverwood Air League Squadron submit a one page document for distribution in the Bilk Mail. 2. That sub-branch donations to this activity be Tier Update to Pledge of Allegiance Correspondence dated 12 March 2015 from Mr K. Bayliss, Honorary Secretary Sawtell RSL sub-branch RESOLVED: That it be recommended to the sub-branch they submit this as a motion for consideration at the 2016 Annual State Congress through their District Council. 8. Amendment to By-Law 21 Correspondence dated 23 March 2015 from Mr G. Brand, Honorary Secretary Far Western Metropolitan District Council RESOLVED: That the proposed agreement be not agreed to. 11

12 9. Amended State Council Charter Draft document for the consideration of State Council RESOLVED: That the draft changes to the State Council Charter be adopted with amendments for travel, invitations and indemnity policies to be added. 10. Nominations for RSL National President Report by Mr C. Perrin, CEO RSL NSW RESOLVED: That State Council confirms the nomination of RADM Ken Doolan as National President. COMPLIANCE REPORT. 15/15 1. sub-branch Compliance Report Memorandum dated 1 April 2015 from Mr J. Boyle, Business Services Manager RESOLVED: 1. That the report be noted. 2. That sub-branch Trustees be reminded of the requirements for a sub- Branch to submit a budget as per RSL NSW Property and Finance Regulation Chapter 3 paragraph That it be noted there were no breaches of the ATO agreement by sub- Branches detected by the State Branch audit team. 12

13 PROPERTY BUSINESS. 16/15 1. Kensington RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to transfer their Term Deposit of $21, to the sub-branch Account on maturity for the Centenary of ANZAC expenses RESOLVED: That approval be given to transfer their Term Deposit of $21, to the sub-branch Account on maturity for the Centenary of ANZAC expenses. 2. Taree RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to adjust the 2015 sub-branch Budget to include an expense of $9, taken from the sub-branch investment account to cover the balance to replace the Taree Memorial Clock Mechanism as part of the their Centenary of ANZAC Programme RESOLVED: That approval be given to adjust the 2015 sub-branch Budget to include an expense of $9, taken from the sub-branch investment account to cover the balance to replace the Taree Memorial Clock Mechanism as part of the their Centenary of ANZAC Programme. 3. Kempsey-Macleay RSL sub-branch Seeking confirmation for transferring $90, from the Coastline Credit Union to a Westpac Bank Term Deposit for 3 months at 3.30% pa and $20, transferred to the General Account RESOLVED: That approval be given for Kempsey-Macleay RSL sub-branch to transfer $90, from the Coastline Credit Union to a Westpac Bank Term Deposit for 3 months at 3.30% pa and $20, transferred to the General Account. 13

14 4. Narromine RSL sub-branch Seeking approval donate $25, to the Narromine Aviation Museum for the purchase of a wide screen monitor and projection unit RESOLVED: That approval not be given as the donation falls outside the aims and objects of the League. 5. Delegate RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to proceed with the transfer of the Delegate RSL Hall back to the sub-branch from the Bombala Council RESOLVED: That approval be given to proceed with the transfer of the Delegate RSL Hall back to the sub-branch from the Bombala Council. 6. Newtown RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to expend $15, (plus GST) for the repair and maintenance of the sub-branch Hall RESOLVED: That approval be given to expend $15, (plus GST) for the repair and maintenance of the sub-branch Hall. 7. Bondi Junction-Waverley RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to increase the sub-branch 2015 Budget Income by $50,000.00, being not utilised in the 2014 capital expenditure Budget RESOLVED: That approval be given to increase the sub-branch 2015 Budget Income by $50,000.00, being not utilised in the 2014 capital expenditure Budget. 8. Bondi Junction-Waverley RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to transfer $200, from their IMB Investment to the Australian Defence Credit Union RESOLVED: That approval be given to transfer $200, from their IMB Investment to the Australian Defence Credit Union. 14

15 9. Bundeena RSL sub-branch Seeking approval for an exemption from the Tier Donation System until the cost implications of the re-building of the Bundeena RSL Memorial Club from fire can be accurately calculated or the re-building work is completed RESOLVED: That approval be given for this calendar year for an exemption from the Tier Donation System until the cost implications of the re-building of the Bundeena RSL Memorial Club from fire can be accurately calculated or the re-building work is completed. 10. Albion Park RSL sub-branch Seeking approval for an extension of time till the 18 th May 2015 for the new sub- Branch Auditor to complete the sub-branch Annual Financial Returns RESOLVED: 1. That approval be given for an extension of time till the 18 th May 2015 for the new sub-branch Auditor to complete the sub-branch Annual Financial Returns. 2. That the above extension not interfere with the clearance of Central Southern District Council. 11. Byron Bay RSL sub-branch Seeking approval for all profits from the 2014 and 2015 sub-branch Budget be put towards the up- grade of the Byron Bay Recreational Memorial gates RESOLVED: That approval be given for all profits from the 2014 and 2015 sub-branch Budget be put towards the up- grade of the Byron Bay Recreational Memorial gates. 12. Seven Hills-Toongabbie-Wentworthville RSL sub-branch Seeking approval for the Trustees of Seven Hills-Toongabbie-Wentworthville RSL sub-branch to sell the sub-branch property known as Wentworthville Memorial Bowling Club Ltd, Pritchard Street, Wentworthville to the Universal Property Group Pty Limited 15

16 RESOLVED: That approval be given for the Trustees of Seven Hills-Toongabbie- Wentworthville RSL sub-branch to sell the sub-branch property known as Wentworthville Memorial Bowling Club Ltd, Pritchard Street, Wentworthville to the Universal Property Group Pty Limited, for the following terms: (i) The sale price is $4,000,000 plus applicable GST. (ii) A deposit of 10% including GST ($440,000) to be paid by the Purchaser with 5% ($220,000) paid on exchange of contracts with the balance of the 5% deposit ($220,000) to be paid six (6) months after exchange of contracts. (iii) Settlement is to be twelve (12) months from exchange of contracts. And That RSL Custodian Pty Ltd is appointed fourth Trustee for Sale Proceeds. 13. Campsie RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to increase their Donation Schedule for 2015 to include $7, over 3 years on a Western Sydney - Homeless Veterans Project and $1, to the Australian Air League - Riverwood Squadron RESOLVED: 1. That the matter of the Homeless Veterans Project be held over whilst State Branch accesses more information on the project. 2. That Campsie RSL sub-branch be thanked for their intention of donating to this project. 3. That approval be given to donate $1, to the Australian Air League - Riverwood Squadron under Tier Bondi Junction-Waverley RSL sub-branch Seeking approval for lease of sub-branch property. RESOLVED: That approval be given to draw and execute a lease agreement briefly described as follows: Lessor: Messrs Anthony Thomas Culhane, Noel Mayes and Andrew Bell as Trustees for Bondi Junction Waverly RSL sub-branch. 16

17 Lessee: Formtine PTY Limited Location: 28 Bronte Rd Bondi Junction Term: Two (2) years; Option: Two (2) years Commencing Rate: $29,401.2 per annum plus GST, with the CPI increase in the second year. Commencing Date: 1 st July 2015 Rent Review: Commencement of the Option. Lease: Model Lease 15. Bondi Junction-Waverley RSL sub-branch Seeking approval for lease of sub-branch property. RESOLVED: That approval be given to draw and execute a lease agreement briefly described as follows: Lessor: Messrs Anthony Thomas Culhane, Noel Mayes and Andrew Bell as Trustees for Bondi Junction Waverly RSL sub-branch. Lessee: Ken Lloyd Location: 30 Bronte Rd Bondi Junction Term: Two (2) years; Option: Two (2) years Commencing Rate: $35, per annum plus GST, with the CPI increase in the second year. Commencing Date: 1 st July 2015 Rent Review: Commencement of the Option. Lease: Model Lease 17

18 16. Bondi Junction-Waverley RSL sub-branch Seeking approval for lease of sub-branch property. RESOLVED: That approval be given to draw and execute a lease agreement briefly described as follows: Lessor: Messrs Anthony Thomas Culhane, Noel Mayes and Andrew Bell as Trustees for Bondi Junction Waverly RSL sub-branch. Lessee: Welham Pty Limited Location: 32 Bronte Rd Bondi Junction Term: Two (2) years; Option: Two (2) years Commencing Rate: $29, per annum plus GST, with the CPI increase in the second year. Commencing Date: 1 st July 2015 Rent Review: Commencement of the Option. Lease: Model Lease 17. Bondi Junction-Waverley RSL sub-branch Seeking approval for lease of sub-branch property. RESOLVED: That approval be given to draw and execute a lease agreement briefly described as follows: Lessor: Messrs Anthony Thomas Culhane, Noel Mayes and Andrew Bell as Trustees for Bondi Junction Waverly RSL sub-branch. Lessee: Abbco Security Pty Limited Location: 34 Bronte Rd Bondi Junction Term: Two (2) years; Option: Two (2) years Commencing Rate: $21, per annum plus GST, with the CPI increase in the second year. Commencing Date: 1 st July 2015 Rent Review: Commencement of the Option. Lease: Model lease 18

19 GENERAL BUSINESS. 17/15 1. Youth Council Change of Venue Memorandum dated 10 April 2015 from Mr L. Russell, RSL NSW Operations Officer RESOLVED: That the change of venue be noted. 2. Amend CCWA Regulation Correspondence dated 9 April 2015 RESOLVED: That the change to the CCWA Regulation be approved. 3. State Council Casual Vacancy Memorandum dated 10 April 2015 from Mr C. Perrin, RSL NSW Returning Officer RESOLVED: That Miss Mulliner be endorsed as Returning Officer in regards to filling the casual vacancy. 4. VS Closure Correspondence dated 10 April from Mr G. Docksey, President City of Albury RSL sub- Branch RESOLVED: That Dr Bain assist State Branch in drafting a reply to the sub-branch. 5. Veterans Affairs & Defence Conditions of Service Committee Correspondence from Mr A. Toussaint, Honorary Secretary Monaro & Far South Coast District Council RESOLVED: That Dr Bain assist State Branch in drafting a reply to the District Council. 19

20 6. RSL LifeCare Appointment of Directors Correspondence dated 14 April 2015 from Mr R. White, Chairman RSL LifeCare RESOLVED: 1. That the actions of the RSL LifeCare Board are endorsed in regards to the casual vacancy. 2. That State Council notes the conditions to fill the permanent vacancy on the RSL LifeCare Board. 3. That Mr White be thanked by acclamation for his tenure as Chairman of RSL LifeCare. 7. RSL Rural Commemorative Youth Choir Correspondence dated 15 April 2015 from Mrs O. Rushton, Creative Director RESOLVED: 1. That information be placed in the Bulk Mail. 2. That time be allocated for a presentation at Congress. 8. State Council Invitations Policy Draft document prepared by Mr R. Crosthwaite, State Councillor RESOLVED: 1. That any suggested amendments be forwarded to Mr Crosthwaite. 2. That the document be forwarded to State Executive for consideration. 4.42pm Mr Crosthwaite leaves the meeting. 20

21 9. Life Membership Recommendations for Life Membership RESOLVED: That the following be recommended for the award of Life Membership: RSL NSW Mervyn Carruthers Balgowlah/Seaforth/Clontarf Robert John Dodds Avalon Breach Alan George Hutchings Howlong Neil Lee Botany Barry McDonald Macksville James Oscar Olsen Dungog Robin Penfold Pasco Barham and District Charles Sinclair Watson Dungog CCWA June Lorraine Campbell Newcastle Country Councillor Mavis Goodlad North Coast Country Councillor Leigh Dianne Bates Northern Metropolitan Councillor. STATE COUNCIL INVITATION PERPETUAL LOG. 18/15 Date of Date of Councillor From Invitation Attendance Attending Approved By Report Attached COMMITTEE MEETINGS & EVENTS. 19/ Hyde Park Inn Friday 24 April am HPF ANZAC Day Saturday 25 April 2015 RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 5 May pm Merrylands RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 5 May pm Merrylands RSL 21

22 RSL TAS State Congress Saturday 9 May 2015 TBA CCWA 12 May am SVADCS Wednesday 13 May am Sheean Closing for State Executive Friday 15 May pm Agenda Reveille Editorial 18 May pm Sheean National Board 18 May 2015 RSL WBI Wednesday 20 May am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 20 May am Sheean Finance Wednesday 20 May am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 20 May pm RSL Day Clubs Thursday 21 May pm Hyde Park Inn Friday 22 May am HPF Sub-Branch Seminar Monday 25 May 2015 Annual State Congress Tuesday 26 May 2015 Annual State Congress Wednesday 27 May 2015 ANZAC House Trust Monday 1 June am RSL AFOF Monday 1 June am ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 5 June am HPF ANZAC Day March Wash-up Friday 5 June am HPF Queen's Birthday Public Monday 8 June 2015 Holiday Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 9 June pm RSL WBI Thursday 18 June am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 18 June am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 18 June am Sheean Finance Thursday 18 June am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 18 June pm Sheean Centenary of the League Thursday 18 June pm SP Office State Council Friday 19 June am Hyde Park Inn Friday 26 June am HPF St. Mary's Memorial Fund 6 July am Hercules SVADCS Wednesday 8 July am Sheean Closing for State Executive Friday 10 July pm Agenda RSL WBI Wednesday 15 July am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 15 July am Sheean Finance Wednesday 15 July am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 15 July pm Reveille Editorial 20 July pm Sheean 22

23 Hyde Park Inn Friday 24 July am HPF National Board 27 July 2015 Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 11 August pm RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 11 August pm Merrylands RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 11 August pm Merrylands RSL CCWA 12 August am RSL Day Clubs Thursday 13 August pm RSL WBI Thursday 20 August am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 20 August am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 20 August am Sheean Finance Thursday 20 August am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 20 August pm Sheean Centenary of the League Thursday 20 August pm SP Office State Council Friday 21 August am Hyde Park Inn Friday 28 August am HPF ANZAC House Trust Monday 7 September am RSL AFOF Monday 7 September am SVADCS Wednesday 9 September am Sheean Closing for State Executive Friday 11 September pm Agenda RSL WBI Wednesday 16 September am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 16 September am Sheean Finance Wednesday 16 September am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 16 September pm ASC Agenda Monday 21 September am Sheean Reveille Editorial 21 September pm Sheean National Board 21 September 2015 National Congress September 2015 Brisbane Hyde Park Inn Friday 25 September am HPF Public Holiday Monday 5 October 2015 Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 6 October pm ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 9 October am St. Mary's Memorial Fund 12 October am Hercules RSL WBI Thursday 15 October am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 15 October am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 15 October am Sheean Finance Thursday 15 October am Sheean 23

24 Life Membership Thursday 15 October pm Sheean Centenary of the League Thursday 15 October pm SP Office State Council Friday 16 October am Hyde Park Inn Friday 23 October am HPF RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 10 November pm Merrylands RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 10 November pm Merrylands RSL Remembrance Day Wednesday 11 November 2015 SVADCS Wednesday 11 November am Sheean Closing for State Executive Friday 13 November pm Agenda Reveille Editorial 16 November pm Sheean RSL WBI Wednesday 18 November am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 18 November am Sheean Finance Wednesday 18 November am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 18 November pm RSL Day Clubs Thursday 19 November pm CCWA 24 November am Hyde Park Inn Friday 27 November am HPF ANZAC House Trust Monday 7 December am RSL AFOF Monday 7 December am Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 1 December pm RSL WBI Thursday 10 December am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 10 December am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 10 December am Sheean Finance Thursday 10 December am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 10 December pm Sheean Centenary of the League Thursday 10 December pm SP Office State Council Friday 11 December am 2016 New Year's Day Friday 1 January 2016 SVADCS Wednesday 13 January :00am Sheean Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 15 January :30pm RSL WBI Wednesday 20 January :00am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 20 January :30am Sheean Finance Wednesday 20 January :30am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 20 January :30pm Hyde Park Inn Friday 22 January :00am HPF 24

25 Australia Day Public Holiday Tuesday 26 January 2016 ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 29 January am HPF ANZAC Day March Participants Friday 29 January am HPF RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 2 February :00pm Granville RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 2 February :00pm Granville RSL Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 16 February :30pm RSL Day Clubs Thursday 18 February :00pm Hyde Park Inn Friday 19 February :00am HPF RSL WBI Thursday 25 February :00am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 25 February :00am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 25 February :30am Sheean Finance Thursday 25 February :30am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 25 February pm Sheean State Council Friday 26 February am ASC Agenda Tuesday 1 March :00am Sheean ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 4 March am HPF ANZAC Day March Participants Friday 4 March am HPF ANZAC House Trust Monday 7 March :30am RSL AFOF Monday 7 March :30am SVADCS Wednesday 9 March :00am Sheean St. Mary's Memorial Fund Thursday 10 March :30am Hercules Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 11 March :30pm RSL WBI Wednesday 16 March :00am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 16 March :30am Sheean Finance Wednesday 16 March :30am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 16 March :30pm ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 18 March am Good Friday Friday 25 March 2016 Easter Saturday Saturday 26 March 2016 Easter Sunday Sunday 27 March 2016 Easter Monday Monday 28 March 2016 Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 5 April :30pm ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 8 April am HPF ANZAC Day March Marshals Friday 8 April am HPF RSL WBI Thursday 14 April :00am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 14 April :00am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 14 April :30am Sheean Finance Thursday 14 April :30am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 14 April pm Sheean State Council Friday 15 April am Hyde Park Inn Friday 22 April :00am HPF ANZAC Day Monday 25 April

26 RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 3 May :00pm Granville RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 3 May :00pm Granville RSL SVADCS Wednesday 11 May :00am Sheean Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 13 May :30pm RSL WBI Wednesday 18 May :00am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 18 May :30am Sheean Finance Wednesday 18 May :30am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 18 May :30pm RSL Day Clubs Thursday 19 May :00pm Sub-Branch Seminar Monday 23 May 2016 Sydney CBD Annual State Congress Tuesday 24 May 2016 Sydney CBD Annual State Congress Wednasday 25 May 2016 Sydney CBD Hyde Park Inn Friday 27 May :00am HPF ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 3 June am HPF ANZAC Day March Wash-up Friday 3 June am HPF RSL 100 Years BIRTHDAY Monday 6 June 2016 ANZAC House Trust Monday 6 June :30am RSL AFOF Monday 6 June :30am Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 7 June :30pm Queen's Birthday Public Holiday Monday 13 June 2016 RSL WBI Thursday 16 June :00am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 16 June :00am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 16 June :30am Sheean Finance Thursday 16 June :30am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 16 June pm Sheean State Council Friday 17 June am Hyde Park Inn Friday 24 June :00am HPF SVADCS Wednesday 13 July :00am Sheean St. Mary's Memorial Fund Thursday 14 July :30am Hercules Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 15 July :30pm RSL WBI Wednesday 20 July :00am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 20 July :30am Sheean Finance Wednesday 20 July :30am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 20 July :30pm Hyde Park Inn Friday 22 July :00am HPF RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 2 August :00pm Granville RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 2 August :00pm Granville RSL Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 9 August :30pm RSL Day Clubs Thursday 11 August :00pm RSL WBI Thursday 18 August :00am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 18 August :00am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 18 August :30am Sheean 26

27 Finance Thursday 18 August :30am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 18 August pm Sheean State Council Friday 19 August am Hyde Park Inn Friday 26 August :00am HPF ANZAC House Trust Monday 5 September :30am RSL AFOF Monday 5 September :30am SVADCS Wednesday 14 September :00am Sheean Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 16 September :30pm RSL WBI Wednesday 21 September :00am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 21 September :30am Sheean Finance Wednesday 21 September :30am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 21 September :30pm Hyde Park Inn Friday 23 September :00am HPF ASC Agenda Monday 26 September :00am Sheean Public Holiday Monday 3 October 2016 Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 11 October :30pm St. Mary's Memorial Fund Thursday 13 October :30am Hercules ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 14 October am RSL WBI Thursday 20 October :00am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 20 October :00am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 20 October :30am Sheean Finance Thursday 20 October :30am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 20 October pm Sheean State Council Friday 21 October am Hyde Park Inn Friday 28 October :00am HPF RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 8 November :00pm Granville RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 8 November :00pm Granville RSL SVADCS Wednesday 9 November :00am Sheean Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 11 November :30pm RSL WBI Wednesday 16 November :00am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 16 November :00am Sheean Finance Wednesday 16 November :30pm Sheean State Executive Wednesday 16 November :30pm RSL Day Clubs Thursday 17 November :00pm Hyde Park Inn Friday 25 November :00am HPF Closing for State Council Agenda Wednesday 30 November :30pm ANZAC House Trust Monday 5 December :30am RSL AFOF Monday 5 December :30am RSL WBI Thursday 8 December :00am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 8 December :00am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 8 December :30am Sheean 27

28 Finance Thursday 8 December :30am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 8 December pm Sheean State Council Friday 9 December am Hyde Park Inn Friday 23 December :00am HPF 2017 New Year's Day Public Holiday Monday 2 January 2017 SVADCS Wednesday 11 January :00am Sheean Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 13 January :30pm RSL WBI Wednesday 18 January :00am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 18 January :30am Sheean Finance Wednesday 18 January :30am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 18 January pm Australia Day Public Holiday Thursday 26 January 2017 Hyde Park Inn Friday 27 January :00am HPF ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 3 February am HPF ANZAC Day March Participants Friday 3 February am HPF Granville RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 7 February :00pm RSL Youth Council Tuesday 7 February :00pm Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 14 February :30pm RSL Granville RSL RSL Day Clubs Thursday 16 February :00pm Hyde Park Inn Friday 17 February :00am HPF RSL WBI Thursday 23 February :00am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 23 February :00am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 23 February :30am Sheean Finance Thursday 23 February :30am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 23 February pm Sheean State Council Friday 24 February am ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 3 March am HPF ANZAC Day March Participants Friday 3 March am HPF ASC Agenda Monday 6 March :00am Sheean ANZAC House Trust Monday 6 February :30am RSL AFOF Monday 6 February :30am SVADCS Wednesday 8 March :00am Sheean St. Mary's Memorial Fund Thursday 9 March :30am Hercules Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 10 March :30pm RSL WBI Wednesday 15 March :00am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 15 March :30am 28

29 Finance Wednesday 15 March :30am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 15 March pm ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 24 March am Hyde Park Inn Friday 24 March :00am HPF ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 7 April am HPF ANZAC Day March Marshals Friday 7 April am HPF Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 11 April :30pm Good Friday Friday 14 April 2017 Easter Saturday Saturday 15 April 2017 Easter Sunday Sunday 16 April 2017 Easter Monday Monday 17 April 2017 RSL WBI Thursday 20 April :00am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 20 April :00am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 20 April :30am Sheean Finance Thursday 20 April :30am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 20 April pm Sheean State Council Friday 21 April am ANZAC Day Tuesday 25 April 2017 Hyde Park Inn Friday 28 April :00am HPF Granville RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 2 May :00pm RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 2 May :00pm Granville RSL SVADCS Wednesday 10 May :00am Sheean Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 12 May :30pm RSL WBI Wednesday 17 May :00am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 17 May :30am Sheean Finance Wednesday 17 May :30am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 17 May pm RSL Day Clubs Thursday 18 May :00pm Hyde Park Inn Friday 26 May :00am HPF Sub-Branch Seminar Monday 29 May 2017 Annual State Congress Tuesday 30 May 2017 Annual State Congress Wednesday 31 May 2017 ANZAC House Trust Monday 5 June :30am RSL AFOF Monday 5 June :30am Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 6 June :30pm ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 9 June am HPF ANZAC Day March Wash-up Friday 9 June am HPF 29

30 Queen's Birthday Public Holiday Monday 12 June 2017 RSL WBI Thursday 15 June :00am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 15 June :00am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 15 June :30am Sheean Finance Thursday 15 June :30am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 15 June pm Sheean State Council Friday 16 June am St. Mary's Memorial Fund Thursday 13 July :30am Hyde Park Inn Friday 23 June :00am HPF Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 14 July :30pm RSL WBI Wednesday 19 July :00am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 19 July :30am Sheean Finance Wednesday 19 July :30am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 19 July pm Hyde Park Inn Friday 28 July :00am HPF Granville RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 1 August :00pm RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 1 August :00pm Granville RSL Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 8 August :30pm RSL Day Clubs Thursday 10 August :00pm VP Day Service Tuesday 15 August 2017 RSL WBI Thursday 17 August :00am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 17 August :00am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 17 August :30am Sheean Finance Thursday 17 August :30am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 17 August pm Sheean State Council Friday 18 August am Hyde Park Inn Friday 25 August :00am HPF ANZAC House Trust Monday 4 September :30am RSL AFOF Monday 4 September :30am Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 15 September :30pm RSL WBI Wednesday 20 September :00am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 20 September :30am Sheean Finance Wednesday 20 September :30am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 20 September pm Hyde Park Inn Friday 22 September :00am HPF ASC Agenda Monday 25 September :00am Sheean Labour Day Monday 2 October

31 Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 10 October :30pm St. Mary's Memorial Fund Thursday 12 October :30am Hercules ANZAC Day March Committee Friday 13 October am RSL WBI Thursday 19 October :00am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 19 October :00am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 19 October :30am Sheean Finance Thursday 19 October :30am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 19 October pm Sheean State Council Friday 20 October am Hyde Park Inn Friday 27 October :00am HPF Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 10 November :30pm Remembrance Day Saturday 11 November am Cenotaph Granville RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 14 November :00pm RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 14 November :00pm Granville RSL RSL WBI Wednesday 15 November :00am Sheean RSL Custodian Wednesday 15 November :30am Sheean Finance Wednesday 15 November :30am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 15 November pm RSL Day Clubs Thursday 16 November :00pm Hyde Park Inn Friday 24 November :00am HPF Closing for State Council Agenda 28 Novemebr :30pm ANZAC House Trust Monday 4 December :30am RSL AFOF Monday 4 December :30am RSL WBI Thursday 7 December :00am Sheean Support & Assistance Fund Thursday 7 December :00am Vung Tau RSL Custodian Thursday 7 December :30am Sheean Finance Thursday 7 December :30am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 7 December pm Sheean State Council Friday 8 December am Hyde Park Inn Friday 22 December :00am HPF THE ODE They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, 31

32 They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest we forget, THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING CONCLUDED AT 4.55 P.M. 32