MINUTES SILENCE WAS OBSERVED IN MEMORY OF DEPARTED COMRADES

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1 1 MINUTES MINUTES OF STATE COUNCIL, OF THE RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA, (NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH) HELD IN THE DONALDSON VC BOARDROOM, ANZAC HOUSE, 245 CASTLEREAGH STREET, SYDNEY, NSW ON FRIDAY 17th AUGUST 2012 COMMENCING AT 8.50 A.M. PRESENT: Messrs: D. E. J. Rowe - State President (Chair) J. E. Haines - State Vice President R. C. Crosthwaite - State Vice President Dr. R. G. Bain - State Vice President Mr. R. D. White - Honorary State Treasurer Pr. R.A.C. Durbin - State Councillor Messrs: W.T. Harrigan - State Councillor I. M. Henderson - State Councillor W. J. Humphreys - State Councillor D. J. McManus-Smith - State Councillor R. J. Metcalfe - State Councillor P. J. Stephenson - State Councillor A. A. Toussaint - State Councillor SILENCE WAS OBSERVED IN MEMORY OF DEPARTED COMRADES IN MEMORIUM: Messrs: W. G. Osmond, AM OBE - Former State Secretary E. J. Richards, OAM - Former Day Clubs State Coordinator OPENING PRAYER: Pr. R. A. C. Durbin - State Councillor APOLOGIES: Mrs. E. A. Garland - State Councillor

2 2 IN ATTENDANCE: Mr. C.P. Perrin - State Secretary Miss A.G. Mulliner - Assistant State Secretary Messrs J.A. Boyle - Asset Manager M.S. Lee - Communications Manager R.E. Baker - Resource Officer G.G. Batty - Resource Officer NOTICES: 1. State Council Summary Report for District Councils Mr M. Lee 2. Address/presentation by: Mr James Winter, RSL NSW Auditor Ms Tarah Mouat, ANZAC House Volunteer Librarian Mrs Jannelle Drake 3. Lunch 12.00pm to 1.00pm own arrangements. 4. Closing time for General Business 12.30pm. 5. Question time (suggested at the completion of General Business). Questions are only to be with regard to matters considered at this meeting. 6. 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. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 28/12 (a) Submitted for receipt and adoption. 1. St Marys RSL Memorial Fund 12 July 2012 Circulated 2. Finance Audit & Risk Management 18 July 2012 Circulated 3. State Executive 18 July 2012 Circulated

3 3 4. Special State Council 18 July 2012 Circulated 5. Reveille Editorial 23 July 2012 Circulated 6. Youth Clubs 7 August 2012 Presented 7. Youth Council 7 August 2012 Presented 8. Day Clubs 9 August 2012 Presented 9. Finance Audit & Risk Management 16 August 2012 Presented 10. Life Membership 16 August 2012 Presented 11. Website Hit Report Memorandum from Ms C. Edwards, Reveille Liaison dated 6 August 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: Grafton RSL sub-branch 13. 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 14. Service Certificates for sub-branches Delegated authority of State Secretary to approve the following Service Certificates for sub-branches: South Grafton RSL sub-branch 75 years Maclean RSL sub-branch 85 years Wellington RSL sub-branch 90 years Gunnedah RSL sub-branch 90 years

4 4 15. 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 16. Subsidy of Membership Fees by sub-branches Delegated authority of State Secretary to approve subsidy of membership fees to the following sub-branches: Warilla Partially 3 years (2013, 2014 & 2015) New Zealand Fully 1 year (2013) Ingleburn Fully 3 years (2014, 2015 & 2016) Karuah Partially 3 Years (2013, 2014 & 2015) Werris Creek Fully 3 Years (2013, 2014 & 2015) 17. 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 That the Consent Agenda items 1 to 17 are noted. FINANCE: 29/12 1. Reports from Chief Financial Officer Verbal Report by Miss A. Mulliner, Chief Financial Officer. That the report is noted. 2. General Account Ratification 11 July to 2 August 2012 Requesting approval for the ratification of cheque numbers to inclusive totalling $262, and electronic transfers of $7, That the cheque numbers to inclusive totalling $262, and electronic transfers of $7, are ratified.

5 5 MINUTES: 30/12 1. State Council on 15 June 2012 (a) Submitted for receipt RESOLVED That the minutes are received. (b) Matters arising (i) Suspicious sub-branch Operations (SC Minute 21/12.1.(b).(i)) 1. That State Council go IN COMMITTEE. 2. That State Council go OUT OF COMMITTEE. 3. That the resolutions made IN COMMITTEE are endorsed. That the matter is ongoing. (ii) Recording Volunteer Hours (SC Minute 21/12.1.(b).(ii)) That the matter is deferred until the completion of the Income Tax Exception Status Report has been received and studied. That the matter is deferred until the completion of the Income Tax Exception Status Report has been received and studied. (iii) Donation Request (SC Minute 21/12.1.(b).(vi)) 1. That the State President and Vice President Metropolitan meet with the President/Vice President and Honorary Secretary of the Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association of Australia NSW Branch Inc. to discuss the subject of approved RSL charities. 2. That the current RSL policy on approved RSL charities is affirmed. Verbal Report by Mr J Haines, Vice President Metropolitan. That the report is noted.

6 (iv) 6 Day Club Procedure Manual (SC Minute 22/12.15) That the matter be deferred to the next meeting of State Council and a copy be provided to State Councillors. Motion for State Council decision from the Day Clubs Committee (Ref: SC-3) 1) That the revised Day Club Procedure Manual is approved. 2) That the RSL State Branch is to produce 160 copies of the new Procedure Manual. 3) That the cost of production of the new Procedure Manuals is to be taken out of the Day Club annual budget. 9.20am - SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS Presentation to State Council by Mr James Winter, RSL NSW Auditor am - RESUME STANDING ORDERS (v) Compliance Report (SC23/12.5) That State Councillor Bill Harrigan and the Asset Manager meet with Wentworth Falls RSL sub-branch and that their request to become a chapter of Castle Hill is not approved. Verbal Report by Mr W. Harrigan, State Councillor. That the report is noted. (c) Submitted for adoption That the minutes are adopted. 2. State Executive 18 July 2012 (a) Submitted for receipt That the minutes are received.

7 (b) Matters arising 7 (i) Centenary of the RSL 2016 (SX Minute 23/12.2) (b) That a report on sub-branch histories that have been received to date be presented to the next State Council meeting in August. Verbal Report by Mr M. Lee, Communications Manager. That the report is noted. (ii) Certificate of Appreciation (SX Minutes 23/12.3) (b) That the Community Service Announcements be available to be presented at the next State Council meeting in August. Presentation by Mr M. Harker. 1) That the Community Service Announcements presentation is noted. 2) That it is noted that Ms Francesca Belli was presented the State Council Certificate of Appreciation. (iii) Manilla RSL sub-branch (SX Minute 18/12.1) (a) That approval is not given at this time. (b) That further information be sought by the Assets Department and presented at the next State Council meeting in August. Correspondence from Mr D. Stark, Hon Secretary, Manilla RSL sub-branch. That approval is given. (c) Submitted for adoption That the minutes are adopted. REPORT & DIRECTION: 31/12

8 8 1. Leave of Absence i. Mr Bill Humphreys, State Councillor, for the period 20 September to 14 October 2012 inclusive. ii. Mr Bob Crosthwaite, State Vice President, for the period 19 September to 10 October 2012 inclusive. iii. Mr Ian Henderson, State Councillor, for the period 24 August to 28 August 2012 inclusive. That the leave is approved. 2. Centenary of the RSL (Minute: SC27/11.1.(b).(i).2) That the item is to be a permanent agenda item for State Council and State Executive. Verbal Report by Mr D. Rowe, State President. That the report is noted am - SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS Address to State Council by Mrs Janelle Drake am - RESUME STANDING ORDERS 3. Strategic Restructure Report by Mr C Perrin, State Secretary 1. That State Council go IN COMMITTEE. 2. That State Council go OUT OF COMMITTEE. 3. That the resolutions made IN COMMITTEE are endorsed am - SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS Presentation to State Council by Ms Tarah Mouat, ANZAC House Volunteer Librarian pm - RESUME STANDING ORDERS 12.00pm - DR ROD BAIN LEFT THE MEETING 12.45pm - MR DARREN MCMANUS-SMITH JOINED THE MEETING

9 9 4. CCWA Life Membership (i) The following recommendations were from August 2011; Francis Jenkins Kempsey-Macleay Nancy Isabella Beard Mittagong That the recommendations are approved. (ii) The following CCWA Life Membership nominations are submitted; Ros Welch Shortland June Thelma Coghlan Parramatta Dorothy May Radford St Marys Mary Willouby Brewarrina Judith Campbell Ingleburn That the recommendations are approved. 5. Donation Requests The following organisations are seeking donations from RSL NSW; (i) Australian Air Force Cadets That the donation of $5,000 is ratified. (ii) Australian Peacekeeping Memorial Project 1) That the report is noted. 2) That the promotional material to be placed on the RSL NSW website. (iii) Australian Pain Management Association Inc That RSL NSW will join with the Australian Pain Management Association to organise the function and host the dinner. (iv) Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Inc That the request for donations is to be placed in the next bulk mail.

10 6. Transfer of Membership 10 Memorandum dated 1 August from Mr C Perrin, State Secretary. That the decision of the Taree RSL sub-branch be upheld as per By-Law 2.22(i). 7. Presentation of Framed Print Motion for State Council decision from the Reveille Editorial Committee. That the Framed Print is to be presented. 8. SOCOMD Sponsorship Opportunity Correspondence dated 26 July 2012 from Mr D McManus-Smith, State Councillor. That approval is granted. 1.00pm - MR DARREN MCMANUS-SMITH LEFT THE MEETING COMPLIANCE REPORT 32/12 1. Warren RSL sub-branch Verbal Report by Mr J Boyle, Asset Manager. 1) That the Warren RSL sub-branch is to be wound up in accordance with By-Law 19. 2) That the Warren RSL sub-branch provides State Branch a history of the sub-branch if possible. 2. South Hurstville RSL Youth Club Correspondence date 17 July 2012 from Mr A Cahill, Honorary Secretary, South Hurstville RSL sub-branch.

11 11 That State Council assist the South Hurstville RSL sub-branch in winding up the Youth Club in accordance with By-Law 19 and that the bank accounts are to be identified and frozen. PROPERTY BUSINESS 33/12 1. Wyong RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to expend the sum of $14, to upgrade 2 sub-branch offices. That approval is given to expend $14, of sub-branch monies to upgrade sub-branch Offices including 3 Computer networks, network printer and four furnished work stations. 2. Marrickville RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to donate $10, to Marrickville RSL Youth Swimming Club for That approval is given to donate $10, to Marrickville RSL Youth Swimming Club on the understanding that sub-branch trustees are satisfied that the donations are made in the knowledge that the recipient(s) / organization carry on work in support of those who have served and their dependents 3. The Entrance-Long Jetty RSL sub-branch Seeking approval for 2012 budget. 1. That Approval is given on the understanding that sub-branch trustees are satisfied that the donations are made in the knowledge that the recipient(s) / organization carry on work in support of those who have served and their dependents, and 2. That Approval is given for Contingency Donations subject to: a) sub-branch member approval of the Recipient/Organisation, b) and that the donation amount does not exceed Constitutional Limitations as specified in the Property and Finance Regulation 5.2, and 3. That all benefits, financial assistance and payments paid by the sub- Branch for mortality reasons are made in accordance with Property and Finance Regulation Chapter 6, and 4. That the Budget content specified in sub-branch submission be noted.

12 12 4. Warilla RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to purchase a 22 seater bus at on-road cost of $115, using $30, of sub-branch monies. That Approval is given for the Warilla RSL sub-branch to over expend the normal yearly budget by $30,000 by the purchase of a 22 seater bus totalling $115, Trade in Value $16,500 DVA Grant $74,000 Sub-Branch Monies $30,000 $120, St Georges Basin RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to withdraw $5, from sub-branch investment account. That approval is given to transfer $5, from the sub-branch Investment account to the sub-branch s Bendigo Bank account for the purpose of providing monies for the efficient running of the sub-branch. 6. Balgowlah-Seaforth-Clontarf RSL sub-branch Confirmation for the changes to the sub-branch investment portfolio. That conformation of the changes to the sub-branch investment portfolio with a purchase of 6000 Commonwealth Bank of Australia Shares from the proceeds of sale 3000 Westpac SPS11 Securities, ASX code WBCPB be given. 7. Oberon RSL sub-branch Requesting State Branch sponsorship for the Oberon RSL sub-branch to acquire an M2A2 105mm Howitzer (DMOFD/RF0118/2011). That Delegated Authority is given to the Business Services Manager to approve all acquisitions from DMO, provided that: (a) the sub-branch enter into a licence agreement with State Branch and any other interested party, and (b) the sub-branch is financially able to maintain the item. 8. Warilla RSL sub-branch Confirmation to transfer $50,000 from Westpac to Bendigo Bank. That conformation is given for the Warilla RSL sub-branch to transfer $50,000 from Westpac Bank to The Bendigo Bank at the same interest rate of 4.70%.

13 13 9. South Lake Macquarie RSL sub-branch Approval to over-spend the sub-branch budget plan for That Approval is given to the South Lake Macquarie RSL sub-branch to over spend the sub Branch budget plan for 2012 to allow additional payment of $11, for rent and $ for electricity for 6a Yambo Street Morisset South Lake Macquarie RSL sub-branch Approval to expend up to $106, as per quote. That Approval is given to expend up to $106, as per quote number from AJ Smith & JM Quirk Building & Plastering Contractors on sub-branch property 7 Yamba Street Morisset. 11. North Bondi RSL sub-branch Approval to hire an assistant secretary or office assistant to aid in the office administration of the sub-branch. That Approval is given for the North Bondi RSL sub-branch to hire an Assistant Secretary or Office Assistant to aid in the office administration of the Sub-Branch. GENERAL BUSINESS 34/12 1. Amendment to Youth Club Regulation 2.18 Motion for State Council decision from Youth Council. That the RSL Youth Clubs Regulation 2.18 part (b) is to be amended by the addition of the word Movement to read No paid instructor is allowed to hold an elected office within the RSL Youth Club Movement. 2. Travel to 2013 State Congress Verbal Report by Mr W. Humphreys, State Councillor. That State Branch send out a Circular to all sub-branches seeking expressions of interest for travel to State Congress 2013 by train.

14 pm - MR CHRIS PERRIN LEFT THE MEETING 3. Registered Clubs Act Memorandum dated 13 August 2012 from Mr J Boyle Asset Manager. 1) That RSL NSW encourage the removal or lessening of the restrictions that would allow a more representative club board composition. 2) That the Accommodation Services Deed be amended to remove the contractual entrenchment in clause 11 of the Club s Perpetual Obligations. 2.45pm - MR CHRIS PERRIN RETURNED TO THE MEETING 4. State Branch Tribunal Resignation Memorandum dated 16 August 2012 from Mr A. Croft, Resource Officer. 1) That the resignation of Mr Bob Greenlees is noted. 2) That a State Council Certificate of Appreciation be presented to him for his work on the State Branch Tribunal over the past seven years. 3) That it is noted that the selection panel is looking for a suitable replacement. 2.57pm - SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS Presentation of Affiliate Membership and Badge to Ms Robyn Collins, Manager Defencecare. 3.03pm - RESUME STANDING ORDERS 5. Life Subscription Motion for State Council decision from the FARM Committee. That the Life Subscription Fees as below are approved.

15 15 6. Life Membership Nominations The Life Membership Committee recommends the following members be submitted to RSL National for Life Membership of the League: a. William Richard Burges - Harrington-Crowdy Head RSL sub-branch b. Kevin Magnay - Casino RSL sub-branch c. Bernard Joseph Cain - North Ryde RSL sub-branch d. Gordon Graham - Seven Hills-Toongabbie-Wentworthville RSL sub-branch e. Brian Roger Bywater - Gilgandra RSL sub-branch f. Dennis Raymond Paine - Nelson Bay RSL sub-branch That the recommendations are approved. 7. Gallipoli Project Verbal presentation by Mr Chris Perrin, CEO on the RSL & RNZ RSA Gallipoli Project That the presentation is noted. QUESTION TIME 35/12 COMMITTEE MEETINGS & EVENTS: 36/ Vietnam Veterans Day Service Saturday 18 August am Cenotaph Hyde Park Inn 31 August am HPF

16 Closing for State Executive Agenda 14 September pm Hyde Park Inn 17 September am HPF 16 ANZAC House Trust 18 September am Donaldson VC RSL AFOF 18 September am RSL WBI 19 September am Sheean FARM 19 September pm Sheean Veterans Affairs 19 September am TBA RSL Custodian 19 September am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 19 September pm Donaldson VC Reveille Editorial Committee 24 September pm Hercules RSL National Congress September 2012 Agenda Committee 25 September am Sheean Labour Day Public Holiday Monday 1 October 2012 Closing for State Council Agenda 9 October pm St. Mary's Memorial Fund 11 October am Hercules RSL WBI 18 October am Sheean Life Membership 18 October am TBA RSL Custodian 18 October am Sheean FARM 18 October am Sheean State Council Friday 19 October am Donaldson VC ANZAC March Executive 25 October am HPF ANZAC March Marshals 25 October am HPF Hyde Park Inn 26 October am HPF RSL LifeCare Board 1 November 2012 Remembrance Day Sunday 11 November am Cenotaph Central Council of Women's Auxiliaries 13 November am Donaldson VC RSL Youth Clubs 13 November pm Granville RSL RSL Youth Council 13 November pm Granville RSL Closing for State Executive Agenda 16 November pm RSL WBI 21 November am Sheean Veterans Affairs 21 November am TBA RSL Custodian 21 November am Sheean FARM 21 November am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 21 November pm Donaldson VC RSL Day Clubs 22 November pm Donaldson VC Reveille Editorial Committee 26 November pm Hercules Hyde Park Inn 30 November am HPF Appreciation Lunch Friday 30 November pm HPF Appreciation Lunch Friday 7 December pm HPF Closing for State Council Agenda 10 December pm ANZAC House Trust 18 December am Donaldson VC RSL AFOF 18 December am RSL WBI Wednesday 19 December am Sheean Life Membership Wednesday 19 December am TBA RSL Custodian Wednesday 19 December am Sheean FARM Wednesday 19 December am Sheean State Council Thursday 20 December am Donaldson VC Hyde Park Inn 21 December am HPF Christmas Day Tuesday 25 December 2012 Boxing Day Wednesday 26 December 2012

17 New Years Day Public Holiday Tuesday 1 January 2013 Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 11 January pm RSL WBI Wednesday 16 January am Sheean Veterans Affairs 16 January am TBA RSL Custodian Wednesday 16 January am Sheean FARM Wednesday 16 January am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 16 January pm Donaldson VC Agenda Committee 21 January am Sheean Reveille Editorial Committee 21 January pm Hercules ANZAC March Executive 24 January am HPF ANZAC March Participants 24 January am HPF Hyde Park Inn Friday 25 January am Australia Day Saturday 26 January 2013 ANZAC House Trust 4 February am Donaldson VC RSL AFOF 4 February am RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 5 February pm Granville RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 5 February pm Granville RSL Central Council of Women's Auxiliaries 12 February am Donaldson VC Closing for State Council Agenda Wednesday 12 February pm RSL Day Clubs Thursday 14 February pm Donaldson VC Hyde Park Inn Friday 15 February am FARM Thursday 21 February am Sheean RSL WBI Thursday 21 February am Sheean RSL Custodian Thursday 21 February am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 21 February pm TBA State Council Friday 22 February am Donaldson VC Closing date for Motions ASC 25 February pm Agenda Committee 4 March am Donaldson VC ANZAC March Executive 7 March am HPF ANZAC March Participants 7 March am HPF St. Mary's Memorial Fund Thursday 14 March am Sheean Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 15 March pm RSL WBI Wednesday 20 March am Sheean Veterans Affairs 20 March am TBA RSL Custodian Wednesday 20 March am Sheean FARM Wednesday 20 March am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 20 March pm Donaldson VC ANZAC March Executive 21 March am Donaldson VC Hyde Park Inn Friday 22 March am HPF Reveille Editorial Committee 25 March pm Hercules Good Friday 29 March 2013 Easter Saturday 30 March 2013 Easter Sunday 31 March 2013 Easter Monday 1 April 2013 Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 9 April pm RSL and Schools Remember Service Wednesday 10 April am ANZAC March Executive 18 April am HPF ANZAC March Marshals 18 April am HPF ANZAC Memorial

18 18 RSL WBI Thursday 18 April am Life Membership Thursday 18 April am TBA RSL Custodian Thursday 18 April am Sheean FARM Thursday 18 April am Sheean State Council Friday 19 April am Donaldson VC ANZAC Day Thursday 25 April 2013 Hyde Park Inn Friday 26 April am HPF RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 7 May pm Granville RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 7 May pm Granville RSL Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 10 May pm Central Council of Women's Auxiliaries 14 May am Donaldson VC RSL WBI Wednesday 15 May am Sheean Veterans Affairs 15 May am TBA RSL Custodian Wednesday 15 May am Sheean FARM Wednesday 15 May am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 15 May pm Donaldson VC RSL Day Clubs Thursday 16 May pm Donaldson VC Hyde Park Inn Friday 24 May am HPF Sub-Branch Seminar Monday 27 May am Coffs Harbour Annual State Congress Tuesday 28 May am Coffs Harbour Annual State Congress Wednesday 29 May am Coffs Harbour Indigenous Veterans Ceremony Friday 31 May am ANZAC Memorial ANZAC House Trust 3 June am Donaldson VC RSL AFOF 3 June am Reveille Editorial Committee 3 June pm Hercules ANZAC Day March Executive Thursday 6 June am HPF ANZAC Day March Washup Thursday 6 June am HPF Queen's Birthday Public Holiday Monday 10 June 2013 Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 11 June pm RSL WBI Thursday 20 June am Sheean RSL Custodian Thursday 20 June am Sheean FARM Thursday 20 June am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 20 June pm TBA State Council Friday 21 June am Donaldson VC State Council Dinner Saturday 22 June pm Cello's Hyde Park Inn Friday 28 June am HPF St. Mary's Memorial Fund Thursday 11 July am Hercules Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 12 July pm RSL WBI Wednesday 17 July am Sheean Veterans Affairs 17 July am TBA RSL Custodian Wednesday 17 July am Sheean FARM Wednesday 17 July am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 17 July pm Donaldson VC Fromelles Service Thursday 19 July am ANZAC Memorial Reveille Editorial Committee 22 July pm Hercules Hyde Park Inn Friday 26 July am HPF Bank Holiday Monday 6 August 2012 RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 6 August pm Granville RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 6 August pm Granville RSL

19 19 Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 6 August pm RSL Day Clubs Thursday 8 August pm Donaldson VC Central Council of Women's Auxiliaries 13 August am Donaldson VC VP Day Service Thursday 15 August am Cenotaph FARM Thursday 15 August am Sheean RSL WBI Thursday 15 August am Sheean RSL Custodian Thursday 15 August am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 15 August pm TBA State Council Friday 16 August am Donaldson VC Vietnam Veterans Day Service Sunday 18 August am Cenotaph Hyde Park Inn Friday 23 August am HPF ANZAC House Trust 2 September am Donaldson VC RSL AFOF 2 September am Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 13 September pm RSL WBI Wednesday 18 September am Sheean Veterans Affairs 18 September am TBA RSL Custodian Wednesday 18 September am Sheean FARM Wednesday 18 September am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 18 September pm Donaldson VC Reveille Editorial Committee 23 September pm Hercules Agenda Committee 23 September am Donaldson VC Hyde Park Inn 27 September am HPF Labour Day Public Holiday Monday 7 October 2013 Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 8 October pm St. Mary's Memorial Fund Thursday 10 October am Hercules ANZAC March Executive 17 October am HPF ANZAC March Marshals 17 October am HPF RSL WBI Thursday 17 October am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 17 October pm TBA RSL Custodian Thursday 17 October am Sheean FARM Thursday 17 October am Sheean State Council Friday 18 October am Donaldson VC Hyde Park Inn 25 October am HPF Remembrance Day Monday 11 November am Cenotaph Central Council of Women's Auxiliaries 12 November am Donaldson VC RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 12 November pm Granville RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 12 November pm Granville RSL Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 15 November pm RSL WBI Wednesday 20 November am Sheean Veterans Affairs 20 November am TBA RSL Custodian Wednesday 20 November am Sheean FARM Wednesday 20 November am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 20 November pm Donaldson VC RSL Day Clubs Thursday 21 November pm Hercules Hyde Park Inn Friday 22 November am HPF Reveille Editorial Committee 25 November pm Hercules ANZAC House Trust 2 December am Donaldson VC RSL AFOF 2 December am Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 10 December pm Hyde Park Inn Friday 13 December am HPF RSL WBI Thursday 19 December am Sheean

20 20 RSL Custodian Thursday 19 December am Sheean FARM Thursday 19 December am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 19 December pm TBA State Council Friday 20 December am Donaldson VC Christmas Day Wednesday 25 December 2013 Boxing Day Thursday 26 December New Years Day Public Holiday Wednesday 1 January 2014 Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 10 January pm RSL WBI Wednesday 15 January am Sheean Veterans Affairs 15 January am TBA RSL Custodian Wednesday 15 January am Sheean FARM Wednesday 15 January am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 15 January pm Donaldson VC Agenda Committee 20 January am Sheean Reveille Editorial Committee 20 January pm Hercules ANZAC March Executive 23 January am HPF ANZAC March Participants 23 January am HPF Hyde Park Inn Friday 24 January am Australia Day Sunday 26 January 2014 Australia Day Public Holiday Monday 27 January 2014 ANZAC House Trust 3 February am Donaldson VC RSL AFOF 3 February am RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 4 February pm Granville RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 4 February pm Granville RSL Central Council of Women's Auxiliaries 10 February am Donaldson VC Closing for State Council Agenda Tuesday 18 February pm RSL Day Clubs Thursday 20 February pm Donaldson VC Hyde Park Inn Friday 21 February am FARM Thursday 27 February am Sheean RSL WBI Thursday 27 February am Sheean RSL Custodian Thursday 27 February am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 27 February pm TBA State Council Friday 28 February am Donaldson VC Closing date for Motions ASC 3 February pm Agenda Committee Tuesday 4 March am Donaldson VC ANZAC March Executive 6 March am HPF ANZAC March Participants 6 March am HPF St. Mary's Memorial Fund Thursday 13 March am Sheean Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 14 March pm RSL WBI Wednesday 19 March am Sheean Veterans Affairs 19 March am TBA RSL Custodian Wednesday 19 March am Sheean FARM Wednesday 19 March am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 19 March pm Donaldson VC ANZAC March Executive 20 March am Donaldson VC Hyde Park Inn Friday 21 March am HPF Reveille Editorial Committee 24 March pm Hercules

21 21 Closing for State Council Agenda Monday 7 April pm RSL and Schools Remember Service Wednesday 9 April am ANZAC Memorial ANZAC March Executive Wednesday 16 April am HPF ANZAC March Marshals Wednesday 16 April am HPF RSL WBI Wednesday 16 April am Life Membership Wednesday 16 April am TBA RSL Custodian Wednesday 16 April am Sheean FARM Wednesday 16 April am Sheean State Council Thursday 17 April am Donaldson VC Good Friday 18 April 2014 Easter Saturday 19 April 2014 Easter Sunday 20 April 2014 Easter Monday 21 April 2014 ANZAC Day Friday 25 April 2014 Hyde Park Inn Friday 2 May am HPF RSL Youth Clubs Tuesday 6 May pm Granville RSL RSL Youth Council Tuesday 6 May pm Granville RSL Central Council of Women's Auxiliaries 13 May am Donaldson VC Closing for State Executive Agenda Friday 16 May pm RSL WBI Wednesday 20 May am Sheean Veterans Affairs 20 May am TBA RSL Custodian Wednesday 20 May am Sheean FARM Wednesday 20 May am Sheean State Executive Wednesday 21 May pm Donaldson VC RSL Day Clubs Thursday 22 May pm Donaldson VC Hyde Park Inn Friday 23 May am HPF Sub-Branch Seminar Monday 26 May am Coffs Harbour Annual State Congress Tuesday 27 May am Coffs Harbour Annual State Congress Wednesday 28 May am Coffs Harbour CLOSING PRAYER: Pr R. A. C. Durbin - State Councillor THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING CONCLUDED AT 3.55 P.M.