Winter newsletter 2017

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1 Serendipity Winter newsletter 2017 Hats off to our volunteers In recognition of National Volunteers Week, Phillip Island RSL Committee and Management extend their sincere thanks to its loyal team of volunteers who undertake a wide range of welfare activities for veterans and members of our local community. Phillip Island RSL has a number of community projects that are assisted by volunteers. The medical transport team volunteer their time driving veterans and their families to doctor and specialist appointments both on and off the Island. Last year, a total of 176 trips were made. Breakfast Club team The Phillip Island RSL Breakfast Club team have been getting up early each Wednesday morning for over nine years between May and December, preparing a healthy breakfast for up to 500 school children at the Cowes Primary School. On the menu is freshly cut fruit, fruit juice, milk and toast with vegemite or jam. There can be anything from 27 to 33 loaves of bread and 50 muffins being toasted which are kindly donated by local business. ANZAC badge sellers Husband and wife team, Michael and Sue Curwood and their dedicated team of ANZAC badge sellers, worked around the clock in the ten days leading up to ANZAC Day all of whose efforts raised over $21,000 a record breaking result - which will provide welfare assistance to veterans and their families. Member s General meeting Sunday 25th June at 10:30am in the ANZAC room. Contact Chris Thompson, Secretary, Phillip Island RSL on Continue over... INSIDE THIS ISSUE Hats off to our volunteers 2 ANZAC Day thank you 3 Community Award Winner School Holiday fun - Joey's Kid's Club 4 Kids are 1 Sunday Fun Day Members meal deals - Christmas in July 5 Taste of Tamworth - Morning Mums - Trivia BINGO - Raffle Morning Melodies - Long Tan Day 6 Islander's Day Club 7 Welfare Services update 8 Vale Boozed Bunny 9 Diary Dates RSL Committee portfolios 10 1

2 Hats off to our volunteers Committee member, Terry Heffernan has been co-ordinating activities at the Phillip Island RSL Community Men's Shed, for seven years. The Men s Shed provide men, particularly retired men, the opportunity of coming together to participate in a wide and diverse range of community projects. The men offer a diverse range of skills and individual knowledge that they are happy to share with others. With many people downsizing as they grow older, the Shed offers them the opportunity to continue their hobby or pass on their skills whilst combatting social isolation. In addition to these teams, the Phillip Island RSL appreciates the loyal support given by other volunteers who help co-ordinate the Islanders Day Club, Friday night raffles, sporting clubs, Legacy and collating memorabilia and books. Volunteer, John Laver, has teamed up with Bruce Shelton, Phillip Island s memorabilia co-ordinator, to assist with a number of activities including setting up displays, cataloguing and documenting the extensive memorabilia and library. John has been a member of the RSL for over 16 years and was originally a member of the Victorian Lighthorse Regiment an auxiliary unit attached to the 1st Armour at Puckapunyal before it was transferred to Darwin over 20 years ago. It was a labour of love as John was an avid horse lover and keen to keep the Light Horse tradition going attending many parades and ANZAC Day events. John is pictured here with Sandy the Lighthorse located in the Phillip Island RSL s member s entrance, which he and Bruce meticulously put together with original tack and even John s Lighthorse hat! Sandy is the only Lighthorse who successfully made it back by ship from Gallipoli. You can read more about Sandy s adventures next time you visit. It s all about helping to keep what the RSL does, functioning on an ongoing basis. Many of the members are aging and unable to continue volunteering, so in my opinion, I think as a member, it s time to step up and assist wherever possible. I get a lot out of volunteering and helping the RSL s various community activities, which also includes being a member of the Breakfast Club. If you enjoy it, it s not hard to do and it s a nice thing to be able to give back to our community John said. If you are interested to get involved with any of these activities, please visit www. phillipislandrsl.com.au/community or contact Welfare Services during business hours on

3 ANZAC Day Thank you! The Phillip Island RSL Committee and Management thank our local community and visitors for attending ANZAC Day commemorative services and supporting the RSL by purchasing ANZAC badges. A record breaking amount of over $21,000 was raised which will go towards the welfare of veterans - an outstanding effort by our volunteer badge sellers and the community. Sincere thanks to our hardworking volunteers and staff who worked tirelessly beforehand and on the day, together with, Bass Coast Shire Council, HMAS Cerberus, Event Operations Group, Production Corporation, Paul Cooper, Kelly Foster, RJ Houston, Shadow Protection, Production Resource Group and Over the Top Events who made the event the success it was. And finally, thank you to the Phillip Island CFA, SES, Police, Girl Guides, Scouts & Cubs, School Captains and bugalist from Newhaven College, Newhaven College Andrew Foon - Middle School Choir, student leaders from Wonthaggi Secondary College, San Remo & Phillip Island Rotary Club, St. John's Ambulance, Victorian Military Vehicles Corp and John Ackers who all braved the wet conditions in order to make the event it was and thanks to Silverwater Resort and Coles Cowes for their donation. PIRSL ANZAC Community Award winner Helen has lived locally all of her life, being a descendant of a Phillip Island pioneering family. After operating a travel business in Cowes for many years, upon retirement has given tirelessly of her time to many local organizations. Helen is an unsung community volunteer in Cowes, working on committees which enriched the community over the past five decades. In her youth she was a member of the Woolamai Beach Surf Lifesaving Club, the Phillip Island Football Netball Club and Tennis Club. Whilst her children were growing up, she was a member of the Newhaven Primary School Parents Association including a number of years as President. She was also a member of the Warley Hospital Board of Management for many years. Helen was the founder and coordinator of the Rotary Op Shop in Cowes, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years. Helen has also co-ordinated the Phillip Island Good Friday Appeal for the past twenty years. This is a year round task with collection tins distributed throughout the year, and co-ordinating all the volunteers. Whilst Helen has totally committed herself to the community and community work, she has been ably assisted by her husband Reg. Helen is a most worthy recipient of the 2017 Phillip Island RSL ANZAC Community Award. Congratulations Helen. 3

4 Have a whale of a time at your RSL these school holidays! Phillip Island RSL is thrilled to present two children s events during the Island Whale Festival from 7th to 10th July amidst the winter school holidays. On Friday 7th July at 11am, a workshop featuring Trash Puppets will be held which allows kids to let their creative juices flow and create puppets using recyclable products. It s fun and demonstrates how important correct recycling is no matter what age you are. On Monday 10th July at 11am, Seaweed Sally comes to town with her fascinating array of marine exhibits and a hands on experience for kids aged between 5 and 12 years to experience the mysterious world of marine life the animals, their environment and how to preserve and protect them. There will be preserved specimens and live touch tank animals for the kids to experience first hand. Bookings are essential for both workshops phone during business hours. Joey s Kid s Club members - $5 or non RSL members - $10. Membership to Joey s Kid s Club is free as long as the parent or guardian is a financial member of Phillip Island RSL. visit: to download an application form there are lots of great benefits to be a member. The Island Whale Festival is a new event in the Phillip Island events calendar celebrating the migration of the Humpback and Southern Right Whales as they travel around Phillip Island. The Festival includes lots of activities and experiences as well as learning where the best vantage places are to spot whales on Phillip Island. Activities include marine wildlife photo exhibition and workshops, whale cruises with Wildlife Coast Cruises, marine wildlife movies, wildlife art installations and so much more. See for more details on the Island Whale Festival. Check out the special kid's menu at the Lone Pine Bistro these school holidays for a whale themed activity sheet in celebration of the Island Whale Festival! Joey s Eat Free * Joey s Kids Club members can eat free Monday to Friday at lunch times from 3rd July to 14th July. *One free child s meal per adult main meal purchased. Sunday 25th June Sunday 30th July Sunday 27th August Make your own snow man and colouring in sheets Threading fine motor skill development kids can make their own bracelets/necklaces. Spring making butterflies/flowers/rainbows and Spring themed colouring sheets. FREE ACTIVITY When: to 2.30pm on the last Sunday of each month. Pick up your free token from the Bistro at the time of ordering. 4

5 Special winter member deals Tuesday Member discount 25% on food and beverages until 11th July Tuesday Member discount 30% on food and beverages from 18th July Wednesday Family parma day $13 adults and $6 kids chicken parmas Thursday Service members eat free at lunch times each Thursday in August (seniors menu) We will be sending other specials via or SMS so make sure your details are up to date, contact the membership officer during business hours otherwise you will miss out! Can t wait for plum pudding? Get your family and friends together to enjoy traditional Christmas fare complete with bon bons! Lunch or dinner for a minimum of 20 people 2 menus to choose from starting at $26 per person for a 2 course meal visit for more details. BOOK NOW A Taste of Tamworth comes to town! Put four Multi Award Winners together in one big concert, and you ve got a Taste of Tamworth at its best. Golden Guitar Winners Carter & Carter and Luke O Shea team up with the Toyota Starmaker Winner Karin Page and Anthony Taylor to give you your best Taste Of Tamworth yet. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW AND MAKE SURE YOU BOOK A TABLE FOR DINNER BEFOREHAND! Friday 28th July at 8pm Tickets are only $30 Book with Dave Carter on FREE ACTIVITY Returns Wednesday 19th July from 10am 30 minutes of co-ordinated play with Dr. Rebecca Overeem from Eco Realm ideal for pre school aged kids and tots quality one on one time in a safe environment. Wednesday night trivia 7.30pm first Wednesday of each month. 5th July; 2nd August in the ANZAC Room FREE FOR MEMBERS a fun night to exercise the grey matter and win prizes. Every Thursday in the ANZAC Room Eyes down at 1pm. Friday Night Members Raffle in the Members Lounge. All monies raised help our veterans and their families you could win a fruit tray, wine or beer! Tickets on sale from 5.30pm to 7.15pm. 5

6 Morning Melodies program Held on the last Tuesday of each month from February to November inclusive, Morning Melodies primarily targets our seniors and community members who may be socially isolated bringing everyone altogether to enjoy fun entertainment, songs to clap or sing along with and a heavily subsidised meal of either roast of the day or fish chips and salad. Still only $10 and includes a lunch, complimentary tea and coffee, a $1 keno ticket and two chances to win a door prize. The shows starts at 10.30am sharp and bookings are essential. Large groups of over six must book at least one month ahead contact Welfare Services on during BH. Bookings are only taken show by show a month ahead preferably. (Sorry, no children) 2017 Program* JUNE Tuesday 27th JULY Tuesday 25th AUGUST Tuesday 29th SEPTEMBER Tuesday 26th OCTOBER Tuesday 31st NOVEMBER Tuesday 28th Good morning Mr McCartney Chris Doheny and Shaun Gardener singing Sir Paul s hits over the decades 50 s & 60 s, motown, swing and country starring John Brown A Tribute to Neil Diamond starring Tony Diamond Classic Country Starring Col Perkins A Tribute to the Crooners Starring Issi Dye and Garry Johns Hit Parade & Christmas Show Starring Glen Starr *Program subject to change BOOK NOW Phillip Island RSL is a proud sponsor of the Newhaven Boys Vocal Group who have been selected to perform at the prestigious Pemulwuy National Male Voice Festival in June and July. We are also very proud to announce that they will be performing a special one off on Tuesday 8th August at 6.30pm in the ANZAC Room. Bookings essential reserve your table today on Long Tan Day 18th August 2017 * From 1.30pm at the PIRSL Garden of Remembrance followed by light refreshments in the ANZAC Room *Please check our website for final details 6

7 Islander's Day Club Islander s Day Club members meet every Monday at 10am at the ANZAC Room excluding public holidays members are encouraged to attend in house meetings on a regular basis to qualify for subsidised outings and bus trips. Points to be awarded for attendance for subsidised outings, legitimate reasons for non attendance will be considered if notified; points to accumulate between each trip. The Islander s Day Club enjoyed a great day in the city, sailing on the Melbourne Tramboat to Williamstown and enjoying morning tea on the way. On arrival, we went for a lovely walk around the shops, spending money in the interesting shops. The weather was perfect for the 49 members that attended. On the return trip we all enjoyed a gourmet meal of fish and chips. A trip highly recommended. Department of Veteran affairs presented Kaye Cannin with four lovely books about WW1 at the Club s 10th birthday. As our members had read them, it was decided to donate them to the RSL library for other RSL members to borrow and enjoy. Pictured is Memorabilia and Library Co-ordinator, Bruce Shelton with Kay Cannin. Forthcoming events: 3rd July 10th July 17th July 24th July 31st July 7th August 14th August 21st August 28th August (Program subject to change) In house DVD movie Trading day plus corn in the hole and cards Ten pin bowling Christmas in July subsidised cost Guest speaker The Antarctic Journey, Nobbies Fashion parade featuring Cliché at the Senior Citizens Club, includes lunch Mind games and trivia Guest speaker FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT - Kaye Cannin BH 7

8 Welfare Services Update Farewell At the 2017 ANZAC Day service, long time RSL chaplain Elwyn Sparkes announced her resignation from Phillip Island RSL after eight years. Elwyn has relocated to Berwick for personal reasons. She is continuing her pastoral duties in this area. Bass Coast Veterans Centre The Phillip Island RSL have been assisting the Wonthaggi RSL (Bass Coast Veterans Centre) by providing a staff member on Tuesdays to assist with the day-to-day work load. PIRSL Welfare Services has been working with BCVC to re organise the large database of files. The Bass Coast Veteran s Centre is a valuable resource for our Sub-Branch. Volunteer management We have been receiving a steady flow of new volunteer applications. The majority of these volunteers are looking to be involved with the transport program and the Breakfast Club. A morning tea and information session was held on 26th May as a thank you to our dedicated team of volunteers as part of Volunteers Week. A total of volunteer hours have been achieved just in the month of May alone apart from veteran support, hours have been earned through memorabilia and the Garden of Remembrance maintenance, Breakfast Club, Men s Shed, Appeals and Committee member activities. Community Grants applications open from 1st July through until 31st August 2017 Local community organisations are invited to submit funding applications to the Phillip Island RSL Community Grants Program. Applications open 1st July and close 31st August. Successful applicants will be advised by September and funding provided in November. Eligibility Local community organisations or clubs endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office for both Charity Tax Concession and Deductible Gift Recipient status Applicants must reside or be an official representative from a local organisation from Phillip Island/San Remo only Download the application form from VA L E The Phillip Island RSL Recognises The Passing Of The Following Members Marie Henshaw John Spokes Jack Taylor John Allen 8

9 Boozed Bunny For the very first time, PIRSL entered into the annual Bunny Boiler Challenge which is a Phillip Island Landcare Group fundraising dinner and rabbit control information night. The event gives professional chefs and home cooks a chance to present their favourite rabbit dishes and be judged as winners. Head chef Neil Douglas had some fun coming up with the name of his dish now known as Boozed Bunny and Drunken Prunes. Here is his award winning recipe for you to try!mayor, Cr Pam Rothfield with Head Chef, Neil Douglas winner of the 2017 Bunny Boiler competition INGREDIENTS 250ml chicken stock 50ml brandy 150ml red wine (Dead Duck shiraz) 140gm pitted prunes 1 bay leaf 50gm brown sugar 2 sprigs thyme 2 rabbits jointed 1 crushed garlic clove Plain flour for dusting rabbit 2 sticks celery chopped 1 table spoon vegetable oil 1 chopped onion 4 rashers smoked bacon sliced thin 2 chopped carrots METHOD Put prunes in a bowl with brandy and brown sugar let stand overnight Dust the rabbit in flour heat the oil in a large pan and brown the rabbit all over till golden Add the bacon vegetables garlic and herbs and fry for 5 mins Pour in red wine add chicken stock Add the prunes cover and cook for 2 hours stirring occasionally until rabbit is tender. Serve sprinkled with parsley and a side of wild rice. Serves four people Diary dates 7th - 9th July Island Whale Festival 22nd July Churchill Island Farmer s Market and Market on Chapel 28th July A Taste of Tamworth PIRSL 8th August Newhaven Boys Vocal Group August 18th Long Tan Day 26th August Churchill Island Farmers Market & Market on Chapel 26th - 27th August Pirelli/Motul Victorian Road Race Series 9

10 Phillip Island RSL Committee Portfolios Tom Mallaghan President Identify new business, public relations/media Bruce Shelton Vic President Memorabilia, School Breakfast program, Education Chris Thompson Secretary Day Club, Region 10 and kindred groups Steve Davie Treasurer Chair Finance & Risk Management committee Terry Heffernan Chair - Welfare Sub Committee Men's Shed, building and grounds Peter Paul Library, appeals, education Michael Curwood Appeals, fundraising raffle, welfare Kim Storey Marketing, compliances, corporate governance, ACNC, AUSTRAC, VCGLR, fundraising raffle Bill Haslett Sporting groups, membership 10