SILENCE 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 HYDE PARK FORUM, 271 ELIZABETH STREET, SYDNEY, NSW ON THURSDAY 13 TH DECEMBER 2012 COMMENCING AT 9.00 am 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 - State Honorary 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 OBSERVED IN MEMORY OF DEPARTED COMRADES OPENING PRAYER: Pr R. A. C. Durbin - State Councillor

2 2 WELCOME: RADM Ken Doolan AO RAN (Retd) National President Mr Doug Goodworth Newcastle District Council Mr Pat Scammel National Marketing Manager APOLOGIES: Mrs E. A. Garland - State Councillor IN ATTENDANCE: Mr C.P. Perrin - State Secretary Miss A.G. Mulliner - Assistant State Secretary Messrs J.A. Boyle - Business Services Manager M.S. Lee - Communications Manager I. D. Brisot - Finance Services Manager A.N. Croft - Operations Officer R.E. Baker - Operations Officer NOTICES: 1. State Council Summary Report for District Councils Mr M. Lee 2. Address/presentation by: Ms Lorraine Jokovic & Mr Russell Naughton CPL Geoffrey Evans Ms Robyn Collins LOUD 1 Commando Unit Defencecare 3. Lunch pm to 1.00 pm. 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.

3 3 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 48/12 (a) Submitted for receipt and adoption. 1. ANZAC Day March Executive 9 th November 2012 Circulated 2. CCWA 13 th November 2012 Presented 3. Youth Club 13 th November 2012 Presented 4. Youth Council 13 th November 2102 Presented 5. SVAC 21 st November 2012 Circulated 6. Finance Audit & Risk Management 21 st November 2012 Circulated 7. State Executive 21st November 2012 Circulated 8. Day Clubs 22 nd November 2012 Circulated 9. Reveille Editorial 3 rd December 2012 Presented 10. Finance Audit & Risk Management 12 th December 2012 Presented 11. Website Hit Report Memorandum from Ms C. Edwards, Reveille Liaison dated 3 rd December 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

4 4 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: North Bondi RSL sub-branch 14. Service Certificates for sub-branches Delegated authority of State Secretary to approve the following Service Certificates for sub-branches: Nil 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: Port Macquarie Partially 3 years (2013, 2014 & 2015) Callala Beach Fully 3 years (2013, 2014 & 2015) Belmore Fully 3 years (2013, 2014 & 2015) Chatswood Fully 3 years (2013, 2014 & 2015) Laurieton Partially 1 year (2013) Ramsgate Partially 3 years (2013, 2014, & 2015) Kensington Partially 3 years (2013, 2014, & 2015) Glen Innes Fully 1 year (2013) City Of Wollongong Partially 3 years (2013, & 2015) Merewether Partially 1 Year (2013)

5 5 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 RESOLVED: That the Consent Agenda items 1 to 17 are noted. FINANCE: 49/12 1. Reports from Chief Financial Officer Report by Miss A. Mulliner, Chief Financial Officer. RESOLVED: That the report by Miss Mulliner is noted. IN COMMITTEE RESOLVED: (I) That State Council go IN COMMITTEE. (II) That State Council go OUT OF COMMITTEE. (III) That the resolutions made In Committee are endorsed. FINANCE 2. General Account Ratification 19th November to 3rd December 2012 Requesting approval for the ratification of cheque numbers to inclusive totalling $75, and electronic transfers of $329, RESOLVED: That the cheque numbers to inclusive totalling $75, and electronic transfers of $329, are ratified. 3. General Account Ratification EFT 19th November to 3rd December 2012 Requesting approval for the ratification of EFT numbers to inclusive totalling $251, RESOLVED: That EFT numbers to inclusive totalling $251, are ratified

6 6 MINUTES: 50/12 1. State Council on 19 th October 2012 (a) Submitted for receipt RESOLVED: That the minutes are received (b) Matters arising (i) Commemorative $2.00 Coin (SC Minute 39/12.2.(b).(i)) RESOLVED: That the offer of RSL Qld to purchase 50,000 x $2.00 coins be accepted (ii) City of Liverpool RSL sub-branch (SC minute 39/12.2.(b).(ii)) RESOLVED: That this matter be deferred until after the donation By-Law is completed. (iii) Enfield-Croydon Park RSL sub-branch (SC minute 42/12.1) RESOLVED: (i) That the report by Business Services Manager Mr J. Boyle is noted. (ii) That the matter be deferred to the next meeting of State Executive. (iv) sub-branch Administration Issues (SC minute 43/12.4) RESOLVED: That the report by the Vice President Northern Country Mr B Crosthwaite is noted. (v) Tamworth RSL sub-branch (SC minute 42/12.7) RESOLVED: That approval is given (c) Submitted for adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes are adopted.

7 7 2. Special State Council on 21 st November 2012 (a) Submitted for receipt and adoption RESOLVED: That the minutes are received and adopted. REPORT & DIRECTION: 51/12 1. Leave of Absence Mr R.Crosthwaite, State Vice President, for the period 20 th February 2013 to 31 March 2013 inclusive. Dr R.Bain, State Vice President, for the period 6 th March 2013 to 6 th April 2013 inclusive. Mr B. Harrigan, State Councillor, for the period 26 th December 2012 to 8 th January 2013 inclusive. Mr T. Toussaint, State Councillor, for the period 31 st May 2013 to 14 th July 2013 inclusive. Mr R.Metcalfe, State Councillor, for the period 15 th February 2013 to 21 st February 2013 inclusive. 2. Centenary of the RSL (SC minute 27/11.1.(b).(i).2) That the item is to be a permanent agenda item for State Council and State Executive. (SX minute 37/12.2.(a)) That serious consideration be given to digitize the past issues of Reveille with approximately 18,360 pages to be done. RESOLVED: That the report by the State President is noted. (SX minute 37/12.2.(b)) (i) That the State Executive recommends to the RSL State Council that a Centenary of the RSL 2016 Committee be elected and to comprise of the State President, the State Vice President Metropolitan and three State Councillors.

8 8 RESOLVED: That the Committee consist of the State President, the State Vice President Metropolitan, the State Honorary Treasurer and Councillors Ian Henderson and Peter Stephenson. (ii) That the Committee submit a Draft report on possible activities of the RSL, particularly in the Sydney Metropolitan area to the February 2013 State Council meeting. RESOLVED: That a meeting schedule be determined by Mr Rowe and Mr Haines. (iii) That the State Secretary is to supply an appropriate staff member to assist the Committee. RESOLVED: That the committee be supported by Operations Officer Mr Allan Croft. 3. Nomination to the TIP Consultative Group RESOLVED: That Mr Robert Mowle of City of Lismore RSL sub-branch be the RSL NSW representative on the TIP NSW TCG Management team. 4. Membership Fee Motion dated 21 st November 2012 for State Council decision from FARM RESOLVED: That the matter be deferred to the February 2013 State Council meeting, pending further information on the State Branch financial situation. 5. Adoption of 2013 Budgets Motion dated 21 st November 2012 for State Council decision from FARM RESOLVED: That the 2012 budgets are approved. 6. District Council Presidents Forum Correspondence dated 21 st November 2012 from Mr J Diews, Honorary Secretary/Treasurer Northern Metropolitan District Council RESOLVED: That no change be made to the composition of future meetings between the State President and District Council Presidents, in consideration of the current financial situation. (At 3.05 PM State President Mr Rowe, State Vice President Mr Crosthwaite, State Honorary Treasurer Mr White and Councillor Humphreys left the meeting. State Vice President Dr Bain assumed the Chair).

9 9 7. Use of the letters RSL Report by Mr C Perrin State Secretary RESOLVED: That approval be given for RSL LifeCare to use the letters RSL and conditional upon acceptance by RSL LifeCare of State Council s right to withdraw permission at any time. (At 3.09 PM State President Mr Rowe, State Vice President Mr Crosthwaite, State Honorary Treasurer Mr White and Councillor Humphreys re-joined the meeting. State President Mr Rowe resumed the Chair) 8. Sydney ANZAC Day March Guidelines Memorandum dated 30 th November 2012 from Mr B Batty Operations Officer RESOLVED: That the Sydney ANZAC Day March guidelines eligibility to march be amended to read anyone eligible to be a service member of the Returned and Services League of Australia is eligible to participate in the March. COMPLIANCE REPORT 52/12 Nil Outstanding PROPERTY BUSINESS 53/12 1. City of Newcastle RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to donate to the Cooks Hill Life Saving & Surf Club. RESOLVED: That approval is not given as the donation does not meet the defined objective of the League as being for a predominant purpose. 2. Callala Beach RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to donate to Callala Public School RESOLVED: That approval is not given as the donation does not meet the defined objective of the League as being for a predominant purpose.

10 10 3. Bathurst RSL sub-branch Seeking approval in principle to purchase property for rental purposes RESOLVED: That approval is given in principle, subject to prior provision of an acceptable cost/benefit analysis. 4. Mascot RSL sub-branch Seeking approval for the Trustees of Mascot RSL sub- Branch to enter into a Deed of Rescission with KR property Group Pty Ltd. RESOLVED: That approval is given. 5. Mascot RSL sub-branch Seeking approval for the Trustees of Mascot RSL sub-branch to enter into a contract f for the sale of the sub-branch property to the corporate entity known as 1271 Botany Rd Mascot Pty Ltd. RESOLVED: That approval is given. 6. City of Queanbeyan RSL sub-branch Lease Documentation for shop 17 located in the Queanbeyan RSL sub-branch Arcade RESOLVED: That approval is given. 7. Combined Services RSL sub-branch Seeking approval to enter into a new Lease with Combined Services RSL Club Co-Operative Limited. RESOLVED: That approval is given. GENERAL BUSINESS 54/12 1. Woodburn Evans Head RSL sub-branch Correspondence dated 3 rd December 2012 from Mr E Bell RESOLVED: That the matter be referred to the State Branch Tribunal.

11 11 2. War Horse Workshop Monologue Correspondence dated 22 nd November 2012 from Ms S Hutchinson RESOLVED: That the correspondence is noted. 3. RSL National Meeting List 2013 RSL National meeting dates for the information of State Council. RESOLVED: That the correspondence is noted. 4. RSL LifeCare Annual Report Correspondence dated 7 th November 2012 from Mr R Thompson RESOLVED: That the report is received and formal thanks be conveyed to the Chairman and CEO of RSL LifeCare. 5. Gallipoli Scholarship Fund Correspondence dated 31 st October 2012 from Mr M Dawkins to; (a) Seek approval to register the Gallipoli Scholarship Fund with RSL NSW as a recognised charity. RESOLVED: (i) That approval is not given. (ii) That approval is given to including the correspondence in the RSL sub-branch bulk mail. (b) Seek approval for a past Gallipoli Scholarship Winner to address RSL NSW Annual State Congress in May RESOLVED: That approval is given, conditional upon costs being borne by the scholarship. 6. ANZAC House Trust (a) Approval is sought to execute under the Common Seal of The Returned and Services League of Australia (New South Wales Branch) a Lease to Peter Linegar for premises - known as Suite 7, Level 3, ANZAC HOUSE, 245 Castlereagh St Sydney NSW RESOLVED: That approval is given. (b) Approval is sought to execute under the Common Seal of The Returned and Services League of Australia (New South Wales Branch) a Lease to Peter Lander for

12 12 premises - known as Suite 1, Level 3, ANZAC HOUSE, 245 Castlereagh St Sydney NSW RESOLVED: That approval is given. (c) Approval is sought to execute under the Common Seal of The Returned and Services League of Australia (New South Wales Branch) a Lease to Kenneth Earl for premises - known as Suite 2, Level 3, ANZAC HOUSE, 245 Castlereagh St Sydney NSW RESOLVED: That approval is given. 7. RSL sub-branch Support and Assistance Fund Correspondence dated 5 th December 2012 from Mr J Haines State Vice President RESOLVED: (i) That the RSL sub-branch Support and Assistance Fund become a more structured committee under State Branch meeting procedures. (ii) That the committee meet every two months prior to State Council and provide a regular report to State Council. (iii) That secretariat support be provided to the committee. 8. In-Committee Minute Book Correspondence dated 5 th December 2012 from Mr J Haines State Vice President RESOLVED: That approval is not given. 9. Women s Auxiliaries Regulations Correspondence dated 4 th December 2012 from Mrs R. McKinnon RESOLVED: That the revised Chapter Three of regulations is approved. 10. RSL Youth Council Swimming Club Motion dated 10 th December 2012 for State Council decision from RSL Youth Council RESOLVED: That in keeping with previous years, State Council underwrites the cost of the 2013 Youth Council State Swimming carnival.

13 Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee Correspondence dated the 3 rd December 2012 from Mr J Haines State Vice President RESOLVED: That the matter be deferred to State Council after Congress in 2013 when all committees will be considered. 12. Defencecare Correspondence dated 3 rd December 2012 from Mr J Haines State Vice President (a) Motion 1 State Council representation (b) Motion 2 Defencecare reporting RESOLVED: (i) That the matter be deferred to State Council after Congress in 2013 when all committees will be considered. (ii) That the matter be referred to the Trustees of WBI. 13. RSL AFOF Correspondence dated 30 th November 2012 from Mr J Haines State Vice President. RESOLVED: That the matter be referred to AFOF with the endorsement of State Council. 14. Points of concern RSL NSW Correspondence dated 29 th November 2012 from Mr Doug Goodworth Honorary Secretary/Treasurer Newcastle District Council of RSL sub-branches. RESOLVED: (i) That the State President address District Council presidents on the issue of Codes of Behaviour. (ii) That the State President prepare a letter to District Councils explaining Council s position on TIP administration. (iii) That the matter be forwarded to Mr Richard Kelloway, TIP NSW. 15. RSL Smart Phone App National Executive resolution requesting RSL NSW identify sources of material, the frequency of updating and the cost of the app. RESOLVED: That the request is noted.

14 RSL Trademark Policy National Executive resolution noting that RSL Trademark Policy will be rewritten by Qld and RSL NSW. RESOLVED: That the request is noted and that NSW is awaiting QLD response. 17. Long Tan Bursary National Executive request for State comments on amendment to the scheme. RESOLVED: That RSL NSW supports VIC proposal, but not the QLD proposal, suggesting instead that the scheme be extended to the children of contemporary veterans. 18. RSL National Executive National Executive resolution endorsing QLD Mates for Mates programme and seeking State Executive comment. RESOLVED: That RSL NSW notes the resolution. 19. Media coverage of closing Ex-Service clubs Report on legal issues by State Secretary and report on media responses by State President. RESOLVED: That the reports are noted. 20. Contact with State Government Report by State President on general liaison matters with NSW Premier Barry O Farrell, the Minister for Veteran s Affairs and the State Office of Veterans Affairs. RESOLVED: That the report is noted. QUESTION TIME 55/12 1. Achievments of RSL Observation from the State Vice President Dr Bain should feel some satisfaction on its achievements during the year in the realm of veteran mental health, the establishment of new SOPs in the Repatriation Commission and in recruiting. RESOLVED: That the observation is noted.

15 15 2. By-Laws review Request from State Councillor Mr Durbin that the By-Law Review Committee review current documents for consistency with recent amendments. RESOLVED: That the matter be an agenda item for February 2013 State Council. 3. Loud Marketing and Branding Campaign Request from State Councillor Mr Stephenson that the Loud company be asked to make its presentation to the National Secretary. RESOLVED: That a decision on the Loud proposal be deferred to next State Council. 4. Campaign support Request from Honorary State Treasurer Mr White that recognition be given to State Councillor Mr Stephenson and Communications Manager Mr Lee for their support to the creation of the Loud proposal. RESOLVED: That appropriate thanks and appreciation be forwarded. 5. RSL meeting schedule Request from Honorary State Treasurer Mr White that the December 2013 State Council meeting date be moved due to its closeness to Christmas. RESOLVED: (i) That the December 2013 State Council meeting be moved to 12 December; (ii) That Life Membership, FARM, Custodian and RSL WBI be moved to 11 December; and (iii) That Closing date for State Council be moved to 2 December.

16 16 COMMITTEE MEETINGS & EVENTS: 56/ 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 Hyde Park Inn Friday 25 January am Australia Day Saturday 26 January 2013 Australia Day Public Holiday Monday 28 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 ANZAC March Executive 8 February am Donaldson VC 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

17 17 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 RSL WBI Thursday 18 April am Life Membership Thursday 18 April am TBA ANZAC Memorial 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 ANZAC Indigenous Veterans Ceremony Friday 31 May am 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

18 18 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 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

19 19 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 2 December pm Hyde Park Inn Friday 13 December am HPF RSL WBI Thursday 11 December am Sheean RSL Custodian Thursday 11 December am Sheean FARM Thursday 11 December am Sheean Life Membership Thursday 11 December pm TBA State Council Friday 12 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

20 20 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 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

21 21 CLOSING PRAYER: Pr R. A. C. Durbin - State Councillor THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING CONCLUDED AT 5.17 P.M.