Minutes of the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub-Branch General Meeting Held at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club On 19 June 2017 Opening. The Chairman declared the meeting open at 1430hrs. Silent Tribute. The Chairman asked all present to stand to observe a minutes silence for those who had fallen in the service of their country or who had died since the last meeting. The Ode was also recited in accordance with tradition. G. Fisher (Chairman), D. Gilroy (Secretary), T. Wheal (Treasurer & Minute Secretary) six Present. additional Committee members and 27 members. Apologies. H. Deane, B. Clarke, R. Lewis K. Arnott and 18 members. Previous Minutes. The previous minutes were read and carried on a motion proposed by R. Scott and seconded by K. Hankin. Business Arising from the Previous Minutes. Nil. The Treasurer circulated the report for May 2017. He pointed out the small amount Treasurer’s Report. of money banked in May from the ANZAC Day appeal, taking the total to just under $30,000. This had been remitted to the State Branch. Acceptance of the Report was moved by D. Gilroy and seconded by Treasurer’s D. Wilkinson. Carried. Correspondence. The A/Chairman listed the correspondence: In. RSL Circular 15/17, RSL Active Program. RSL State Conference, Agenda and Remits. RSL Ballot Papers State Branch. – RSL Circular 10/17, 75th Anniversary of Kokoda. RSL Circular 9/17, 75th Anniversary of Milne Bay, Minister for Mental Health. Veterans’ Affairs Media Release – Letter, VITA President. Invitation Fire Brigade Dinner 15 Jan 18 President to present RSL Award. – Christians Bus Lines General information of tours available. – Request for Funding Highton Rotary Club. – Out. Nil., Reports. Welfare. L. Fisher reported that S. Hartle, the Veterans Liaison Officer at the Epworth Hospital had passed away after a car accident. He would be sorely missed because he had agreed that he would distribute mobility aids to veterans requiring them. The Sub-Branch would now have to continue looking after this task, Lola also reported on the health and well-being of a number of members who had either been hospitalised or who had not been well. Hours and distance for May were: Funerals: 4 Home & Hospital Visits: 161 Welfare Assistance: 52 Welfare Training: 9 Total: 226
Minutes of the Ocean Grove Barwon Heads RSL Sub-Branch General Meeting Held at the Ocean Grove Bowling Club On 19 June 2017 Opening. The Chairman declared the meeting open at 1430hrs. Silent Tribute. The Chairman asked all present to stand to observe a minutes silence for those who had fallen in the service of their country or who had died since the last meeting. The Ode was also recited in accordance with tradition. Present. G. Fisher (Chairman), D. Gilroy (Secretary), T. Wheal (Treasurer & Minute Secretary) six additional Committee members and 27 members. Apologies. H. Deane, B. Clarke, R. Lewis K. Arnott and 18 members. Previous Minutes. The previous minutes were read and carried on a motion proposed by R. Scott and seconded by K. Hankin. Business Arising from the Previous Minutes. Nil. Treasurer’s Report. The Treasurer circulated the report for May 2017. He pointed out the small amount of money banked in May from the ANZAC Day appeal, taking the total to just under $30,000. This had been remitted to the State Branch. Acceptance of the Treasurer’s Report was moved by D. Gilroy and seconded by D. Wilkinson. Carried. Correspondence. The A/Chairman listed the correspondence: In. RSL Circular 15/17, RSL Active Program. RSL State Conference, Agenda and Remits. RSL Ballot Papers – State Branch. RSL Circular 10/17, 75th Anniversary of Kokoda. RSL Circular 9/17, 75th Anniversary of Milne Bay, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Media Release – Mental Health. Letter, VITA President. Invitation Fire Brigade Dinner 15 Jan 18 – President to present RSL Award. Christians Bus Lines – General information of tours available. Request for Funding – Highton Rotary Club. Out. Nil., Reports. Welfare. L. Fisher reported that S. Hartle, the Veterans Liaison Officer at the Epworth Hospital had passed away after a car accident. He would be sorely missed because he had agreed that he would distribute mobility aids to veterans requiring them. The Sub-Branch would now have to continue looking after this task, Lola also reported on the health and well-being of a number of members who had either been hospitalised or who had not been well. Hours and distance for May were: Funerals: 4 Home & Hospital Visits: 161 Welfare Assistance: 52 Welfare Training: 9 Total: 226