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President's Update January 2018 Dear Members Interim Board Newsletter January 2018 Happy New Year! As we begin 2018, the tempo in State Branch remains as fast as ever! Our staff levels were, necessarily, reduced to an affordable level late last year and, as you would expect, the work load remains heavy. Much of the work may not be immediately visible to you, our members but it is there. Whilst our focus remains on our core pillars of Advocacy, Welfare, Mateship (and Mentoring) and Commemoration, there is much work to do in the remedial space – this includes compliance with ACNC governance requirements (necessary to ensure we do not lose our charitable status) and compliance with the requirements of the Administration of the DOCAs, together with all the normal RSL functions that need to be sustained. Progress is being made on all these fronts, but as I said, it may not be immediately evident to all. Likewise, although we have the best of intent, not everything can be done immediately. Many things that you have become used to might not be done within a timeline you would like and we apologise for that. In spite of the challenges, many very good things are occurring and I am pleased with the upbeat and positive approach being adopted by all in our proud organisation. Sub-Branch Visits All Board Members have been out and about attending events and visiting sub-branches. Since I last wrote we have visited: Port Pirie Palmerston Kensington Gardens Robertstown Port Elliott Payneham Goolwa Gilles Plains/Hampstead Largs Bay Colonel Light Gardens McLaren Vale Salisbury West Croydon/Kilkenny Henley & Grange Nuriootpa Pinnaroo Willunga Lameroo Mannum Cummins – Yeelanna Gawler Murray Bridge Royal Australian Regiment Morphett Vale Lockleys Police Sub Branch Walkerville Women’s Sub Branch Australia Day Honours I offer my sincere congratulation to the following members of the ex-service community who were recognised on Australia Day. Good on you! You are all worthy recipients and your recognition enhances your image and that of the RSL and veteran community. Thank you for your service. Norm Ginn, OAM. For service to the community of Victor Harbor. Trevor Whitelaw, OAM. For service to veterans and their families, to lawn bowls and to the environment. Bill Mc Evoy, OAM. For service to veterans particularly, through the Rats of Tobruk Association. David Lyas, OAM. For service to youth in Adelaide. David Helman, OAM. For service to veterans and their families. Keith Harrison, Australia Day Medallion. For service to the RSL. Ken Brown, Australia Day Medallion. For service to the RSL. Appointment of Interim CEO and the selection process for a Permanent CEO. When our last CEO resigned we were in a potentially difficult space. Fortunately, a former RAAF Officer, Samantha Hewitt was able to join us on very short notice and step in on an interim basis. Sam has done a marvellous job helping us meet the ACNC deadlines that are of time-sensitive nature. She has done some excellent work in a range of areas, especially corporate governance. We had some immediate challenges and Sam’s experience, professionalism, corporate knowledge, capacity to prioritize and focus on the important issues was refreshing. Sam was only ever a short-term emergency solution. When she joined us, she had already accepted a position volunteering overseas when she joined us and will be finishing up at the end of February. We began the selection of a new permanent CEO late last year. The RSL engaged Fish Recruiting to assist us in this process, Fish used both SEEK and LinkedIn to advertise and identify suitable candidates. We received 52 responses to our ads and of those 14 were interviewed by Fish Recruiting. Four suitable candidates have been interviewed by a selection committee last week. The selection committee was made up of myself and three randomly selected Sub Branch Presidents. The Selection Panel feels they have found a very suitable candidate. In due course I expect to make a recommendation to the State Board and an announcement to all the members. In the senior management space, we are pleased to announce the appointment of an experienced ex-CEO, Mr David Walshaw, to assist us in the development of our corporate policy framework and to help us meet our ongoing ACNC obligations. David’s position has not been funded by RSL-SA, but instead has been made possible due to a grant of $25,000 made from the Board of RSL Care SA. Finance Committee Our finance committee has been established with appropriate expertise provided on a voluntary basis. It is chaired by Geoff Tattersall. Geoff is a former CEO for SA Health and he is also one of our Regional Coordinators. The committee is focussed on ensuring that a robust financial system exists and that the State Board is provided with reliable advice upon which to make informed decisions on matters with a financial consequence. The finance committee has concluded that early indications are that our financial performance is better than DOCA forecasts, despite there being some uncertainties that remain to be clarified. Some difficulties are being experienced with completing financial audit statements for 2016 and 2017 because financial records are still with the Administrators. A robust budget for 2018 is expected to be recommended to the State Board very soon. Avoca Hotel The Avoca Hotel is our prime financial investment. We know there are serious concerns about how we came to own a hotel and we understand that. Nevertheless, our job in respect of this investment is quite clear - we must make it work!!! A new Avoca Board has been determined and they work long and hard to ensure this objective is met. The pub business is tough at the best of times and now is no different. Having said that, we are hopeful of some positive news on the financial front in the near future - when it happens you will be the first to know. As some may know, the Avoca has recently appointed a new General Manager, Mr Ben White. Ben has a sound background in the hospitality sector, having worked in a range of roles in a number of Adelaide hotels. Most recently he was the owner/manager of “The Verve”, in Westfield Marion shopping centre which he built into a successful operation over the last six years before selling the business in mid-2017. I encourage you all to get down to the Avoca whenever you can and say g’day to Ben. It is the perfect place for a family dinner or a quiet drink with friends. It is an exceptionally good venue for any informal ESO type meeting or function and discounts apply to RSL members. Advocacy There has been some progress in this critical area. While keeping a close eye on our finances we are looking to direct additional paid resources to better support and hopefully increase current paid and volunteer capacity in Welfare and Advocacy. BEST Funding Did you know that SA appears to be getting a rough deal in the Advocacy $ stakes? Research undertaken by the Veterans’ Centre at Plympton Glenelg RSL reveals that in the last five years our state share of BEST funding has dropped from 8.4% of the national allocation to 2.5%. At the same time BEST funds have 2 increased nationally by 39%. Of course, the situation is a lot more complex than those simple stats, but it does reveal a case that I think warrants investigation on behalf of all ESOs in SA who access BEST funds. Late last year I spoke with the Hon Dan Tehan MP re the inappropriate restriction placed on our RSL BEST funding. It is our BEST funding that finances a large part our Advocacy services. When we went into Administration, the DVA had issues with RSL financial management and the fact that funds had not been spent for the approved purpose, nor acquitted. Accordingly, DVA determined that we could only receive BEST funding retrospectively. This was a tough and discriminatory decision that put us under enormous financial pressure. I advocated to then Minister Tehan and said that the Interim Board had presented a plan that saw our Charitable Status retained. Minister Tehan acknowledged that. Minister Tehan has now moved on. I have written to newly appointed Minister, the Hon Michael McCormack MP, to ensure he understands the issues we face and like Minister Tehan, will act to remedy them. Veterans’ Centres. The project designed to establish “Veterans Centres” (VCs) is proceeding well. We have support of many RSLs and other ESOs. VCs at Plympton Glenelg and Payneham have really taken the lead on this, but other Sub-Branches are doing extremely well. As I said in my last newsletter, over 300 veterans need our help and the number of claims we are receiving is increasing. Flinders Medical Centre Rehabilitation and Aged Care Reconditioning Gymnasium. As many might know this facility was opened on 6 Nov 17. While the facility has been well received there are some teething problems. This is to be expected. The RSL is liaising with patients and clients and is advocating via the Veterans’ Advisory Council (VAC) and the Veterans’ Health Advisory Council (VHAC) to ensure all issues impacting veterans who now use the FMC are addressed. To that end, any member who wishes to pass on their views (positive and otherwise) to me is encouraged to do so. We can only support you if we know what your concerns are! Advocacy Service. Service as an Advocate is about the most valuable service you can render in the ESO space. It is an extension of the ethic of your military service – putting yourself forward in the best interests of your colleagues.
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