MORWELL RSL NEWSLETTER (BI-MONTHLY) APRIL, 2003 LEST WE FORGET Morwell RSL Sub Branch Inc. Corner Elgin & Tarwin Streets Morwell P.O. Box 105, Morwell 3840 - Phone (03) 5134 2455 E-mail: [email protected] - Website: www.morwell.rslvic.com.au ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your Committee Presidents Report - April, 2003 President: Mal Bugg Dear Members, Senior Vice President: Your new committee has now taken up their duties for 2003 Bruce Jeffrey and we see for the second time in our Sub-Branches history that the General Manager has been appointed Sub-Branch Vice Presidents: Secretary. The first one was Cliff Suares and now Dennis Joe Geddes & Keith Tickner Cleary will take on that role. I know Dennis will more than capably handle it efficiently and effectively and will also have Secretary: Dennis Cleary the membership onside. I thank the members also for allowing me the privilege to be Treasurer: Bill Hall nd your President for my 22 Term in Office. I think you all Committee Members: know how proud I am of our Sub-Branch, which in my Graham Burgess, Bill Cox, Opinion is equal to or the best in Victoria, if not Australia. I Eddie Dyer, Mike Hall & travel widely in my State duties and have not seen our equal yet. Congratulations to our treasurer Bill Hall who is entering Lora Jeffrey rd his 23 year in Office. Bill is a great operator and has guided CEO / Secretary Manager: us with tight reins, which is reflected in our bank accounts. Dennis Cleary __________________________________________ It was sad to see Mark Urquhart Step down from pension and committee work. All through some narrow minded, Sub Committee’s disenchanted crank, who is threatening him and his family with their lives, just because this person apparently did not get what Veteran Affairs they wanted in pension entitlements. It is a pity they never had Mal Bugg & Joe Geddes the guts to front us at the Pension Office to air the gripe instead Appeals of using a mobile or home phone to cover their tracks. Bruce Jeffrey & Keith Tickner I think we will soon have them in the hands of the Police. We hope to see you back soon Mark. Ceremonial The old 3rd Battalion RAR strength will get you through. Mal Bugg, Bill Cox, Eddie Dyer & We have a new member on committee namely Graham Bill Hall (Beatle) Burgess and I am Sure he will be a great contributor. He has already taken on the role of editor of our newsletter and Hospital Visits is doing a great job. Graham has also accepted the role of the Bruce Jeffrey, Lora Jeffrey & “Administrative Officer” of our new RSL Web Site, which is Keith Tickner tied into the State Branches Web Site. It will become an important tool for ours and others usages in the future. Welfare & Pensions Morwell RSL is one of 13 Sub-Branches Statewide developing Bill Cox & Joe Geddes this Web Site and so far it looks tops. Graham has a big Web Site & Newsletter – Editor responsibility to get the site up and running for all of us. Graham (Beatle) Burgess (Continued on Page 2) 1 Trading Hours Presidents Report – (Continued From page 1.) Club and Gaming I hope everyone has a great ANZAC Day and I wish Keith Tickner and his Appeal's Team every success in the coming Monday to Thursday, ANZAC Appeal. If you can give us a few hours of your time 10.00am to 1.00am to help sell ANZAC Tokens we would be very thankful. Just see Keith or Bruce Jeffrey and they will take your detail Friday & Saturday, for the selling roster. 10.00am to 3.00am Finally don’t forget to check out the great buys of RSL Sunday, clothing and memorabilia etc on display in the cabinet in the 11.00am to 12.00 Midnight Gaming Room, near the bar. We are selling these items at near cost to give you the member a good bargain. For more details Victoria Cross Bistro (see the article on page 14.) Monday to Sunday Mal Bugg Lunch - 12.00noon to 2.00pm Dinner - 6.00pm to 9.00pm CEO / Secretary Manager’s Report _____________________________ Members, Courtesy Bus Activity throughout the club has been steady so far this year. Our Courtesy Bus normally Tattersalls reports indicate that we are in a strong position in operates during the following the network; in fact we are at the highest position in the top times. If you wish to come to the operators, in our division, that we have ever been. club in the courtesy bus, please General sales have been above expectations, and the excellent phone the club to book a seat. entertainment organized by Shez, continues to keep the club jumping. (Check the “Gig Guide” on page 11.) Tuesday, (for Bingo only) Leaves We look forward to the Country Music Night on Saturday the the club at 7.00pm 19th April and of course ANZAC Day on Friday the 25th April. and 10.30pm. Dennis Cleary Wednesday, Runs from 5.00pm to 12.00 midnight; with 6.00pm and Sick Dog 9.00pm runs to Churchill. A man took his Rottweiler to the vet and said, Friday, “My dog's cross-eyed, is there anything you can do for him?” Runs from 5.00pm to 2.00am; with “Well,” said the vet, “let's have a look at him”. So, he picks 6.00pm, 9.00pm and a late run to the dog up and has a look at its eyes.…..“Hmm,” says the vet, Churchill on request “I'm going to have to put him down.” “Just because he's cross-eyed?” says the man. Saturday, “No, because he's too flamin heavy,” says the vet. Runs from 5.00pm to 1.00am; with runs to Churchill on request. VALE Please note that the courtesy bus service is only available to our It is with deep regret that we note the death of the following clubs FULL MEMBERS, i.e. members since our last newsletter was printed. Service, Social and Affiliate Our deepest sympathy is extended to their families and friends. members. CLARENCE SWENSON - on the 28th JANUARY 2003 ALFRED HOLLIER - on the 10th FEBRUARY 2003 ARCHIE MILDENHALL - on the 12th FEBRUARY 2003 WILLIAM R. JOHNSON - on the 10th MARCH 2003 2 The Club Ladies Auxiliary There’s a Tom, Dick and Harry The Morwell RSL Ladies Auxiliary meets on the last Saturday And Benjamin too of each month in the library at 11.00am. There’s a Bill and Keith Once a month we organise a morning tea and craft session, this And a fella called Blue. is usually held at one of our member’s homes. New members are always welcome. They enjoy a tipple The Ladies auxiliary organises the Monday and Tuesday bingo Bend the elbow they do sessions and they organise the Friday evening member and They tell tall stories prize draws. Please come along and enjoy an evening with us. The odd one is true. Anzac Day is fast approaching and the Ladies Auxiliary will Some attend all the “Doo’s” be marching and laying a wreath. Last year we were all very Some get there never proud to be part of the Anzac Day commemoration, and I’m They whinge and they grizzle sure that the same pride will exist this year. But will defend it forever. If you want to join us please come along and support our veterans. This is a good time for us all to get together. These men young and old If you need assistance and think we can help in anyway, please To one and all they will tell contact one of the auxiliary ladies and we will do our best to They very proudly belong help. To the R. S. & L. Ann-Maree Blackford By Ruth Tickner Ladies Auxiliary Committee The Morwell RSL Ladies Auxiliary recently conducted their The Volunteers Lament Annual Election of Office bearers for 2003. The Results are as follows: I am sitting here outside the shop President - Pat Cox Thank you Sir, for a token you did Senior Vice President - Pat Sheay stop. Vice President - Lyn Priems Invincible I was, or so I thought Secretary - Ann-Maree Blackford As no one a token had bought. Treasurer - Julie Bassett Are you the one with grit in your Congratulations to these Ladies. Keep up the good work eye? Or do you check your shoes as you pass by. Monthly Meetings The bottom is still in your bag my On the last Thursday of each month at 10-30am there is a dear General Meeting of our Sub Branch in the members lounge. Please, buy a token from a All members and invited guests are welcome to attend. Volunteer. If you have something to say or you just want to hear what is happening within our organisation, why not attend these By Ruth Tickner Monthly Meetings, let us all know your thoughts and take an interest in what your committee is doing, or just sit and listen. Thanks to Ruth Tickner for writing The General Meetings for the next two months will be held in these two poems and kindly allowing the Members Lounge on: th th us to share them. Thursday the 24 April and Thursday the 29 May. The Volunteers Lament being especially timely due to the fact that our volunteers will soon be out and Quick Quiz (You can check your answer on page 10) about selling ANZAC Day Badges. Please Don’t Cheat. Which country has the longest name without repeating a letter? 3 ANZAC DAY Anzac Day - 25 April - is probably Australia's most important national occasion.