PRESIDENTS REPORT April 2016

Since the AGM, it has been a steep learning curve, for myself, the President of the Citizens Auxiliary and the Secretary/Treasurer.

We have had several meetings with members of the District committee, which have been very fruitful.

I must thank Helen Cook for her font of knowledge and endless passion for the RSL

At the March meeting there was 12 RSVP’s and 12 apologies.

7 ex serving members and 5 ladies auxiliaries attended.

Through a misunderstanding when catering there was enough food for fifty people.   We need to save over catering in future, we will only cater for RSVP numbers.

I am presently looking for people to assist in Anzac Day preparations.   There are jobs available as follows;

• Anzac Eve 24 April.   Set up hall, Tables & chairs, bain-marie & kitchen.

• Anzac Day 25 April.  0830   Set up Cenotaph area,  All of the following will need to be moved from the hall .   Marquees (3), Chairs (100). PA system & lectern.

The president of the Citizens Auxiliary has also requested assistance over this period,   It dos not matter how small your involvement we all need to help some where to spread the load.

DISTRICT MEETING REPORT

At the March meeting a motion was passed any member joining a sub branch board will need to complete TOBi training within three months of taking up the position.

District will be hosting two fun days this year and three in 2017.

District is purchasing a CD and booklet about the battle for Pozieres for each sub branch.

A reminder that Kapiyong  Day is on the 24 April, remembering 3 RAR.

91.1 FM will be advertising Anzac day.

Tunstal health care, will need a doctors stamped letter to cover Fall Risk if you are not covered by DVA.

A suggestion for membership growth was that each sub branch adopt a serving unit.

District donated a desk top computer to us to be utilised by the secretary.

The next District meeting will be held at Coolum/Peregian on at 0900 17 May 2016.

The Next District AGM will be at Caloundra.