tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66889503935408536292024-03-19T19:17:30.823+10:30RSL Tanunda Sub-BranchThe Returned and Services League is a national Australian organization dedicated to veterans. who served in our defence forces. RSL Tanunda is one of many sub-branches within Australia.Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-44976028397553483542024-03-17T19:38:00.002+10:302024-03-17T19:38:59.412+10:30St. Patrick's Day 24<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----</marquee> <b>This year we want to get more happening at the Hut (see banner photo) located at the Tanunda Recreation Park off Bilyara Road, Tanunda.</b><div><br /></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFysZ2P7GUAx-Yaf95f8l-q2DjQEOmvIQyxsmzfmk85XdHfg03Nf4xm076UClMfXewgtaO-1fIRy-Bjikl4shgFeIf-DF3LlPkfC-8r6xwb0GAnArzvqtIS86lidfCZ5_e1sr7655XKh8XQSq_D246kMSw9JdkZFu-q6U_316AhdM1hK4x918iihBneaM/s3024/IMG_8683~photo-full.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="2801" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFysZ2P7GUAx-Yaf95f8l-q2DjQEOmvIQyxsmzfmk85XdHfg03Nf4xm076UClMfXewgtaO-1fIRy-Bjikl4shgFeIf-DF3LlPkfC-8r6xwb0GAnArzvqtIS86lidfCZ5_e1sr7655XKh8XQSq_D246kMSw9JdkZFu-q6U_316AhdM1hK4x918iihBneaM/s320/IMG_8683~photo-full.jpg" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Several of our Members</td></tr></tbody></table>Instead of opening only on Friday evenings, we plan to have some <i>ad hoc</i> openings like we had today for St Patrick's Day.</div><div><br /></div><div>This was our first "test run" called at short notice and we were pleasantly surprised that numerous of our members attended. Some rose to the occasion and had a Guinness or two for St Patrick. </div><div><br /></div><div>Most <i>ad hoc</i> days will be for military-related events such as the end of the Malaya Campaign. However, there is also room for some additional open days for significant international or national events that may be of interest to our members and visitors.</div><div><br /></div><div>As we head into 2024 we will give you more notice of special openings of the Hut and as always, look forward to having you join us.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-21061319079852740582024-03-12T13:49:00.001+10:302024-03-12T13:49:35.233+10:30Issue 12 of "The Bugle" is Now Available<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----</marquee> <div><b>Issue 12 of our quarterly publication The Bugle is now available to read online or download. There is a range of topics that you can spot on this snap of page one:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGwdVMDEz4jC76xsKKRwqC5_R2gTDcEG_eXcmM9HnBY-Nk-t8cwsrez1SbqiBaZPbClTH-8FcWxU1uZnXcUXTIs2IHjqfFQfzDsJ8JXDb2FbUULqKbzhlkqJ6UMczWM3ZDpRRwfMwoYHWY_uZGe9EOaiyrX7edVJBcz4ZOesG-tDjpeOTGhakRr5USMk/s544/Screenshot%202024-03-12%20133458.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="386" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhGwdVMDEz4jC76xsKKRwqC5_R2gTDcEG_eXcmM9HnBY-Nk-t8cwsrez1SbqiBaZPbClTH-8FcWxU1uZnXcUXTIs2IHjqfFQfzDsJ8JXDb2FbUULqKbzhlkqJ6UMczWM3ZDpRRwfMwoYHWY_uZGe9EOaiyrX7edVJBcz4ZOesG-tDjpeOTGhakRr5USMk/s320/Screenshot%202024-03-12%20133458.png" width="227" /></a></div>If you click on the image, you should be able to increase the size making it easier to read.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, why do that when you can click on the Newsletters tab and then click on the PDF version of the newsletter to download, print or read online?</div><div><br /></div><div>If you do read it, and we hope you do, please give us some feedback so we know whether we're providing something of interest or wasting our time and effort.</div><div><br /></div><div>Use the comment dialogue box below to tell us what you think.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLylmyon1VkjGoIjI4vfh_KisoET6GYC7TjDdFAbBHnjvL13dcWKAvEkSj_AcFlRB6f_TgmIxj7pDMuyEs7Y-tDc_shdgPqQu2lWR1PHijGeKQ1c2n2_p7DB8B-RB6QYLHL1_5nKmgtoE16oNSfdCI_snIlHJ3QK97sCsqLf-9o2lygQ8e_9BPMn9H82M/s80/down%20arrow.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="80" data-original-width="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLylmyon1VkjGoIjI4vfh_KisoET6GYC7TjDdFAbBHnjvL13dcWKAvEkSj_AcFlRB6f_TgmIxj7pDMuyEs7Y-tDc_shdgPqQu2lWR1PHijGeKQ1c2n2_p7DB8B-RB6QYLHL1_5nKmgtoE16oNSfdCI_snIlHJ3QK97sCsqLf-9o2lygQ8e_9BPMn9H82M/s16000/down%20arrow.png" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-30467410131752907122024-03-05T12:33:00.002+10:302024-03-09T07:46:59.676+10:30ANZAC Poems and other Sprigs of Wattle Book<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- We have Happy Hours at our Hut most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----</marquee> <div><b>One of our members, Maurie O'Brien is a popular bush poet and author who wrote "ANZAC Poems & Other Sprigs of Wattle". </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Maurie was raised in a country town in the Mid-North of South Australia. He is well respected and admired for the strong delivery of his poetry at public events.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglZ1UuW3AHiYLhcqm9tWBrVr1UVf4yh7GG5_acUHEOikyj_aR6QRT5BXhOalfT_wi4SQGuEFBUrAzUbcZPtQASajqlX7sYICg97cnvXKzHASafBZAcqZ1EkKysUkx7CA4PXgCus2LpCkyFccBrf48LnaRZHG3rTidhDy0rbR2WA5vAnIFeyDFLw_ni_eE/s516/Maurie.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="516" data-original-width="343" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglZ1UuW3AHiYLhcqm9tWBrVr1UVf4yh7GG5_acUHEOikyj_aR6QRT5BXhOalfT_wi4SQGuEFBUrAzUbcZPtQASajqlX7sYICg97cnvXKzHASafBZAcqZ1EkKysUkx7CA4PXgCus2LpCkyFccBrf48LnaRZHG3rTidhDy0rbR2WA5vAnIFeyDFLw_ni_eE/s320/Maurie.png" width="213" /></a></div>This collection of poems from Maurie contains many fine tributes to Australia's fellow veterans and pioneers with many <i>humorous</i> poetic anecdotes (see The Handbag stanza below). The collection will surely appeal to all those who respect and value the sacrifices made by Australians during the conflicts of World War I and II, whether at the front, behind the lines, or at home.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Handbag</b></div><div><i>There are some things mysterious,</i></div><div><i>To the ordinary bloke,<br />Like the things your wife possesses,<br />About which you never joke.<br />Now, one of these is her handbag, <br />That just never leaves her side,<br />A deep, dark holder of secrets,<br />In which many things reside</i>.</div><blockquote><div></div></blockquote><div></div><div>I highly recommend this 102 treasure trove of poetry and humour that is a very reasonable price and available electronically (Kindle) or in paperback. You can find it <a href="https://tinyurl.com/MaurieOB" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you buy a copy, I'd love to hear what you think of it. Please comment below.</div><div><br /></div><div>Robin Henry, Editor</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-1469049848636580202024-02-23T06:00:00.003+10:302024-02-23T06:00:00.135+10:30Pizza Happy Hour - 1 March 24<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----</marquee><b>It's not that far off, our Happy Hour Pizza night. </b><div><br /></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiavP55SLlH5vPUS7VuTL3C1s75RMan_PjQpJW1aFsx5VDI5aYGCX-4dMoNTzt6mRhus1wG7LlN-boA_vignY-9CFyc6cD-qqFUqTXqQEGv3C9fFii1-TWCdyrCSx2d4xh2Raio0S_WdE8ys6Zpz0XoIHmqPjLRe44hsPEWlpFx-ZbYcqjYq0CmNuOYQjw/s4934/pizza.png" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2715" data-original-width="4934" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiavP55SLlH5vPUS7VuTL3C1s75RMan_PjQpJW1aFsx5VDI5aYGCX-4dMoNTzt6mRhus1wG7LlN-boA_vignY-9CFyc6cD-qqFUqTXqQEGv3C9fFii1-TWCdyrCSx2d4xh2Raio0S_WdE8ys6Zpz0XoIHmqPjLRe44hsPEWlpFx-ZbYcqjYq0CmNuOYQjw/s320/pizza.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This slice could be on your plate!</td></tr></tbody></table>Come along for the usual good food, good wine, and good company. </div><div><br /></div><div>You don't have to be a member, everyone is welcome but arrive early enough for us to get a headcount (perhaps by 5:30 pm) before we order the pizza from one of our great pizza shops.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our Happy Hour prices are the best in town at $6 per glass of wine, beer or spirits. Non-alcoholic beverages are $4 and coffee $3. That should be enough to make anyone happy.</div><div><br /></div><div>We look forward to seeing you there and new members are always welcome.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-60681634470922260982024-02-14T11:55:00.000+10:302024-02-14T11:55:19.229+10:30Management Committee Feedback<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----</marquee>
<b>Your Management Committee met on 5 February 24, the first meeting of your new committee. </b><b>We like to provide feedback to keep you informed about what is happening or planned for your club.</b><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibUaqAW1yft9tOjRYCFpX9o-Ste3vuSlDCyg2pdUF1suIcYStQAvA8ZCBrl7XjIZiITa1J4cJrYXTRwisSQ4XE-HI7w2HGNxCe5_uRuvPEm2rk-Xu5FAs981DXkkIVLeYv6KgHsW6P2w9IF8oUJRoQ7A6vnE14xg1P82UzPBbuytUQFt4iLEjtqAiPqvw/s1280/feedback-2722425_1280.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="1280" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibUaqAW1yft9tOjRYCFpX9o-Ste3vuSlDCyg2pdUF1suIcYStQAvA8ZCBrl7XjIZiITa1J4cJrYXTRwisSQ4XE-HI7w2HGNxCe5_uRuvPEm2rk-Xu5FAs981DXkkIVLeYv6KgHsW6P2w9IF8oUJRoQ7A6vnE14xg1P82UzPBbuytUQFt4iLEjtqAiPqvw/s320/feedback-2722425_1280.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>While much of what we discuss is routine, relatively low-key topics such as bill payments, there are other topics that we feel might be of interest to you, our member.</div><div><br /></div><div>With ANZAC Day on the horizon, we began planning for the event, perhaps our most important of the year.</div><div> </div><div>There's much to do to ensure a smooth, efficient ANZAC Day is provided for our members and community. This planning will continue now until <i>after </i>ANZAC Day when the crosses we erect at the Garden of Remembrance will need to be removed, cleaned and stored away until Remembrance Day.</div><div><br /></div><div>Member Neville Jaeschke has been doing this for years with the help of a few other members and a handful of students from Faith College.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Committee Roles: </b>As we have a new committee we had to review the roles that each of us has so that nothing gets missed. Apart from the obvious roles as president, secretary, and treasurer, we also need a catering team, someone to look after maintenance, rostering for our donation activities, social media, and veterans' health. A team needs to be available to clean the Hut after each Happy Hour or open session. These arrangements need to be flexible enough to cover members on holidays, in hospital or for other reasons, unavailable.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Maintenance Issues</b>: We had to have the Hut sprayed to keep an increasing number of tiny ants from infesting the bar and decide how we could ensure hygiene would be sufficient to discourage them from searching for food scraps. </div><div><br /></div><div>Our water heater in the bar is leaking and we had to decide how to remedy the situation. We're buying an on-demand gas heater to replace it.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Wall Planner:</b> Commonly known as a Gantt chart, the wall planner is displayed on our noticeboard and shows significant dates for meetings, holidays, and special events such as our sausage sizzle and other fundraising activities plus significant days within our military history.</div><div><br /></div><div>It will be kept accurate when things change or are added. Later we'll add it to this site.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Member of the Month: </b>Vice-President Patsy came up with the idea of a Member of the Month who will be asked several questions and the answers displayed on the noticeboard. Treasurer, Craig Dunning was the first lucky person to be grilled by Patsy and you can read all about it on the notice board.</div><div><br /></div><div>The idea of Patsy's is for us to get to know each other a little better.</div><div><br /></div><div>Who will be next?</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Going forward</b>: We have had an extension of our liquor licence area and can now consume alcoholic beverages in the area between the Hut and the canon placement. We plan to install three sails in that area that will be erected when we are using the area. </div><div><br /></div><div>Two fans, generously donated to us by members Elizabeth and Tony Boyle have been erected in the Hut, and dimming of the LED lights in the main area of the Hut has been made.</div><div><br /></div><div>President David wants to see if we can rearrange our display cabinets by theatre of war if we have sufficient memorabilia from each of our major theatres. This will be a long-term project.</div><div><br /></div><div>We have some insulation material and hope to insulate the main shed with the help of some friendly tradies and several of our own members.</div><div><br /></div><div>Expanding some of our activities is a work in progress and could include:</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Opening for an hour or two on significant historical ADF days eg, Korean Veterans Day; we already do this for Vietnam Veterans Day<br /><br /></li><li>Opening on <i>ad hoc</i> days inviting any members who wish to attend for an hour or two<br /><br /></li><li>Inviting guest speakers to address us on significant and interesting topics<br /><br /></li><li>Showing short military-related videos on our overhead projector screen<br /><br /></li><li>Visiting other RSL sub-branches by arrangement</li></ol>The idea is to provide more opportunities to engage for our members and also to promote what we do to the public.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, that's it folks. I hope you found this interesting and informative. You can always tell us what you think by sending a comment below.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-21397370423048760082024-02-08T09:00:00.001+10:302024-02-08T09:00:58.635+10:30Happy Hour Has Returned!<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----</marquee>
<b>After a lengthy break over the Christmas-New Year period, our first Happy Hour for 2024 returns tomorrow - Friday, 9 FEB.</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXQQ5yW_Fk7KdnaFd9dGizS-40Olh-mVQNAfZ5R4D48pmiHuULTpo64A5F2JeQLRZuylsFJV9AwHhgplxtfWL1Crm5YJyTHyFZChh_pjeOMLuoEO63ZklqsoMF2tJ7YS27RQctimvtp5ECcIZyvJ4JKoPVe-ATTY3fcJZnPtsMvEgDDFx3TqJLE8cZqc/s474/Happy%20Hour%20image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="474" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXQQ5yW_Fk7KdnaFd9dGizS-40Olh-mVQNAfZ5R4D48pmiHuULTpo64A5F2JeQLRZuylsFJV9AwHhgplxtfWL1Crm5YJyTHyFZChh_pjeOMLuoEO63ZklqsoMF2tJ7YS27RQctimvtp5ECcIZyvJ4JKoPVe-ATTY3fcJZnPtsMvEgDDFx3TqJLE8cZqc/s320/Happy%20Hour%20image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We hope you can make it. If you do you'll notice quite a few changes to the Hut premises that were made during the break.</div><div><br /></div><div>Not only that, you'll be able to take part in a barbecue for a mere $10 per head.</div><div><br /></div><div>Drink prices are still the same despite a recent increase in alcohol excise, and you'll have time to catch up or meet the usual friendly people who frequent the Hut.</div><div><br /></div><div>And there's more: On Sunday, 11 Feb members of the Seaton Park RSL sub-branch are visiting us for an hour or so from around 12 midday. You are invited to join us to make them feel welcome.</div><div><br /></div><div>Looking forward to seeing you.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-90921947502601009192024-01-31T12:21:00.002+10:302024-02-01T07:59:55.598+10:30Vietnam War's Inaugural Medal of Honor Awardee Dies<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----</marquee> <div><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6btw03dA6L0utUf-L90GMa4qR1JK4oEPELq-ym5HHIDDgYX7S6KW6zHPc6GBsm2rLLa3huAeyDSauIcozQh0XUCAUU1SNTd3rkjqXU1Im3hEv6m2F6WDoVLOnECfPn2eKK4rjkfXXOaw62F3kQHj3WXiNIX5Spr5gRrjjIWa5k_xanWWUtUGCdpAE4yE/s621/mil-medal-of-honor-roger-hc-donlon-1200.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="621" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6btw03dA6L0utUf-L90GMa4qR1JK4oEPELq-ym5HHIDDgYX7S6KW6zHPc6GBsm2rLLa3huAeyDSauIcozQh0XUCAUU1SNTd3rkjqXU1Im3hEv6m2F6WDoVLOnECfPn2eKK4rjkfXXOaw62F3kQHj3WXiNIX5Spr5gRrjjIWa5k_xanWWUtUGCdpAE4yE/w200-h133/mil-medal-of-honor-roger-hc-donlon-1200.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div><b>The Vietnam War’s Inaugural Medal of Honor Awardee, Roger H.C. Donlon, has passed away on January 25, just five days before his 90th birthday.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Upon enlisting in the Army in 1958, Roger H.C. Donlon, already acquainted with military life from a stint in the Air Force in 1953, embarked on a journey that would lead him to become the first Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. Leaving the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1957 after initially enrolling, Donlon chose to pursue his destiny in the Army. Following Officer Candidate School, he qualified for Special Forces and was deployed to Vietnam in 1964. </div><div><br /></div><div>It was in July of that year that he displayed exceptional courage and tenacity in defending an Americal training camp, earning him the prestigious Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in the US Military. It's equivalent to Australia's Victoria Cross.</div><div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 14px; margin: 7px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">- Read more on <a href="https://frontline.asn.au/news/vietnam-wars-inaugural-medal-of-honor-awardee-roger-h-c-donlon-passes-away/" target="_blank">Frontline</a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3F-d3wd6YtucW7zcNbbTYo6vkEK22SwlZbD7rdpIEiSweQwLP4nRa4LEwMB6nDwaeX84vtyIOBU_S07eXfvamxjOv9L_b4Z9s5HtooegipEQiUq7kFVFJsDP9Xk9Q1TDSIVJNjwrLI_r-NsawVb8qk9o19iyI1JN9Rpi4h1ctX3J1KDK_HsQzfEeagE/s1000/MoH_Army-3573943411.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3F-d3wd6YtucW7zcNbbTYo6vkEK22SwlZbD7rdpIEiSweQwLP4nRa4LEwMB6nDwaeX84vtyIOBU_S07eXfvamxjOv9L_b4Z9s5HtooegipEQiUq7kFVFJsDP9Xk9Q1TDSIVJNjwrLI_r-NsawVb8qk9o19iyI1JN9Rpi4h1ctX3J1KDK_HsQzfEeagE/w200-h200/MoH_Army-3573943411.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">US Medal of Honor</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-83643984807381539462024-01-26T01:00:00.002+10:302024-01-26T06:52:34.394+10:30Happy Australia Day 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXfprwccqpxkHbLEIosriAfYdAFiGjJgmdXUX1kCcMmOZC8kr86HD3BcUV95grjr9oqfnV1D4u2L-KE67csjYROHeYAVCtJ7wUgimgUGbQgJjBNNNQZbmU2XbPSuIjBzojgRBS_m0XArCB9GLTqkWNyRBrXPvd4s0oB4E5Mt_Emk31VaSAzIVUGPHsJT0/s1014/Australia-Day-Flag-1-1014x668.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="668" data-original-width="1014" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXfprwccqpxkHbLEIosriAfYdAFiGjJgmdXUX1kCcMmOZC8kr86HD3BcUV95grjr9oqfnV1D4u2L-KE67csjYROHeYAVCtJ7wUgimgUGbQgJjBNNNQZbmU2XbPSuIjBzojgRBS_m0XArCB9GLTqkWNyRBrXPvd4s0oB4E5Mt_Emk31VaSAzIVUGPHsJT0/s400/Australia-Day-Flag-1-1014x668.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We wish you a wonderful day celebrating this Australia Day 2024 under the flag of which we all served and many continue to serve. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKTA4wdTC5ufhiXkPgOIroE-4-0vG6pO3GmdNUyhJ9FZOjx5DZRe_euSplvjtRcFAIrZL0iWCoKSnmZpLn8IYK-9Hm6D1HSGyH_-RKOMFrrl7pMXZpyGpwnclpUpi-q1OO3i8TCtjMmACZCiL6xYCdhTiMzyTMUrPztFa5jQ1TQPXzdRAb7DJo3C-ozb4/s1170/Mycountry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKTA4wdTC5ufhiXkPgOIroE-4-0vG6pO3GmdNUyhJ9FZOjx5DZRe_euSplvjtRcFAIrZL0iWCoKSnmZpLn8IYK-9Hm6D1HSGyH_-RKOMFrrl7pMXZpyGpwnclpUpi-q1OO3i8TCtjMmACZCiL6xYCdhTiMzyTMUrPztFa5jQ1TQPXzdRAb7DJo3C-ozb4/w283-h400/Mycountry.jpg" width="283" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click to enlarge Dorothea's poem</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-2449781256446521482024-01-21T17:49:00.000+10:302024-01-21T17:49:38.705+10:30Ukraine community farewells SA-based Soldiers<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- Come and visit us Fridays from 5 pm commencing 9 February. Everyone is welcome ----<br /></marquee><b>Soldiers from the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (7RAR), 2nd Health Brigade and Land Combat College were farewelled in a ceremony at Defence Precinct Edinburgh, Adelaide, as they prepared to deploy on Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom. </b><div><br /></div><div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEnwwkFqYXFW_dNw0Q2MNFrErOE14ECWabmKGie0S4uhCJAeRdqfC7lhuSwvBARMLn3_TDMSudi_aQsx8ZxcggEPLhrZ1x1ct2sNSvkpoc7HExHkVZASpIA-QU4SzwlcDiohommJaH5dUeymbi_yybLfLj9mfpUUbuZSvBoJu0pLSiT4axl-ZBH9WtSc/s800/Soldiers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="800" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEnwwkFqYXFW_dNw0Q2MNFrErOE14ECWabmKGie0S4uhCJAeRdqfC7lhuSwvBARMLn3_TDMSudi_aQsx8ZxcggEPLhrZ1x1ct2sNSvkpoc7HExHkVZASpIA-QU4SzwlcDiohommJaH5dUeymbi_yybLfLj9mfpUUbuZSvBoJu0pLSiT4axl-ZBH9WtSc/w320-h178/Soldiers.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Deploying soldiers from 7RAR on parade during<br /> their farewell ceremony at Edinburgh Defence Precinct, Adelaide. </span></td></tr></tbody></table>The 90-strong contingent will continue Australia’s assistance in training the Armed Forces of Ukraine in response to sustained Russian aggression. </div><div><br /></div><div>Alongside family, friends and local and federal politicians, members of South Australia’s Ukrainian community participated in the proceedings on 8 January, which included a Ukrainian Orthodox blessing and traditional Ukrainian customs. </div><div><br /></div><div> Acting Defence Minister Matt Thistlethwaite said Australians were proud of the troops who heading to the UK because they were standing up in the defence of the Ukrainian people and helping with the assistance of the training of Ukrainian soldiers.
“They’re standing up to Russia’s illegal act of aggression and illegal invasion of Ukraine and, most importantly, they’re standing up to the important principles of freedom of liberty,” Mr Thistlethwaite said. </div><div><br /></div><div>President of the Association of Ukrainians in South Australia, Frank Fursenko stressed the importance of the strong ties that exist between Australia and Ukraine.
“This war has had a devastating impact,” Mr Fursenko said.
“Without Australia’s support, Ukraine would be in a very difficult situation.” </div><div><br /></div><div>This deployment is the fifth rotation of Australian troops, and the first from 7RAR, to participate in the UK-led multinational training mission.
Focusing on basic infantry tactics, leadership and small-team training, contingent commander Major Michael Jack said he was ready to lead his soldiers.
“7RAR soldiers are physically and mentally tough, professional, compassionate and courageous,” he said.
“We take immense pride and humility in being able to be a small part in these people’s lives.” </div><div><br /></div><div>Commander 9th Brigade Brigadier Tim Orders reminded the troops of the significance of the task ahead.
“Your presence signifies hope and solidarity in a time of need,” Brigadier Orders said.
“Your efforts will not only strengthen our coalition’s resolve, but uphold the values of democracy and peace throughout the world.”</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Acknowledgement: Story and photos by Captain Peter March and shared with permission from Contact </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-88692311652993674262024-01-15T08:58:00.008+10:302024-01-15T09:07:48.628+10:30Australian Defence Force Badges of Rank<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- Will we see you on Friday 9 Feb for our first 2024 Happy Hour? Everyone is welcome ----</marquee> <div><b><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDVQ2IZqaQHkme4fPOYPktzeqpSn6PMBfHC3JaMr5yLb0aOFTh8Yy_pdM6VE5S9oCu_AaQH46uRPJWUsdlF6vj1fzcepHws5C_sCl5dmheXUMGVdCgRv1SZ2kadkPUhYLrjQLiZhMpeFnqHXeChnvTUeOqFzDTbkkBDhP5yPDqxDhMudhRQT4zPaVB1Bc/s797/Badges%20of%20Rank.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="797" data-original-width="563" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDVQ2IZqaQHkme4fPOYPktzeqpSn6PMBfHC3JaMr5yLb0aOFTh8Yy_pdM6VE5S9oCu_AaQH46uRPJWUsdlF6vj1fzcepHws5C_sCl5dmheXUMGVdCgRv1SZ2kadkPUhYLrjQLiZhMpeFnqHXeChnvTUeOqFzDTbkkBDhP5yPDqxDhMudhRQT4zPaVB1Bc/w283-h400/Badges%20of%20Rank.jpg" width="283" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click on the graphic to enlarge it</td></tr></tbody></table>When I attended recruit training at RAAF Edinburgh a lifetime ago, I recall we did a session on badges of rank for the Australian Defence Force.</b> </div><div><br /></div><div>In one's own service (the Air Force for me), it was easy to recall the ranks up to about Group Captain and some of the ranks in the Army as I had been in the school Cadet Corp while at Boarding School in Charters Towers, Queensland. <div><br /></div><div>However, the RAN was a mystery as I never served anywhere near Navy personnel, even on the exercises I attended. I'd only seen Navy ships from afar in Sydney Harbour.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Later, I knew more about US Navy ranks after watching most of the episodes of "JAG" with the famous Lieutenant Commander Harmon Rabb and the rest of the crew. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'd worked closely with US Air Force members during my RAAF service, so I knew about some of their badges of rank too, even those who appeared to have an overabundance of stripes in their chevrons.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>So here it is, the chart that tells all about our Defence Forces ranks from the bottom to the top</b>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Editor.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-55777564841334232302024-01-09T09:03:00.003+10:302024-01-09T09:21:12.616+10:30Announcing a Veterans Organisation with a Difference<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- We open on Friday 9 February 24 from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----</marquee> <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_sOXtSMeR7o08-rCKB1TBprcGL88fL9NVHIHG6KpqHM5ZIBp7aL9j2MuTB6iAVl7EppW_EZfalFZDR74Iox3UBxlIWe7CSDOCbI9HGcl2YOWN9rLedT2nP9TlKrikpAd_2A95-u29QanoFp5weqeNUbaE2ki8FdMsxTyFmMZ2RoM2ea38EQgu4mCIDQ/s300/DueSouth.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_sOXtSMeR7o08-rCKB1TBprcGL88fL9NVHIHG6KpqHM5ZIBp7aL9j2MuTB6iAVl7EppW_EZfalFZDR74Iox3UBxlIWe7CSDOCbI9HGcl2YOWN9rLedT2nP9TlKrikpAd_2A95-u29QanoFp5weqeNUbaE2ki8FdMsxTyFmMZ2RoM2ea38EQgu4mCIDQ/s1600/DueSouth.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><b>There are now dozens of organisations supporting veterans and our families.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>In the editor's view, this is both positive and negative. Let me explain. It's positive because veterans have many options to choose from and may choose what best meets their needs.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The negative comes from the fact that limited government funding is now spread across dozens of organisations, some of which provide similar or identical services. This leads to inefficiency in service delivery.</span></div><div><br />Having said that, <a href="https://www.duesouthaus.com.au/" target="_blank">Due South</a> is different in that it states it is, "<span style="background-color: white; color: #384f59; font-family: inherit;">Australia’s leading <b>self-funded</b> organisation for veterans and first responders."</span></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #384f59; font-family: inherit;">So, not only does it intend to assist veterans, but also first responders. This means Due South is a unique organisation and does not rely on government funding. This is what has been said about itself in an article from </span><a href="https://frontline.asn.au/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Frontline</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #384f59; font-family: inherit;">:</span></p><div>"Our team is very proud to announce our ambassador …
Doug Baird OAM, an Australian rules footballer and a devoted ambassador for Due South. Born on 16 November 1950, Doug’s journey encapsulates not only the thrill of the game but also an enduring commitment to honour, sacrifice, and the well-being of those who have served.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In his prime, Doug graced the football fields as a formidable player with Carlton Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) leaving an indelible mark with statistics correct to the end of 1970. Doug played an impressive 130 games for Cooee Football Club, including pivotal roles in the 1978 and 1982 premiership sides also was captain/coach of Ulverstone Football Club 1983/84 before returning to Melbourne. This extraordinary feat speaks not only to his skill on the field but also to his enduring commitment to excellence. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Doug’s son, <a href="https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C2693961" target="_blank">Cameron Baird VC MG</a>, emerged as an Australian soldier of exceptional courage, posthumously receiving the Victoria Cross for Australia – the highest military decoration. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As the ambassador of Due South, Doug Baird brings his passion for supporting veterans and emergency responders to the forefront. His dedication to recognising and honouring the sacrifices of these heroes aligns seamlessly with Due South’s commitment to fostering a community that supports those who served and protected. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Doug Baird’s involvement with Due South is not just a title it’s a heartfelt endeavour to bridge legacies, Cameron Baird’s rare honour of being one of two individuals to receive both the Victoria Cross and the Medal of Gallantry propels Doug to champion a cause that is deeply personal. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">In ceremonies and events, Doug proudly wears his son’s medals, symbolising the continuation of legacy defined by courage and selflessness. Through Due South, Doug amplifies his voice and influence to advocate for the well-being of veterans and emergency responders, ensuring that their sacrifices are acknowledged, and their stories are told.
Doug Baird stands as a beacon, illustrating that the passion for honouring heroes extends far beyond the football field. His ambassadorship is a testament to the enduring spirit of those who serve and commitment to building a community that recognises, supports, and uplifts the brave individuals who have given their all. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Join Doug Baird in the honour with Due South, where legacies meet, and the heart-felt service beats strong.
Doug also holds the following positions:
-Patron of the Victoria Cross Trust England
-Vice Paton Australian Bravery Association
-Ambassador Commando Association Queensland
-Vice Ambassador T.P.I Victoria
-Ambassador for ANZAC and Yellow Ribbon Australia"</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-35737939820728402892024-01-01T12:07:00.001+10:302024-01-01T12:07:52.582+10:30Happy New Year<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- We open again on Friday 9 February from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----</marquee>
<br /><b>To all our members, friends, and supporters:</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5WImmwjrOlr5rncAlEC8uZFs-jbQziPXyOo-96qvWGOjF6JlFkXVuUj7R1cDmh_RYwNPmM232Smthw6jgp-M-vnQRehRV2LeA1q90Vj3v9hRsSp7g6VWNvV4Vdxw9JVEb0faGlK7p4J-ofLbyJC5m8fbuJMGoY9YPctqjNuGG3E4QGYFNHml2HMNvuE/s900/New+Year-2042223312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="900" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5WImmwjrOlr5rncAlEC8uZFs-jbQziPXyOo-96qvWGOjF6JlFkXVuUj7R1cDmh_RYwNPmM232Smthw6jgp-M-vnQRehRV2LeA1q90Vj3v9hRsSp7g6VWNvV4Vdxw9JVEb0faGlK7p4J-ofLbyJC5m8fbuJMGoY9YPctqjNuGG3E4QGYFNHml2HMNvuE/s320/New+Year-2042223312.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />We hope that 2024 brings you health, prosperity, and happiness that is really all one can hope for. Anything additional is a bonus.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-89349845775318209292023-12-09T06:00:00.007+10:302023-12-09T06:00:00.136+10:30Our End of Year Closure<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- Our Hut is closed until Friday 9 February 2024 ----</marquee><b>At this time of year, our Happy Hours at the Hut are suspended while everyone takes a break with family and friends during the Christmas-New Year festivities.</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF2GHXy7FqlJSbC1MzMYsnO-L6nDeqnItMZ4DCZ2LxNXPZCXQagFnc-8njPr6twWj1lET419VVOWH8nDm1vDXyrV7y3flKI_gHeDSXCMUpmuXv0LX2vOcZOmrgeC4RmgSaZG7z1EpaLaCfSL1eG6-xzqTTwGW3yr1vRyDyPU0lqjUX3LEOhJwj_C3u6U/s474/closed.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="307" data-original-width="474" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF2GHXy7FqlJSbC1MzMYsnO-L6nDeqnItMZ4DCZ2LxNXPZCXQagFnc-8njPr6twWj1lET419VVOWH8nDm1vDXyrV7y3flKI_gHeDSXCMUpmuXv0LX2vOcZOmrgeC4RmgSaZG7z1EpaLaCfSL1eG6-xzqTTwGW3yr1vRyDyPU0lqjUX3LEOhJwj_C3u6U/s320/closed.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Several Committee Members will still be working on Hut improvements, administration, and other matters and may be contacted if necessary during the above period. </div><div><br /></div><div>We look forward to seeing you in 2024.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-5402760948760808802023-11-30T07:57:00.003+10:302023-12-02T06:35:25.929+10:30Our Annual General Meeting 2023<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- Our last Happy Hour for the year will be 8 December and we will close until 9 February 24 ----</marquee><b>Annual General Meetings tend to be more simple meetings than our bi-monthly meetings because the main functions are to present the end-of-year audited financial report and elect Management Committee members.</b><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYK_uNpI-xKSChUi5ujSi1f6jnp8xf2PHb9tMMdbrvtK01qPQmB7-AwKzLroq-1kx7yOT0itl-YoFWn-LNwj2ABWFPWC8bBaHPkqqqG2OLbJJxQhCOsPWceGuGXPWeOmDLkoSCi5awOvPRtIbHp5i2DNNpUKRdiU9ad826EhwS1so5ExaQgSCODNLIHJ8/s600/annual-general-meeting1.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="307" data-original-width="600" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYK_uNpI-xKSChUi5ujSi1f6jnp8xf2PHb9tMMdbrvtK01qPQmB7-AwKzLroq-1kx7yOT0itl-YoFWn-LNwj2ABWFPWC8bBaHPkqqqG2OLbJJxQhCOsPWceGuGXPWeOmDLkoSCi5awOvPRtIbHp5i2DNNpUKRdiU9ad826EhwS1so5ExaQgSCODNLIHJ8/s320/annual-general-meeting1.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />This years meeting was typically short and swift, taking less than an hour and many people remained to have lunch at The Clubhouse afterwards.</div><div><br /></div><div>The key features of this AGM were the financial review that shows our sub-branch in an excellent financial position and significant changes in Management Committee positions.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our long-standing President, Trevor Klose stood down as president and was elected as a committee member. All Executive Office holder's positions changed hands and several other changes occurred. Final appointments are:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Executive</b></div><div><br /></div><div>President<span> <span> </span><span> </span>David Babbage</span></div><div><span>Vice President<span> Patsy Biscoe</span></span></div><div><span><span>Treasurer<span> </span><span> </span><span> Craig Dunning</span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span>Secretary<span> </span><span> </span><span> Robin Henry</span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><b>Committee</b></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span>Andrew Hart, Christina Henry, Charmane Klose, Dawn Klose, Trevor Klose, Elliott Nuttall, Susan Riebke, and Denis Tompkins.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div>We look forward to 2024 with optimism and the determination to continue providing our members with many Happy Hours of good companionship, occasional good food, and good wine should you choose to drink it.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-50011379907749732592023-11-22T06:00:00.018+10:302023-11-22T07:01:33.192+10:30Annual Subscriptions are Due<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- Remember the Annual General Meeting - 11 am, Sunday, 26 November 23 ----</marquee>
<b>Membership subscriptions are for a calendar year and an affordable $50 for both service and affiliate members.
<br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2S68k4m3gDzidwE_nnOvTZ6oCc13L7Bdb7OXxs_jDEGZIuQeXwX9pIGlaUSuSl8UNiEnBvZoYmUqtdO-J-Can35xr86zt0nE-mqOiQ0rVvqaC59cYzJ_LRvp3IQWUqCokykwOrQ1ktW2pSXbi10HCbZQm1_ySreOFRZG-n8Jy0WWwOXwdcBiMau5n4A/s417/Membership_dues_icon-1905193414.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="247" data-original-width="417" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2S68k4m3gDzidwE_nnOvTZ6oCc13L7Bdb7OXxs_jDEGZIuQeXwX9pIGlaUSuSl8UNiEnBvZoYmUqtdO-J-Can35xr86zt0nE-mqOiQ0rVvqaC59cYzJ_LRvp3IQWUqCokykwOrQ1ktW2pSXbi10HCbZQm1_ySreOFRZG-n8Jy0WWwOXwdcBiMau5n4A/s320/Membership_dues_icon-1905193414.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Current members need to pay their 2024 subscription before 1 January 24 or their membership expires.</span><br /><br /><b>Like to Join us?</b><br /><div><br /></div><div>Anyone wishing to join our wonderful group needs to complete an application form, copies of which, for all categories of membership may be found <a href="https://www.rsltanunda.org/p/membership.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Applications are presented to the Management Committee for approval and once approved, members receive an individually numbered badge to be worn with pride.<div><br /><b>Learn More about the RSL</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>The RSL South Australia also covers Broken Hill in New South Wales and the Northern Territory. </div><div><br /></div><div>You can learn more about the RSL by following the links provided at the right-hand side of this site and by clicking our About link above.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-82735061463424809192023-11-14T11:40:00.002+10:302023-11-20T07:08:08.271+10:30Chivalry: Stories of the Royal Australian Air Force (Publication)<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome. ----</marquee><b>Along with the many other things the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) does, it produces a range of publications for educators to use in schools, the public and of course, service and ex-service members.
</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgN4ZCY4KbDP0FO77htW8aDFfSz9PhFaLKG1ouwB6XmIHP3IdlFBxFzZDjOOp9b5AGlCW3a_HFrV-R63e6j3TzX73536Uy3Jgbn4cF-MQgutmUGigK7IXht4IFOWpSh1GCoeAYkDRv4205mjTbtK7uB76gVE4hyphenhyphenZclfXlGd391b-DSygyq4KEJKz8UBE/s971/Chivalry.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="971" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgN4ZCY4KbDP0FO77htW8aDFfSz9PhFaLKG1ouwB6XmIHP3IdlFBxFzZDjOOp9b5AGlCW3a_HFrV-R63e6j3TzX73536Uy3Jgbn4cF-MQgutmUGigK7IXht4IFOWpSh1GCoeAYkDRv4205mjTbtK7uB76gVE4hyphenhyphenZclfXlGd391b-DSygyq4KEJKz8UBE/s320/Chivalry.png" width="320" /></a></div>One such publication produced <b>primarily for students</b> by the DVA in conjunction with the Australian War Memorial is "Chivalry".</div><div><br /></div><div>In its 56 pages, it provides a historical review of the evolution of the contemporary RAAF from the Army Flying Corps in 1914 to today. RAAF members tell their stories and the publication is chock full of excellent photographs and images of badges, medals, and a variety of military artifacts.</div><div><br /></div><div>As an ex-RAAF service member, the editor found it very interesting and informative. He learned much that he didn't know about the junior service despite having read widely previously.</div><div><br /></div><div>Chivalry can be read online <a href="https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/resources/chivalry-stories-royal-australian-air-force" target="_blank">HERE</a> or downloaded as a Portable Document Format (PDF) file <a href="https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/sites/default/files/docs/chivalry-2023.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a> and printed. Copyright permits reading/downloading provided it is used for non-commercial purposes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a read when time permits and write a comment below to tell us what you thought of the publication.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-52679456790112433302023-11-06T13:00:00.018+10:302023-11-06T13:00:00.149+10:30Remembrance Day 2023 - Tanunda Recreation Park<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- Don't forget those who served, those who paid the supreme sacrifice, and those who serve today - Lest we forget ----</marquee>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7TahXPAc5xyvU9XNLy8JFxb35EhjeiHIx2w1XmRS_NR7uTC_NstlFMwXTToIELuvGikGWHtZLSF7Yt2RvcFZnM4BDPiW_J4QOTHOTwocl3hfbX3cDyjGwzFUiW4pJMRDM7MmjF0uQ5dsztHsvjFBZBLRmYFNsxSISyx2bKo2nZ3alkEtVqFNiw36B0g/s990/RSL%20Remembrance%20Day%2023%20Image.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="990" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7TahXPAc5xyvU9XNLy8JFxb35EhjeiHIx2w1XmRS_NR7uTC_NstlFMwXTToIELuvGikGWHtZLSF7Yt2RvcFZnM4BDPiW_J4QOTHOTwocl3hfbX3cDyjGwzFUiW4pJMRDM7MmjF0uQ5dsztHsvjFBZBLRmYFNsxSISyx2bKo2nZ3alkEtVqFNiw36B0g/w453-h640/RSL%20Remembrance%20Day%2023%20Image.png" width="453" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0Tanunda SA 5352, Australia-34.5240481 138.9602348-62.834281936178847 103.8039848 -6.2138142638211562 174.1164848tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-76486538794317742292023-10-22T09:03:00.000+10:302023-10-22T09:03:32.872+10:30Committee Meeting Feedback<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- Our next special dinner night will be 17 November 23 - a Menu will be released soon. ----</marquee><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS3OwGMr41mAXp85Sxaes7pIYCvNhoNorv59uHXMthr7lp_HLaZoAFAAy827JJP368XKZWxlesz00Pb6WV-yGYjVMaLKSFElvXI2AYAp39sPJ9JS-N5CvCC8WT2E9KOxJ0YLFhfR1Hj0whjWc9ERp4X27fhdXsfCGI83TH8XAm0KFPCkL-i7w0Fgwj-Bw/s612/Remembrance%20Day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="612" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS3OwGMr41mAXp85Sxaes7pIYCvNhoNorv59uHXMthr7lp_HLaZoAFAAy827JJP368XKZWxlesz00Pb6WV-yGYjVMaLKSFElvXI2AYAp39sPJ9JS-N5CvCC8WT2E9KOxJ0YLFhfR1Hj0whjWc9ERp4X27fhdXsfCGI83TH8XAm0KFPCkL-i7w0Fgwj-Bw/w200-h200/Remembrance%20Day.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Your Management Committee meets monthly and last met on 16 October 23. Here are some details on key activities: </div><div><br /><b>Remembrance Day<br /><br /></b></div><div>At that meeting, some time was spent planning Remembrance Day commemorative activities that are well underway given that 11 November is just around the corner (20 days). It's on a Saturday this year, so we're expecting a larger turn-out than usual.
</div><div><br /></div><div>There is still a lot to do on the day but we will be ensuring we have everything organised and ready to roll at a Committee Meeting on 6 November.</div><div><br /></div><div>We have a poster to advertise the commemorative service that will be distributed to commercial premises around Tanunda. If you'd like to display a copy at your club or workplace, you may download and print a copy <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DZObevJIOGV7ETmr8SOoAF04DDyntinq/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>. You could also email it to your friends.</div><div><br /></div><div>We hope to see as many of our members there on the day. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Licensed Clubs Supervision Requirement</b></div><div><br /></div><div>The Committee received advice from the SA Government Consumer and Business Affairs department that licensed premises now need to have an "Approved Committee Member" to supervise bar operations. This approved person needs to wear a badge while our bar is open.</div><div><br /></div><div>We are making arrangements for several members to be approved.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Veteran's Film Festival Donation Request</b></div><div><br /></div><div>We received a request for donation from the above organisation and the committee has approved a $100 donation. As our sub-branch relies on fundraising through sausage sizzles, memorabilia sales, and the generosity of our local supporters, we endeavour to return that support within our community, however, on this occasion, the committee believes that the Veteran's Film Festival is a worthwhile project to support.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Annual Subscription Fees</b></div><div><br /></div><div>The RSLSA/NT State Office advised us that with effect from 1 January 24 the subscription fees will increase to $50 from $40. We have paid a capitation fee to RSLSA/NT of $30 retaining $10 within our sub-branch for every membership subscription. From next year, our capitation fee will not increase meaning that for every $50 a member pays, we will retain $20.</div><div><br /></div><div>Subscriptions are due on 1 January 2024 but may be paid early.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Seaton Park RSL Visit</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Seaton Park President, Mr Peter Butt has emailed us asking if a team from their sub-branch could visit us on a Saturday or Sunday during January. We have responded to Mr Butt that we would be delighted for them to visit and will advise all members of the date on which we agree for them to visit when finalised.</div><div><br /></div><div>We usually have no formal activities at The Hut during January, but will make an exception for this visit. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0Barossa Valley, SA, Australia-34.6182425 138.9001364-62.928476336178846 103.74388640000001 -6.3080086638211554 174.0563864tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-65190743090226584802023-09-30T19:22:00.001+09:302023-09-30T19:24:45.033+09:30Out Now: Issue 10 of "The Bugle"<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----</marquee><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VrkF8a7RQctOAukfnhmibcIIcb2PACmF6lN6i3MEdrV1zak_QGzIRFemjVfHhkwbq7LnGGa2CK1caI36bAzsWVXw2GQiAW3pcLfl6PrF9sLXyEZuTmkeka4FDXW68UKYuyTaXOjFioprmqZA4JNaGlEYv-Ic4Dd-ItKAVs8mWbLobkrC1oozhRuHdOE/s705/TheBugleBanner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="167" data-original-width="705" height="95" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4VrkF8a7RQctOAukfnhmibcIIcb2PACmF6lN6i3MEdrV1zak_QGzIRFemjVfHhkwbq7LnGGa2CK1caI36bAzsWVXw2GQiAW3pcLfl6PrF9sLXyEZuTmkeka4FDXW68UKYuyTaXOjFioprmqZA4JNaGlEYv-Ic4Dd-ItKAVs8mWbLobkrC1oozhRuHdOE/w400-h95/TheBugleBanner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The Bugle is online waiting for you to download and the topics of interest in this edition are:
<div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Test Engineers Keep Aircrews Safe</li><li>Our Heroes: Lest We Forget - Dorothy Gwendoline Howard ELMES (Nursing sister)</li><li>Our Internet Site</li><li>Our Hercules Warhorse</li><li>Vale Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith, MC</li><li>Have You Been Scammed? (Test your phishing skills)</li><li>Military Humour</li><li>Army Going Electric</li><li>HMAS Hobart's Renovation: "The Green Ghost" Revamped</li><li>Veterans' Health Week Event </li></ol><div>You can download a copy in Portable Document Format (PDF) here:</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A4rsaoX3F_QyM4y4HegKgyblFkz7mzIt/view?usp=sharing" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="58" data-original-width="161" height="58" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAjiOOu74F2ayqxvBZXW3ixO5LZY9-guPgazfmBd6aaWuxzWe-_ond791pHvhZtqxBP07hniZOj4-TrsljeAwMOM3vNRqEsz15IvkW-8RH2AoJx5ng-555JW3l8-b9XP0OjrGhR8LLzgBnKNLZpCmjAyhiPTiijW6SnGAz6ByL5LHeL6e-oPNIIFSZpoI/s1600/Download%20Image.png" width="161" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next issue, Issue 11 will be out in December 23.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy reading!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-81542132321144172282023-09-15T14:34:00.003+09:302023-10-01T12:48:31.175+10:30Committee Meeting Feedback<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- Veterans Health Week Event - Port Parham 29 SEP 23 ----</marquee><b>At our Management Committee meeting on Monday, 11 September 23 we discussed numerous routine matters of little interest to members and a few issues that may be of interest. Details follow:</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHPPZ-1VsnEqFiT258Nn4bV72NZ_Ekh2WqoDYydSUoXs_KJNMTcYzwqnl0bAPX7qF70PIcHz8ogThNk6wlU0JKvzb8EXrw5rVVSUAxpM-Xe1GP-W8kpaiDvfPi7-X2OogqS_yvUc7RtN9KaRIfn0f_p5TcLdFSIZj2_qhGdsijIAUsHYTx1IOul_X3rZk/s703/RSL%20Honour%20Board%20Wall%20Stage%201.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="703" data-original-width="262" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHPPZ-1VsnEqFiT258Nn4bV72NZ_Ekh2WqoDYydSUoXs_KJNMTcYzwqnl0bAPX7qF70PIcHz8ogThNk6wlU0JKvzb8EXrw5rVVSUAxpM-Xe1GP-W8kpaiDvfPi7-X2OogqS_yvUc7RtN9KaRIfn0f_p5TcLdFSIZj2_qhGdsijIAUsHYTx1IOul_X3rZk/w174-h468/RSL%20Honour%20Board%20Wall%20Stage%201.png" width="174" /></a></div>Our new Honour Board Wall<br /><br /></b></div><div>We're delighted to say that after years of wishful thinking, the Honour Board Wall has been completed to stage one. </div><div><br /></div><div>This was a long-term wish of President Trevor Klose and I know he's delighted to see it eventually come true during his presidency. It's the most significant change to the Hut since the kitchen revamp several years ago. Stage two promises to be even more exciting.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to a grant from the <a href="http://dva.gov.au" target="_blank">Department of Veteran's Affairs</a> via its "Saluting their Service" program and with a small amount of our own funding, we've been able to get stage one completed.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.liddybuilding.com/" target="_blank">Liddy Building</a> has done an exceptional job constructing this wall for us. The brickwork on the bottom looks amazing and when you look through the door in the middle, in the background is our cross on which we focus during our ode. There is some work to do on the background wall and in the two boxes shown as black backgrounds, we'll have the names of our fallen heroes.</div><div><br /></div><div>At the rear of the wall are some open spaces in which we intend to build storage spaces.</div><div><br /></div><div>When next you visit, take a good look at our Honour Board Wall and tell us what you think. We'd love to hear from you.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Veterans Health Week - Port Parham</b></div><div>The Committee has arranged for a Veterans Health Week crabbing and Mental Wellness event on 29 September 23. Everyone on our mailing list would have received an invitation. If you didn't and you'd like one, please email us, but be fast, there are limited spaces.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Donation to Legacy</b></div><div>In keeping with our policy to give back to our community who so generously give to us, the Committee has approved for a $250 donation to Legacy Barossa-Light in support of their recent Legacy Week fundraising campaign. The money goes towards supporting veterans families.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flooring Replacement</b></div><div>Funds have been approved to replace the linoleum flooring between the main hall and the kitchen which is in a sorry state of repair. That will be replaced by Carpet Court on 10-11 October 23.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Fathers' Day Raffle</b></div><div>Thanks largely to Committee members Jan and Denis Tompkins, our raffle was a huge success. It exceeded all expectations and reflected on the quality of the prizes on offer. All prizes were donated by local businesses.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Barossa Regional Gallery Meetings</b></div><div>Meetings between our Executive Committee members and staff at the Gallery are continuing with a view to having a permanent display of ADF memorabilia placed there on our behalf.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Grant for Audio System</b></div><div>A grant application has been submitted to Mr Tony Pasin MP for the purchase of an audio system we can use in-house and also at the Tanunda Memorial Garden on our two commemorative days annually.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Remembrance Day Planning</b></div><div>Remembrance Day planning has commenced and Charmane Klose is seeking volunteers to staff our memorabilia sales kiosk outside Foodland Tanunda on 8-9 November respectively. If you would like to help out, please let us know.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-32149403512273183482023-09-12T17:20:00.000+09:302023-09-12T17:20:00.151+09:30Our Honour Board Wall - A Work in Progress<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome you don't need to be an ADF service member or a veteran ----</marquee> <b>I just had to tell you about our new Honour Board Wall.</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div>We applied to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) under their 'Saluting their Service' grants offering and were granted sufficient to begin work on our new Honour Board wall.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJmJItPDHjvIqZ11TF_xdV9KwzgVBUV2A6pOa9a574eThnCq8-rC3jVfbgdtIjKjUM087GQhNGjLEWHyBIgM8eEbzsp086MCDgLTR6tooGraPbDeNQXV6vCgFpFLyyyzZw8BzmzS1pswJcAVHWqn1hgeLdpaqFkduLf-RRf8pLfzs0rpMtmBdY9lQ0sc/s3233/IMG_8243~photo-full.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2718" data-original-width="3233" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJmJItPDHjvIqZ11TF_xdV9KwzgVBUV2A6pOa9a574eThnCq8-rC3jVfbgdtIjKjUM087GQhNGjLEWHyBIgM8eEbzsp086MCDgLTR6tooGraPbDeNQXV6vCgFpFLyyyzZw8BzmzS1pswJcAVHWqn1hgeLdpaqFkduLf-RRf8pLfzs0rpMtmBdY9lQ0sc/s320/IMG_8243~photo-full.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We've been waiting for months to get started because construction trades are so busy, our little job had to wait.<div><br /></div><div>However, <a href="https://www.liddybuilding.com/" target="_blank">Liddy Building</a>, a Barossa-based company gave us a quote and this week work began. These guys really know their stuff.</div><div><br /></div><div>The image shows the first stage of construction.</div><div><br /></div><div>Later, electrical work will be completed - lighting to light up our honour boards that go in the recessed parts, and we'll transfer the names of our veterans from all wars into their new display space.</div><div><br /></div><div>Through the doorway we will see our lighted cross towards which we look when stating our RSL Ode: "They grow not old as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Lest we forget."</div><div><br /></div><div>Our Hut was transferred to its current location at the Tanunda Recreation Park in 1946 and hopefully will be here for many years to come.</div><div><br /></div><div>We'll post more images when the Honour Board is completed.</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-56802947830581360412023-09-05T19:59:00.007+09:302023-09-11T11:01:10.539+09:30Veterans Health Week<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#F6BE00">---- The next Committee Meeting is on Monday, 11 Sep 23 ----</marquee><b>Every year we hold a Veterans Health Week in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs who fund our activity.</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghRYONuwiZjNmbXMimbuaH8REuGPjvtYIY941lYtVk025Bu57qBBhNdlQPCVJRJPpSHeeSMihkNPCqUd1kifYFqn2-HrzUjPEydId97voycts7LbwKLGyetwelRwwoOqZTAcfjLQJJ9lt6jDZmQ2GJWVjlkrIwyhJ737r2BbSwZP16YMVN_J7IAHco4b0/s3780/vhw-2023-social-media-banner4.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2126" data-original-width="3780" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghRYONuwiZjNmbXMimbuaH8REuGPjvtYIY941lYtVk025Bu57qBBhNdlQPCVJRJPpSHeeSMihkNPCqUd1kifYFqn2-HrzUjPEydId97voycts7LbwKLGyetwelRwwoOqZTAcfjLQJJ9lt6jDZmQ2GJWVjlkrIwyhJ737r2BbSwZP16YMVN_J7IAHco4b0/s320/vhw-2023-social-media-banner4.png" width="320" /></a></div>Every year there is a different theme. As you can see on the image at left, the theme this year is "Mental Wellness Matters." It's all about mental health, which is an important matter for veterans, many who experience Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from the many horrors they experienced during their service.</div><div><br /></div><div>Those of us who have never experienced combat will never understand how they feel, but we are here to help and that is what these type events are for. To help the healing process and to let our fellow veterans know that we are here for them. They aren't forgotten.</div><div><br /></div><div>Your committee is working on an activity for this year and the event will occur on <span style="background-color: #fcff01;">29 September 23</span>, an earlier alternative date than that shown on the image.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Bookmark this space and we'll let you know all the details about what we have planned in the next week or two.</b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-69745837193839196292023-08-25T06:00:00.001+09:302023-08-25T06:00:00.150+09:30Legacy South Australia Needs our Help<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#99CCFF">---- Legacy supports the families of veterans ----</marquee>
<b>Legacy has an annual fundraising week that commences on 28 August and runs until 2 September this year.</b><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2axsp-6D2AH3xrMIJjK6Z8Nf8KXAPfq2x7lU0VZWjKZ6iecra2DTW-eMuD5rKtTSjHzJA0-040eZJiXtA48KwN2CQUlBlzeV_k3T7OCtl211iKLfHgZoQt7w5YpERpG7YVsoIWxySQgd8P97MEL0Z2ra8HQhLbBql0qfEEhuJAaxGLBZ2Pyvr3RF2AA/s582/LegacyGrapevineAd.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2axsp-6D2AH3xrMIJjK6Z8Nf8KXAPfq2x7lU0VZWjKZ6iecra2DTW-eMuD5rKtTSjHzJA0-040eZJiXtA48KwN2CQUlBlzeV_k3T7OCtl211iKLfHgZoQt7w5YpERpG7YVsoIWxySQgd8P97MEL0Z2ra8HQhLbBql0qfEEhuJAaxGLBZ2Pyvr3RF2AA/s320/LegacyGrapevineAd.png" width="282" /></a></div><div>With the large number of Australian Defence Force members who serve/have served in the Middle East over extended periods, there are now numerous families who have lost a serving member. </div><div><br /></div><div>The widows and widowers now tend to be a younger group than those from the previous wars and peace-keeping operations, some with young children.</div><div><br /></div><div>This year is Legacy's 100th anniversary of 'Serving the families of those who served' and Legacy services will be needed well into the future.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Barossa-Light Legacy Group is active in serving the needs of numerous benefactors within our region.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Any donations or purchase of products you make helps these families and is greatly appreciated.</b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-38253027541933685972023-08-18T06:00:00.004+09:302023-08-18T06:00:00.150+09:30Recognising our Vietnam War Veterans<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#99CCFF">---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----</marquee><b>Today a national commemorative service to acknowledge the 50th Anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War is being held from 10:00 am at the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial on Anzac Parade in Canberra.</b><div><br /></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddwPqvh3jSeLGUW0enFhuVunljUuplb8SuvAZ71iMirQU7G1Ptk4_oXC9fKjrCqbHvL3OCzlakOvY3tiWm18kUPNEhPBTD71EyieaKOcHL5ZxuRfKNLGCMQRI56vHQn6tRH5cJz9LuHBP_lfC511Hl6AiK9dIh8VCKOgMDE6NVbqeLYElObZJPWU2rVI/s732/VietnamBanner.png" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="627" data-original-width="732" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddwPqvh3jSeLGUW0enFhuVunljUuplb8SuvAZ71iMirQU7G1Ptk4_oXC9fKjrCqbHvL3OCzlakOvY3tiWm18kUPNEhPBTD71EyieaKOcHL5ZxuRfKNLGCMQRI56vHQn6tRH5cJz9LuHBP_lfC511Hl6AiK9dIh8VCKOgMDE6NVbqeLYElObZJPWU2rVI/s320/VietnamBanner.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image credit: Virtual War Memorial</td></tr></tbody></table>This service is an opportunity for Australians to thank our Vietnam veterans for their service, and remember those who did not return.</div><div><br /></div><div>To learn more about this event, click <a href="https://youtu.be/TOGuoEakFj8" target="_blank">here </a>to watch a YouTube video by Sir Peter Cosgrove inviting you to join in this commemorative event.</div><div><br /></div><div>Additional information from the DVA site indicates that:</div><div><br /></div><div><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #343a40; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem;">"The Department of Veterans’ Affairs will deliver a televised service today to mark the 50<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War at the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial on Anzac Parade.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #343a40; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem;">The service will be broadcast live across Australia by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and streamed online. The ABC will also make the broadcast available to other networks to provide all members of the community the opportunity to acknowledge the 50<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War in a solemn and dignified manner from their home.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #343a40; font-family: "Open Sans", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem;">DVA develops a range of commemorative and educational materials to further help recognise and remember those who served in the Vietnam War. To learn more about Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, and access these materials, visit their <a href="https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/wars-and-missions/vietnam-war-1962-1975/vietnam-war" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #12656c;" target="_blank">Anzac Portal</a>."</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688950393540853629.post-50386387086134557342023-08-16T07:55:00.004+09:302023-08-16T08:05:13.383+09:30Committee Meeting Feedback<marquee bahaviour="alternate" bgcolor="#99CCFF">---- We open most Fridays from 5 pm. Everyone is welcome ----</marquee><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvej23lDMvF9_MSvTVlUNty7Qo29TTdACd0nz_cHUOb7HtSBvarYHoze5J1zYbg2zgXC7DF8hwFtie6HK_rN0TZDyoUYug-f4URTZf9LJsDHChxmSS1B6wFY9LpLh8D6gtHFl7sbLHjxYM6ScsSHXip1oiRv0SS0Vfz6cXjV7dG7kecq6T5cTxtwPDQh0/s7803/1297.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3936" data-original-width="7803" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvej23lDMvF9_MSvTVlUNty7Qo29TTdACd0nz_cHUOb7HtSBvarYHoze5J1zYbg2zgXC7DF8hwFtie6HK_rN0TZDyoUYug-f4URTZf9LJsDHChxmSS1B6wFY9LpLh8D6gtHFl7sbLHjxYM6ScsSHXip1oiRv0SS0Vfz6cXjV7dG7kecq6T5cTxtwPDQh0/s320/1297.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>Your committee had its most recent meeting on 14 August and some of the highlights are as follows:</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Veterans' Health Week</b> is being planned to be held on or about 29 September 23. The theme this year is mental health. We'll provide more details about the exact timing and content as we get nearer to the date.</div><div><br /></div><div>Work on the <b>Cannon Cover</b> is progressing well with the recent preparation of the ground on which our cannon will stand. The structure will be built soon and we can replace the cannon juxtaposed with the existing shed which will ensure it is more visible to the public.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our <b>Annual General Meeting</b> will be held at The Clubhouse, MacDonnell Street, Tanunda at 11 am, Sunday, 26 November 23. This year, the meeting will be held before our traditional dinner. We anticipate some significant changes in the committee and ask that you consider nominating for one or more of the positions which will all become vacant at the AGM. Nomination forms will be distributed to all members well before the meeting. </div><div><br /></div><div>Arrangements are being made with the Barossa Council to install a permanent RSL display at the <b>Barossa Regional Gallery</b>. This will increase awareness of our sub-branch and also the need for everyone to remember our fallen heroes.</div><div><br /></div><div>The <b>Father's Day Raffle </b>is ongoing and tickets are available. You can see the array of excellent prizes <a href="https://www.rsltanunda.org/2023/07/fathers-day-raffle-23.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Don't miss out, get your tickets before they run out. </div><div><br /></div><div>We are working on two <b>Government Grants</b> that are available that will benefit our club should we be successful in our endeavours. During the past few years we've been successful in obtaining substantial funding through the Department of Veterans Affairs, Barossa Council, and SA Veterans.</div><div><br /></div><div>The next committee meeting is on Monday, 11 September 23. If there is something you'd like your committee to consider, please let one of the committee members know or email Secretary, Dawn Klose.</div><div> </div><div><i>Graphic <a href="http://www.freepik.com">designed by sentavio / Freepik</a></i></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Thank you for following the RSL Tanunda Sub-Branch blog. </div>Editor, Robin Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076793766064377253noreply@blogger.com0