Two happy customers at our Foodland sales point |
Monday, April 15, 2024
How to get your Military Memorabilia
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Management Committee Feedback
Here are the highlights of the last Management Committee meeting on Monday 18 March 24:
ANZAC DAY PREPARATIONS
There are literally dozens of tasks that need doing well before ANZAC Day; arranging bands, gaining council approval, deciding who will do which of the many jobs and so on. Then of course, the volunteers are busy on the day while also taking part in the march and two services.
I'm pleased to say that preparations are going well and you can expect another successful day on 25 April 24 thanks to the many volunteers and those who participate.
RECOGNITION OF MEMBERS
We discussed ways in which we can show our appreciation for those members who continue to contribute to our sub-branch's success. One suggestion was that they be issued with a name badge attachment indicating years of service eg, 5,10 etc.
Maybe a Certificate of Appreciation might be sufficient. It's a work in progress and we'll come up with a solution in the near future.
DONATION FROM FOODLAND TANUNDA
We received a $100 donation for which I expressed our appreciation for the support Foodland continues to render our sub-branch. It will be used to buy foodstuffs for the Sausage Sizzle next Saturday.
We are very fortunate that many local businesses continue to support us. Several of our members also continue to go above and beyond in generously donating food and equipment to us.
FORMALISING DUTIES OF VOLUNTEERS
We're working on formalising duties of volunteers eg, we have several members who look after catering, a few who handle our memorabilia purchases, stocktaking and sales, and others who beaver away behind the scenes. Who are they? What do they do? We want to document that so everyone knows who is doing what.
BAR SUSPENSION DURING DINNERS
Because Andrew and Craig deserve to have a meal break with the rest of us, we are bringing in a policy that the bar will be suspended during dinners. Members will need to buy their drinks before dinner and not expect service during dinner.
This will begin with the next major dinner evening on 5 April 24 which will be a spaghetti night.
APPLICATION FOR ADVOCACY TRAINING
We've been without an advocate for some years now and are fortunate that our member Dr Jack Urlwin has indicated he is prepared to undergo the training and fill the vacancy. We couldn't wish for a better candidate. Jack has a lengthy history as a medical practitioner and is well known and respected.
The process of applying and the training are both lengthy and complex, but we've began the process and envisage a positive outcome.
LOCALISING CABINET MEMORABILIA
A majority of our display cabinet memorabilia has been donated by persons who are unknown to us. President David suggested we need to try to obtain memorabilia from members and their families whose names we can display beside the items.
We will be writing to members soon to ask if they have any memorabilia from their military service or that of family members that we can display when we update our display cabinets.
If you are a member and have something you could donate from your collection of memorablia, please let us know.
That's it folks.
Friday, February 23, 2024
Pizza Happy Hour - 1 March 24
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Management Committee Feedback
- Opening for an hour or two on significant historical ADF days eg, Korean Veterans Day; we already do this for Vietnam Veterans Day
- Opening on ad hoc days inviting any members who wish to attend for an hour or two
- Inviting guest speakers to address us on significant and interesting topics
- Showing short military-related videos on our overhead projector screen
- Visiting other RSL sub-branches by arrangement
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Happy Hour Has Returned!
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Announcing a Veterans Organisation with a Difference
Having said that, Due South is different in that it states it is, "Australia’s leading self-funded organisation for veterans and first responders."
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 Frontline:
Sunday, October 22, 2023
Committee Meeting Feedback
Remembrance Day
Friday, September 15, 2023
Committee Meeting Feedback
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Our Honour Board Wall - A Work in Progress
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Veterans Health Week
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Committee Meeting Feedback
Your committee had its most recent meeting on 14 August and some of the highlights are as follows:
Friday, July 21, 2023
Happy Hour Menu for 4 August
Friday, July 14, 2023
Legacy SA Seeks Our Support
The secretary has received an email from Legacy SA seeking support during its annual "Legacy Week" fundraising week from 27 August to 2 September 2023.
The following areas of support have been requested:
- Attending the Legacy Week Launch Gala Concert 2023 https://www.adelaidelegacy.
org.au/Event/legacy-week- launch-gala-concert - Fundraising at your workplace. A dedicated QR code and posters will be provided for your workplace so you can keep track of your donations and collection buckets are also available. You can also sell Legacy branded Merchandise – for more information please email tho@legacysa.org.au
- Assisting our Legatees by volunteering at one of our locations around South Australia https://www.adelaidelegacy.
org.au/Appeal/legacy-week- appeal
If you are interested in supporting Legacy in any of the above ways, please contact our committee member Robin Henry who is a Legacy Legatee for Barossa-Light. You can find his contact details under the Contact tab.
Saturday, July 1, 2023
If you missed the Super Soup Night, don't miss this ...
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Mitre 10 Sausage Sizzle
Craig, Andrew, Christine and Clive |
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Did you miss our super soup night?
Our table setting at the Hut |
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
ANZAC Day 2023 - An Enormous Success
Outside the Hut |
Lyndie and Gordon Minett |
Friday, April 21, 2023
Join us for ANZAC Day 2023
Monday, April 10, 2023
Happy Hour Barbecue Night
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Highlights from Committee Meeting 13 Feb 23
- We are establishing small sub-committee teams to manage such things as catering, events, purchase and stock control of memorabilia, bar management, and more
- We're considering running a survey to find out whether our members would like us to do something different or better
- Committee members are running a "Working Bee" on Friday, 24 Feb 23 to clean up around the hut and maybe paint it. What colour would you like to see?
- An advert and associated two-fold pamphlet is planned for distribution through the Tanunda Tourist Centre and other venues
- 18-19 April will be our Memorabilia sales days with our kiosk outside Foodland Tanunda
- 25 March is our first scheduled Sausage Sizzle at Mitre 10, Nuriootpa
- Our "The Bugle" newsletter will get back on track and issued quarterly with posted copies to members without internet and email access
- A recruitment drive is in order and we're keen to let people know where we are, how to find us and when we are open (can you help us with this? Spread the message.)
- The Department of Veterans Affairs has given us a $10,000 grant to build an Honour Board Memorial within The Hut for which we are most appreciative. This is the third such DVA grant we have benefited from in the last three years
- Our cannon has been reconditioned and we are determining where it can best be situated given the ongoing construction and landscaping activities within the Tanunda Recreation Park. At present it's waiting silently in a nearby shed