Welfare and Hospital Visitation
Sub-Branch Administration (The Sub-Branch Hall and Office at 70 Wollombi Road Cessnock is open most Thursdays between 0900 and 1300 commencing 19th January 2023)
Commemorative Services
Member Social Functions
LATEST NEWS
At a recent meeting Vice-President Mick Wright was presented with his 50 year membership of the RSL Certificate by Sub-Branch President Max Lewis. A resounding effort Mick.
MEMBERS
Results of RSL NSW President and Directors Election.
BALLOT RESULTS PRESIDENT BALLOT Candidates for Election FOR VOTES Elected Candidate 1 – BAINBRIDGE, Mick^ 995 Yes
Candidate 2 – MCCANN, David*^ 559 No
DIRECTOR BALLOT Candidates for Election FOR VOTES Elected Candidate 1 – JAMES, Paul Raymond 780 Yes
Candidate 2 – NEW, Charles Harold 635 Yes
Candidate 3 – CLARKE, Douglas Wayne 328 No
Candidate 4 – WATSON, Sarah 984 Yes
Candidate 5 – MCCANN, David*^ 734 Yes
Candidate 6 – BAINBRIDGE, Mick^ 898 ELECTED PRESIDENT Candidate 7 – CHARRY, Alvaro 302 No
Candidate 8 – HARMER, Jacinta Bessie 582 No
Candidate 9 – BELL, Howard Charles 544 No
Candidate 10 – DUTTON, Martin 340 No
Candidate 11 – GERBER, Philip 262 No
Candidate 12 – WATSON, Peter John 422 No
Candidate 13 – SULLIVAN, Louise Anne* 710 Yes
Candidate 14 – CHIN, Philip* 845 Yes
Candidate 15 – HAZELL, Jason Peter* 702 Yes
Candidate 16 – COWDROY, Dennis 471 No
Note: Current Directors are identified by the presence of an asterisk (*). Candidates nominating for both President and elected Director are identified b
We welcome new member Abby Szczerbanik.
RSL/Bunnings BBQ Fundraisers
Bunnings have re-commenced Community BBQs' and our next fundraising BBQ's at Bunnings Cessnock will be on Saturday 16th December 2023 8am to 4pm. Volunteers to assist most welcome.
COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS
There are no current COVID restrictions in place
Next Sub-Branch meeting 10am Tuesday 5th December 2023. General Meeting followed by Christmas Lunch.
MEMBERS DINNERS
Our members Dinners for this year are scheduled as follows:
5th Dec 23 RSL Hall This is our combined Christmas meeting and Lunch.
Quarterly Sub-Branch Newsletter
The latest newsletter is now available for download.
LATEST NEWS
At a recent meeting Vice-President Mick Wright was presented with his 50 year membership of the RSL Certificate by Sub-Branch President Max Lewis. A resounding effort Mick.
MEMBERS
Results of RSL NSW President and Directors Election.
BALLOT RESULTS PRESIDENT BALLOT Candidates for Election FOR VOTES Elected Candidate 1 – BAINBRIDGE, Mick^ 995 Yes
Candidate 2 – MCCANN, David*^ 559 No
DIRECTOR BALLOT Candidates for Election FOR VOTES Elected Candidate 1 – JAMES, Paul Raymond 780 Yes
Candidate 2 – NEW, Charles Harold 635 Yes
Candidate 3 – CLARKE, Douglas Wayne 328 No
Candidate 4 – WATSON, Sarah 984 Yes
Candidate 5 – MCCANN, David*^ 734 Yes
Candidate 6 – BAINBRIDGE, Mick^ 898 ELECTED PRESIDENT Candidate 7 – CHARRY, Alvaro 302 No
Candidate 8 – HARMER, Jacinta Bessie 582 No
Candidate 9 – BELL, Howard Charles 544 No
Candidate 10 – DUTTON, Martin 340 No
Candidate 11 – GERBER, Philip 262 No
Candidate 12 – WATSON, Peter John 422 No
Candidate 13 – SULLIVAN, Louise Anne* 710 Yes
Candidate 14 – CHIN, Philip* 845 Yes
Candidate 15 – HAZELL, Jason Peter* 702 Yes
Candidate 16 – COWDROY, Dennis 471 No
Note: Current Directors are identified by the presence of an asterisk (*). Candidates nominating for both President and elected Director are identified b
Cessnock RSL Sub-Branch will be conducting a Commemorative Service on Remembrance Day 11 Nov 23 at the Cenotaph TAFE Park Cessnock commencing at 10.45am
We welcome new member Abby Szczerbanik.
RSL/Bunnings BBQ Fundraisers
Bunnings have re-commenced Community BBQs' and our next fundraising BBQ's at Bunnings Cessnock will be on Saturday 18th November 2023 8am to 4pm. Volunteers to assist most welcome.
COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS
There are no current COVID restrictions in place
Next Sub-Branch meeting 10am Tuesday 7th November 2023. General Meeting followed by morning tea.
MEMBERS DINNERS
Our members Dinners for this year are scheduled as follows:
5th Dec 23 RSL Hall This is our combined Christmas meeting and Lunch.
Quarterly Sub-Branch Newsletter
The latest newsletter is now available for download.
TO ACCESS THE LATEST RSL NSW BOARD COMMUNIQUE CLICK ON THE ACTION BUTTON,
Voting for the new President and 7 Councillors is now open for Service members of the league. Voting closes on the 9th October 23. If you don't make the effort you can't complain if you get a Board you don't agree with.
RSL Australia submission to Consultation on Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Dear Members
I am pleased to advise that following the request for feedback from sub-Branches through District Councils, RSL NSW has contributed to the RSL Australia submission on the Themes for Consultation to inform the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide which was lodged on 21 May. You can read the submission here.
RSL State Branches across the country (except Queensland) provided member feedback which contributed to the RSL Australia submission.
The feedback received was consistent across the Branches, and predominantly in these areas:
The submission also communicated RSL members’ views on the scope of the Royal Commission, the need for clarity between the function of the Royal Commissioner/s and the role of the National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention and the importance of reviewing the previous work in this area.
We will continue to listen to and advocate for all veterans throughout the Royal Commission. The RSL NSW Strategic Plan, which was formulated following consultation with members, has set us up well to be the leading agents of change to improve the lives of veterans.
Yours faithfully
Ray James
RSL NSW President
Your membership is important to the Club as it is only through our members that the important work of supporting our veterans and their families can continue. Membership is free but Membership donations may be made to:
Westpac Bank
Account Name: Cessnock RSL Sub Branch
BSB: 032-516
Account No: 345487
Ref: Your name or Badge No.
Our Executive Members are committed to assisting returned and service men and women in our local community. Come and join us.
PATRON: Chief Inspector Michael Gorman NSW Police
PRESIDENT : Max Lewis
VICE-PRESIDENT: Lindsay Davis
VICE-PRESIDENT: Michael Wright
TREASURER: Lindsay Davis
SECRETARY: David Owens
Cessnock RSL Sub-Branch was first Chartered on the 8th August 1928. At that time its membership consisted of veterans returning from active service in the Boer and First World Wars. The Club received an updated charter on the 30th June 1987 by which time its membership had been expanded to include all those men and women who had served in the Defence Forces of Australia and her Allies.
LEST WE FORGET
Respecting supporting and remembering our veterans and their families
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