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 11th January 2024)
Commemorative Services
Member Social Functions
LATEST NEWS
The Cessnock RSL Sub-Branch will be holding a Garage Sale at the RSL Hall on Saturday the 14th September commencing at 8am. Come along and grab a bargain.
Our Advocate advisor, Abby Szczerbanik will be at the hall most Fridays from 5th April 10am to 3pm to assist members and local veterans.
Maitland has been confirmed as the location for the Veterans and Families Hub for the Hunter Region. Exact location of the actual premises still to be determined.
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.
RSL/Bunnings BBQ Fundraisers
Bunnings have re-commenced Community BBQs' and our next fundraising BBQ's at Bunnings Cessnock will be on Saturday 21 Sept 2024 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 1st October 2024 General Meeting followed by Morning Tea. New members very welcome.
MEMBERS DINNERS
Our members Dinners for this year are scheduled as follows:
RSL Hall Tuesday 3rd December 12 Midday
Bi-Annual Sub-Branch Newsletter
The latest newsletter will be available for download from 30th July 2024.
TO ACCESS THE LATEST RSL NSW BOARD COMMUNIQUE CLICK ON THE ACTION BUTTON,
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 there is in place a voluntary members levy of $20.00 payment of which 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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