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- Presidents Report
- Griffith
- Canberra
- Hay
- Leeton
- Lower Hunter
- Maitland
- Nelson Bay
- Newcastle
2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
In accordance with the agreement reached at the 2009 AGM, Canberra Branch will host the 2010 AGM of this Association on Tuesday 7th September 2010 at Southern Cross (Wests) Club in Bowman Street Jamison ACT commencing at 11:00 AM. You are invited to nominate two delegates to represent your Branch. Visiting members &/or Associates are welcome.
Enclosed is a draft Agenda for the Meeting, together with a Questionnaire, and an Event detail sheet. It is most important that the Questionnaire is returned promptly so that planning for the proposed events can be arranged.
Of particular importance is the situation regarding invitees to the Parliamentary Reception. The Association is limited to 14 Invitees (who must be National Servicemen), and their Guests. A Guest can be a Spouse, Partner or another National Serviceman! Department of Veterans Affairs will issue invitations, and the Security passes. Accordingly the full Name and Address, of each Invitee, and his Guest, are required by the National Secretary, by 1st June 2010, in order that we can meet the deadline set by the Department of Veteran Affairs.
A suggested break up of Invitees is - National Executive - One,
- Newcastle, Nelson Bay, Canberra - Two each,
- Maitland, and Lower Hunter - One each plus one shared (Branches to decide),
- Leeton, Griffith, and Hay – One each plus one shared (Branches to decide).
Each Branch is invited to nominate a reserve Invitee and Guest, in case cancellations occur.
Notices of Motion:
Please submit Notices of Motion covering Policy changes by 15 June 2010, to allow circulation to all Branches with the 42 days notice required by the motion agreed to at the 2008 AGM.
Branch Reports:
Please provide 20 copies of your Branch report at the meeting. This will allow each branch delegate a copy, for presentation at their next local meeting, thereby informing their members, of other Branch’s activities. Each Branch will be able to read out their Report.
As agreed at the 2006 AGM, the change of National Office holders every two years is not mandatory. A Branch may nominate to undertake the management role, should they so desire.
Ken PLATT
Secretary
EVENT DETAILS
ARRANGEMENTS - 2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND MEMORIAL DEDICATION
MEET and GREET - Monday 6th September, 5.00 PM
Venue: Southern Cross Club WODEN, Corinna Street WODEN.
Facilities – Drinks, and Bistro Meals.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Tuesday 7th September
Venue: Southern Cross Club (West’s), Bowman Street JAMISON (Macquarie) EX West’s Rugby Union Club.
Timing: Arrival – 9.00 AM to 10.00 AM. Morning Tea on arrival @ $3.50 / Head,
Meeting Start - 10.30 AM.
Lunch 12.30 PM - 1.15 PM, Sandwiches @ $5/00 (Alt. Bistro from $9.50)
Meeting End 3.30 PM
Parliament Reception – Strictly by invitation only. Controlled by Department of Veteran’s Affairs,
Arrive 4.00PM to no later than 5.00 PM - Function 5.30 PM to 7.00 PM
Social Dinner Arrive 6.00 PM - Serving 7.00PM
DEDICATION OF THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL
Wednesday 8th September, Road Closures commence @ 8.00 AM. NOTE: There is NO PARKING at the Australian War Memorial in the morning. All private Bus/Coaches to obtain Bus Windscreen Pass. (See Secretary). Seating provided, and available from 11.00 AM.
March Procedure
0900 - Assemble on Anzac Parade, in rows of four under Intake Year. 1951/1955 and 1970/1972 on right, 1956/1969 on left facing AWM.
0955 – Parade Commander prepares to march in “Intake Year” order.
1000 – March Off, led by the Australian National Flag.
1100 - March concludes, move to seating.
1130 – Dedication Ceremony commences.
1230 – Dedication Ceremony concludes.
Note: Members in Wheelchairs are welcome to march - but must have a carer to accompany them.
Vehicles will be available for those unable to March (alight mid Anzac Parade).
Dress - Association Dress with Beret (preferred), Association Badge, large Medals, Name Badge and no more than two lapel Badges.
Post Function - Social get together, drinks and Bistro Lunch.
Venue: Southern Cross Club Woden