2024
A snapshot of the events and milestones in our 2024 calendar
January
January is a month that our Sub-Branch does not have a General Meeting, however our weekly sessions of walking, kayaking, cycling and coffee continue without a break.
February
This month started with a kayak maintenance work-party on 3 February at the Hillarys Yacht Club. The work-party, with great team effort, had the work completed and the Kayaks are now in fine condition to take to the water each Wednesday and Friday.
And the star of the show, our Secretary, Wayne (I should have worn braces) Koch
Gordon Douglas 15 March 1933 to 23 February 2024
Sgt Royal Australian Corps of Signals
104 Signals Squadron, Vietnam 15 October 1968 to 15 October 1969
March
The highlight of March for 39 of our members was the Tour of Duty to Tasmania from 15th to 22nd March. Staying at Wrest Point and each day a new location from sailing on the harbour, visiting Scottsdale Army Museum in Tasmania’s north to Port Arthur. It was an action packed week and was the result of 12 months planning by John Rolfe, ably assisted by Paul McGuinness and Brian Jennings.
April
Kevin Ryan from the North Beach RSL Sub-Branch reached his 100 Birthday on 15 March 2024 and was presented with his Certificate from the National President and Board of RSL Australia recognising this achievement.
This Certificate was presented to him at a General Meeting of the Sub-Branch by Doug Simpson, RSLWA Trustee representing the Board.
ANZAC Appeal, ANZAC Dawn Service and Graham Edwards ANZAC Football Match
The ANZAC Appeal was most successfully organised by Peter Hodgson and was enthusiastically assisted by our volunteer collectors. Another example of our members working as a team
Our ANZAC Dawn Service was attended by a broad range of the community, including family groups, ex serving and serving personnel, and local dignitaries. Our membership was well and truly represented. The Dawn Service, followed by the Gunfire breakfast, was “the best to date”. Congratulations go to Peter Bowring and his team for organising this most successful Dawn Service.
The ANZAC match was played on the afternoon of Saturday April 27 at the home of the North Beach Tigers. An ANZAC Commemorative Service was held prior to the match and was supported by members of North Beach RSL Sub-Branch and the Army Cadets. The National Anthem was sung by Holly Denton and the Last Post and Rouse played by Maneisha Bradley.