Minutes of Special Meeting 7 January 2022

January 7, 2022

Meeting Opened at 09:45 53 Members Present

Apologies. 14

President John Rolfe advised that the purpose of the meeting was to approve the delegates to the RSL State Meeting to elect a new president.

Moved by P. Edwards and Seconded by G. Edwards that the delegates for North Beach RSL be the President- J. Rolfe, Secretary- T. McEntyre, Treasurer- D. King, Vice President- P. Bowring and Assistant Secretary- W. Koch. Carried.

The President then gave a summary of the 3 candidates for the position of State President. Discussion followed.

Moved by G. Edwards and Seconded by G. Young that the delegates for North Beach RSL vote for Duncan Anderson for the position of State President. Carried.

General Business:

There was no general business

The meeting closed at 10:15.

Next General Meeting 17:00, 14 February 2022

Our North Beach Memorial

The Memorial Precinct on the Charles Riley Memorial Reserve is owned and maintained by the City of Stirling and administered by the Sub Branch. The area includes the Monument, Wall of Remembrance and the “Lone Pine” tree. Plaques on The Wall of Remembrance recognise the service of deceased members of the Sub Branch.

John Rolfe is the current Warden, and arranges the unveiling of plaques on Remembrance Day each year. (6 weeks prior notice required before unveiling of plaques)

Our Commemorative Committee

Our Commemorative committee organises ANZAC Day Dawn Services, and planning for the Remembrance Day service.
Funding for the Dawn Service is mainly from Lotterywest and the City of Stirling.

Our Groups

Walkers meet Wednesday and Friday, southside of Hillarys Marina from 08:00-08:45 for a stroll or controlled stagger along the coast.

Our kayakers meet up at 08:00 in the Yacht Club carpark for a paddle and pick up debris from the Boat Harbour.

Our cycling group is also gaining in numbers.

All Members are welcome to join our Coffee and Talk Group that meet on the south side of Hillarys Marina each Wednesdy and Friday from about 09:15 – Look for the sign.