Furphy November-Dec 2019 Edition

Thank you to all the RSL members for their support, past and present, with 100 years of
people volunteering to keep the sub branch open.
Although it’s had ups and downs, we are still a strong sub branch.
With some new members on the committee, they have been head down and hardworking,
to bring new events, attract more members and organise more services, for you to enjoy.
Recently some other ex-services organisations have worked with us and networked together
to help a homeless veteran get accommodation and secure him a job. These new
relationships are very rewarding and will prove to be successful in helping more veterans in
the future.
We were already working with the military brotherhood of our sub branch which is such a
strong and fantastic relationship.
Having these new organisations involved, helps us support more veterans, first line
responders and their family with specific needs and through the networking, we will help
each other.
With all the members continual support, we are really moving in a positive and strong
direction into 2020.
Congratulations to Lynda and Peter being renominated as President and Treasurer respectively. I
have worked closely with these two over the past year or so and I know the RSL is in good hands
with them being in those positions. Also congratulations to AJ for stepping up and taking the helm
of what can be a challenging position as Vice President. Thank you to Erro for the time he put in
and remaining a part of the Committee. He recognised a lot of shortcomings within the RSL as VP
when he took the position and took the time to institute processes and also make some needed
changes.
We have a new Committee and some people have stepped down for personal reasons, one stepped
down and across and others have stepped up. As I said in the last Furphy, there’s no point whinging
about things if you aren’t prepared to put in some effort yourself. Welcome to new Committee
members Lucky Pete and Melissa Hanson.
The Centenary Anniversary was held last weekend and went very well. Unfortunately, the Pipe
Banner presentation didn’t go according to plan for Peter Mahoney, as the manufacturer accidentally
sent our banner to Nebraska and we received Nebraska’s banner. The function was well attended
by some of our fantastic supporters such as Matt Keogh and Tony Buti. Some former Presidents
and Secretaries also attended the evening and everyone had a great night.
Our next big event of course is Remembrance Day. We still are in need of volunteers prior to
Remembrance Day to sell poppies and merchandise.
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