1 MINUTES SILENCE WAS OBSERVED IN MEMORY OF DEPARTED COMRADES

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1 1 MINUTES MINUTES OF STATE COUNCIL, OF THE RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA, (NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH) HELD AT THE LISMORE WORKERS CLUB, ON SATURDAY 26 th & SUNDAY 27 th FEBRUARY, 2011, AT A.M. PRESENT: Messrs: D.E.J. Rowe - State President (Chairman) J.E. Haines - State Vice President Dr. R.G. Bain - State Vice President Messrs: R.C. Crosthwaite - State Vice President R.D. White - Honorary State Treasurer R.A.C. Durbin - State Councillor B. Glover - State Councillor W.H. Hardman - State Councillor W.T. Harrigan - State Councillor I.M. Henderson - State Councillor W.J. Humphreys - State Councillor R.J. Metcalfe - State Councillor G.D. Salmon - State Councillor A.A. Toussaint - State Councillor SILENCE WAS OBSERVED IN MEMORY OF DEPARTED COMRADES IN MEMORIUM: Mr. W. M. Casey State Councillor ( ) Mr. T. P. Gissane State Councillor ( ) Mr. A. Cox RSL Chief Clerk (Ret d), ANZAC March marshal Mrs S. Cornelius AO OBE ANZAC of the Year Committee Pte K. Mila 2 nd /1 st RNZ Inf Bn (Afghanistan) SPR J.R. Larcombe 1 st Combat Engineer Regt (Afghanistan) PRESENTATION OF CHAPLAIN S STOLE TO MR DURBIN BY MR WHITE ON BEHALF OF RSL LIFECARE.

2 2 OPENING PRAYER: Mr. R.A.C. Durbin - State Councillor APOLOGIES: WELCOME Messers R.R. Mowle - Vice President, Far North Coast District Council D.B. Sims - President, Far North Coast District Council C.J. Harris - President, City of Lismore RSL sub-branch D.E.J. Rowe - State President Clr J. Dowell - Mayor, Lismore City Council Mrs Aunty R Stern - Welcome to Country, Bundjalung Nation IN RESPONSE Mr J.E. Haines - State Vice President IN ATTENDANCE: Mr: C.P. Perrin - State Secretary Miss A.G. Mulliner - Assistant State Secretary Messrs: J.A. Boyle Asset Manager A.N. Croft - Resource Officer J.M. O Brien - Resource Officer M.S. Lee - Compliance Officer NOTICES: 1. State Council Summary Report for District Councils Mr Crosthwaite 2. Lunch pm to 1.00 pm own arrangements. 3. Closing time for General Business (suggested 1.00 pm Saturday). 4. Question time (suggested at the completion of General Business).

3 3 Questions are only to be with regard to matters considered at this meeting. 5. If the meeting determines to go In Committee only official delegates to the meeting and those persons essential to the conduct of the meeting shall be present. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 01/11 (a) Submitted for receipt That the minutes are received. 1. Reveille and Public Relations on 29 th November 2010 (Circulated) 2. Finance, Audit & Risk Committee on 15 th December 2010 (Circulated) 3. State Executive on 15 th December 2010 (Circulated) 4. Finance, Audit & Risk Committee on 19 th January 2011 (Circulated) 5. ANZAC Day March Executive on 20 th January 2011 (Circulated) 6. Reveille and Public Relations on 31 st January 2011 (Circulated) 7. RSL Youth Clubs on 1 st February 2011 (Circulated) 8. RSL Youth Council on 1 st February 2011 (Circulated) 9. Motion 14 Committee 10 th February 2011 (Circulated) 10. CCWA on 8 th February 2011 (Circulated) 11. Finance, Audit & Risk Management on 16 th February 2011 (Circulated) 12. Strategic Directions on 16 th February 2011 (Circulated)

4 4 13. RSL Day Club on 17 th February 2011 (Circulated) (b) Submitted for adoption That the minutes are adopted 14. Leave of Absence (i) Mr. Rowe, State President for the period from 8 th April to 30 th April 2011 inclusive. (ii) Mr Haines, State Vice President for the period 21 April to 30 th April 2011 inclusive. That the leave of absences are approved. 15. Website Hit Report Memorandum dated 1 st February, 2011 from Mrs A. Moylan, Website Administrator. 16. Subsidy of Membership Fees by sub-branches. Delegated authority of State Secretary to approve subsidy of membership fees to the following sub-branches: Karuah one year 2011 Laurieton one year 2011 Glen Innes one year 2011 Hornsby three years 2011/12/13 Kensington one year 2011 That Consent Agenda items 15 and 16 are noted. MINUTES 2/11 1. State Council on 19 th November, 2010 (Circulated)

5 (a) Submitted for receipt 5 That the minutes are received. (b) Matters arising (i) Annual State Congress (Minute 27/10 22) That State Council directs the State Secretary to investigate the conduct and procedures of the RSL NSW Annual State Congress Verbal report from Mr C Perrin, State Secretary. Correspondence dated 22 nd February 2011 from Mr J Haines, Honorary Secretary, Far Western Metropolitan District Council. 1. a. That the RSL State Council consider reviewing/changing the Annual State Congress program to allow a more progressive and interesting program for those Delegates, Visitors and Guests attending this most important Congress. b. That this may involve changing the format which has been in place for many years. 2. That the motion be forwarded to the Annual State Congress Agenda Committee. (ii) Name change Caringbah RSL Memorial Club (Minute 29/10 6) That the Assets Manager draft a policy for the implementation and management of indicia agreements LEAVE GRANTED FOR THE ASSET MANAGER TO ADDRESS STATE COUNCIL. Verbal report from Assets Manager 1. That the matter is deferred until further information is available.

6 6 2. That State Council authorises State Executive to act on the issue. (iii) Headdress policy for non-military uniforms (Minute 29/10 14) That the RSL (NSW Branch) Protocol and Procedures Manual be amended to cover the appropriate wearing of all non-military headdress during commemoration services Memorandum dated 15 th February 2011 from Mr D James, Resource Officer, State Secretary s Department. That the memorandum is noted. (iv) State Branch Tribunal (Minute 29/10. 17) That the State Secretary meet with the Chair of the State Branch Tribunal to resolve the accommodation issues. Memorandum dated 14 th February 2011 from Mr C Perrin, State Secretary. That the memorandum is noted. (c) Submitted for adoption That the minutes are adopted. 2. Extraordinary State Council on 19 th January 2011 (Circulated) (a) Submitted for receipt That the minutes are received (b) Matters arising Lightning Ridge RSL sub-branch (Minute 1/11.01)

7 7 1. That under the powers vested in State Council pursuant to Clause 33.6 (xii) of the State Branch Constitution the Lighting Ridge RSL sub-branch is to surrender all books, statement of account, money, documents or any property whatsoever of the Returned and Services League of New South Wales to Mr R D White, Honorary State Treasurer, Mr G D Salmon, State Councillor and Mr C P Perrin State Secretary with effect 21 January That under the powers vested in State Council pursuant to Clause 33.6 (xii) of the State Branch Constitution the keys to all property, safes or lockable containers be surrendered to the State Secretary. 3. That the bank accounts and investment account of the lighting Ridge RSL sub-branch be frozen with effect 21 January That under the powers vested in State Council pursuant to Clause 33.6 (xi) of the State Branch Constitution revokes the Charter of the Lighting Ridge RSL sub-branch with effect 21 January That under the powers vested in State Council pursuant to Clause 33.7 of the State Branch Constitution the State Secretary is authorised to further deal with the affairs of the former Lighting Ridge RSL sub-branch. (i) Correspondence dated 14 th February 2011 from Mr S Davison, former Honorary Secretary, Lightning Ridge RSL sub-branch. (ii) Correspondence dated 4 th February 2011 from Mr. B. Keeley, Auditor. (iii) Verbal report from Mr D Rowe, State President. 1. That the Charter be reinstated to Lightning Ridge RSL sub-branch. 2. That Lightning Ridge RSL sub-branch be placed under the Financial Administration of State Branch. 3. That the State Secretary, Asset Manager and a State Councillor conduct the Annual General Meeting of Lightning Ridge RSL sub-branch. 4. That State Council notes the opinion that RSL sub-branches cannot hold an unrestricted license. 5. That the caretaker living on site be assisted by the RSL WBI. (c) Submitted for adoption That the minutes are adopted.

8 8 3. State Executive on 19 th January, 2011 (Circulated) (a) Submitted for receipt That the minutes are received. (b) Matters arising Youth Clubs Legal Status re Rooty Hill (Minute 5/11.4) That members of State Branch prepare a report for consideration of February 2011 State Council. (i) Memorandum dated 16 th February 2011 from Mr C Perrin State Secretary. (ii) Verbal report from Mr R Durbin, State Councillor, Youth Council Chairman. That the memorandum and report are noted. (c) Submitted for adoption That the minutes are adopted. REPORT & DIRECTION: 3/11 1. Corporate Governance (a) State Council to ensure the ongoing implementation of the following objectives (i) to (vi) of the Corporate Plan: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Delivering Core Activities to Members Membership and Recruitment Communication Commemoration and Remembrance Welfare Maintaining Sound Finances and Management to Meet the Corporate Plan.

9 9 That State Council is in compliance with the Corporate Plan and continues to monitor items (i) to (vi). (b) Project Status Report dated 5 th February, 2010 from Mr W. Hardman, State Councillor. That the report is noted. 2. Correspondence from State Branch Tribunal Correspondence dated 9 th February from Mr. Brian Turner, Registrar, State Branch Tribunal. That State Council accepts the report of the State Branch Tribunal. 3. CCWA Life Membership Recommendations Minutes of CCWA meeting 8 th February 2011 Nominations: Mrs Joan Brian Mrs Elizabeth Harris Ms Peg Hulme Mrs Winifred Miner Mrs Noree McGrath Davistown Port Macquarie Maitland Lidcombe City of Campbelltown That the above Life Membership nominations are recommended. 4. Life Membership Recommendations Recommendations from the Life Membership Committee. That the following Life Membership nominations are recommended: Edward Mowbray Geoffrey McCallum Tea Gardens Bega

10 Barry Charles Dixon David John Hooley Graham Chalker Denis John Chamberlain 10 Redfern Dee Why Wollondilly Bathurst. PRESENTATION OF RSL LIFECARE CELEBRATION OF CENTURY DVD. 5. Finance, Audit & Risk Committee (Minute 1/11.ii) (i) Cabramurra Youth Hostel Repairs 1. That the reports from Messrs B. Durbin, J. Titcume and T. Toussaint and the Debits & Credits reports be noted and referred to State Council. 2. That a review of the Cabramurra Deed of Agreement/Lease on responsibilities of the RSL be forwarded to State Council. Correspondence dated 15 th February 2011 from Mr Bob Durbin, State Councillor, Chairman of Youth Council Correspondence dated 30 th January 2011 from Mr J. Titcombe. Correspondence dated 30 th January 2011 from Mr. T.Toussaint, State Councillor. 1. That the reports are noted. 2. That the urgent repairs needed at the Cabramurra Youth Hostel be carried out. 3. That all aspects of the Cabramurra Youth Hostel lease agreement by investigated by Bowen Legal. 4. That a temporary committee known as the Cabramurra Hostel Review Committee be formed, consisting of two State Councillors, Mr Toussaint and Mr Hardman, with the power to coopt experts as required. 5. That a report into the Cabramurra Youth Hostel be submitted for May State Council. Reimbursement of Expenses Motion for State Council decision. That State Council approves the reimbursement of accommodation costs being increased to up to $ on production of receipts. Financial Reports (i) The Returned and Services League of Australia (New South Wales Branch)

11 11 That it be recommended to State Council that the Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Cash Flows and associated documents for the year ended 31st December, 2010, as presented, be adopted and included in the Annual Report. (ii) RSL Welfare & Benevolent Institution That it be recommended to State Council that the Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Cash Flows and associated documents for the year ended 31st December, 2010, in a graphically styled representation be included in the Annual Report. (iii) RSL Central Council Women's Auxiliaries That it be recommended to State Council that the Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Comprehensive Income and associated documents for the year ended 31st December, 2010, as presented, be adopted and included in the Annual Report. (vi) NSW RSL Youth Council That it be recommended to State Council that the Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Comprehensive Income and associated documents for the year ended 31st December, 2010, as presented, be adopted and included in the Annual Report. (v) St Mary s RSL Memorial Fund That it be recommended to State Council that the Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Comprehensive Income and associated documents for the year ended 31st December, 2010, as presented, be adopted and included in the Annual Report. (vi) Reginald William Coward Trust That it be recommended to State Council that the Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Comprehensive Income and associated documents for the year ended 31st December, 2010, as presented, be adopted and included in the Annual Report. Motion for State Congress Annual Report That it be proposed that the Financial Reports be graphically represented as a summary in the printed Annual Report and the complete and detailed Report be available on the website and printed copies by request of sub-branches. 6. Congress Motion 14 Committee Memorandum dated 21 st February 2011 from Dr R Bain, Chair, 2010 State Congress Motion 14 Committee.

12 12 1. That the memorandum is noted. 2. That the supporting argument for the proposed motion is to be expanded. 7. Strategic Directions (i) Motion for State Congress Motion for State Council decision. That the amended motion be forwarded to the Annual State Congress Agenda Committee. (ii) Motion for State Council Motion for State Council decision. That the issues of training and development for State Council be considered by the incoming State Council. (iii) Structure of State Council Correspondence dated 10 th February 2011 from Mr W.T. Harrigan State Councillor. That the report is noted. 8. RSL Day Clubs Motion for State Council decision. That the following Mission Statement be adopted: RSL Day Clubs support a Caring and Sharing environment for DVA, RSL and Community members. 9. Life Membership Committee Motion for State Council decision. a. That State Council directs the State Secretary to return any recommendations for awards that are not on the current forms.

13 13 b. That District Council Presidents be advised to check that Life Membership applications are submitted on the correct form. 10. Administrative Matter Correspondence dated 13 th January 2011 from Mr J Haines, State Vice President. (i) That State Council go IN COMMITTEE. (ii) That State Council go OUT OF COMMITTEE. (iii) That the resolutions made IN COMMITTEE are endorsed. 11. Motion 14 Committee Correspondence dated 18 th January 2011 Mr J Haines, from State Vice President. That the correspondence is noted. 12. Legacy Correspondence dated 13 th January 2011 from Mr J Haines, State Vice President. That the State President seek clarification from Sydney Legacy President. 13. Woolgoolga sub-branch recruiting support from Woolgoolga recruiting officer seeking financial support. a. That the request be forwarded to the sub-branch Support and Assistance Fund for consideration. b. That the sub-branch should supply details about their proposed print and radio campaign. 14. Challenge to Morant Case

14 14 Correspondence dated 27 th January 2011 from Mr. Jim Unkles. That the correspondence is noted and the State President will respond accordingly. 15. By-Law Year Certificates Correspondence dated 7 th December 2011 from Mr W Burges, Honorary Secretary/Treasurer, Lower North Coast District Council. a. That the request to amend by-law 41 is denied. b. That sub-branches that are unable to meet the cost of the 50 year Certificate should contact the sub-branch Support and Assistance Fund. 16. Media Censorship Correspondence dated 19 th November from Mr G Brand, Honorary Secretary, Far Western Metropolitan District Council. That the issue be forwarded to RSL National Defence Committee. MR HAINES TAKES THE CHAIR 17. National Defence & Community Forum Correspondence from RSL Life. That the correspondence is noted. 18. Proposed Change to By-Law 19 Correspondence dated 29 th January 2011 from Mr R Duckworth, Honorary Secretary, Far Southern Metropolitan District Council.

15 15 That the request to amend by-law 19 is denied. 19. Gunning RSL sub-branch dated 18 th February 2011 from Mr P Poulton, President, Central Southern District Council. 1. a. That as Gunning RSL sub-branch is in contravention of clauses 27.9 and of the Constitution, the sub-branch be wound up. b. That the bank accounts of the Gunning RSL sub-branch be frozen. 2. That the President of Central Southern District Council be informed of the decision of State Council. 3. That Central Southern District Council be exempt from the requirements of clause 67.5 of the Constitution in relation to Gunning RSL sub-branch. 20. Funding Assistance Correspondence dated 5 th February 2011 from Mr N Cartwright, President and Mr B Royal, Honorary Secretary, Lemon Tree Passage RSL sub-branch. a. That the State Secretary is to investigate the request by Lemon Tree Passage RSL sub-branch. b. That State Executive is empowered to deal with the matter. MR ROWE RESUMES THE CHAIR 21. State Council Opening and Closing Prayer Memorandum dated 15 th February 2011 from Mr C Perrin, State Secretary. a. That Mr Durbin, in his capacity as a practicing pastor, will offer the Opening and Closing Prayer at each State Council.

16 16 b. That the previous rotating roster system be implemented should Mr Durbin no longer sit on State Council. 22. Public Relations/Reveille Report from Mr J. Gatfield. That the report is noted. 23. State Presidential Elections Correspondence dated 15 th February 2011 from Dr. R. Bain, State Vice President (i) That State Council go IN COMMITTEE. (ii) That State Council go OUT OF COMMITTEE. (iii) That the resolutions made IN COMMITTEE are endorsed 24. Non-compliant sub-branches Correspondence dated 16 th February 2011 from Mr D. Gardiner, Honorary Secretary Far South Western District Council. a. That the request is denied as sub-branches have until 31 st March to become compliant. b. That State Executive is authorised to deal with this matter closer to Annual State Congress. 25. Vietnam Veterans Family Health Study Correspondence received from Dr. R. Bain, State Vice President. That the correspondence is noted.

17 17 PROPERTY MATTERS 4/11 1. Baradine RSL sub-branch Report by Asset Manager John Boyle on property issue re maintenance and Commonwealth grant at sub-branch. That the report is noted and the investigation will continue. 2. Forestville RSL sub-branch Presentation of annual budget 2011 for approval. That approval is given. 3. Batlow RSL sub-branch Presentation of annual budget 2011 for approval. That approval is given. 4. Campsie RSL sub-branch Presentation of annual budget 2011 for approval. That approval is given. 5. Kempsey RSL sub-branch Report by Asset Manager John Boyle on property issue re new outside building on CLUB property that adjoins sub-branch hall That State Council give in principle approval pending; (i) DA approval by Council;

18 18 (ii) Approval by the Department of Liquor, Gaming and Racing; and (iii) That a license agreement be put in place between the sub-branch and the licensed club on set conditions over the ownership of the property. PRESENTATION BY ASSET MANAGER REGARDING THE NEW CONSTITUTION. MEETING AJOURNED AT 4.40PM ON STAURDAY 26 TH FEBRUARY MEETING RESUMED AT 9.40AM ON SUNDAY THE 27 TH FEBRUARY PRESENTATION BY MR GEOFF WILKIE, GENERAL MANAGER, MIRANDA RSL CLUB. REPORT BY THE ASSETS MANAGER. 1. That the presentation is noted and State Council awaits further information from Mr Ian Delgano. 2. That State Executive is authorized to deal with this matter. 5/11 GENERAL BUSINESS years of the Royal Australian Navy (Presented) from Derek Robson re bulk distribution to each state branch. That all sub-branches are to receive a copy. 2. Exemption for Life Membership submission (Presented) Correspondence from Castle Hill RSL sub-branch re Mr Greg Smith That Mr Greg Smith be recommended for the award of a State Council Certificate of Appreciation. 3. Complaint re article in Sydney Legacy newsletter (Presented)

19 19 Correspondence from Fairfield RSL sub-branch Women s Auxiliary That a letter be sent to Sydney Legacy seeking clarification of the issues raised by the City of Fairfield Women s Auxiliary. 4. Combined roles as Secretary/Treasurer (Presented) Request from Kendall RSL sub-branch That approval is given for a period of three years. 5. By-law 42 and recognition for donations (Presented) Correspondence from Albion Park RSL sub-branch That the request to amend by-law 42 is denied. 6. Meeting and negotiation training Proposal from State Secretary Mr Chris Perrin That a circular be issued outlining the training proposal Congressional elections Discussion led by State Councillor Mr Tony Toussaint (i) That State Council go IN COMMITTEE. (ii) That State Council go OUT OF COMMITTEE. (iii) That the resolutions made IN COMMITTEE are endorsed 8. DSAC Report Memorandum dated 22 nd February 2011 from Mr. J.Hodges, Executive Office, DSAC.

20 20 That the memorandum is noted. QUESTION TIME: 6/11 1. CCWA Minutes Question from Mr B Glover, State Councillor. I wish to revisit item SC-1, CCWA Minutes to make some comments on the meeting. That the comments are noted. 2. Employment of RSL staff at ANZAC Memorial Question from Mr R. White, Honorary State Treasurer. Request that the State Secretary brief State Council on the current status of the protection of the State Branch and RSL employees at the ANZAC Memorial with regards to the transfer to the Department of Premier and Cabinet. That the report is noted. MOTIONS OF THANKS 1. That State Council expresses its appreciation for the hospitality and support shown by the Far North Coast District Council of RSL sub-branches and the City of Lismore RSL sub-branch. 2. That State Council approves the reimbursement of costs incurred by City of Lismore RSL sub-branch in hiring the Ballina RSL bus. 3. That State Council appreciates the efforts of the ANZAC House staff that supported the meeting. COMMITTEE MEETINGS & EVENTS: 7/11

21 21 Closing date for Motions ASC Monday 28 February p.m. Agenda Committee 1 March a.m. St. Mary's Memorial Fund Thursday 10 March a.m. ANZAC March Executive 10 March a.m. ANZAC March Participants 10 March a.m. Closing for SX Agenda 11 March p.m. RSL WBI 14 March a.m. RSL Custodian 14 March a.m. Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee 16 March a.m. State Executive 16 March p.m. ANZAC March Executive 24 March a.m. Hyde Park Inn 25 March a.m. RSL LifeCare Centenary Celebration Wednesday 30 March 2011 RSL and Schools Remember Service Wednesday 6 April a.m. RSL WBI 11 April a.m. RSL Custodian 11 April a.m. ANZAC March Participants 14 April a.m. ANZAC March Marshals 14 April a.m. Closing for State Executive Agenda 15 April p.m. Veterans Affairs Committee 20 April a.m. Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee 20 April a.m. State Executive 20 April p.m. ANZAC Memorial Building Committee 21 April a.m. Good Friday 22 April 2011 Easter Saturday 23 April 2011 Easter Sunday 24 April 2011 ANZAC Day Monday 25 April 2011 Easter Monday Public Holiday Tuesday 26 April 2011 RSL LifeCare Board 28 April a.m. Hyde Park Inn 29 April a.m. RSL Youth Clubs 3 May p.m. RSL Youth Council 3 May p.m. RSL WBI 9 May a.m. RSL Custodian 9 May a.m. Closing Time for State Council 13 May p.m. Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee 18 May a.m. Strategic Directions Committee 19 May p.m. RSL Day Clubs 19 May p.m. Honorary Officers 20 May a.m. Life Membership 20 May a.m. State Council (Outgoing) Saturday 21 May a.m. State Council dinner Saturday 21 May 2011 Central Council of Women's Auxiliaries 17 May a.m. Closing of ballots for Congress elections Monday 23 May p.m. Sub-Branch Seminar 23 May a.m. Annual State Congress 24 May a.m. Annual State Congress 25 May a.m. Annual State Congress 26 May a.m.

22 Hyde Park Inn 27 May a.m. State Council (Incoming) Saturday 28 May a.m. RSL & Services Clubs National Forum 30 May a.m. ANZAC March Executive Thursday 2 June a.m. ANZAC March Washup 2 June a.m. RSL WBI 6 June a.m. RSL Custodian 6 June a.m. Closing for State Executive Agenda 10 June p.m. Queen's Birthday public holiday Monday 13 June 2011 Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee 15 June a.m. State Executive 15 June p.m. Hyde Park Inn 24 June a.m. RSL LifeCare Board 30 June a.m. RSL WBI 11 July a.m. RSL Custodian 11 July a.m. St. Mary's Memorial Fund 14 July a.m. Closing for State Executive Agenda 15 July p.m. Fromelles Service ANZAC Memorial Tuesday 19 July a.m. Veterans Affairs Committee 20 July a.m. Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee 20 July a.m. State Executive 20 July p.m. Hyde Park Inn 22 July a.m. Bank Holiday 1 August 2011 RSL Youth Clubs 2 August p.m. RSL Youth Council 2 August p.m. RSL WBI 8 August a.m. RSL Custodian 8 August a.m. Closing Time for State Council 12 August p.m. VP Day Service Cenotaph Monday 15 August a.m. Central Council of Women's Auxiliaries 16 August a.m. Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee 17 August a.m. Strategic Directions Committee 17 August p.m. RSL Day Clubs 18 August p.m. Honorary Officers 18 August a.m. Life Membership 18 August a.m. Vietnam Veterans Day Service Cenotaph Thursday 18 August a.m. State Council Friday 19 August a.m. State Council Saturday 20 August a.m. RSL LifeCare Board 25 August a.m. Hyde Park Inn 26 August a.m. Closing for State Executive Agenda 9 September p.m. RSL WBI 12 September a.m. RSL Custodian 12 September a.m. Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee 14 September a.m. State Executive 14 September p.m. 22

23 23 Hyde Park Inn 23 September a.m. Agenda Committee 27 September a.m. Labour Day public holiday 3 October 2011 RSL WBI 10 October a.m. RSL Custodian 10 October a.m. St. Mary's Memorial Fund 13 October a.m. Closing for State Executive Agenda 14 October p.m. Veterans Affairs Committee 19 October a.m. Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee 19 October a.m. State Executive 19 October p.m. ANZAC March Executive Thursday 20 October a.m. ANZAC March Marshals 20 October a.m. RSL LifeCare Board 27 October a.m. Hyde Park Inn 28 October a.m. RSL Youth Clubs 1 November p.m. RSL Youth Council 1 November p.m. Remembrance Day Friday 11 November 2011 Closing Time for State Council 11 November p.m. RSL WBI 14 November a.m. RSL Custodian 14 November a.m. Central Council of Women's Auxiliaries 15 November a.m. Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee 16 November a.m. Strategic Directions Committee 16 November p.m. RSL Day Clubs 17 November p.m. Honorary Officers 17 November a.m. Life Membership 17 November a.m. State Council Friday 18 November a.m. State Council Saturday 19 November a.m. Hyde Park Inn 25 November a.m. Closing for State Executive Agenda 9 December p.m. RSL WBI 12 December a.m. RSL Custodian 12 December a.m. Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee 14 December a.m. State Executive 14 December p.m. Hyde Park Inn 16 December a.m. Christmas Day 26 December 2011 Boxing Day 27 December 2011 CLOSING PRAYER: Mr. R.A.C. Durbin - State Councillor THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS THE MEETING CONCLUDED AT 1.30P.M.