Changes at the helm of Old Bar Beach RSL
At the recent Old Bar Beach RSL sub-branch annual general meeting, some changes occurred on the executive. Outgoing President, Roy Meguyer, had given over a year's notice of his intention to step down from the role, having now occupied it continuously for 15 years.
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Two nominations for President were received being Vice President, Brian Carr and Treasurer, Peter Vidler. A ballot resulted in Brian being elected. Brian was replaced as a vice president by new blood on the executive, Geoff Gillard. Other officer bearers were re-elected unopposed.
The office bearers for 2017 are: president Brian Carr, senior vice president Laurie Mills, junior vice president Geoff Gillard, secretary Howard Kerrsmith, assistant secretary Peter Vidler, treasurer Peter Vidler, assistant treasurer Sandra Vidler, trustees Brian Carr, Ian Dimmock and Terry Hill; committee members Ian Dimmock, Frank Pilgrim and Terry Hill; publicity officers Ian Dimmock and Bob Stone; welfare officer David Allon, delegates to RSL State Congress and Lower North Coast District Council Brian Carr and Howard Kerrsmith with alternates Peter Vidler and Laurie Mills, auditor Mrs K Shannon.
The monthly meeting immediately preceded the AGM and it was very well attended. The sub-branch remains financially secure and two new members will be admitted.
Welfare officer David Allon has been visiting four veterans in Banyula Village.
The sub-branch will take part in the Seniors Festival Health Expo on March 10, displaying memorabilia and items of interest.
The monthly donation from the sub-branch this month will be to the Barwalla RSL Day Club. It has also been decided to make an annual donation to the RSL Rural Commemorative Youth Choir.
It has been decided to purchase new, more powerful but lighter speakers for use on ANZAC Day and any other occasion when necessary. Preparations have commenced for our ANZAC Day services.
Health expo soon
Old Bar will have one event during NSW Seniors' Festival. The Old Bar Men’s Shed, with venue partner, Club Old Bar, is hosting their second annual Health Expo on Friday March 10 at Club Old Bar. It will be open from 10am to 12.30pm.
There will be guest speakers and over 30 exhibitors displaying their products and services which are available to the community, many with giveaways.
NSW Senior's Festival is from Friday March 3 to Sunday March 12 and this is likely to be the only event in Old Bar.
The aims of the expo are to:
- provide a hub for seniors to access information about health, finances, legal issues, education and social activities;
- provide residents an opportunity to join a seniors' group and be linked to the community;
- celebrate NSW Seniors' Week
Support the Men's Shed and gain some information for yourself. For enquiries call Kylie on 6551 1200 or John on 6557 4165. Admission is free.
World Day of Prayer at Old Bar
World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christians of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year on the first Friday in March. It was formerly the Women's World Day of Prayer but now men are participating also. Join in the prayer service written by the women of the Philippines with the theme "Am I being unfair to you?" The service this year is hosted by the Uniting Church and will be held this Friday, March 3, at 7.30pm at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 18 Hall Street, Old Bar. Everyone welcome. Supper provided after the service. Enquiries to May Bailey 6553 3023. More info: www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org
Invite your friends, family and communities of faith to join the women of the Philippines in prayer and song to support ecumenical efforts toward justice, peace, healing and wholeness.
The annual offering supports the work of the Bible Society and other interdenominational projects, and helps meet the needs of families in the Philippines and around the world who are victims of many forms of poverty, violence and injustice.
