"It was so disappointing. They need a bomb under them," said outgoing vice-president Dulcie Balderston, who at the age of 93 has decided it is time for her to step down.

"I can't sign on for another three years. I'll be 97 going on 98 by then."

A special annual general meeting has been called for March 1 with members urged to take on a role.

Only a small number of the full membership attended last Sunday's meeting.

"We've been operating for 102 years. I just can't see it going down the gurgler, but it depends on the people," she said.

"We've got a lot of members but I think they think everything is going along and 'why should I worry?' I don't know, they might think it's just an easy job. It's not. You've got to be involved all the time.

"Those boys put in some long hours and with Anzac Day coming up, I know how much is involved to get it going."

Dulcie said some people say they are 80 and too old.

"Old. I don't have that word in my vocabulary. If you start thinking like that, you will be old.

"At least turn up. If you turn up we've at least got a chance of getting there. It's imperative for people to turn up."

Dulcie's main role has been in welfare. "I like going to the hospital and doing home visits and talking to (members). They say they're getting old and I say you're only maturing, like a good glass of wine you're getting better every year. I haven't struck anyone older than me in the bed."

She enjoys it so much that even though the sub-branch should not be operating for the fortnight between the meetings, she will continue her visits.

She is also quite willing to stay on to continue her welfare role going forward.

Outgoing president Charles Fisher has been busy preparing letters to send out to the members who didn't turn up at the annual general meeting, informing them of the special March 1 meeting.

"We're not supposed to be operating over the next fortnight," she said. "We're trying to do everything right to get over this hurdle. We're hoping something will trigger with them.

"It's getting the four positions filled up. It's important to get the top four, president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. The president is involved in everything. You've got to have a good secretary who has their finger on the pulse all the time, so much comes through the computer. They can get all the help, we'll still be helping."

Anyone who is a returned servicemen or served in the army reserves is eligible to stand for a position, and you also need to be a financial member of the sub-branch. "You can't come and vote unless you're financial."

The RSL sub-branch organises a number of commemoration services throughout the year, including Anzac Day and Remembrance Day and is also involved in funerals. There's also a number of other jobs as well as social occasions.

"I've got good genes, I don't take medication and I've got a full driver's licence. I can't sign on for three years. but I don't mind helping out." And the way Dulcie speaks, you know she will.