The Annual General Meeting of The Entrance Long Jetty RSL sub Branch will be held at:

Diggers@the entrance

315 The Entrance Road

LONG JETTY 2261 NSW

On Saturday 1st February 2020, the General Meeting will start at 10.00am.

The AGM will follow the conclusion of the General Meeting.

All positions will be declared vacant. 

Nominations openon Monday 13^thJanuary 2020 at 9.00am and will close on January Friday 24^th2020 at 11.00am

Nomination forms are available from the sub Branch Office and are to be returned by the closing date.

The positions are for a period of 3 years.

THE POSITIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

PRESIDENT – 1

VICE PRESIDENTS – 2

SECRETARY - 1

ASS. SECRETARY – 1

TREASURER – 1

ASS. TREASURER - 1

COMMITTEE – 4

TOTAL NUMBER - 11

On Saturday 7th December 2019, CPO ( RTD) Colin Wild was presented an award for outstanding long service of 42 yrs to the Australian Naval reserves. Commander Jose Bascunan accompanied by his Wife Sue travelled from Canberra to present his award. Col's ex Officer Commanding Leut Clark along with his wife Jane travelled from Cairns.
Mr Bill Thompson represented the Federal Member Emma McBride MP
Three other Leading Seamen also received awards
Leut Clark was also surprised by the Commander with an award for outstanding service.

LSCSOMW Garry Robert Lambert Rt’d A174794 / M8118416 for 26 year service with the Fulltime Army/Navy and lastly the Navy Reserve. 

c.     LSMTP3 Lawrence George Hope Rt’d A123309 / M8068430  for 38 years’ service to the RAN Reserves

d.     LSMT Matthew John Ashby Rt’d A137015 / M8069519 for 38 years’ service to the RAN Reserves 

e.     LEUT Joseph Stephen Clark RAN Rt’d C150314 / M8094013 for 26 years’ service to the RAN Reserves 

CPO ( RTD) Colin Wild with sub Branch President Allan Fletcher OAM  JP

Commander Jose Buscunan with Allan Fletcher

All the recipients with the Commander

Commander Buscunan,  Mr. Bill Thompson,  CPO ( Rtd) Colin Wild.and Leut Clark,

                                         The Commander with his Wife Sue,
                                         Leut Clark with Wife Jane.  
                                        Mr. Mark Bradbury and Wife Tanya.

             Mark was instrumental in the  organization of the days proceedings .
                                          CPO ( RTD) Colin Wild.

                                                 Leut Clark accepting his award

    Colin accepting the National Flag from Mr. Bill Thompson on behalf 
     of the  Federal Member  for  Dobell Emma McBride MP

              LMSTP3 Mathew Ashby for 38 yrs service

                            Leading Seaman CSOMW Gary Lambert, 26yrs full time                                                               with the  Army/Navy
                                                              then Naval  Reserves

             LSBM Robert Cadwell receiving LSMTP3 Lawrence Hope's award for 37 yrs service
            Lawrence regrettably could not attend due to the current bush fires in his area
           

EVENT: ANZAC DAY – 25 APRIL 2020

This letter serves as a notification for scheduled full road closures within The Entrance to coincide with the Anzac Day Commemorative Services.

As part of the Australian Federal Government Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places, Tuggerah Lakes Local District Police has advised that there may be delays in accessing your premise through this period. It’s advised if your vehicle movement isn’t necessary to find alternative options – including business deliveries. Movement of resident vehicles in and out will be at the discretion of the Chief Inspector, Tuggerah Lakes District Police. The objective of the road closure is to protect the lives of people working in, using, and visiting crowded places by making these places a safe environment for all.

The temporary road closures of The Entrance will take place on;

Saturday 25 April 2020

Dawn Service
Road closure start time: from 05:00am.
Event type: Anzac Day Dawn Service.
Location: Memorial Park, Marine Parade, The Entrance.

The Dawn Service will be held at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park.

The road closures will be located at:
• The intersection of Coral St and The Central Coast Hwy.
• Marine Parade at the foreshore car park.
• The intersection of the Entrance Hwy and Victoria Ave.

Main Service
Road closure start time: from 10:45am.
Event type: Anzac Day Main Service.
Location: Memorial Park, Marine Parade, The Entrance.

The road closures will be located at:
• The Entrance Road from Denning St and Marine Pde will be under full road closure.
• The march will start from Denning St car park head west towards The Entrance Rd.
• The march will continue north past Fairview Ave, Ocean Parade and Victoria Ave, all of these streets will be under a sterile road closure.
• Marine parade and Coral St will be under a sterile closure.

On the day listed above, the roads will be affected with increased vehicle and pedestrian movements in surrounding streets. During this period we ask that you please follow the traffic signage and take care of others on the road. Pedestrian access will still be permitted throughout this period.

If you require further information, please contact The Entrance Long Jetty RSL sub-Branch on 4332 0144.

Hon Secretary
The Entrance Long Jetty RSL sub-Branch

ANZAC Day

 25^th April 2020

Dawn Service

The Entrance Long Jetty RSL sub Branch will be conducting its Dawn Service at Memorial Park, The Entrance at 5.30am.

Our 20 seater bus will be departing diggers@ the entrance at 4.50 am sharp to transport those intending to attend the service.

Breakfast

Vouchers will be available for the breakfast at diggers@ the entrance on the day to those who attend the Dawn Service (please note that limited tickets are available). Entry to the club is not permitted if you do not have a ticket. Breakfast is between 6am - 9am.

Main Service

March steps off at 11.30 am from Short Street The Entrance and continues to Memorial Park, The Entrance where the Service will commence at 11.45 am – 12.30 pm. Our 20 seater bus will depart diggers @ the entrance 10.50 am sharp.

Descendants of Veterans

To maintain the integrity of ANZAC DAY, it is a requirement of this sub Branch that only the direct descendants of veterans participate in the march. To partake in the march, descendants must be wearing their relative’s original/copied service medals on the right hand side. These participants are asked to be at Short Street, The Entrance by 11.10am sharp.

As march guidelines were altered, school children, guides, etc are requested to assemble at Memorial Park at 11am and will be directed to the march from there.

The Entrance Long Jetty

R.S.L. sub-Branch



Lest We Forget

RIP
Tom Picot OAM passed away on Sunday 7th May at the age of 101.He was a great supporter of the RSL and Veterans.  His Funeral will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church at The Entrance on Monday 15th May at 10.00am.  After the service a private burial will be held at Palmdale Cemetery. The wake will be held at diggers @the entrance approx 1.pm

AGM 2015

Vale Ray Toomey
Our dear friend and mate has lost his battle with cancer
His funeral will be held at MacKay's Funeral Home, Ourimbah 9 April at 1000
Further information available from The RSL Sub Branch

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