They went with songs to battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow,
They were staunch to the end, against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Lest We Forget
- Welcome
Welcome to our District Life Members Luncheon.
In particular, I welcome Mr Bill Whitburn OAM
(Vice President, RSL QLD State Branch) who will be our guest speaker.
I welcome our District Life Members here today:
John Edwards (DP) Marian
Noel Wales Walkerston/Pleystowe
Col Benson Mackay
Kevin Plumb Sarina
Ken Higgins OAM Mackay
Noel Mallyon Emerald
Roy Cunneen Emu Park
Barry Vains OAM Emu Park
Gordon Murray Clermont
Dave Oliver Finch Hatton
Bryan Ottone Emerald
William (Bill) Lake Walkerston/Pleystowe
Ronald Bassan OAM Farleigh & Northern Beaches
Gregory Smith Farleigh & Northern Beaches
Adrian Wallan Springsure
Colin Walz Mackay
I also welcome veteran’s partners, and others who are with us today.
In particular I would like to acknowledge: –
Women’s Auxiliary:
Cecilia Miller Rockhampton
Gloria Lynch Rockhampton
Citizens Auxiliary:
Life Members Widows
Elizabeth Norman (Alan Norman) Walkerston/Pleystowe
Executive
Sharon Price
Rob Clelland
Lynette Phillips & Kylie Vogrinec
We have received apologies from the following members.
Cheryl Thompson Walkerston/Pleystowe
Rhonda Argall Emu Park
Graeme Ware Finch Hatton
Evol Benson Seaforth
Gloria Dwyer Emu Park Benson
Darryl Dwyer Emu Park
Dawn Salisbury Mackay
Wayne Carter Yeppoon
Ronald Cameron Seaforth
Brian Abrahamson Emu Park
I acknowledge that you have given years of service to your RSL Sub-Branches and in some cases to the District and State Branch, and it is an honour for the District Executive to host this luncheon for you today.
The RSL is now into the second hundred years of service of providing welfare & pension services to Australian veterans.
This would not have been the case; if RSL members throughout our history had not volunteered their time to make sure their mates were looked after.
I also acknowledge your partners who over the years have given their time as well in supporting the League.
- Toast to the League – John Edwards
- Response to the Toast – Gordon Murray
- Grace
It is now my pleasure to invite the District Deputy President and Meritorious Award Recipient, John Edwards, to say Grace.
- Lunch served
Ladies and gentlemen, our special quest today is Bill Whitburn OAM. (RSL State Vice President)
Bill is a 40-year veteran who is very passionate about his involvement with the RSL.
He is actively engaged with rural and remote Sub Branches and understands the pressures placed on their committees due to governance complexities and their future survival.
He has a wealth of experience which assists him in his Board role, including experience in HR, logistics, business processes, and audit and risk, and is an experienced Workplace Health and Safety Manager.
- Response on behalf of Life Members – Ken Higgins OAM
- Colin Waltz Introduction & Citation – Phil Luzzi
- Sweets Served
