Doreen RSL Sub-Branch in Doreen, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Doreen RSL Sub-Branch

Locality: Doreen, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 487 384 963

Address: Brookwood Avenue 3754 Doreen, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.rslvic.com.au/rsl-network/victorian-map-of-all-branches/doreen/

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24.01.2022 For all who have not served out there, this is a great insight of some experiences of those who have served or are serving in the Military. We Are Veterans. We left home as teenagers or in our early twenties for an unknown adventure. We loved our country enough to defend it and protect it with our own lives.... We said goodbye to friends and family and everything we knew. We learned the basics and then we scattered in the wind to the far corners of the Earth. We found new friends and new family. We became brothers and sisters regardless of color, race or creed. We had plenty of good times, and plenty of bad times. We didn’t get enough sleep. We smoked and drank too much. We picked up both good and bad habits. We worked hard and played harder. We didn’t earn a great wage. We experienced the happiness of mail call and the sadness of missing important events. We didn’t know when, or even if, we were ever going to see home again. We grew up fast, and yet somehow, we never grew up at all. We fought for our freedom, as well as the freedom of others. Some of us saw actual combat, and some of us didn’t. Some of us saw the world, and some of us didn’t. Some of us dealt with physical warfare, most of us dealt with psychological warfare. We have seen and experienced and dealt with things that we can’t fully describe or explain, as not all of our sacrifices were physical. We participated in time honored ceremonies and rituals with each other, strengthening our bonds and camaraderie. We counted on each other to get our job done and sometimes to survive it at all. We have dealt with victory and tragedy. We have celebrated and mourned. We lost a few along the way. When our adventure was over, some of us went back home, some of us started somewhere new and some of us never came home at all. We have told amazing and hilarious stories of our exploits and adventures. We share an unspoken bond with each other, that most people don’t experience, and few will understand. We speak highly of our own branch of service, and poke fun at the other branches. We know however, that, if needed, we will be there for our brothers and sisters and stand together as one, in a heartbeat. Being a Veteran is something that had to be earned, and it can never be taken away. It has no monetary value, but at the same time it is a priceless gift. People see a Veteran and then thank them for their service. When we see each other, we give that little upwards head nod, or a slight smile, knowing that we have shared and experienced things that most people have not. So, from myself to the rest of the veterans out there, I commend and thank you for all that you have done and sacrificed for your country. Try to remember the good times and forget the bad times. Share your stories. But most importantly, stand tall and proud, for you have earned the right to be called a Veteran. Lest We Forget

24.01.2022 Doreen RSL Remembrance Day - as a result of the current COVID restrictions only 10 people are allowed to gather outside - with that in mind there will be a limited Remembrance Day service at the Doreen Cenotaph commencing about 1040am on Wed 11 Nov which will include wreath laying and 1 min silence - for those who may happen to be in the area during that time please remain COVID safe - LEST WE FORGET

23.01.2022 Anzac Day message to the community from the Doreen RSL President

22.01.2022 A BIG thank you to one of our original sponsors & long time supporters Mr Richard Stockman from Stockmans Wines for not only donating his lovely wines for us to raffle but he invited me to be interviewed on his radio show regarding Anzac Day & helping us spread the Doreen RSL brand to the wider community - for those who are interested, you can listen to the interview via the link below: https://www.facebook.com/167599523999417/posts/707903506635680/?vh=e&d=n

22.01.2022 Thank you for a wonderful service this morning.. Lest We Forget..

21.01.2022 Good afternoon veterans & members - as a result of COVID gathering restrictions there will be a limited Remembrance Day Service half at the Doreen Cenotaph tomorrow from 1040am - for those who can’t be ‘in the area exercising’ at the time we invite you to watch the zoom coverage of the service - please follow the following link: url https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76621097125 notes... Jason McBean is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76621097125 Meeting ID: 766 2109 7125 Passcode: 2d9n6u

19.01.2022 To have the Laurimar Cenotaph & Doreen RSL featured in the same article as the Shrine & the Victorian RSL State President on the Ch10 news on Remembrance Day is pretty special - 2 articles enclosed with some slight differences (2nd one is in the comments - now to find ourselves a home

18.01.2022 Veterans & members - here is an abbreviated Dawn Service personalised to our community & our RSL for you to use whilst paying your respects on Anzac Day - it goes for 14m & 19 seconds if you wish to plan it to finish at 6am - Please share it so as many members of our community can use it if they wish to do so. LEST WE FORGET https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=8Cmlij99zSw

10.01.2022 Anzac Day Dawn Service & other remembrance services have been cancelled due to COVID19 - BUT please support our Veterans in this trying time - should you wish to purchase an Anzac Badge for 2020 to support the Doreen RSL & your local Veterans please txt Sarah on 0487 384 963 with your name & your badge choices & we will organise a contact free delivery - or if you just wish to make a donation to the Victorian Anzac Appeal please use the following link http://www.anzacappeal.com.au 100% of all funds raised by the Anzac Appeal goes to Veterans Welfare - LEST WE FORGET

09.01.2022 Good afternoon Veterans and members. It has been way to long between posts and for that I apologise. As we reach the half way point of the COVID stage 4 lockdown, I hope you are all coping as well as you can under the current restrictions. As we all know this is an unprecedented set of circumstances and it can be a very difficult time with redundancies, job losses, businesses not operating, kids being home schooled and most certainly life as we knew it has changed signific...antly. Whether you are filling in your time with home projects, baking, spring cleaning, renovating or just relaxing and watching movies please remember to reach out to friends, family and other RSL members. A phone call, txt message or face time chat can be very rewarding for both parties. All members of your committee are available to chat when they can and their contact numbers are widely available or upon request if you can't locate the number you want. So please stay distant, stay safe, wear your mask and wash your hands, but just as important stay in contact or reach out for a chat. Our 'Military Well Being Advocate' has a travel permit authorised from Anzac House to be able to get out and about should you wish for a visit or some help in any way that we can. Until next time, Regards Wes Wridgway President. See more

06.01.2022 Hi folks - if you are interested in one of these masks - let me know (Wes) - large for men and medium for women - only difference will be that the ‘Poppy’ side will have the words ‘Lest We Forget’ on it - $21 each and our RSL makes a few $ from each one - they are reversible, 3 layered and washable

05.01.2022 REMEBERANCE DAY - NOVEMBER 11th Please help support our Veterans.. Should you wish to purchase a badge for the 2020 Poppy Appeal to support the Doreen RSL and your local Veterans please text Sarah on 0487384963 with your name & your badge choices and we will organise a contact free delivery.. If you wish to make an online donation this can be done through the RSL Victoria website..

05.01.2022 Hi all, We have been gifted 6 x 1000 piece complete landscape scene jigsaws.. If you would like one to fill in some time please let me know.. Sarah - 0487384963

04.01.2022 During this time of not being able to travel, the Doreen RSL Brand made it to the islands of Penang & Langkawi in Malaysia & got back just in time before they closed the borders