Emu Park RSL Sub Branch Inc. in Emu Park, Queensland | Charitable organisation

Emu Park RSL Sub Branch Inc.

Locality: Emu Park, Queensland

Phone: +61 423 301 140

Address: 1 Emu Street 4710 Emu Park, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.emuparkrsl.org.au/

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21.01.2022 Greetings! The December Monthly General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday the 20th, commencing at 10.30 a.m. The meeting has been brought forward due to the Christmas break, and we apologise in advance for the parking situation due to the Markets occurring on the day. Lunch will be available... Service and Social Membership Renewals are now due please contact the Secretary, or pay at the bar during trading hours. Fees can be paid by Bank Transfer if you wish. The 2021 AGM is scheduled for Sunday 28th February at 10.00 a.m. At this stage, the positions of Deputy President, Treasurer, Secretary and 2 Committee are up for election. Nominations close on 14 February. Please speak to a Committee Member if you are interested. The first 2021 Monthly General Meetings will be held on 24 January and 28 February. Have a great Christmas everyone Thank You, and Regards Jon Willson Hon Secretary RSL Emu Park Sub Branch Inc On behalf of the President and Committee. 0428 474749

18.01.2022 As many of you may already be aware, the RSL Sub Branch is now back up and running, with the bar trading during normal hours with Raffles at the Pine Beach Hotel on Saturday. To maintain compliance we are limited to 87 patrons across three areas, and ask you assist us by maintaining social distancing of 1.5 meters and the practice safe hygiene methods when in attendance. A reminder that members and guests are invited to the Monthly general meeting to be held at 10:30 am on Sunday the 19th July. Unfortunately due to the current situation the customary lunch will not be provided.

15.01.2022 Remembrance Day 2020

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14.01.2022 The Life Members Lunch was well attended by our long standing and tireless workers of various sub branches throughout our district. 13 service members, 3 execut...ive staff and partners of our members attended a luncheon. Our guest speaker was Tony Ferris and Barry Vains OAM was presented his Life Membership on that occasion. See more

13.01.2022 RSL Emu Park Sub Branch President, Darryl Dwyer, presented a 30 Year Membership Certificate to Sub Branch Member, WW2 and Korea Veteran, Gordon Bowser

11.01.2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY 2020 IN EMU PARK The RSL Emu Park Sub Branch will hold a Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph, 1 Emu Street, Emu Park on Wednesday November 11th, commencing at 10.30 a.m. Members of the Community are invited to attend.... Light refreshments will be available after the Service, and the Bar will be open. COVID Safe restrictions will be observed throughout the day. See more

10.01.2022 RSL LIFE MEMBERSHIP Emu Park members and others present, it is my pleasure today and in my capacity as President of the RSL Pioneer-Fitzroy-Highlands District to carry out a very pleasant duty. Life Membership of the RSL: Is one of the highest honours that can be bestowed on a service member of the League. The award is limited each year to one member per 750 members of the League Australia wide.... A Service Member of the League can only be proposed for the class of Life Member if they meet the following two criteria: He or she has been a service member of the League for at least 15 continuous years. He or she has rendered not less than 10 years of outstanding service to the League. It is an honour and privilege to be here today to present member and current President of the Emu Park RSL Sub-Branch, Darryl Dwyer, with Life Membership of the RSL and I ask that you show your congratulations in the normal manner. We all know that Darryl has earned his Life Membership award by giving years of unselfish and dedicated service to the Emu Park Sub-Branch Before I ask Darryl to come forward to receive his award, I would like to provide you with an overview of Darryl’s service to the RSL and the Emu Park community: Darryl joined the Emu Park RSL Sub-Branch on 23 February 2003. He is currently the President of the Sub-Branch. Darryl served as Deputy President of the Sub-Branch during 2010 to 2014 and again in 2018-2019. He also filled in as Acting President in 2013-14. Darryl has also served as the Sub-Branch delegate to the PFH District meetings on many occasions. Over the years he has been in the RSL, Darryl has : Contributed immensely to looking after the local veterans as a Welfare and Compensation Advocate from 2008 to 2013. Been instrumental in the organisation of ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day commemorative services at Emu Park. Worked tirelessly in raising funds for the RSL, and volunteering his time on the bar and at functions. am personally aware of the contribution and service Darryl has given to the Emu Park RSL Sub-Branch as he served as Deputy President during my tenure as President of the Sub-Branch from 2009 to 2013. It was an honour to have served the RSL with him and I congratulate him on being made a Life Member of the League. It is my pleasure to ask the Secretary of the Emu-Park Sub-Branch, Jon Willson, to come forward and pin the Life Member Gold Badge on Darryl.

09.01.2022 Emu Park RSL Sub Branch Remembrance Day 11/11/19.

07.01.2022 SOUND ON! || More than 1200 members from the Australian Army's 7th Brigade converged on Central Queensland for #ExDiamondSprint at Shoalwater Bay Training Are...a. The exercise was a combined units training activity and 7th Brigade’s largest formation-level exercise of the year. It culminated in infantry conducting assaults with artillery, tanks, engineers, logistics and communication elements in support. The exercise was the final opportunity for 7th Brigade units to train together before it plays the enemy force against Darwin’s 1st Brigade in #ExTalismanSabre in July. Read More: http://bit.ly/ExDiamondSprint19

06.01.2022 The RSL Sub-Branch has re-opened as of today, complying with Stage-3 restrictions. Thank you everyone for your patience during this time.

06.01.2022 Happy 100th birthday Arthur, and thank you for your service. #TYFYS #OurVeterans #saveourwarmemorialpool

01.01.2022 A history not forgotten75 years since the Cowra breakout Established in 1941, in central-west New South Wales, the Cowra prisoner of war camp was built for Ita...lian prisoners of war. It grew to include Indonesian and Japanese prisoners, including women and children as political prisoners. Today marks 75 years since 1,104 Japanese prisoners of war attempted to breakout out of the camp. In commemoration of the lives lost a striking new memorial has been unveiled in Cowra. See it now on the Places of Pride website: https://placesofpride.awm.gov.au/memorials/250001 Places of Pride, the National Register of War Memorials is recording every war memorial across the country. We are looking to add photos of memorials to the website. If you would be interested in contributing we ask that you create an account and upload them to the website. https://placesofpride.awm.gov.au/ Photo: Fee Jennings

01.01.2022 Sub Branch President Darryl and Women’s Auxiliary President Sondra share the duty of cutting the cake at the official opening of the new deck on Australia Day. While celebration continue on the new facility.