Maclean RSL Sub Branch in Maclean, New South Wales | Community organisation

Maclean RSL Sub Branch

Locality: Maclean, New South Wales

Phone: +61 478 613 914

Address: 36-38 River St 2463 Maclean, NSW, Australia

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23.01.2022 24 Army Cadet Unit Grafton resumes training this Wednesday night. Maclean based cadets will ride the sub-Branch bus to attend training. After 4 months of inactivity the bus has been washed, serviced, registered and is ready to support local students engaged in COVID safe military training activities.

22.01.2022 Kevin Jones OAM - Funeral details: Thursday 19th November 2.00pm St James Anglican Church 15 Wharf Street Maclean. Ex-Service Members invited. Medals to be worn.

21.01.2022 Vietnam Veterans remembered at the Maclean War Memorial today on the anniversary of the battle of Long Tan.

21.01.2022 Our next meeting is this Monday 28th September at our premises, starting 10am as usual, tea/coffee and biscuits afterwards

20.01.2022 A big thank you to Maclean Bowling club for hosting us for lunch on Anzac day. The small touches like the placemats and rosemary on the table made it special. Also for the generous donation of $100 from 2up game.

20.01.2022 A big congratulations to John Moloney on achieving his 50 year certificate as an RSL member. Pictured is John and our president Steve Walton

18.01.2022 More sad news that our RSL comrade Roger Jones passed away last night. Roger served with the RAN and was involved as Secretary of the Naval & Mariners Association in the Clarence Valley. More details to follow.

18.01.2022 Hello members, The sub-Branch is working with the Club’s administrator to recover monies owed to us. You will recall in 2018/19 we believed that the Club’s days were numbered since it has operated at a loss for years, even though the sub-Branch provided it with significant rent reductions (valued at upwards of $250K since 2012). With that in mind our members weighed up whether our charitable funds would be better spent on needy veterans or maintaining an aging building with l...ittle prospect of recouping the investment required to maintain it. We now feel vindicated that the decision to sell our premises was correct. It is unfortunate that the sub-Branch has had to endure a disgraceful campaign by the Club and others to vilify the RSL and denigrate veterans who had to make the tough and unpopular decisions that needed to be made. To be quite clear, the Club’s closure had nothing to do with the proposed sale of the sub-Branch premises. The Club’s lease allowed it to trade on until 2022 and its demise is arguably a failure of management and decisions that ran down what were, just two years ago, sufficient cash reserves to survive the COVID shutdown.

17.01.2022 The Maclean RSL sub-Branch will host a free assessment and COVID-19 testing clinic for people with mild to moderate respiratory symptoms. The pop-up clinic will be located in the RSL's River Street car park in Maclean from Monday 7th to Friday 11th September, 10am to 3pm. Make an appointment by phoning 1800 856 325 or book online at www.bit.ly/casino-rc

17.01.2022 Del was an affiliate member of our SB, all welcome to attend to say goodbye.

17.01.2022 Next sub-Branch meeting will be 10am Monday 24th August. Venue to be advised.

13.01.2022 VP DAY This morning flags were lowered at the Maclean War Memorial to honour the service and sacrifice of Australians during WWII. LEST WE FORGET

12.01.2022 Last meeting for the year on Monday, hope to see you there. I hear Santa is even going to visit. We will have a raffle so bring your money. Subs also due if you want to pay on the day $35.

12.01.2022 We must report the sad news that Kevin Jones OAM has passed away today. Kev was a former president of the Maclean RSL sub-Branch and served with the 1st/19th Battalion of the Royal NSW Regiment (The Bushmen's Rifles). More details are to follow.

12.01.2022 Recently received a veteran card and wanting to start using the benefits available to you? Why not start with an Annual Veteran Health Check with your GP we’l...l cover one visit per year for the first five years after your transition from 1 July 2019! To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/VeteransHealthCheck

08.01.2022 A letter containing important information regarding the sale of the sub-Branch premises has been posted to all members today. Your response is required by 10th July 2020. Contact details are included in the letter if you have any questions for the committee. Thank you for your patience.

07.01.2022 Membership fees are now due, $35. You can pay in person at the office Saturday mornings, or direct deposit into our account, but please put your name so we know who it is. Do not get rid of your RSL card as they are not sending new ones like they did. Bank a/c is BCU BSB 533 000 a/c 814944 S11

06.01.2022 We have a new phone number. For any enquiries please call 0478 613914. Leave a message and it will be passed on. Your call will go to voicemail.

06.01.2022 MEMBERS MEETING (CHANGE OF VENUE) The first sub-Branch meeting for some time will be held at 10am on Monday 24th August 2020 at the Lower Clarence Baptist Church, 13 Scullin Street, Townsend. COVID safe practices will apply.

05.01.2022 Thanks so much for everyone that came to the cleanup today, it was very much appreciated. Proof that Trevor can vacuum

04.01.2022 Dear members, NSW State Government is seeking feedback regarding veterans services. If you have the time please complete their survey at https://www.veterans.nsw.gov.au/survey/

03.01.2022 Just a reminder our next meeting is on Monday 24th May.

02.01.2022 Dear members, we have been advised that the Maclean Services Club has entered into voluntary administration and we believe that it may be wound up. Members should be clear that the Club’s failure has nothing to do with the proposed sale of the sub-Branch premises. The Club has continued to generate operating losses despite the sub-Branch providing it with significant rent reductions over many years. Strange as it may seem it appears that the Club’s offer to purchase our premises was made at a time when it was considering voluntary administration. The Club’s offer will be set aside and we will work towards a sale based on genuine offers.

02.01.2022 Townsville RSL - Sub Branch 3thliSsponsormed Did you know that accommodation is available for $20/night (including dinner) at Angus House for veterans who need to stay in Brisbane while receiving medical treatment? If you know of a veteran / carer going to Brisbane for medical treatment, please refer them to ANGUS HOUSE. Angus House is operated by RSL Queensland and run by Manager Michelle Byrne. You can read an article about Angus House at https://www.rslqld.org//Angus-...House-provides-a-place-of-re Please contact Michelle if you have any further questions. Here are some great features and how to book a stay: FEATURES AT A GLANCE $20/night per person, including dinner Address: 53-55 Bayliss Street, Toowong Close to Toowong Private Hospital and Wesley Hospital Stay with other members of the Defence community Staff sometimes offer transport to nearby hospitals 11 bedrooms, four shared bathrooms, three TV rooms, dining room, kitchen and laundry Designed for members of the Defence community receiving medical treatment HOW TO BOOK A STAY AT ANGUS HOUSE Phone: 0418 721 300 Email: [email protected] More info: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/angus-house See more

01.01.2022 VIETNAM VETERANS' DAY - Tuesday 18th August This year representatives from the Maclean and Yamba sub-Branches will conduct only brief services commencing at 11a.m. at their respective war memorials. We do not encourage public attendance. Flags will be lowered, wreaths laid and the Ode recited while observing strict social distancing requirements. ... Just like ANZAC Day the COVID pandemic continues to restrict how we responsibly commemorate military anniversaries given the potential impact of the virus on our veterans. For the time being we must adopt new ways to honour the sacrifice of all those who served during the Vietnam War.