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Message From The PresidentFROM THE PRESIDENT -
As an Association we have identified three areas for us to support, they are:
*The Australian Army Cadet Corps (AACC),
*The two Battalions 11/28th and 16th Bn RWAR, and
*Our own members and families.
We support the Cadets and attend their annual end of year parades and present the Trophies for Dux of the Cadet Under Officers (CUO) course and the trophy for the dux of the Senior NCO's course. We also give a stipend for the CUO and RSM to assist them in their travel duties state-wide.
To the serving members of both Battalions, we have provided a shield for competition between the two. We have also donated $1,000 to the 16th Bn to assist with the purchase of new Kilts.
Both Battalions have supported us on a number of occasions with the11/28th Bn giving us a room for meetings and the 16th Bn supplying a back up meeting room, as and when 11/28 area becomes unavailable. We also are privileged with the use of either the Sgts Mess or Officers Mess for the Annual General Meeting and various functions during the year.
To our own members we have a variety of functions during the year. They are:-
(1) Anzac Day March, followed by lunch at the Grosvenor Hotel,
(2) Association Birthday Church Service, St. George's Cathedral - lunch afterwards at the Grosvenor Hotel,
(3) Association Dinner with partners at RAAF Association Headquarters. Bullcreek,
(4) Anzac Competition Shoot v Jarrahdale Shooters Association, nearest Sunday to Anzac Day,
(5) Mandurah Reunion Ravenswood Hotel, on the banks of the Murray. This is held in October, and
(6) Association Christmas barbecue, November each year.
We are open to suggestions from members for any type of function you would like to have.
COMING EVENTS
(1) Mandurah Reunion Saturday 22nd October, 2011. Ravenswood Hotel on banks of Murray River. Free Finger Food but drinks at own expense. 1100 to Approx 1430 hours for all city and country members to get together,
(2) Tuesday 08th November, 2011. Visit to Weapon Training Simulation System Shoot, followed by sausage sizzle. 1900 hours at 16 Bn HQ. Photo ID required - let Secretary, Bill Stevens if you want to attend (elina.stevens@bigpond.com),
(3) Association Christmas Barbecue - Sunday 27th November, 2011. Irwin Barracks Sgts. Mess - 1100 to 1500 hours. Steak and Salad barbecue - $10 to members and families. Drinks at bar prices, and
(4) We are exploring a reunion to be held at the Army Museum in Fremantle - Tour of Museum, followed by a sausage sizzle - Dates and times will be published when finalised.
Keep the above dates in your diary - I will look forward to catching up with to all.
Since 1960 Thousands have served in the Royal Western Australia Regiment. Find a former Member - bring them along to one of the functions - rekindle old friendships and keep up with what is happening in today's Army - So different.
President Reg |
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