The RSL Auxiliary recently held a morning tea to say farewell to Dawn Everingham, a long standing member of the Auxiliary. Dawn first joined the Auxiliary on 1/9/1957, making her the second longest serving member in NSW! Dawn is moving to Green Hills to be closer to her family and we will miss her smiling…
NATIONAL SERVICEMEN’S HANDOVER It was a sad day for Port Macquarie’s National Servicemen (NASHO’S) recently. Due to dwindling numbers, the NASHO’S have called it a day and disbanded the tightknit group. To mark the occasion, a service was held on Tuesday 6th August 2024. President Tony Newell addressed the group, and a presentation was given…
Port Macquarie RSL sub-Branch President Jason Gill recently awarded two of our Members with their 50 Year Membership Certificates. RSL sub-Branch Member Ray Dunn and Auxiliary Member Lyne Mooney were presented with their awards at the July Monthly General Meeting. We congratulate both Ray and Lyne on your longstanding membership and thank you for your…
State Coordinator RSL Auxiliaries, Pauline James recently presented two of our Members with a beautiful “Thank you for your Service” quilt each. The quilts are made with love by members of the NSW Auxiliary and presented to Members who have contributed to their sub-Branch and/or Member community. Quilts were presented to Paul Brady and Gary…
Port Macquarie RSL sub-Branch received its Charter in May 1923, and we celebrated our 100th Anniversary in fitting style with a Dinner Dance. The night was formal, with guests including RSL State President Ray James and his wife State Coordinator RSL Auxiliaries Pauline James, Pat Conaghan MP, Leslie Williams MP and Mayor Peta Pinson and…
We were lucky to have perfect weather for our Dawn Service and ANZAC Day Mach here in Port Macquarie. The march was very well represented – not just with Veterans, but with community groups and school and sporting groups also. This year marks the first for our new President – Jason Gill – and the…
Retired Honorary Secretary Gary Spencer was recently presented with his RSL NSW Life Membership Award. His award is recognition of his service to the sub-Branch with 26 odd years of being in the Honorary Secretary role at both Hornsby and Port Macquarie sub-Branches. Gary has also been heavily involved in the organisation and conduct of…
At the recent Annual General Meeting, there was a full change of the Committee. The outgoing and incoming Committee: Outgoing – President – Greg Laird OAM / Incoming – Jason Gill Outgoing -Honorary Secretary – Gary Spencer / Incoming – Don Gilson CSM Outgoing – Treasurer – Colin Clark / Incoming – Robert Bruce Colin…
The weather gods certainly looked after us with our brekkie BBQ held on 9th March. About 30 members and their wives/partners met at Shelley Beach for a bacon and egg roll and coffee. Hopefully we will have more of these gatherings down the track as it seemed everyone was very happy with the morning. Hope…
Today marked the inaugural WW2 & Korean Veterans Lunch – and what a wonderful day it was. The new PMQ RSL sub-Branch Wellbeing Team organised the lunch to celebrate and show our appreciation to our much loved Veterans. The theme for today’s lunch was “Getting On With It” – which was a focus on not…