Bentleigh RSL Newsletter Vol. 64Cheltenham Moorabbin RSL

At Ease

Morning

Melodi�FEATURING

10AM - 11AM

MONDAY 9TH APRIL SWING IT SISTA – LESLEY MCMILLAN

MONDAY 7TH MAY DANCING THRU THE DECADES – LINO ETTIA

MONDAY 4TH JUNE STEVE LAWSON - SINGING UP A STORM

MONDAY 2ND JULY BOBBY JAMES - XMAS IN JULY

MONDAY 6TH AUGUST COL MILLINGTON - COUNTRY GIANTS

WE ARE A FAMILY; WE LIVE AND BREATHE THE RSL ETHOS

• We contribute over $1 million per annum supporting veterans and the local community over both campuses

• We conscientiously care for our veterans

• We fight social isolation

• We look after our members homes and their medical needs

• We support schools, clubs, scouts and sporting groups

MONDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER SONGS OF SINATRA & FRIENDS – LYN & ANDREW

MONDAY 1ST OCTOBER TONY DIAMOND – & FRIENDS

MONDAY 5TH NOVEMBER ALEX KYLE’S - SUMMER HOLIDAY SHOW

MONDAY 3RD DECEMBER JOE PIASTRINO – ONE NIGHT IN VEGAS

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE ENTERTAINERS. PLEASE CONTACT VENUE CLOSER TO THE DATE

By now all Bentleigh Campus, Life, Life Subscriber, Service and Affiliate members will have received an election package in the mail, the reason being that the timing of this edition of At Ease may have been too late to disseminate the election material.

As there were only one nomination for the position of President and Treasurer Warrick McDonald and Patricia Cahill are duly elected to the respective positions for a two year term.

Also you will see that there was no election required at the Cheltenham/Moorabbin Campus as there were only the two nominations for the Cheltenham/Moorabbin positions, consequently both Chris Barille (Vice President Cheltenham) and Judy Smith (Committee Cheltenham) are duly elected and will serve on the committee for the next two years.

The AGM will be the last activity of my Presidency at the end of which the 2018/19 committee will be introduced after which I will relinquish the chair in favour of Warrick McDonald. I wish the incoming committee well.

I take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers and committee members past and present from both campuses for their loyal support over the last nine years and a special shout out for the management team and staff ably led by Glenn, Kane, Sharyn and Sylvia, they are a dream team and the envy of most other sub branches. It would also be remiss of me not to mention Felipe Rios and Ian Ephraims our long serving chefs for transitioning our kitchen and bistro back from being outsourced to an in house operation. It was a calculated move by management, implemented by Felipe and Ian and I believe a resounding success all round.

I must say that I have enjoyed the journey as secretary, treasurer and president spanning the last 25 years, the RSL was the perfect organisation for me to become involved in after four decades in the RAAF. I am an Ormond boy born and bred and many of the Bentleigh RSL

members were the parents of kids that I went to school with and some were my teachers. It makes everything a little bit easier when you have the luxury of local knowledge.

I must acknowledge the late Keith Jones who was secretary for 16 years and mentored me, Keith was an administrator extraordinaire a great RSL man and a good friend to me. I must also acknowledge another long time member Ron Smith, who was and still is a Bentleigh RSL Guru and a go to man, who was always there when I needed advice but was never in the way. His council was always appreciated.

Unfortunately when one is around for such a long time you meet and become friends with a lot of wonderful men and women who when I started out had barely retired and now as I finish, they are by and large if not in their twilight years have left us. Rather than being overly sad, it was an absolute pleasure to have known them all and enjoy their company and support along the way.

It only remains for me to bid you the members farewell, I believe that Bentleigh RSL Sub Branch both campuses are in a good place, this can be seen by the amazing growth in membership numbers and with Cheltenham Moorabbin becoming a dining destination of choice, however there is always more that can be done, debt reduction is foremost to mind and preparation for the next round of gaming entitlement procurements commencing this year and culminating in 2022, there are huge dollars involved and the appropriate saving regimes have been put in place.

Bentleigh RSL has been a big part of my life and while I look forward a few years of retirement it and its people shall always be in my thoughts.

Ian Butcher President

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

VETERANS LUNCHEON

Monday 16th April 12 noon | Bentleigh RSL Sub Branch

All Service members from both campuses welcome.

Please RSVP by 10th April

To Bentleigh Reception on 9557 4547 or reception@bentleighrsl.com.au

VETERANS LUNCHEON

Monday 16th April 12 noon | Bentleigh RSL Sub Branch

All Service members from both campuses welcome.

Please RSVP by 10th April

To Bentleigh Reception on 9557 4547 or reception@bentleighrsl.com.au

Veterans, Members and the Local Community. This submission was lodged a number of months earlier without his knowledge, until early this year when Ian received a call informing him of this award. This notoriety not being in Ian’s nature, he tried to let this acknowledgement go unknown.

Ian, although not leaving altogether is a Life Member of the League, Inductee in the Hall of Fame (RSL Victoria), Citizen of the Year for the City of Glen Eira, a true Gentlemen and a great friend. Ian we thank you for your service and contribution and enjoy your travel.

Lastly to my Management Team and Staff, I thank you for your commitment and dedication. To those who have had, and are having new additions to your families, congratulations. Our staff make both Bentleigh RSL and 50 Acres a great work place to be a part of.

Glenn Sanders ACCMGeneral Manager

MANAGERS REPORT

Being well and truly now into 2018, we left 2017 with considerable momentum and achievements and have not looked back. Your stable board have been extremely supportive of our goals and initiatives that have been implemented over both campuses and we look forward to a prosperous 2018.

Our fantastic loyal band of volunteers were a significant component for your club receiving 2017 Sub Branch of the Year. The contribution that these volunteers make to the wider community often goes unrecognised though the countless hours of support provided reflect the nature in the RSL. We are extremely proud to have received this award

50 Acres successfully completed its first full financial year exceeding our expectations along with, for the first time surpassing 2000 members. The team were exceptional, ensuring our members and guests enjoyed each visit. With this rapid success, inadequacies have arisen and we are in the early stages of conceptual plans to resolve some of these traffic flows and operational concerns within the venue.

Bentleigh successfully completed a redevelopment consolidating two sets of toilet amenities, contemporary style gaming lounge and luxury member’s lounge. The end result is and has been extremely well received in partnership with Rubicon Design and Construct and contractors involved. Both of our Campuses continue to be popular within the local community.

Having now worked alongside our retiring President, Mr Ian Butcher, for 10 years, it would be remiss of me not to mention the support, leadership and dedication he has not only contributed to veterans and the RSL but also to all employees of our organisation. For those who don’t personally know Ian, he is a very humble man, so humble that in early January, Ian received Citizen of the Year for the City of Glen Eira for his contribution to the RSL

50 Acres is a bar and bistro conveniently located within the recently-renovated Cheltenham Moorabbin RSL.

Surrounded by vast parklands, 50 Acres provides a warm and family-friendly atmosphere for all members and visitors.

It’s the perfect environment to enjoy lunch or dinner, or a weekend breakfast. 50 Acres offers a diverse range of food options for the whole family.

We also have your daily commute covered with take-away coffee or join us anytime for a chat and a cuppa.

You can enjoy a range of versatile meals that provoke thought and confront the expectations in a restaurant of this type. All dietary requirements can be catered for and the range of options that we offer includes a large array of contemporary and classic bistro fare, however it also extends beyond the typical and into the complex world of culinary gastronomy.

Open 7 days and conveniently located on Centre Dandenong Road with easy parking, opposite DFO.

We accept reservations. Actually we encourage it due to the demand often facilitated during weekends and other busy periods. Families are welcome to utilise the available childrens lounge.

www.50acresmelbourne.com.au

Located At:

50 ACRESBAR + BISTRO

Our establishment offers a welcome respite from the busy Centre Rd of Bentleigh. The RSL is part of the sub-division of branches that spread right across Victoria and the nation.

Named as Sub-Branch of the year 2013 and 2017, against many strong contenders, our establishment upholds the values ingrained in the RSL culture as well as those virtues exhibited by many members during service for our country.

The overall experience created by our staff is an exceptional way to spend a special occasion or long afternoon with friends. There are many different areas throughout the venue that can cater to everyone’s needs, from work to leisure, or from a planned function to a small gathering.

There is plenty on offer here at the Bentleigh RSL. Please make sure to let us know if there is anything we can do for you during your time spent with us. It’s imperative that you walk away feeling elated and refreshed and from the moments you shared at our place.

We proudly maintain a standard here at the RSL which is among the best that Victoria has to offer and its all part of our service to you.

Make sure to drop by next time you need a break.

www.bentleighrsl.com.au

BENTLEIGH RSL

WHY WE ARE THE 2017 SUB-BRANCH OF THE YEAR!

THE JOURNEY In November 2013, the Bentleigh RSL SubBranch Incorporated was nominated for andawarded the “Sub Branch of the Year” whichwas the culmination of a lot of hard work bythe committee of management having takenback the sub branch from an interim committeeof management in 2010. The premises werecompletely refurbished and a business modelput in place, life was good.

As part of a strong business plan themanagement committee and managementteam looked at the Cheltenham Moorabbinsituation and agreed that if favourable financialassistance was made available to enable acomprehensive refurbishment of the premises.

group photo

A favourable funding arrangement wasoffered by RSL Victoria which enabled thecommittee of management to put theamalgamation proposition to the membership.

In 2015, an amalgamation process was put inplace with the agreement of both Bentleighand Cheltenham Moorabbin members thus anew entity was created being the Bentleigh RSLSub Branch Inc, Incorporating the CheltenhamMoorabbin RSL.

Major renovations were commenced andcompleted in 2016 and the CheltenhamMoorabbin Campus reopened on the 22nd ofAugust that year.

The amalgamated Bentleigh RSL Sub Branch Incnow has one committee of management andmanagement team and has attracted many newmembers.

Cheltenham Moorabbin RSL now offers avibrant and well attended venue, this is reflectedin the success of the Bistro which has exceeded allexpectation.

These things do not happen by accident andcredit must go to a cohesive managementcommittee and management team and also astaff who were up to the challenge. Recognitionmust also go to the membership of bothcampuses for embracing the amalgamation andentrusting the process to the management teamof the day to deliver.

Now there are two popular venues which providewide ranging welfare services, member activitiesand amenity to the membership, having a largepresence in both communities by providingscholarships to six secondary colleges, sponsoringa multitude of sporting groups and also providefundraising and financial support to local primaryschools, community groups, Army and Air forcecadet units and also local scout and SES groups.

Thankyou to our loyal Volunteers, Members and Staff for helping us achieve Sub Branchof the Year 2017.

BENTLEIGH RSL LADIES SOCIAL CLUB

April 26 High Tea with entertainment by The Hot Flushes Cost - $10 Bookings essential

May 25 Speaker: Rob from the Puffing Billy will talk about the history behind the train

June 28 Speaker: “Down Memory Lane” Talk by Eric Panther on collectibles

July 26 Christmas in July with entertainment by Flashback Duo Please bring an unwrapped gift. 12pm start - Cost - $10 Bookings essential

August 23 Speaker: Back in Motion will present a talk on the importance of exercise

September 27 Trivia Day - Come and make up a table

October 10 Entertainer - Comico Marceau

November 22 Speaker: Geraldene Speaks about her 40 years in Show Business and sings extracts

December 6 Christmas Party with entertainment by Flashback Duo. Please bring an unwrapped gift. 12pm start - Cost - $10 Bookings essential

Monthly, on the 4th Thursday at 1pm

MONDAY NIGHT

$20.00STEAKCHOOSE YOUR OWN SIDES, SAUCE + EXTRAS.MEALS MAY VARY FROM IMAGE SHOWN.

WEDNESDAY AVAILABLE LUNCH & DINNER

$15 .00PARMA +BEER*SUBSTITUTE BEER FOR HOUSE

WINE OR A SOFT DRINK

MEALS MAY VARY FROM IMAGE SHOWN.

BIRTHDAY BARREL

GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN 50,000 REWARDS POINTS

To enter please swipe your RSL members card to receive your voucher and place

into the Birthday Barrel.

Drawn first day of the following month.

Celebrate

Your Birthday

All Month!

2018 CITIZENOF THE YEAR

Congratulations to Ian Butcher - Citizen of the Year 2018 for the Glen Eira City Council

Ian has contributed 35 years of Community Service and is the driving force behind the Bentleigh RSL.

Ian is loyal and hardworking and has shown unwavering commitment to the RSL, engaging in all activities and supporting the organisation in a variety of administrative and executive positions, including his current position as President. Ian also supports local schools, sporting clubs and Scout, organising donations and their involvement in the ANZAC and Remembrance Day Commemorative service and March.

Congratulations Ian, this award is well deserved for everything you have contributed to the Bentleigh RSL

Ian Butcher pictured with Glen Eira Mayor Cr Tony Athanasopoulos.

WELFARE REPORT

I can proudly state that in February 2018, I have officially worked at the Bentleigh RSL as the Welfare Coordinator for 10 years. Over the time I have seen many changes, but we adapt to the circumstances and move with the times. I feel I have made an impact on the lives of our veterans, war widows and families and will continue to do so with as much commitment and enthusiasm as when I first started a decade ago.

I could not have succeeded in my Welfare role without the support from Ian Butcher as President. Ian has shared my passion and drive and is a strong advocate of all the welfare services available to our veterans and members. It was Ian’s contributions to not only the RSL but the community that made me nominate him for the City of Glen Eira, Citizen of the Year 2018 and I am honoured to announce that he won this award in January 2018. He made a humble speech stating it’s a group effort and he could not have done it without a team around him, but Ian deserved this award because he has been a driving force behind the RSL with his progressive attitude. Congratulations, this award could not have gone to a more worthy recipient.

I now look forward to working alongside our newly appointed President, Warrick McDonald, in the future.

The Welfare Department has recently acquired a 6 seater KIA Carnival car to be used for the Veterans, war widows and members. The vehicle is being for used home and hospital visiting and assisting with appointments. I will be introducing many other programs such as personal shopping and transporting people to RSL events.

Thank you to all our volunteers and members who supported the Remembrance Day Appeal for 2017. We have raised a total amount of $47,282.55.

Please support the 2018 ANZAC Day Appeal by purchasing the $5.00

badge in At Ease.

We pride ourselves on assisting our members to live at home as independently as possible with all the resources available. Many people are unaware of the services they can access or are entitled to. We can offer a simple home visit or a phone call to start the process of how we can assist you.

WELFARE REPORT

DON’T FORGET! SWIPE YOUR CARDWITH EVERY PURCHASEBE REWARDED WITH POINTS

Bentleigh RSL & Cheltenham RSL Kia Carnival

PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY

These programs are offered at both the Bentleigh and Cheltenham campuses.

Friendship Program If you can no longer get into the RSL, a volunteer can pick you up and bring you in for lunch. This is held once a month.

Key safe programThe key safe is available to veterans and members over 80 who feel they need the security of this device.

The safe is installed and locked at the front of the home with a personalised PIN number and it can only be opened using a PIN number that will only be known by the member, next of kin, Ambulance, Police or Fire Brigade.

In the case of an emergency, the emergency services will obtain the key from the key safe to gain access to the home without them having to break in and cause damage to your property. The Key Safe can also be used if you accidently lock yourself out of the house or a family member needs to access your home in an emergency.

Smoke Detector battery change- Your smoke detector batteries can be changed annually by our police checked volunteers. Your old smoke detector can also be replaced if required.

Home MaintenanceWe offer minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs or fixing leaking taps.

Taxi VouchersVouchers are for Veterans and war widows who need to get to medical appointments and are unable to use public transport.

Aged Care and Community VisitingIf you have gone into hospital, have moved into an aged care facility or live alone, we can arrange one of our community visitors or the Aged Care Support Officer to visit you.

Lawn Mowing and gardeningLawn mowing is only available to veterans who can no longer attend to their own lawns. Please ask family members if they can help you first before contacting the RSL.

Medical aidsWe stock a variety of mobility aids available to try or borrow for temporary use only. I recommend consulting your doctor prior to using any mobility aids.

S.A.N.I.T.Y Seniors and New Information Technology 1:1 private lessons to help you with your laptop, mobile phone, iPad or anything technological you may want to learn. Classes are held on the third Wednesday at Bentleigh. If you would like to take part in the classes, contact S.A.N.I.T.Y. on 1300 569 832 Please do not call the RSL to make a booking.

Social Groups Both Campuses offer either a day club or coffee club to socially interact with other people.

Shopping We can assist you with grocery and personal shopping if required providing you meet the criteria.

Music MelodiesConcerts are held at Bentleigh on the first Tuesday afternoon of the month and at Cheltenham on the first Monday morning each month.

BENTLEIGH RSL Ladies Social GroupMeet on the 4th Thursday of each month. All women are welcome to attend and take part in events such as guest speakers, dancing and trivia days.

WELFARE PROGRAMS

PENSIONS The Bentleigh RSL Pension office covers disability pensions, compensation payments, associated allowances, income support payments and treatment available to entitled veterans and former serving members of the Defence Forces and their dependants.

Terry Hogan and Sylvia Lindsay can assist with increases in your current pension, a review or a war widow claim.

Terry and Sylvia are up to date on all the Department of Veterans Affairs changes and treat each application with confidentiality and privacy.

Please remember that The Department of Veterans Affairs will not increase your pension without the veteran putting a claim in. Even if you have made a claim and was rejected it is worth trying again as circumstances change.

Pensions are by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursdays and all appointments are made through Sylvia Lindsay, Welfare Coordinator on 9557 4547 or email sylvia@bentleighrsl.com.au

We provide information on how to access aged care services, community health respite services and residential care and a broad range of services.

For more information about Aged Care Facilities, health information and support within the home contact: Sylvia Lindsay Welfare Coordinator on 9557 4547 or sylvia@bentleighrsl.com.au or Tammy Gardner Aged Care Support on 9583 1775 or agedcare@bentleighrsl.com.au

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Sylvia LindsayWelfare Coordinator

Sophie CalogirosWelfare Assistant

Tammy GardnerAged Care Support

BENTLEIGH RSL AND CHELTENHAM RSL COMMUNITY

TUESDAY AVAILABLE LUNCH & DINNER

$15 .00BURGER +BEER*SUBSTITUTE BEER FOR HOUSE WINE OR A SOFT DRINKMEALS MAY VARY FROM IMAGE SHOWN.

BIRTHDAY BARREL

GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN 50,000 REWARDS POINTS

To enter please swipe your RSL members card to receive your voucher and place

into the Birthday Barrel.

Drawn first day of the following month.

Celebrate

Your Birthday

All Month!

*Just a note there must be something in the water at Cheltenham we have 3 more babies on the way in 2018.

Congratulations to Head Chef Anna and Kevin on the birth of their son Tiernan Michael Durkan Born 16th February 2018

Congratulations to Chef at Bentleigh, Kasun and Sanjeewani on the birth of twins Thesandu and Tanumi Born 10th January 2018

Congratulations to Bec Larecki and Aaron on the birth of their daughter Scarlett Born on December 2018

BABIES OF 2017

50acresmelbourne.com.au

Cocktails

Ask our staff for details. Subject to availability.

Espresso Martini - $12Chambord Martini - $12Peach Bellini - $12Strawberry Spritz - $12 Mojito Jug - $35Fireball Jug - $35

CRAFT BEER NOW ON TAP

Cocktails

Ask our staff for details. Subject to availability.

Espresso Martini - $12Chambord Martini - $12

Peach Bellini - $12Strawberry Spritz - $12

Mojito Jug - $35Fireball Jug - $35

NOW AVAILABLE

NOW ON TAP $4.50Pots Only

$5.50Schooner Only

RemembranceDay 2016

Bentleigh RSL and Cheltenham RSL REMEMBERANCE DAY 2017

RemembranceDay 2016

SPORTING BODIES

SWIMMING REPORT

Welcome to 2018, the year is off to a flying start. The Mentone Carnival was held on the 19-10-17.

50 metres S Fang Bentleigh 0.16, Equal second M Holloway Bentleigh 0.31

10 Person Relay 3rd Bentleigh 22.47

RSL Entitlement 1st Bentleigh 0.03

WW2 2nd Bentleigh 2.19

Overall “Bentleigh Brings Home The Bacon!” 1st Bentleigh 92 ,2nd Box Hill 83, 3rd Mentone 43

Swimming went north to Albury in February for the 2018 Carnival. “Bentleigh, Bentleigh, Bentleigh”

100 metres1st K Waller Bentleigh 0.07, 2nd M Holloway Bentleigh 0.35 , 3rd P Mudra Bentleigh 0.45

50 metres 2nd B Schloeffel 0.43, 3rd M Holloway 0.44

25 metres 1st B Schloeffel 0.09, 3rd G Jones 0.38

10 Person Relay 2nd Bentleigh 8.72

RSL Entitlement 3rd Bentleigh 3.19

WW2 2nd Bentleigh1.37

Braced Pairs Equal First - K Waller and G Jones Bentleigh 0.28

Overall Bentleigh 105, Box Hill 79, Albury 38

To all the winners and the place getters, Congratulations to you all. A special thank you to Ken Waller acting captain for updates in At Ease in my absence.

The Bentleigh Swimming Club is always looking for “new members” young or old. Come and join us for a swim at the Caulfield Swimming Pool “heated” on Sunday mornings at 10.00am.

Further Information – Please call Club Captain, Frank on 0413 422 608.

“May your next swim be a good swim”

Club Captain Frank Johansson

GOLF REPORT

Hello folks and welcome to our latest report.

This is your intrepid golf reporter updating you with the latest news from the Golf Section.

2018 Fixture

Our 2018 fixture is out and we have some wonderful venues lined up for this year’s golf.

Date Course Time

8 April Rosebud Country Club 7.24

20 May Sandhurst Golf Club 7.30

17 June Cheltenham 7.30

15 July Sandringham 9.07

19 August Bayviews Golf Club 7.30

16 September St Andrews Beach 7.30

20 October Tocumwal 7.32

21 October Tocumwal 7.40

11 November Eagle Ridge 7.30

16 December Sandringham 7.45

If these events sound like fun why not join us.

The Section has had a number of new members join during the year, but we are always on the lookout for more so if you have been considering a regular game of golf now is a perfect time to join in.

Please contact Mark on 0418 549 587 or Mike on 0409 026 843 if you would like to join us. You will be most welcome.

Until the next edition may you drive long and putt even straighter. Looking forward to seeing you on a fairway real soon.

Your golfing scribe,

Chip Ennputt

BENTLEIGH RSL SWIMMING CLUBVictorian RSL Champions 3 years running

We cater for all fitness standards and anyone able to swim 25m

can participate, no matterhow fast or slow you are!

Meet most Sunday’s 10.00am to 11.30am at

Caulfield Grammar School (heated indoor pool)

Glen Eira Road, St Kilda East

www.bentleighrsl.com.au/swimmingclub

What you’ll get: - Friendly atmosphere focused

on fun and fitness.

- Challenging 25m, 50m, and 100m competition events based on your

own handicap times.

- Relaxed socialising at after trainingget-togethers with coffee, drinks

and a bit to eat.

Join the fun, make new friendsand think young!

New swimmers are always welcome! Call Frank on 0413 422 608

FIRST 3 SWIMS ARE FREE

ANGLERS REPORT The Anglers conducted the AGM on the 2nd February 2018.. It was well represented by our members.

Office Bearers were confirmed for 2018 and are as follows -

President Cliff RowSecretary David SuppleTreasurer Martin McCaffrey

The re elections were made un contested.

As something a little different this year due to the work load it was recommended that we appoint assistants. We welcome Grant Thorson and Alistair Cook to the committee as their assistance will be very beneficial to the running of the club.

We are expecting a big year with good results.

The Events calendar has been set with a big variety of venues listed. The presentation of our trophy winners were also made and congratulations go to:

Karl Abourizk, Joe Mack - Biggest Flathead caught for the year

Armando Azzolini - Biggest Snapper caught for the year.

Well done to you both. Good fishing.

We are also pleased to advise that the Victorian Fisheries Authority have approved the clubs application for the supply of 2 Heart Defibrillators.

We sincerely hope that we don’t have to use them but we are pleased to have these life saving machines available if required. Training for the use of same will be conducted by St Johns in the near future.

An invitiation for any new members of the Bentleigh RSL to contact Cliff Row on 0412 09 04 45

Or better still.. Come to one of our monthly meetings held at the RSL on the first Thursday of the new month at 7.30 pm. Reception will point you in the right direction to the meeting room.

Until next time, tight lines....

Cliff Row 04 1209 0445

BILLIARDS & SNOOKER The Bentleigh billiard & snooker club combined with the Hampton team for the RSL Tuesday morning Over 55’s competition, and last year we finished in the finals. We ended up 4th. The 2018 competition runs for 33 weeks and started on Tuesday 13th February.

We have no new members in sight and would welcome any RSL members to join us for social or competition snooker.

Ray Dunstan

Secretary/Treasurer

Selected range. Subject to availability.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 3PM TO 6PM

LIVE SPORTS ON THE

BIG SCREEN!

ACTIVILTY DEVELOPING COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Bentleigh RSL sees community partnerships as critical to expanding the RSL’s footprint in the local areas. We have developed strong ties with:

• Bentleigh Football & Netball Club

• St Pauls Football & Netball Club

• Heatherton Football & Netball Club

• Cheltenham Football & Netball Club

• Cheltenham Junior Football Club

• Southern Football League

• Bentleigh Junior Football Club

• St Peter’s Junior Football Club

• St Pauls Junior Football Club

• Bentleigh Auskick

• Omega Netball Club

• Cheltenham Panthers Netball Club

• Bayside United Football Club

• Bentleigh Cricket Club

• McKinnon Cricket Club

• West Bentleigh Cricket Club

• Cheltenham Cricket Club

• Cheltenham Park Cricket Club

• Le Page Park Cricket Club

• Kingston Heath Cricket Club

• Heatherton Cricket Club

• Mackie Cricket Club

• Southern Bayside Indoor Cricket

• Cheltenham Baseball Club

• McKinnon Basketball Association

• Moorabbin Little Athletics

• St Kevin’s Gaelic Athletic Club

• McKinnon Secondary College

• Bentleigh Secondary College

• OLSH College

• Brighton Secondary College

• Cheltenham Secondary College

• Parkdale Secondary College

• Monash Medical Centre

• Bentleigh Salvation Army

• Bentleigh Bayside Community Centre

• Logan Foundation

• Assistance to local Primary and Preschool’s within our municipalities

BENTLEIGH RSL March and Commemorative Service

Hodgson Reserve Bentleigh

Sunday 22nd April

Form up for march Bentleigh RSL Carpark 10.00am

Service will commence at 10.30am followed by morning tea

Dawn Service

Shrine of Remembrance

Once again we will be providing 3 buses to convey members and guests to the dawn service to be held a the Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne on the 25th April 2018

Buses will depart from the front entrance at Bentleigh RSL departing 5.15am

Gunfire breakfast will be served on return in the bistro at Bentleigh

To book your seat on the bus please call Bentleigh Reception on 9557 4547

CHELTENHAM RSL

Dawn Service

Rear of the RSL 289 Centre Dandenong Road Cheltenham

Wednesday 25th April 2018

Service commences approx. 6.00am arrival time 5.45am

Gunfire Breakfast on completion of service.

March and Commemorative Service

March commences at 1.50pm

Form up 1.40pm At corner of Grange and Centre Dandenong Roads Car Park

Service commences 2.00pm

Followed by afternoon tea

ANZAC DAY SERVICES DATES TO REMEMBER

CHELTENHAM HOT ROD DAY

CHELTENHAM CAMPUS MEMORABILIAMembers, we need your help to build an impressive collection for our new memorabilia wall at the Cheltenham Moorabbin campus. So please, dust off those old trunks and boxes and let us know what you can share with your club. Our aim is to provide something special that will engage and educate the many visitors to the club and to enhance our reputation in the community.

To do this we are looking for a wide interpretation of the life of all the Australian service men and women, their activities and areas where they have or are serving. Small items and those that can be linked together to tell a personal story or experience of note are highly sought. Whilst we may not be able to display everything on offer a good cross section would be wonderful.

As you know, we currently have a solid representation of WW1 and WW2, mostly Army, focused pictures and items. Our priority in this call to arms is for items with a Korea, Vietnam, Middle East or recent peace keeping activities focus. We are also seeking any information you may have about the items currently on display at the club.

Please note all items displayed will be publicly acknowledged with the item(s).

If you have something that you think fits the bill please contact Tammy on 9583 1775 or Norm on 0417 551 548.

RSL REWARDSJust a reminder that at the 31st of December each year your RSL rewards points from the prior year will expire. All members who fail to renew their membership before the 31st January who have any RSL Reward points shall expire.

To see how many points you have log onto: rslrewards.com.au

BINGO WEDNESDAYSAT 11AM

President: Ian Butcher

Vice President: Warrick McDonald Chris Barrile

Treasurer: Pat Cahill

Secretary: Ray Dunstan

Committee: Jeff Blutman John Jones Dennis Pope Judy Smith Marilyn Parnell

General Manager: Glenn Sanders

Pensions Officer: Terry Hogan

Welfare Coordinator: Sylvia Lindsay

Darts Holger Neuman - 0407 312 652Competition Wednesday at 7.30pm

Golf Mike Wells - 0409 026 843Members bar Fridays at 5.30pm

Billiards & SnookerRay Dunstan - 9557 2148Tuesday & Thursday Nights

SwimmersFrank Johansson - 0413 422 608Meet all but last Sunday 10-11.30am(Caulfield Grammar School)

KilburnIan ButcherMeeting at RSL 2nd & 4th Sundays

Angling Cliff Row - 0412 090 4451st Thursday of month at 7.30pm

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VALEIt is with deep regret that we report the passing of old mates.

George Murie VX124151 Service 18th August 2017

Malcolm Baker 3792896 Service 19th August 2017

Raymond Livingston VX117426 Service 27th August 2017

Elva Edwards Affiliate 1st September 2017

Edwin Lamb VX131939 Service 13th September 2017

Alan Jones 3/727893 Service 5th September 2017

Martin Nelson A312413 RAAF Service 16th September 2017

Barry Jacob 2407574 Service 28th September 2017

Seph Counihan Affiliate 3rd October 2017

Muriel Bott VF515373 Service 19th October 2017

Keith Duckmanton 300051 RAN Service 23rd October 2017

Anne Dawes Affiliate 28th October 2017

Wynne Julyan Affiliate 2nd November 2017

John Truscott Service 28th October 2017

William Ward 3/784751 Service 24th November 2017

Winnifred Mitchell W312452UK Service 30th December 2017

Jean Appleton Affiliate Late December 2017

Kevin Dellora 143589 RAAF Service 3rd January 2018

Jennifer Needham Affiliate 14th January 2018

Donald Smith VX149275 Service 19th January 2018

Charles Widdowson PMX807896 Service 25th January 2018

Graham Malloch VX65063 Service 29th January 2018

Elizabeth Leckie Affiliate 2nd February 2018

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