The Price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilance

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The Price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilance THE RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA (NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH) ANZAC HOUSE, 245 CASTLEREAGH STREET, SYDNEY NSW 2000 Telephone: (02) 9264

au PATRON HIS EXCELLENCY GENERAL THE HONOURABLE DAVID HURLEY AC DSC (Retd) GOVERNOR OF NEW SOUTH WALES CIRCULAR NO: 31/15 FILE NO: AM: BB: 2271/A/4 10 th June 2015 TO: ALL HONORARY

OF STATE HONORARY TREASURER FOR THE PERIOD UNTIL 2017 CLAUSE 15 & 16 AND BY-LAW 6 & 7 Examination of the nominations lodged by sub-branches for the election of State Honorary Treasurer

The positions and candidates are detailed below in the order in which they will appear on the ballot paper.

Officer at 0945 on 10 th June 2015 at ANZAC House to determine the order in which candidates appear on the ballot paper.

1 The Price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilance THE RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA (NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH) ANZAC HOUSE, 245 CASTLEREAGH STREET, SYDNEY NSW 2000 Telephone: (02) Fax No: (02) PATRON HIS EXCELLENCY GENERAL THE HONOURABLE DAVID HURLEY AC DSC (Retd) GOVERNOR OF NEW SOUTH WALES CIRCULAR NO: 31/15 FILE NO: AM: BB: 2271/A/4 10 th June 2015 TO: ALL HONORARY SECRETARIES AND SECRETARIES OF RSL SUB-BRANCHES, DISTRICT COUNCILS AND STATE COUNCILLORS EXPIRY DATE: 13 th July 2015 Dear Sir/Madam, NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION TO FILL THE CASUAL VACANCY OF STATE HONORARY TREASURER FOR THE PERIOD UNTIL 2017 CLAUSE 15 & 16 AND BY-LAW 6 & 7 Examination of the nominations lodged by sub-branches for the election of State Honorary Treasurer to fill the casual vacancy for the period until 2017 has now been completed. It is advised that more than the required number of nominations have been lodged, thus necessitating a ballot. The positions and candidates are detailed below in the order in which they will appear on the ballot paper. STATE HONORARY TREASURER (To be elected by a vote of all compliant sub-branches) HOVING GC COUTMAN BA LEWIS CA HARDMAN WH A draw was conducted under the supervision of the Returning Officer at 0945 on 10 th June 2015 at ANZAC House to determine the order in which candidates appear on the ballot paper. A ballot paper has been prepared and will be enclosed with this circular. Voting is preferential, which requires every box on the ballot paper to be numbered in order of preference. The ballot paper should only be returned in the envelope provided i.e. inside the white envelope marked Ballot Paper which should be enclosed in the larger envelope addressed to the Returning Officer. Please also write your sub-branch name in the space provided on the bottom of the outer envelope.

2 Please do not enclose any correspondence or material other than ballot papers in the election envelopes. Ballot papers are to be returned so as to reach the Returning Officer, ANZAC House, 245 Castlereagh Street, Sydney 2000, no later than NOON on Monday 13 th July Please note that all sub-branches with clearances are entitled to vote. The Returning Officer will accept all ballot papers from cleared sub-branches that are correctly filled out in accordance with the preferential voting process. For the information of members:- Annex A to this Circular contains personal particulars and details relative to RSL activities of the nominees for State Honorary Treasurer as furnished by the nominating sub-branch and candidates. Yours sincerely, Annette Mulliner ACTING STATE SECRETARY

3 Annex A to Circular 31/15 STATE HONORARY TREASURER GREGORY CARL HOVING (MULLUMBIMBY) Place and DOB: 22 nd January 1948 at Darlinghurst, NSW Retired Educator Military Service: Royal Australian Navy 15/1/1965 to 14/1/1977. HMA Ships Nirimba, Sydney, Penguin, Anzac, Kuttabul and Stalwart. Campaign Medals, Decorations and Awards: Australian Service Medal , Vietnam Logistics Support Medal and Australian Defence Medal. League Service: Joined RSL in Treasurer and Trustee Mullumbimby sub-branch 15 years, Pensions and Welfare Officer 8 years, Secretary FNCDC 3 years and President FNCDC 1 year and current. Advisor to Kingscliff RSL sub- Branch while they implemented electronic accounting software. Director Training: Former head teacher NSW TAFE. Operated own business for 10 years and held positions on boards where directors were involved in everyday operations of the enterprise. In house professional development RSL Life Care. Masters degree in Administration. Professional Qualifications/ Dip.Teach, B.Ed, M.Ed.Admin Board Appointments: Formerly a director of a private company, Mullumbimby Golf Club, Northern Rivers Aero Club and Ex-Services Home Ballina/ Mullumbimby

4 BENJAMIN ARTHUR COUTMAN BBus (NRCAE) PGDAFM(USP) CPA (CARDIFF) Place and DOB: Military Service: Campaign Medals, Decorations and Awards: 31 st October 1947 at Tamworth NSW Retired Accountant Academic 2 years National Service 9RAR Vietnam National Service Medal, Defence Medal, Australian Active Service Medal, Vietnam Star and Vietnam Medal League Service: Director Training: Current 1 year Honorary Treasurer Cardiff RSL sub-branch Member of Review Panel to review structure of State RSL Certified Practicing Accountant, Conducted a range of consultancies for training in both the public and private sector. Management and business advisor. Background in Business, Training, Auditing, Research and Financial Management. Completed mandatory Director training for Clubs NSW. Conducted various training programmes for public and private sector organisations. Taught Accounting and Finance at Graduate and MBA level. Professional Qualifications/ CPA Australia Formerly CA Fiji Member Club Directors Institute BBus (NRCAE) & PGDAFM(USP) Board Appointments: Director Cardiff RSL Memorial Club, part of senior management team University of South Pacific. Since 1989 held various positions at universities in the South Pacific including Professional Appointment as an Associate Professor and Head of Accounting and Finance at the University of Fiji and a Senior Fellow at the University of the South Pacific. Committed to accountability, transparency and good governance for the members of the League. Cardiff

5 CATHERINE ADELLE LEWIS (FIVE DOCK) Date/Place of Birth: Particulars of Service: 8 th April 1947 in Sydney Lecturer/SO1 Forces Command Army Reserve May SO1 corrective Action Request Forces Command, Has served extensively overseas with 2 years with PNGDF in Campaign Medals, RFD (4 Clasps), DRA Australia Day Medallion 2004 Decorations and Awards: First Prince of Wales Award winner 1984 RSL Service: Director/Management Training: Professional Qualifications Board Appointments: Joined Five Dock RSL 6 years ago and Vice President last 3 years. Co-ordinator of Schools Programme 3 years. Communication skills, Time Management, Goal setting, Delegating, Public Speaking & Presentation skills, Relationship Development. Australian Institute of Company Directors. Change, Strategic & Project Management, Army Leadership Master of Arts, MEd., Master of Military Studies, Negotiation, Project Management, Master of Education Treasurer DRA 12 years, Director Army Museum Paddington, VP Five Dock RSL sub-branch Senior manager and lecturer at the moment. I have prepared the DRA, Unit and Civilian group books for the Auditor. I m used to the financial system. At Army I m responsible for the risk of Finance, Safety Security, Supply Chain, Pay Personnel and Admin and Technical Integrity Management. Five Dock

6 WILLIAM HERBERT HARDMAN (FORESTVILLE) Date/Place of Birth: Particulars of Service: Campaign Medals, Decorations and Awards: 27 th April 1945 at Kellerberrin WA Company Director/Financial Controller/Accountant 1965/66 Army(National Service), 1966/67 4 RAR Borneo & Malaysia, 1971/78 Army Reserve 16RWAR, Mortar Platoon Commander. GSM 1962 (Borneo), AASM1945/75 (Malaysia), ADM, PJM, RAS Badge & ICB & National Service Medal RSL Service: Director/Management Training: Professional Qualifications Board Appointments: Joined RSL 1978 AT Forestville. Served as Committee member, Honorary Secretary, President (current), MWPDC President and Vice President and NBDC and Vice President. Senior Management Executive in the Finance Industry as a State Manager, National Administration Manager (Accounting, Personnel & IT), National Credit Manager, Australian Manager of Joint Venture Projects, Financial Controller in the Manufacturing & Publishing Industries and Hotel Owner. Senior Management Development Program, Marketing Strategy Program FIPA (Fellow Institute of Public Accountants), MAICD, MICM, Justice of the Peace. Undertaking final examinations Legal Professions Admissions Board Member of the Council of HCF Australia Ltd, Director of private companies Previous: NSW RSL State Council , Director on the Board of RSL Life Care The nominee has gained a broad range of experience in Senior Management and Directorships in both the Corporate and Small Business areas. He was also a Hotel owner. We believe he has the qualifications, skills and experience to contribute to the professional governance of the NSW RSL. Forestville, Avalon Beach, Balgowlah/Clontarf/Seaforth, Dee Why, Narrabeen, Manly and Collaroy

Shareholders are invited to the 2018 Annual Meeting which is scheduled for 27 September 2018.

7 September 2018 Dear Shareholder 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders Shareholders are invited to the 2018 Annual Meeting which is scheduled for 27 September 2018. The details of the Annual Meeting are