What is the role of the RSL Auxiliary – a little bit of history
The Australian Imperial Service of the RSL Auxiliary was formed in Phillip Street Sydney by mothers, wives, widows, sisters, daughters and aunts of men who served in the Australian Imperial Forces in the First World War (1914-1918). The auxiliaries grew from this beginning to raise money for the welfare of men and women who served and their widows and families. In 1947, at the Annual State Congress of The Returned and Services League of Australia (NSW Branch) (RSL NSW), a Resolution was formed that an Annual Congress of all Auxiliaries be convened under the auspices of the RSL.
The RSL Auxiliary is a non-political non-sectarian organisation. We raise funds for the well being of our current and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force and their families. Also we visit the sick in hospital and those convalescing at home. We raise funds to support the RSL Welfare and Benevolent Institution by holding raffles, selling tokens during the ANZAC and Poppy Appeals, as well as other fundraising avenues that arise throughout the year in our local sub-Branch area.
RSL Auxiliaries were founded on fellowship and a desire to care for our communities. This continues to exist to this day. Members enjoy the friendship of like-minded folk, visiting other auxiliaries when they hold functions, and being able to share our ideas and ideals. We are a voluntary organisation, dedicated to raising funds for the welfare of veterans of all wars and conflicts. Eligibility of membership is open to anyone over 16 years of age. Encouraging membership is the future of the auxiliaries to carry on this good work for years to come. Many present members have been in the Auxiliary for over 50 years, a lifetime of devotion to welfare of veterans.
Committee Members & Contact Details
President: Ann Betts
Phone: 9402 0882 or Mobile: 0478 044566
Email: anniebetts@optusnet.com.au
Vice President: Caryl Flint
Mobile: 0447 391 113
Email: b.c.flish@gmail.com
Vice President: Rae Stoddart
Phone: 9972 7385
Email: davidstoddard@optusnet.com.au
Secretary: Barbara Norton
Phone: 9452 1312 Mobile: 0414 415 332
Email: barian@optusnet.com.au
Treasurer: Carol Anstiss
Phone: 9970 7026 Mobile: 0409 251 618
Email: kmcd2000@bigpond.net.au
Social Secretary: Jan Taylor
GENERAL COMMITTEE
Carolyn Finlay
Phone: 9401 9085 Mobile: 0425 234 424
Email: jandcfinlay@gmail.com
Shirley Mashman
Mobile: 0418 166 130
Email: shirleymashman@gmail.com
2020 Meeting & Activity Dates
Month & Day | Time | Event |
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February Monday 3rd | 1.00pm | General Meeting - Guest Speaker |
March Monday 2nd | 12.00pm | AGM, General Meeting |
April Monday 6th | 1.00pm | General Meeting - Guest Speaker TBA |
April Sunday 19th | 2.30pm | ANZAC March |
April 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 25th | Selling Anzac Badges | |
April Thursday 25th | 5.30am | Dawn Service |
May Monday 4th | 1.00pm | General Meeting - Guest Speaker TBA |
June Monday 1st | 12.30pm | General Meeting |
July Monday 6th | 1.00pm | General Meeting - Guest Speaker TBA |
August Monday 3rd | 1.00pm | General Meeting - Guest Speaker - Patron's Day |
September Monday 7th | 12.00 noon 1.00pm | General Meeting - 66 Birthday Luncheon |
October Monday 12th | 1.00pm | General Meeting - TBA |
November Monday 2nd | 1.00pm | General Meeting - TBA |
November 5th, 6th & 7th | Selling Poppies | |
November 11th Wednesday | 11.00am | Remembrance Day |
November Wednesday 18th | 11.00am | War Vet's Luncheon |
December Sunday 6th | 6.00pm | sub-Branch Christmas Dinner/Hampers |
December Monday 7th | 12.00 Noon 1.00pm | General Meeting Christmas Lunch & Raffle Draw |