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VICTORIAN STATE SECTION & SUB SECTIONS


Mr Russell Pettis

221 Centenary Avenue
Melton Vic 3337
Phone 03 9747 8404
Mobile 0419 898 427
Email kimbla@bigpond.com.au
Secretary
Mr Graham Don
PO Box 1006
Clayton South VIC 3169
Mobile 0422 845 453
Phone 03 9546 6041
Fax 03 9540 8924
Email grahdon@bigpond.com
VIC Subsections Click on a Sub Section to go to their web page.
NOTICES:-
A Short Update for the VICTORIA STATE SECTION – March 2010
From the Secretary’s point of view, the State Section had a good year. We made a small profit and continued to function financially in a positive manner. It is pleasing to be able to plan for each year’s key events with the confidence that we are able to pay our way.
The December State Council Meeting was followed by a small social gathering and a light supper. All Councillors enjoyed themselves and entered into the Christmas spirit. The catering was provided by State Vice President and old friend, Mary Tanner, who was assisted by her close friend. They did a great job from everyone’s perspective.
In early February ( 7 Feb.2010 ) , we held our annual State Conference at the Frankston Naval Memorial Club in Langwarrin South. It was hosted by the Frankston Sub Section and our National President attended with his gracious wife, Lynda. From all reports, we understand that they enjoyed themselves during their short stay in the Sporting Capital of Australia.
The Conference went very smoothly, with 2 Guest Speakers – Mr Mike O’Meara – Deputy Commissioner of Veteran Affairs for Victoria, and Mr Leo Deyong of Defence Science and Technology ( DSTO ). These gentlemen gave us very interesting reports on the latest work of DVA and then the findings of the Enquiry into the sinking of HMAS SYDNEY(2) respectively. They kept the meeting very interested and we all felt well informed after both presentations.
Any all day function requires a degree of organisation, including the provision of food. The SCRAN was provided through the expert efforts of Frankston member Mark Kinder ( Cook, Bartender and Chief Bottle Washer). Thanks to Mark for his big effort.
The new Executive for 2010 elected at the Conference are :
President Russell Pettis
Vice President Harry Kime
Vice President Lee (DutchY) Andrews
Vice President Mary tanner
Secretary/Treasurer Graham Don
National Delegate Russell Pettis Deputy Graham Don
With this framework in place, we can move forward with our three major challenges for 2010.
1. Build the Membership base with new members.
2. Work closely with DVA and other ESO’s to get the best welfare outcomes for our members.
3. Lift the profile of the Naval Family in the Australian Community.
If we can accomplish these challenges in 2010, we will have created a strong base to move forward in the next decade.
Graham Don
State Secretary
Naval Association of Australia
Victoria Section
3/3/10
Some Photographs taken on the day:- (click on them to enlarge)






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