ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR 2016 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Jeff O’Brien Operations Manager

2016 Annual State Congress Affiliate Membership Sydney ANZAC Day March Topics For Discussion 2016 Annual State Congress Affiliate Membership Sydney ANZAC Day March

2016 Annual State Congress Registration Sign on before every session Please be seated by 8.40am for the Opening Dress for the Opening is suit/blazer with medals Trade displays in Lower Town Hall Registration: collect paddles before Tuesday if possible – delegate or alternate. Agenda is available from rego/sign on desk Sessions will be 9am-12.30 and 1.30 to 3.30 Tuesday 9am Wed possibility of lunch on Wed

2016 Annual State Congress Congress Dinner Display boards with table allocations Pre dinner drinks in Vestibule at 6.30pm Dress Finish by 10.00pm Black tie or as appropriate.

2016 Annual State Congress Lost Paddles DVA Forum Tuesday morning State Council Forum Wednesday morning Venue vote Feedback forms will be available from the sign on desk

Affiliate members Total number is 2,191 206 sub-Branches accept Affiliate Members Across metro and country areas

Affiliate members Frequently Asked Questions. What positions can an Affiliate hold in a sub-Branch? What is the 60% rule in relation to Affiliates? Can an Affiliate wear the RSL Badge? Can the sub-Branch change its mind about accepting Affiliate Members? Any position other than sB President or Vice President, DC Delegate or Delegate to Congress 60% refers to the total number of Affiliates allowed on a sB committee i.e. if you have a committee of 10, then up to 6 can be affiliates. It does not refer to the total number of affiliates in the sub-Branch 3. No…..and yes. A person can wear a t-shirt or polo with the badge on if they are performing some duty on behalf of the sub-Branch i.e. selling ANZAC appeal tokens. They are not entitled to wear it in the same manner as a Service membe. 4. Rentons states that a motion can be rescinded however it does not affect anyone who is already an Affiliate Member.

Affiliate members New Affiliate Member process; By-Law 2 items 61 and 62 Need for a nominator and seconder on the application form Reading name and address of prospective Affiliate Member at general meeting of sub-Branch The intent is to bring the process into line with the application process for a Service Member. By Law 2 61. Affiliate Members will be required to fill out an application form, as prescribed by the RSL NSW, which expressly requires the Affiliate Member to agree to be bound by the Constitution of The Returned and Services League of Australia (New South Wales Branch) and any By-Laws and Regulations of RSL NSW and approved ByLaws and rules of the sub-Branch. Such form must be lodged with the sub-Branch Secretary, and each applicant must be nominated by a Service, Life Member or an Affiliate Member, and seconded by a Service, Life Member or an Affiliate Member. 62. The name and address of the person applying to be an Affiliate Member must be read out at a General Meeting of the sub-Branch. If passed by a simple majority, the application may proceed and be dealt with by the Committee of the sub-Branch in the proper manner.

Sydney anzac day march Change to the March route Communication plan No Land Rover support Future March route

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