So LUV Your BUM ‘IT’S BLUE SEPTEMBER’ THE MINISTER OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: When addressing the delegates at the 2002 National Conference the Honorable Mark Burton stated quite clearly and I quote “As a point of clarification, full pension coverage means that veterans do not have to prove that a disability is the result of service – only that it may have been”. WHO MAY APPLY FOR A WAR DISABLEMENT PENSION? Every ex- Service Personnel including Merchant Seamen who have served overseas in a War or an Emergency have a right to apply for a Disablement Pension in accordance with the War Pension Act 1954. This includes Service and Home Service Personnel who during the 2nd World War served in New Zealand. Those Personnel who were conscripted into the CMT prior to 31st March 1974 are also included. NAPIER RSA WAR PENSIONS SUPPORT UNIT: MISSION STATEMENT: “We will always strive to provide a professional and caring service to all applicants who qualify for a War Disability Pension or a Surviving Spouses Pension in accordance with the War Pensions Act 1954.” WHAT WE CAN AND WILL DO: We promise to do the following: (i) Be a good listener (ii) Share information (iii) Give advice where necessary (iv) Give support (v) Assist you in making your application (vi) Keep in contact (vii) Ensure your privacy (viii) Pursue your application to a conclusion (ix) Respect your wishes (x) Assist you throughout the entire process Phone; John Purcell QSM J.P. or Tony Fraser for advice and assistance or ring reception (835-7629) for an appointment Presidents Report I am immensely proud and excited about the clothing range that has been designed by our Management Team. Page 11 in this month’s magazine tells part of the story of what we as an organization hope will be a very successful sell through item on our Website over summer and next year, the 100 year anniversary of NZ’s involvement in WW1. As a Club we are always asked for souvenir items, especially by those that land on our door steps from the many cruise ships that visit Napier over summer – we will now be able to fill that niche market. While some of the shirts will depict famous and poignant statements, many will also display fabulous ‘one liners’ that will cater for, and appeal to a broader and younger market, statements that will certainly enhance both the brand and say something special about the person who is wearing the item. The Home Style Classic Dinners have certainly tapped into a new market from the display fridge up in the main body of the Club and is becoming increasingly popular with the members. These will also go onto our Website and will be available for the public to purchase either fresh or frozen ‘On Line’, with home deliveries at this stage on Wednesdays only. While it is important that the RSA sticks to its core business, it is equally important that we maximize potential opportunities which in turn minimize down time on very expensive equipment and waste – this is being achieved thanks to the extraordinary efforts of key personal. There is a potential for our home Style Classic Dinner to sell upward of 500 per week without putting any extra stress on existing staff and if it was to grow beyond that we would consider and earlier starting shift on meal days – we are currently catering for circa of 300 meals a week. As an organization we accept that not all ideas are good ideas and we could go as far as to say some really great ideas just don’t hit the market, quality, price, style and wording will all play a part in the success or failure of these projects – it is a suck and see. However we are comforted by the wise old owl who was the head of IBM a few decades ago when he told his board that Bill Gates was mad and the buying public would not want a (PC) Personal Computer in their home – how wrong can you get. In terms of risk management our investment in both projects is not significant The first quarter trading results were presented to the Board during the month and while profits were small they exceeded budget which was very pleasing. The clubs investment in new gaming machines has proved popular with the members and playtime and profit are slowly growing in spite of an unprecedented high level of cancel credits and Jackpots payments. In conclusion I take the opportunity to thank all the Members for their continued ongoing support, without which the Club could not function nor provide the services and facilities it currently provides J Purcell QSM J.P. President Tickets on sale now $10.00 pp LIMITED TICKETS The Napier RSA st Sunday 21 September 3.00pm to 5.30pm Travel Club News – Our Aussie Holiday Everyone was up 4.30am ready to get on the bus to Napier airport to start our lovely holiday. It was a good flight to Auckland and then onto Brisbane with excellent service. Most of us were very hungry as we did not have breakfast and fortunately we had a very nice meal on the plane which was wolfed down with relish. We were greeted when we cleared customs by a placard from our shuttle driver saying ‘Napier RSA’, then an hour later we arrived at our apartments. We were on the 14th, 15th, and 16th floor and all the units had lovely views of the sea and people looked like ants down below. Our first trip was to visit the OASIS SHOPS to stock up on food then we all went Noela Thompson, Don Fraser, Margaret Davies, Charlotte to the Surf Club for a Lawrence & Joy Miller at the ‘Spirit of the Horse Show’ meal which was very nice, but dearer than our own RSA. The pokies, were very busy and were played by the addicted few. As we had reciprocal visiting rights, each time we went there we were just waved through the main entrance with comments like “oh here’s that Napier RSA Team again”. We all went to Jupiters Casino, and joined up at the main entrance and then swiped our cards as we went through and Marie got an instant welcome and a $50 credit, everyone else got ‘sorry better luck next time’. We had 3 outings as a group while we were away, then the people who shared rooms did their own things from then on in. The Tram was very popular as transport to Southport RSL, Surfers and the shops, one lady, who shall remain nameless bought 4 handbags and another purchased 4 tops, but I won’t pass on any rumours, as they say what goes away, stays away. One of the highlights for us 5 who shared the same room was the SPIRIT OF THE HORSE, it was a tribute to PHAR LAP and was openly acknowledged as a NZ horse to our delight and we all cheered. A lovely meal was included as part of the show and when we went out the exit all the performers were there to say goodbye to us, Noela thanked them for the NZ Pavlova and they laughed at that. Some did a cruise to surfers, some went to Tweed Heads, 3 others played housie at the bowling club where the house was worth $1000 and we went to the markets where there were a 1000 stalls. Some of us went on the AQUDUCK which was fantastic, except for the driver who rubbished us every chance he got and asked what flight we were on and when were we going home – it was all done in good humour and added excellent flavor to the overall experience. THE BIRD SANTUARY was lovely, however I lost my muffin and coffee to a dozen ROSELLAS who sat on our heads and arms and took our food out of our hands a delightful experience. ‘Lest We Forget Memorial’ display in Surfers Paradise shopping mall We had some funny things happen during our holiday, Noela went out on the balcony and the door locked behind her, we all laughed at her when she tried to get back in and she blamed us, claiming we locked her outside. Charlotte shouted me a sherry when we dined in one night, only trouble was there was only half a teaspoon left AND IT WAS IN A LARGE WINE GLASS. Marg could not get her hair dryer to go, only to discover after much angst that she did not have it switched on. Noela and Lesley got off the tram at Cascade Gardens to wander through (as they thought) to see all the flowers only to discover it was a name of a suburb, not gardens. Now, saving the best till last, two intrepid explorers, namely Brian and Stan decided to visit the upper levels, they were on the 14th floor and we were on the15th, they could not access by lift so decided to use the fire escape in the center of the building. Somehow they locked themselves between floors and when the lights went off as well as the alarm, they were frantic and ever so panicky, not that they would admit it. Their wives heard them shouting and opened the door to let them out. I was quite flattered as they said they were coming to see me. We had a most enjoyable holiday and everyone seemed very happy, albeit a few more days of the lovely warm weather would have been nice and there were still a few more things we would have liked to see and do. Over all impressions of the holiday was lovely warm weather, beautiful beach’s, friendly Aussies, good shopping and more importantly the company and friendly members of the travel club, a wonderful time together, thanks guys Don thinks RIO DE JANERO WOULD BE GOOD FOR OUR NEXT VENTURE, anyway thank you all for a lovely happy holiday JOY Miller RSA Travel Club . Minutes of the Napier RSA Executive Committee Monthly Meeting held in their Clubrooms, 34 Vautier Street, Napier at 10.00am on Saturday 30th August2014 Welcome: Attendees: Apologies: Prev. Minutes: Matters Arising: Correspondence: CE Report: Finance Report: The President welcomed the Executive Committee, Patron & Women’s Section Delegate Mr J Purcell (President), J Miller (Vice President), D Fraser (Patron), N Thompson (Women’s Section Delegate), J Shipman, H Hilton, B Strong, R Jordan, R Rowe, B Williams, J Hamer, C Williams (CE) None received Approved as a true and written record 1. RSA declined to place training computers in the Club because they operated on fixed (limited) programming As tabled with the following discussed 1. Application for funding by Hawkes Bay Soldiers Memorial Hospital supported by Executive 2. Dance Floor – new polishing process a credit to those concerned 3. Application for Funding by Eagles Assn – voucher approved 4. Arthritis Society – request to place collection box on bar – approved 5. Child Cancer – to only support local funding As tabled As tabled Moved that the creditors be approved for payment – Unanimous Committee Reports Legal & Charter: Nothing to report Entertainment: Two shows for September and now booking bands for next year Raffles: Christmas Hamper to be run – sponsorship sought from Adjuncts so as to increase value of prize Housie: Going well, bigger prizes being paid to entice multiple card purchasers Support Advisers: Rest Home visits popular – committee seeking additional funding Vets Affairs: 1. Max Collett interviewed as part of the ‘stories to tell’ WWII offering 2. Cannon needs repair and repaint prior to 2015 commemorations Memorabilia: Several book/photos/medals donated – to be sorted and put on display. Sports Council: As tabled with the following discussed 1. Tables 3 & 4 to close Friday nights for Darts Premises: Nothing to report New members: Moved that 59 new members be approved Unanimous Clubs NZ: As tabled RNZRSA: As tabled ANZAC Committee: Nothing to report Redevelopment: As tabled Disciplinary: Nothing to report General Business 1. Events Committee role and responsibilities to be clarified 2. Navy ‘Claymore Newsletter’ Compliments Napier RSA & Norfolk Lounge 3. RNZRSA outgoing President Mr Don McIvor - $500 donation 4. RSA Clothing Line approved in general 5. RSA 100 year badge approved in general Meeting finished at 11.53 am and next meeting schedule for 27th September 2014 Napier RSA Welcomes 39 New Members Shivendran Krishna Colin Gregory Peter Truman Frank Craig Maureen Craig Robert Wilson Keith Kemp Wilma Wooldrage Lyn Adam Jane Pierce Catherine Hancock Solomon Horua Eugene Kingi Jeff Gillespie Sharron Huata Mathew Sellars Iris Jessep Nagbhushan Jagat James Hamlin Cheyenne Leach Russell Ayre John Gordon Simon Dunn Karanega Marsh Mel Ingram Carolyn Morris Keith Mann Gaynor Wii Christopher Pocock Ronald Memmott Sophie Sherriff Jean Linsey Wayne Rewcastle Rennie Apiata Melodie McNaught Rodney Williams Margaret Cudby Cecil Fletcher Bev Fletcher Transfer In Rex Dunn Last Post Edith Richardson Alton Pascoe Dorothy Barber William Throp Geoffrey Moss Kenneth Brooker Sherril Carlson Have you thought about our Classic Home Style Dinners RSA Restaurant quality meals that you simply heat and eat Delivered to your home every Wednesday or can be collected from the Restaurant during operating hours or from the Main Lounge Bar Fresh or Frozen daily Classic Home Style Dinners a perfect solution for cost effective in-house dining, Lunch or Dinner for two or just someone living alone Phone Bev, Denise or Kat on 835-1351 or email your order directly to; [email protected] or order on line: www.rsanapier.co.nz at Restaurant - Home Deliveries Young Kiwi speakers to represent New Zealand at Gallipoli 2015 The RSA is delighted at the announcement made by Veterans' Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse today, that all eight regional finalists of the 2015 ANZ RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition will be included in a group of 25 Youth Ambassadors commemorating the centenary of Anzac Day in Gallipoli. In previous years the national winner of the competition has travelled to Gallipoli to represent New Zealand youth. RSA National President, Don McIver, says the decision to also include the regional finalists recognises the extraordinary calibre of the secondary school students who take part in the competition, and adds a special dimension to the already prestigious event. “The regional finalists are top young achievers from communities around New Zealand and every year we hear these students speak on the subject of war with maturity and eloquence. We know they will represent New Zealand with pride and spirit when they stand on the grounds of Gallipoli 100 years after our Anzac soldiers landed,” says Mr McIver. The ANZ RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition is a partnership between the RSA and ANZ to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices made by those who have served New Zealand in armed conflicts overseas. The competition, for year 12 and 13 students, is a tribute to Cyril Bassett, VC – the only New Zealander at Gallipoli to be awarded the Victoria Cross, and one who worked his entire career at ANZ Group. Peter Parussini, Head of Corporate Affairs ANZ, says that as New Zealand's oldest and biggest bank ANZ is proud to be involved in a competition that connects younger New Zealanders with an event that helped define us as a nation. "Cyril Bassett was a staff member before and after World War One and ANZ staff are proud that his name is associated with the competition," says Mr Parussini. Registrations for the 2015 ANZ RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition will open in the last school term of this year. Regional finals are planned for early February next year, with the national final taking place shortly after in Wellington. Students will be asked to speak about ‘New Zealanders in World War One’. The national winner of the competition will perform their speech at the official Anzac Day commemorations in Gallipoli. Mr McIver says the growing commitment of young people to attending dawn parades held by RSAs across the country shows us that young Kiwis have a keen interest in commemorating and remembering our nation’s service heritage. “This is a remarkable opportunity for eight very special young people to have the experience of a lifetime.” No good deed goes unanswered! Warning about eBay Sitting by the window of her convent, Sister Barbara opened a letter from home one evening. If you buy stuff on line, check out the seller carefully. Inside the letter was a $100 bill her parents had sent. Sister Barbara smiled at the gesture. As she read the letter by the window, she noticed a shabbily dressed stranger leaning against the lamp post below. Quickly, she wrote, "Don't despair. Sister Barbara," on a piece of paper, wrapped the $100 bill in it, got the man's attention and tossed it out the window to him. The stranger picked it up, and with a puzzled expression and a tip of his hat, went off down the street. The next day, Sister Barbara was told that a man was at her door, insisting on seeing her. She went down, and found the stranger waiting. Without a word, he handed her a huge wad of $100 bills. "What's this?" she asked. "That's the $8,000 you have coming Sister," he replied. "Don't Despair paid 80-to-1." Be careful what you buy on eBay. A friend has just spent $295 on a penis enlarger. The bastards sent him a magnifying glass. The only instructions were "Do not use in direct sunlight" Easily Explained A man goes to his doctor and complains that his wife hasn’t wanted to have sex with him for the past six months. The doctor tells the man to bring his wife in so he can talk to her and hopefully determine what the problem is. The following day, the wife goes to the doctor’s office. The doctor asks her what’s wrong, why doesn’t she want to have sex with her husband? “Oh, that’s easily explained. For the past six months,” the wife says, “I’ve been taking a cab to work every morning. I don’t have any money. The cab driver asks me, ‘Are you going to pay today, or what?’ So, I take an ‘or what’.” “Then, when I get to work,” she continues, “I’m late, so the boss asks me, ‘Are we going to write this down in the book, or what?’ So, I take an ‘or what’. I take a cab to go home after work and, as usual, I have no money. The cab driver asks me again, ‘So, are you going to pay this time, or what?’ Again, I take an ‘or what’. So you see, doc, by the time I get home I’m all tired out and don’t want it anymore.” “Yes, I see,” replies the doctor. “So, are we going to tell your husband, or what?” Poppy Products Over the next few months the Napier RSA will begin to sell its own clothing brand and memorabilia. We have imported a few samples of ‘Poppy’ products from the United Kingdom and subject to consumer demand we will increase the range over time. These are 1914 – 2014, 100 year pins and quite unique and very collectable. It is unlikely that any other Club is importing them so if they are of interest to you please see Sue or Anne at reception, they cost $10.00 each. We are also in the process of having our very own 100 year Club Badge manufactured and as soon as it is available it will become a sell through item at reception and on our website. The 100 year badge is 19162016. UNF RGETTABLE Clothing is a little more difficult. We have the RNZRSA range and they have gone for big and bold logos’, whereas we have gone for a more petite fashionable style. The clothes deliver a strong (but not in your face type of) message so the clothes can be worn as smart casual from a Saturday afternoon down at the port or around the family BBQ at home – or at the neighbours while watching late night rugby. I have put a few samples up for you to look at and I hope they will be ready to be sold in late September. Absolutely fabulous Christmas Presents. Hope you like them, there are about 20 other designs and wording combinations under development. Please note these are sample only and subject to change before final manufacturing MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE NAPIER RSA SPORTS COUNCIL HELD ON SATURDAY 16th. AUGUST 2014 AT 10:30am PRESENT: Don Fraser (Chairman), Joy Miller (Executive Member) & Delegates from Women’s Section, Travel, Darts, Naval Assn, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Cue Sports & Indoor Bowls OPENING: The Chairman welcomed all Delegates & opened the meeting at 10:30am APOLOGIES: Nil MINUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting, dated 12th. July were confirmed as a true record Unanimous MATTERS ARISING: FINANCE: Nil. As tabled. Due to illness the Lotto Bonus Number has been suspended ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: Nil CORRESPONDENCE: Nil REPORTS: Women’s Section Five members travelled to the Gold Coast which was very enjoyable. Hand made Teddy Bears will be on display at the next meeting. The Section will be doing the Sunday Lunch on September 7th. And this will be followed by the “Andrew Sisters:. Do come along Travel: The Gold Coast Trip was a memorable experience and our concentration will now be on the Cruise next April. Cue Sports: Planning is underway for the Masters Tournament at Labour Weekend and we thank all those Adjuncts that have supported us with sponsorship. Mahia will be visiting for a Pool Tournament in the near future. Naval Assn. The Branch AGM will be held on 27TH. September & we will be attending Merchant Navy Day at the Taradale RSA. Indoor Bowls: The Adjunct won the Consolation Event at the RNZRSA Open Tournament in Wanganui. National Service will be visiting on 6th, September. Darts: Competition in the City League is going to plan and the Adjunct is being well supported by its members.. Rock ‘n’ Roll: Suffering from the mid-winter blues at the moment but planning is well underway for the Adjunct’s 10th. Birthday bash in November. GENERAL BUISINESS: 1. Pool booking board is not being use on Friday nights with some members playing ”King of the Table”. Cue Sports to be advised. Darts still experiencing minor problems on some Friday nights. Notices to be provided closing appropriate Snooker Tables at 4:45pm. The meeting closed at 11:15am.with a vote of thanks to the Chair. The next meeting will be held on Saturday 13th. September 2014 at 10:30am The Emperor’s Palace A visit was arranged courtesy U.S. Navy and in particular the U.S. Destroyers crewsthe Tin Can Sailors. The opportunity for a run ashore was a welcome relief, first to witness the damage to the city, plus a chance to stretch the seal legs. Transport was laid on, U.S. vehicles with a Marine armed and riding shotgun style made the journey of about 20 miles. The noise of the the U.S. bulldozers as they toiled clearing the rubble was the first thing we noticed, the furrows they worked made the landscape similar to a plough field. Utter devastation. The U.S. Airforce with its round the clock bombing had paid off, with contempt for the Zero which proved no more than a nuisance at the latter stages of the war. Led by a jeep, which was part escort and part guide we halted in the rural area on the highway. This was a different world. As we disembarked, the laughing and talking increased, so did the camel smoke as we sauntered along to the gates. The incline we went down would have been a moat in the early days. The sentries had a photo session. We spent two hours in the grounds, an experience to remember. The residence itself was occupied and out of bounds. I often wonder how it escaped damage – it made one think – the question remains with me today. It was so vulnerable. Late 44 we left the U.K., we returned late 46. “The forgotten Fleet” H.M.S. Camperdown Battle Class Destroyer, British Pacific Fleet On the 27th August, U.S. destroyers led allied ships in to Sagami Wan to anchor in peace, and in view of the majestic Mount Fuji. They passed Tokyo Bay over the following days after minesweepers had cleared the entrance. Six days later – 2nd September 1945, the surrender was signed on board U.S.S. Missouri. The shock that followed the release of the A-Bomb and the appalling damage they caused, took some time to register, the Japanese were more concerned about the impending Russians, who had declared war on the 8th August. To repel that great fighting power in their weakened state, offered a prospect of such barren hopelessness that fear of the Russians, rather than of further atomic explosions, may have beed the decisive factor that brought about the surrender, thus on the 14th August, as the Russian’s swept even nearer though Manchuria, Japan accepted the terms of the unconditional capitulation to the Allies. The German Army was faced with the same predicaments. Information supplied by: Mr Stan Douglas Major Sporting Events are shown on our Big Screen or are available on request Monday Tuesday Pension Day every 2nd Tuesday All Day Wednesday Friday Sit and Keep Fit, 9.30am National Party 3rd Friday in month from 10am Saturday Sunday Raffles $4.00 Sunday lunch Mega Draw Spoofing Veterans Pension Napier Ladies Probus Every 3rd Tuesday Morning Thursday Grandmothers Raising Grandchildren 10.00am Afternoon Evening Napier Inner Wheel 1st Monday in Month Western Napier 2nd Monday in Month HOUSIE 1.00pm4pm (Conference Room or Al Fresco area) Women’s Section 3rd Monday in Month from 1.30pm Pension Tuesday MEGA DRAW Line Dancing from 7pm Rock n Roll from 7pm every Tuesday Future Gospel Brothers 2nd Monday in the Month Wine Club 1st Monday in the Month Conference Room 6.00pm to 7,00pm Indoor Bowls from 1.30pm Darts Spirit of Napier Lions 1st and 3rd Tuesday in the Month Napier Host Lions 1st and 3rd Wednesday in Month Trivial Pursuit 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm All Welcome Kiwian’s 2nd & 4th Wednesday in the month Snooker Dash every Thursday Line Dancing Beginners welcome Texas Holdem Poker Raffles Rock N Roll Social Or Line Dancing Simply Ballroom 1st Sunday of the month Get a $1.00 off on RSA Mad Mondays Enter the Draw to WIN $50.00 on Thursdays Check with the Bar Staff for full details RSA Trade Suppliers adding Value to your Membership Card Okay Smarty Pants RSC PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES Lawn & Garden Care Interior/Exterior House Maintenance & Repairs Cleaning & Odd Jobs FREE QUOTES – FRIENDLY SERVICE 10% DISCOUNT FOR NAPIER RSA MEMBERS - NO JOB TOO SMALL! PHONE ROB COLEMAN 021 522 076 OR 870 1169 There was once a recluse who never left home. The only time anyone ever visited him was when food and supplies were delivered, but they never came inside. Sh o w yo u r RSA Car d an d r eceive 20% Disco u n t at Cellar Do o r 1747 Korokipo Road, Fernhill Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Phone: +64 6 879 9737 Fax: +64 6 879 8212 W&D WINDOW CLEANING House & Business Windows Discounts for Gold Card Free Quotes Then, one stormy winter’s night when an icy gale was blowing, he had a nervous breakdown. He went upstairs, turned off all the lights and went to bed. The next day he had caused the deaths of several hundred people HOW Call Don (06) 844-8125 The recluse lived in a lighthouse 15% Discounts for Financial Members of the Napier RSA Date Friday 5th Entertainment Starts R.S. Blues & Hogg 7.00pm Saturday 6th NZ Vs Argentina - Live 7.30pm Sunday 7th Simply Ballroom 6.30pm Friday 12th No Wurez 7.00pm Saturday 13th No Wurez 7.30pm Sunday 14th Rock N Roll Social 6.30pm Friday 19th Foreign Exchange 7.00 pm Saturday 20th Foreign Exchange 7.30pm Friday 26th Two of hearts 7.00pm Saturday 27th Two of Hearts 7.30pm Sunday 28th Line Dancing 7.00pm Thursday Evening Members Only Draw Swipe your card with every purchase between 5.30pm and 6.30pm on Thursdays evening’s and you’re in the ‘Draw’ to WIN $50.00 directly credited onto your membership card Conditions: Member MUST be present in the Club to claim the prize Credits must be used prior to the next draw the following Thursday Member credits can only be used for Food or Beverage purchases One draw only each week and unclaimed prizes do NOT Jackpot
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