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Upwey Belgrave RSL Parakeet

September 2024

This Month......

In House News

- Member Specials

- Micro Jobs

- Museum News

- Darts Team

- Committee News

- Veteran News

Entertainment

- Free Events

- Ticketed Events

Members, Small Jobs & Volunteers

- Discussion Forum

- Membership

Sponsors and community partners

- Community Partner Events

In House News

Members Drink Special

Only $4

Great Northern Super Crisp Can

Micro Jobs

We need your help with

Small but significant jobs we need your support with.

Upwey Belgrave RSL request your support with some odd jobs that pop up here and there.

If you can assist with any of the odd jobs below please email

Kerry at committee1@upweybelgraversl.org.au or fill in your details by clicking here

Current odd jobs we need assistance with:

1.Gurney the fence on the outside of the museum

2.Clean our gutters

3.Build a grab rail for our walkway up to the fire pit

4.Build a grab rail for our front stairs

5.Repaint the front steps

Keep a look out for "Micro Job Spot" for odd jobs we need assistance with, we would greatly appreciate any assistance on these tasks.

Member's Discussion Forum

We are committed to keep improving

Your Invited

Listening Sessions:

We want to hear from you

* Museum

Thursday 19 September, 2024

11.30 am - 1.00 pm

* Regular Members

Wednesday 25 September

4.00 pm - 5.30 pm

* Volunteers Group

Monday 23 September, 2024

6.00 pm - 7.30 pm

* Veterans

TBC

A chance for you, an Upwey Belgrave RSL member to have your say, we NEED to hear from you on the matters, issues, items we need to address on a building and grounds level, a structural level and on a business level.

Please fill in your name and contact details on this link and we will be in touch.

Our Development Working Group had a brilliant day on Saturday 24th August walking the RSL from the front of the driveway, across to the fire pit down to the cenotaph, and throughout the venue itself, writing down our 'wish list'.

Thank you to Kerry, Debbie and Zane for representing the committee.

Lots of ideas were shared, a waterfall out the front, new furniture, amphitheatre and so many more. On a more practical side it has really highlighted that we need some good old fashioned working bees just to do some basics.

The lists will be added to data collected from more brainstorming sessions which will be held over the next few weeks which we will bring to the strategy day in October.

Feedback Form

Running Rabbits Military Museum- News and Updates

Museum Snippet - 39 Battalion Commemorative Service

Thursday 8 August 2024

at One Tree Hill Picnic Ground

Representatives from the RSL and the Running Rabbits Military Museum attend the Service.

Politicians and representatives from Parks Victoria with the 39 Battalion Committee and friends held the service at the One Tree Hill Picnic Ground at the top of One Tree Hill.

The service acknowledges the service of those on the Kokoda Track and had one soldier now 102 years of age, attend.

There were two school groups from Belgrave South Primary and
Kingsbury Primary School. Refreshments were provided at the end of the Service.

Running Rabbit Military Museum is open:

Thursdays: 10am to 2pm

Sundays: 10am to 2pm

Private tours and Group Bookings via arrangement

museum@upweybelgraversl.org.au

RSL Foyer Display

The foyer display is changed on a regular basis.

We have two dedicated cabinets aimed at educating patrons on facts, expereinces, stories, and moment in times of AUstralians at war and Peacekeeping missions.

Our museum staff dedicate hours on researching and sourcing items for the display.

Come in and appreciate all the hard work.

DIsplay One:

Depicts the war in Vietnam, celebrating
Vietnams Veterans day which was on Sunday 18 August and give an overview of the events and battles that happened during the conflict.

Display Two:

Represents Water Transport in the Army. This shows the different water
craft that the Army has and operates including the Army Duck, LARC, Landing craft (Model) and other small water craft. Gives an overview of sailors in the Army and what they did.

Big Thank You to Cliff

Huge thank you to one of our members Cliff for volunteering his afternoon on Saturday to gurney our tank. It looks brand new.

Before and After

3MDR Live Broadcast from the RSL

Community Partner Event

Outside Broadcast Of An Acoustic Companion

Saturday September 21st September

Come along and be in the audience, during a live broadcast of 3MDR’s long running radio show, “An Acoustic Companion”.

This is also your chance to support 3MDR during their 2024 radiothon.

The show starts at 11 am and rolls on until 1 pm.

Local bands, “Beyond the Sea, “Dave Diprose and Friends” and “Lonesome Still”, will be presenting a feast of Acoustic music.

Entry is free and we would really love to see you there!

SUBSCRIBE HERE TO 3MDR TODAY

About 3MDR

3MDR is a Community Based Organisation supported by the local community and staffed by fabulous people who volunteer their time and energy to bringing you the events and information relating to your local areas. With something for everyone.

See the program guide.

Birthed from the need for community communication following the Ash Wednesday bushfires in 1983. With the vision to create a better communication system for the people in the Dandenongs. The station continues to grown and evolve.

Drop by and have a chat to see how you can be involved!

Events and Entertainment

With so much happening at your local RSL, why would you go anywhere else.

Get your friends together, head out locally and live your best life!

View Upcoming Entertainment and Events

Free Entertainment

Jeff Pattison

Sunday 15th September, 1pm - 4pm

The Tradesmen

Sunday 29th September, 1pm - 4pm

Spare Change

Sunday 22nd September, 1pm - 4pm

3MDR Live Broadcast

Saturday 21st September 11am

Grand Final Eve

Friday 27th September 12:30pm til Late

Karaoke

Saturday 5th October, 7pm

Covers in the Corner - 70's to now

Friday 1st November, 8pm

Ticketed Events

Click on images below to book

Psychic Dinner

Friday 13th September, 6pm

SOLD OUT

Silent Disco

Friday 20th September, 7pm

$20 per ticket

Moonshine Coalition - The storyteller series

Saturday 21st September, 8pm

$20 / $16 per ticket general admission

Beck Sian - The storyteller series

Saturday 26th October, 8pm

SOLD OUT

Penrite Car Show

Sunday 17th November, 10am

$10 to display car

Gold coin entry to attend

Michelle Chandler

Saturday 23rd November, 8pm

SOLD OUT

Remember Kick Back and Relax on Sunday's with FREE entertainment

Acoustic Music from 1pm to 4pm

Volunteers

We would love to welcome you on board to volunteer. Please see link below to complete expression of interest form.

Full training available

in all facets of business operation and managment.

Volunteer

Donate Your Time

Become A Volunteer

The Impact of a donation

Donate Here

To support Past and Present Service Personnel

Darts Team - Invitation to come and get involved

Looking for something to do?

Looking for something to get involved with?

We have the answer for you....

The Upwey Belgrave RSL Darts Team

Beginners, Intermediate, Professionals, EVERYONE welcome

Yes, they are willing to have teaching sessions.

Please email Kerry at committee1@upweybelgraversl.org.au and she can have Greg the Team Captain get in contact with you.

No experience required...

Committee News

Message from the Committee:
We have received a letter of resignation from our Senior Vice President – Rowan Smith. Due to reasons outside Rowan’s control and coupled with a lengthy overseas adventure, he has decided to step down. We wish Rowan safe travels with his journey and thank him for all his efforts.
Jamie Moxham – Secretary.

2024 RSL Membership.. reduced to $35

The League provides it's members with a range of benefits and services, as well as promoting the ties of friendship and caring for veterans and their dependants.

Member benefits:

Discount on drinks and meals

Access to member activities

Reciprocal rights at all Sub-Branches across Victoria

Regular Newsletters

Being part of a club that strongly supports your local community

Buy Membership

Veterans Support & Events - Service Personnel Past and Present

Providing Assistance

RSL Victoria is here to provide assistance and support to past and present service personnel and their families.

Importantly you do not have to be a member of the RSL to receive assistance from RSL Victoria; you only have to be a current or former member of the Australian Defence Force, our Allies, or a dependent of either group.

Explore our support services below or contact us veteran.welfare@upweybelgraversl.org.au

or RSL Vic directly on Veteran Central for direct support.

Veterans Monthly Dinner

First Wednesday of the month at 6pm,

Complimentary dinner for current Upwey Belgrave RSL Service Members and their partners from a special menu.

If you prefer to choose from the Main Menu, Upwey Belgrave RSL Service Members and their partners will receive 50% discount of the listed price.

Upwey Belgrave RSL

1 Mast Gully

Upwey, 3158