Thank you and Welcome new volunteers. Lots of visitors, and some great entertainment coming up.

A place for the whole community.

Upwey Belgrave RSL Parakeet

July 2024 

This Month......

AGM Report

President: Fred Schmager – president@upweybelgraversl.org.au

(Welfare Officer & Appeals Officer) 

Snr. Vice President: Rowan Smith vice.president@upweybelgraversl.org.au 

(Memorial custodian and Maintenance Officer)

Affiliate Vice President: Zane Waters affiliate.vp@upweybelgraversl.org.au 

(Publicity Officer, Events & Operations Support)

Secretary: Jamie Moxham: secretary@upweybelgraversl.org.au 

(Correspondence and record keeping) 

Treasurer: Graeme Tuplin treasurer@upweybelgraversl.org.au

(Treasury, Sponsorship, Donations, Fundraiser & Grants oversight)

Debbie Beal:  committee2@upweybelgraversl.org.au

(HR/People & Culture Policies, Procedures and Operations support)

Kerry McAleer: committee1@upweybelgraversl.org.au

(Membership officer, POS configuration and Operations support)

Peter Hambridge: committee4@upweybelgraversl.org.au 

(Shed Grant coordinator and Maintenance support)

David Brimacombe: entertainment@upweybelgraversl.org.au

(Entertainment Officer – AV, Tech, Publicity & Events & Operations Support)


External to official committee members:

Rishele Tocchetto: functions.events@upweybelgraversl.org.au 


Please reach you if you have any feedback.


And the Casey Community Volunteer Award 2024 goes to.....

On the 15th June two of our amazing RSL community members were officially recognized for their extraordinary volunteering efforts.


Congratulations and Thank-You Julie and Zane.


Julie and Zane have been volunteers for many years at the RSL. Working tirelessly day in, day out. It is fantastic to see them recognised for thier efforts by the greater community. 


A well deserved award!


Next time you see Julie and Zane please say "Thank you for volunteering"

Museum Snippet - A very busy month


New Volunteers

The Running Rabbits Military Museum would like to welcome to our three new members to join the Museum Staff. 

Janine Groves

Trevor Smith
Michael Taman

They are now part of the team and joining in the activities of the Museum.

Thank you for your service.


Please pop by and say 

"Hello, thank you for volunteering"


Visit from Willowbrooke Nursing Home

On Tuesday 4 June had a visit from the Willowbrooke Nursing home. They enjoyed the visit to the Museum and asked lots of questions.


We welcome groups to book private tours, catering can be arranged at an additional fee.



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

Some International Guests

On Thursday 20 June visit by a Chinese Delegation to the RSL & the Museum.

There was a small number in the party and enjoyed the hospitality of both the RSL & Museum.
Interpreters gave the visitors an overall appreciation of the Museum and its operation and complimented us on how well it was done. Thanks to Rowan Smith and other helpers for looking after them.


Visit from Lara RSL Sub Branch

On 16th June it was ever so fantastic to receive a visit from the Lara RSL Sub Branch.


They came along to tour the museum and stayed for lunch. They had a brillant time and so do we.


Thank you for visiting. Come again soon.

Upcoming Events



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!


Free Entertainment

Danny Spencer

Sunday 7th July, 1pm - 4pm


Brunsy

Sunday 14th July, 1pm - 4pm


Jeff Pattison

Sunday 21st July, 1pm - 4pm


Spare Change

Sunday 28th July, 1pm - 4pm



Karaoke

Saturday 6th July, 7pm


Ticketed Events

Click on images below to book


Silent Disco

Saturday 13th July, 7pm - 11pm 18+ only

$20 per ticket (includes complimentary beer or wine of entry & glowsticks)


Charlie Bedford - Story Teller Series

Saturday 20th July, 8pm - 10:30pm

$15 per ticket


Drag Bingo

Friday 23rd August, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

*SOLD OUT* $59 per ticket (includes bingo and 2 course meal)


Music Bingo

Friday 6th September, 6:30pm

$65 per ticket (includes 2 course meal)

Upcoming Entertainment and Events


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


Acoustic Music from Danny Spence, Spare Change, The Tradesmen, Jeff Pattison, Brunsy 


1pm to 4pm 


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

Donate Here

To support Past and Present Service Personnel

Volunteer

Donate Your Time

 Become  A Volunteer

Membership

Become a Member 

 10% off drinks and meals

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. 

or

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.


Donate Online Today

The RSL collects donations for the ANZAC Appeal all year long. 

100% of funds raised through the ANZAC Appeal support veterans and their families in times of need.

Support may include crisis accommodation for veterans at risk, financial assistance for families in need, health and wellbeing programs, employment support and assistance with accessing pension entitlements. 

Donate Here

Upwey Belgrave RSL

1 Mast Gully

Upwey, 3158

office.admin@upweybelgraversl.org.au

(03) 9754 3665


Website

Gold Sponsor


Upwey Belgrave RSL greatly appreciate and proudly acknowledge the wonderful support and generous sponsorship given to us by.


Other Sponsors please visit our website Sponsors Page