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General Business

Hawthorn RSL general business

Subject: Final Agenda - Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026

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Dear Members,

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We look forward to welcoming you to the Hawthorn RSL Sub-Branch Annual General Meeting to be held at the sub-branch on Sunday 22 March 2026. 

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Doors open at 10:30am for an 11:00am start

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You are receiving this email as you have been confirmed a financial member of Hawthorn RSL Sub-Branch on 31 January, 2026. 

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Please find links below to the final agenda, nominations for committee positions, draft remits for discussion and a copy of the minutes from the 2025 AGM. 

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As notified previously, there were only single nominations for the positions advertised and the Committee will move to appoint the nominees to the positions. This action will be put to the membership for endorsement at the AGM. 

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No items were submitted to the Secretary for discussion under General Business. 

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We value your participation to ensure we continue to serve and support our veterans and members effectively. 

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We encourage all members to attend and take part in shaping the future of our sub-branch.

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Kind regards, 

 

Celia Hale

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Secretary, Hawthorn RSL Sub-Branch

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Hawthorn RSL Sub-Branch Inc

605 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn 3122

15 February 2025.

 

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of Hawthorn RSL Sub-Branch Inc

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Dear Member,

 

This is to advise and remind you of the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the members of Hawthorn RSL Sub-Branch Inc.

 

The details of this meeting are as follows:

 

Date: Sunday 22 March 2026

Time: Doors open 10:30am with an 11:00am start

Place: Meeting room - 605 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn 3122

 

At the meeting, members will have the opportunity to:

  • Find out about Hawthorn RSL operations and finances

  • Ask questions of the operations and finances of Hawthorn RSL

  • Speak about any items on the agenda – at a later date

  • Vote on positions that are for re-election in 2026

  • Vote on any resolutions proposed

 

At the meeting, members will be asked to vote to:

  • Accept the minutes of the last annual general meeting

  • Accept the annual report

  • Accept the auditor’s report

  • Accept the annual financial statements

  • Elect new committee members

 

The following special resolution/s will be proposed at the annual general meeting:

  • Remits and motions for the State Conference

  • Pathways to further funding of renovations to the Sub-Branch building

  • Executive positions for re-election as follows:

    • Vice President

    • Secretary

  • The Sub-Branch is also accepting nominations for:

    • General Committee

 

Members wishing to nominate must submit their nomination by Tuesday 24 February 2026, along with:

  • A current police check (as per RSL Victoria policy)

  • A profile photo

  • Proof of service history

  • A statement on how you believe you can add value to the Sub-Branch

 

Being on the committee is a significant commitment, and we ask all nominees to consider their nomination carefully. Candidate details will be shared with the membership prior to the meeting when the Agenda will also be circulated.

Nominations to be submitted via email to: secretary@hawthornrsl.com

 

Following the closure of nominations, the Agenda and Nominee profiles will be finalised and circulated to all members. Voting will be in person, for those wishing to vote via email, please contact secretary@hawthornrsl.com to register your interest.

 

This is an important opportunity to have your say and contribute to the future direction of our Sub-Branch.

 

We encourage all members to attend and look forward to seeing you there.

 

Drew Maddison

 

President, Hawthorn RSL Sub-Branch

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