PRESIDENTS REPORT

MAY 2010

I would like to present my first report, starting by thanking my predecessor Mr. Robert Ellis for a job well done.

We welcome the new members of the Committee, and hope that they will enjoy their time with us, moving the VVF into the future, towards becoming a centre of excellence within the veteran community.

The pension team have got ongoing goals to continue to produce high quality work, since we have established links with most of the current Defence Force bases, through word of mouth we have let serving members know who we are, and what we can offer them.

Many of our members attended the recent Annual Veterans Race Day at Balaklava. They all had a good time, you don’t have to be a punter, just enjoy the day and the country atmosphere with your partners and many of your mates.

I would encourage more of our members to attend this great event next year.

Our quilters had a seminar recently, it was very impressive with all the ladies and Keith seated in a “U” at their sewing machines absolutely enjoying the learning process.

The Gem Vets are working on their workshop and machine shed, and I for one am looking forward to seeing some of the finished products.

Since the state election, we now have a new State Veterans Affairs Minister. He is the Honourable Mr. Jack Snelling, with whom I hope we can continue the good relationship that we established with his predecessor the Honourable Mr. Michael Atkinson.

We are always on the lookout for new people to train and become competent Pension Officers, and / or Welfare Officers. To this aim we offer “on-site” exposure whilst being mentored. Be assured you will not be thrown in at the deep end.

We are looking forward to a productive year, on all fronts.

Regards

Gilly