Mudgeeraba RSL Sub Branch

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

BUNNING'S SAUSAGE SIZZLE

4th July 2010

Where are the Customers you ask?

18th June 2010

Helping Veterans and Community Welfare.

16th April 2010

The profits go towards helping Veterans and Community Welfare.

Thankyou Presentation.

To Mudgeeraba Community

For

ANZAC Day Contributions

Further to our work last Wednesday 26th May we finished our construction commitments on Thursday 3rd June.

Here are a few more Photos courtesy of Jeff.

We couldn't have done it without the Showground Ladies providing a wonderful Lunch on both Days.

Constructions workers Hard at it last Wednesday 26th May.

Preparing Mudgeeraba Showground for the Annual Show on Sat/Sun 26th & 27th June 2010.

LOOK CLOSELY AND YOU CAN SPOT THE WORKERS.

VARSITY COLLEGE ANZAC CELEBRATIONS

Below are some photos taken during the ANZAC Celebrations this year at Varsity College.

The School has a great ANZAC tradition [as you can see] and we are proud to be associated with the Students and Teachers.

Who can Apply

for

Applications are open to ALL Queensland Students who will be completing Year 10 or Year 11 in 2010, who have

demonstrated success in the Following.

* Academic Achievement [inclusive of Arts, Drama, Dance & Media.]

* Sporting Achievement.

* Community Leadership and Civic Participation.

Current year 10 students completing year 11 in 2011 can apply for up to $2,600

Current year 11 students completing year 12 in 2011 can apply for up to $5,200

How do I Apply

Applications should be submitted online at www.RSLyouth.com.au

Students may only apply for one grant per year and will need to complete the following requirements.

1. Full personal details.

2. Specification of chosen category.

3. Identification and evidence of achievement.

4. A letter of support from an RSL Member in Queensland.

5. A reference from someone who can verify your achievements [School Principal, Sports Coach, Community Leader.]

6. An essay about the importance of the RSL and ANZAC values to Australia's youth.

Please visit www.bond.edu.au/rslyouth/apply for further assistance.

Please email RSLyouth@bond.edu.au for further questions.

Applications for RSL YDP open 25th April 2010 and close 11th November 2010.

AUSTRALIAN GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL - KOREA FOR POST ARMISTICE SERVICE APPROVED

It was announced today that Her Majesty The Queen had given her in-principle approval to the award of the Australian General Service Medal for Korea (AGSM). The AGSM will be issued to those former Defense Force personnel who completed 30 days in South Korea during the post-Armistice period from 28 July 1953 to 19 April 1956. The 30-day eligibility criterion for the AGSM is consistent with the recommendations of the Post-Armistice Korean Service Review Report, which was released in December 2005. Although the AGSM has now received in-principle approval, it still needs to be formally established through the development of Letters Patent and Regulations which again require approval by Her Majesty The Queen. This, together with the process of finalising medal design and the manufacturing aspect can take some time, but Defense has made implementation of this new medal a priority so that it should begin being issued in early 2010.

Applications are now being accepted from former Defense Force personnel who served in South Korea during the above mentioned period. However, those persons who have already made application for the Returned from Active Service Badge which was announced on 21 November 2008, need not reapply. Applications should be made to the following address:

Directorate of Honours and Awards

T-1-49

Department of Defense

CANBERRA ACT 2600

If an applicant changes their address before they receive the AGSM, they should advise the Directorate of Honours and Awards of their new address as soon as possible to ensure they receive it.

DVA concessions

did you know?

Concessions for gold card holders

offered by the Queensland Government.

The Queensland Government offers a number of concessions to DVA Gold Card Holders which can be found in a booklet published by the Department of Communities entitled "Concessions made easy". The table below summarizes these concessions and distinguishes between concession entitlements available to TPI, War Widow [W/W] and All other Gold Card holders. Copies of the booklet and/or further information can be obtained by contacting the Department of Communities by Telephone 13 13 04, email concessions@smartservice.qld.gov.au or on the web at www.communities.qld.gov.au/community/concessions

CONCESSION	DETAIL	GOLD CARD
CONCESSION	DETAIL	TPI	W/W	ALL
Ambulance	Eligible card holders are exempt from paying the Community Ambulance Cover levy on their Principle residence. See your Electricity retailer for information	x	x	x
Boat Registration	Exemption from paying the full registration fee payable for one recreational ship. The registration Concession Application form is available from Queensland Transport.	x
Bus Travel	A 50% concession is available upon production of your card when purchasing a ticket. This concession is not available on long distance bus services; however some operators do offer discounts	x	x	x
Electricity	A rebate is offered to card holders who meet certain criteria. Eligible card holders should contact their electricity retailer for details.	x	x
Ferry Travel	A 50% concession is available upon production of your card when purchasing a ticket. In addition to service provided by Brisbane Transport, concessions are available elsewhere throughout Qld.	x	x	x
Fire Services Levy	A 20% discount is available to eligible card holders for the Fire Services Levy on their Principle place of residence. This levy is included in rates notices issued by local Government authorities.	x	x	x
Fishing	A 10% annual discount is available to eligible card holders on a stock impoundment permit.	x	x	x
Motor Vehicle Registration	Gold Card holders and disability pensioners on 70% or more of the general rate are eligible for a flat- rate concession and exemption from the traffic improvement fee component of the total registration fee.	x	x	x
Parks	Environmental Protection Agency offers concessions to eligible card holders. Contact EPA for further information.	x	x	x
Qld Art Gallery	Concessions on admission prices may be available for some major exhibitions.	x	x	x
Qld Museum Network	Concessions on admission prices may be available for some major exhibitions.	x	x	x
Rail Travel- City Train	A 50% concession is available to eligible card holders on the normal adult City train fare.	x	x	x
Rail Travel-Long Distance	A 50% concession is available for eligible card holders on the normal adult Travel train long-distance services. Conditions apply. TPI pensioners should contact DVA in relation to travel voucher booklets to enable them to access long-distance travel services.		x
Rate Subsidy	A 20% subsidy [maximum $180 each year] of the gross rates and charges levied by local Government. Conditions apply.	x	x	x
Reticulated Natural Gas	A rebate on the cost of reticulated natural gas supplied to the home of an eligible Card holder.	x	x
Water Subsidy	From 1 July 2008 eligible card holders in the SE QLD water grid will receive a $40 rebate on their water bill for 2008-09. The rebate will increase to $70 in 2009 and $100 in 2010-11. Local government offices should be contacted for more information.	x	x	x

If you find anything that is not working the way it should or information you feel which needs to be added.

please let us know.

jean.ken@optusnet.com.au or psfranklin@bigpond.com

Simpson and His Donkey