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2023 Annual General Meeting
The 2023 AGM was held on Friday August 4, 2023 and the Arch Old Bastard and President, Ian Hollindale acknowledged the outstanding contribution retiring Treasurer, Brad Carbis, had made to the organisation during the last 30 years. Ian then welcomed our new Treasurer, Paul Hutchinson, joining the National Executive.
As is customary, the annual Awards were announced, thus:-
The Founding Arch Bastard, the late Leo Bradshaw, would no doubt be impressed with continuing contributions made to the Children's Hospital at Westmead, in particular the Leo Bradshaw Renal Research Laboratory, now totalling nearly $2 million together with millions of dollars donated to other Children's and local Charities over the past 60 years.
As is customary, the annual Awards were announced, thus:-
- Branch who Raised the Most Money for Westmead Children's Hospital -
- Springwood Branch #43 - $10,000
- Branch who raised the Most Money for 2022-2023 - Gold Coast Branch - $42,000
- Branch who recruited the most new members for 2022-2023 - Northern Rivers Branch - 30
- Interested Group raising the most money for 2022-2023 - Carnarvon Group - $104,000
The Founding Arch Bastard, the late Leo Bradshaw, would no doubt be impressed with continuing contributions made to the Children's Hospital at Westmead, in particular the Leo Bradshaw Renal Research Laboratory, now totalling nearly $2 million together with millions of dollars donated to other Children's and local Charities over the past 60 years.
" Whilst ever hops grow on this earth, let not plain water mar our mirth"
Evelyn Rigney from Twin Towns AOOB Branch meeting up with Trainers from Story Dogs and their charges who, when finished training, will be supported by the Twin Towns Branch.
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Twin Towns President Evelyn (right hand side) presenting a donation cheque to Meredith from Tweed Palliative Care who manage the Wedgetail Retreat for Cancer patients.
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Northern Rivers BranchThe NRAD hold their Adoption Day on the first Saturday of the Month from 10am to 1pm at 61 Piper Drive Ballina. Come along - cuddle a fur baby and savour a sanger - all enquiries please contact Treasurer, Henri Rennie on 0419 840406
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Northern Rivers BranchNorthern Rivers Branch Treasurer and Vice President, Rob Hosking hand over their branch donation to the Younger Heroes, who support the families of local returned servicemen.
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Springwood Branch of AOOBSpringwood branch of Australasian Order of Old Bastards donate to Springwood and Westmead Children's Hospital
They are a cut above the usual club, although there aren't too many rules, and membership's a breeze to belong to the highly esteemed Australasian Order of Old Bastards (AOOB).
The Springwood AOOB, Branch 43, likes it that way because...more |