RSL salutesits best

By Lia Bichel
MORE than 120 guests attended the fourth annual President’s Awards Night at the Dandenong RSL last week to honour exemplary members and staff.
The awards night was the fourth annual event, but was the first time the event was held since the Cranbourne and Dandenong RSLs amalgamated.
General manager Graham Keating said it was a great night and was delighted that special guests attended, including Minister for Veterans Affairs Alan Griffin, RSL State Honorary Treasurer John Cullen, representatives from the Vietnamese community and other RSL clubs and families of staff and members.
“It was a good opportunity to recognise people who have shown exemplary service, loyalty and honesty to the RSL,” Mr Keating said.
Following is a list of this year’s winners:
RSL President’s Awards:
• RSL Sports Award received by Muriel Honeybun and Barry Hunter.
• RSL Services and Community Award received by Carry On Vic (Dandenong Branch) and Carole Jones.
• RSL Staff Member of the Year received by Peter Hines and Anne O’Sullivan.
• RSL Club Member of the Year received by Les Hughes and Len Clark.
Australian Defence Force Cadet of the Year:
• Navy Cadet of the Year received by Cadet Seaman Tamaleahia Price-Stokes.
• Air Force Cadet of the Year received by Leading Cadet Tiffany Chapman.
• Army Cadet of the Year received by Cadet Corporal Celia A’Vard .
• Air League Cadet of the Year received by Sergeant Jayden Boyde.
Winners of the James Hardie Scholarship Award and Alf and Maude Westray Scholarship will be named at a later date.