President’s Report 2012 was a great year!! I’m reminded of the old adage, “If you don’t think every day is a good day, just try missing one”. (Cavett Robert, 1973) Sure there have been plenty of ups and downs and turmoil this past year but thanks to the CEO’s (Harvey’s) leadership, the Sub Branch is in a much better position than some years ago, both from a financial perspective and also the quality of our employees. The employees from the top down need to be congratulated on their efforts especially when the going was extremely trying. I’m relating to the numerous rumours and innuendos of a negative nature that abounded during the process of successfully amalgamating the Maroochydore RSL Sub-Branch and the Maroochy RSL Club to form a new Association under the RSL banner. There are still some details to be sorted including the Constitution, ongoing training for Directors and Senior Management, further building issues and the sale of the Bowls Club. An organisation of this size does require a weekly handson approach to the various committees established for good governance. These include: Compliance, League, and House and Finance and all committee members have worked hard to ensure that we are not subjected to adverse regulatory comments. As you would know institutions such as ours are always under scrutiny and this year even more money had to be allocated for increased taxes. The Board has been most supportive and I thank them for their ongoing commitment to the success of the operation. To our members, we thank you for your continued patronage and look forward to an even better 2013. Les D’Alton Maroochy RSL President
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