Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)

STANDARD OPERATION PROCEDURES (SOPs)

Since the SOP8 was introduced, there has been some confusion as many have felt it was open to interpretation and being human we can all interpret things differently.

Currently the SOPs are all being review and this is a great opportunity to have ours (SOP8) streamlined so as an organisation we are all singing off the same hymn sheet.

For a long while now we have been asking members to provide their personal email addresses, this is not us being nosy or intrusive, it’s so that RSL NSW can communicate with all members directly and to ensure that everyone is kept up to date.

Recently the following email was sent to all members that we had an email address for (please let me know if you didn’t receive it).

Amendments to SOP8 - RSL Auxiliaries

A chance to have your say on proposed changes.

Dear Auxiliary members,

It was agreed at the joint District Presidents’ Council and RSL NSW Board meeting on 16 March 2023 that ANZAC House will continue to consult members directly on the process of creating and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated policies, and that members provide feedback via their respective District Council President.

SOP8 – RSL Auxiliaries has been amended to ensure it reflects the current Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC) and NSW Fair Trading regulatory reporting requirements. This will ensure that any sub-Branch or RSL NSW established Auxiliary is equipped with the guidance to undertake charitable operations.

The main amendment to SOP8, is the ‘Nomination and Election of State Coordinator and Deputy State Coordinator of RSL Auxiliaries’ in Appendix A.

The proposed amendments to SOP8 have been made in consultation with a reference group of member representatives, as agreed by the District Presidents’ Council.

SOP8 with proposed amendments is now available for Auxiliary members’ review before it is tabled for discussion at the District President Council meeting on 31 August 2023.

You will be able to download a copy of SOP 8 which includes the amendments mentioned earlier by clicking this link Microsoft Word - 8 SOP Auxilliaries (DRAFT) updated 30.5.2023 (rslnsw.org.au).

As you will see it’s certain words that have been amended non of these cover the problems that many members are experiencing.

This email has also been sent to each sub Branch, please ensure your sub Branch Secretary has received it. Your feedback on SOP (8) will be greatly valued and your comments will be taken into account, in the review process.

AUXILIARY NAME CHANGE- Please note your records that Anzac House RSLNSW Auxiliary (Penshurst) has changes it’s name to Anzac House RSLNSW Auxiliary (St George)