Parkes RSL sub branch members have voted in opposition to a proposed new constitution at an extra ordinary general meeting held in Sydney last Tuesday.
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Parkes RSL Secretary Paul Thomas says he is hopeful that a revised and updated constitution will be passed at its next meeting to be held at Albury during May, thus allowing sub-branches the opportunity to resume fundraising.
Mr Thomas was reacting after the RSL Sub-Branch members voted down a proposed Constitution with 68% of members and Sub-Branches in opposition to the proposed new Constitution and this was despite assurances by the head body that the Constitution would be updated to include the recommended changes as put by the Sub-Branches.
The proposed new Constitution was aimed to increase transparency and efficiency, and to restore fundraising activities.
The meeting was informed by RSL NSW that currently 160 of the League’s 352 Sub-Branches are at risk of closing due to their inability to resume fundraising and these Sub-Branches are smaller and mostly in country areas, it was stated before the voting.
The meeting was also informed that the Sub-Branches must be helped in their operations and provided with support to veterans and the local communities. The proposed Constitutional changes were and are designed to ensure RSL NSW can remain sustainable for decades to come.
Mr Thomas is hopeful that members and Sub-Branches will adopt the Constitution at its meeting in May and that we as members will work towards the adoption of the Constitution at the earliest possible time.
Mr Thomas also stated that the decision will definitely affect the Parkes RSL Sub-Branch as they are unable to fund-raise while these issues are being resolved.
Thomas also stated that it will impact on the sub branch budget and services but the sub branch will be able to provide support to veterans and the community.
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