Cronulla RSL Memorial Club Limited The following nominations were received for the Memorial Club Election of Officers at the Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 29th March 2009, commencing at 9.30am sharp.

NOMINATIONS IN BALLOTED ORDER President T. (Terry) Crowe (Unopposed) Snr Vice President (One to be elected) K. (Ken) English I. (Ian) Bourke Jnr Vice President (One to be elected) K. (Ken) English G. (Gordon) Williams J. (John) Brown I. (Ian) Bourke Treasurer G. (Geoff) Rout (Unopposed) Directors (Eight to be elected) I. (Ian) Bourke W. (Warren) Thomas K. (Ken) English R. (Ross) Williams R. (Ray) Hart P. (Peter) Scott G. (Gordon) Williams J. (John) Brown K. (Kerry) Cattell T. (Trevor) Halyard Graham Smith CEO.

RESUMES OF NOMINEES

Terence James Crowe
War Service: 1943-45 RAAF Rank Flight/ Sergeant Flying Instructor Sport: Randwick Rugby Union-South Sydney Leagues FC. Captain Clovelly Surf Club. Coach St. Patricks Sutherland Junior Leagues. President Cup Sharks Selector Commercial Experience: Early years – Clerk – Chartered Accountants – Sales Representative Australian Consolidated Industries 19 years P. Rowe Pty Ltd (Importer & Exporters) Sales Manager, Australia Industrial Manager. South Australian Manager. Director Miranda Builders and Businessmen’s Club. Secretary Manager, Woolooware Golf Club. Executive Director – Crotel Pty Ltd. Licensee Bath Arms Hotel. President Cronulla R.S.L Men’s Bowling Club 3 years. Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President and Director Cronulla R.S.L Memorial Club. President Cronulla R.S.L Memorial Club, 9 years.

Objectives: I have been a Director of the Memorial Club for 13 years. This has always been a challenging and stimulating experience. I have derived great satisfaction in knowing that our club is still an industry leader and the Clubs Assets and Members Interests have been and will continue to be my main concerns.

Ken English
Grad Dip Emp. Rel. MAICD, JP. I have been a member of the Cronulla R.S.L Memorial Club since 1974 and a Board member for the past two years. I am the Junior Vice President of the R.S.L Sub-Branch, Senior VP of the Mens Bowling Club and Secretary of the Memorabilia Group. A member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Club Directors Institute. I have broad experience at executive level in the private, public and voluntary sectors. With my academic qualifications and business experience in human resources and administration, I bring to the Board both skills and a commitment to the Club membership, to maintain and enhance amenities and benefits for their ongoing use.

Ian Bourke
I have been a Director of the Cronulla R.S.L Memorial Club Director since December 2002 and am currently the Junior Vice President (2 years) Sub-Committees: Executive, Finance/ Audit, Building and House Committees I am currently a member of the following Sub-Clubs: Swimming Club, Men’s Bowling Club, Over 55’s Club and Memorabilia Club Retired from New South Wales Police Force with 34 years service

Outside Interests: Past President Australian Swimming, Past President and Life Member of Cronulla Polar Bears, Past President and current Committee Member Club of St George Leagues Swim Club Executive Member – New South Wales Police Council of Sport Since December 2002, I have represented the Club as a Director and Junior Vice President within the Club Industry and the community. With the ideas of the current Board I am confident that any new challenges can be met. I am also confident that the Board will be able to meet all tasks that lie ahead, which will result in our Club moving forward. Although, with the economy badly weakened, the Board will have to make hard choices and decisions.

Gordon Williams JP
Board Member past 7 years. (Building, house and donations committees) Member of Club Directors Institute. I have attended all Educational & Instructional Seminars/ Workshops dealing with ‘Leading to Better Board Practices’, ‘Good Decision Making’ and the current series ‘Managing Technology for Competitive Advantage’. I am committed to the implementation of the Clubs Strategic Plan in conjunction with the Clubs NSW Code of Best Practice. I have resided in Caringbah/Cronulla for 45 years. I am a retired Detective Inspector of Police (NSW) and Senior Investigator (ATO).

Qualifications: Graduate Certificate Management (W’gong Uni) Qualified Chef (East Syd Tafe) Certified Conciliator. Member: Cronulla RSL Swimming Club. I have actively participated in the major repairs and refurbishment of the Swimming Club’s dressing room facilities over the past two years. Cronulla RSL Men’s Bowling Club and the Memorabilia Group. Cronulla Golf Club for 42 years (3 years on the board). Wanda SLSC 50 years (carried out several committee appointments). Foundation Member and past President St George Leagues Swimming Club.

I support the President and my fellow Directors in our endeavours to continually improve the members facilities and at the same time work in a close harmonious relationship with the management to achieve the best cost effective outcomes.

John Brown
F Fin I have been a director of the club for one year and have enjoyed my involvement in club management. During this time I have occupied positions on the following important committees: Finance, Audit, Membership, Constitution/Articles and House. Prior to my joining the Board I had years of Voluntary work with surf lifesaving and other community organisations. My work experience includes many years as a senior banker, working in finance and personal fields. I believe this background has equipped me well to be able to continue to make a valuable contribution to our club in these difficult times.

Geoff Rout
Occupation: Business Consultant Member Cronulla RSL Memorial Club for the past 17 years, Director for 8 years and holding the position of Treasurer/Director for the past 2 years. For the majority of my life I was employed in the International Freight Forwarding Industry holding various management positions ranging from Supervisor through to General Manager and Director. During this time I was also actively involved in the Australian Federation of International Forwarders, which is the Industry Representative Organisation, holding the positions of Victorian President, NSW President & Director/Treasurer of the National Body.

My involvement with our Sub-Clubs includes service as Treasurer of the 55 & Over Club (6 years), Mens Bowling Club the Bowls Club. In July 2008 I was elected to the position of State Councillor for the Southern Metropolitan Region of Clubs NSW which is the peak body representing well over 1000 clubs in the state. I will continue my commitment to supporting the President & Fellow Directors and to serve the interests of all members in their enjoyment of the Club and it’s facilities and to protect & enhance their investment for future members.

Warren Thomas
Age: 60 Occupation: Semi-Retired Company Director Work History: 37 years Department of Defence retiring in 2002 Speciality: Finance and Contract Management Cronulla R.S.L: Member over 35 years; President of the Sub Branch since 2007. Registrar of the Sub Branch Mortality Fund. I have been a member of Cronulla RSL since returning from service with the Australian HQ in Vietnam and moving to the Shire. My specific Club focus apart from the Board is in the Sub Branch and playing a leading role in ensuring we provide assistance to older veterans for many years to come.

I am a Deputy Chairman of the Australian Defence Credit Union Board and hold accounting qualifications along with post-graduate qualifications in Company Directorship. I have been a driving force in the preparation and on-going review of the Cronulla RSL Strategic Plan. I am a keen member of the Finance and Donations Subcommittees of the Board. I seek re-election to the Board of Cronulla RSL to continue to serve the members in a fair and efficient way. I support the values Cronulla RSL Club represents and particularly its commitment to the ex-service contingent and many Sub-Clubs that derive deserving support.

Ross Anthony Williams
It is with great pleasure that I put forward my nomination for re-election to the Board. I have been a member of the Cronulla RSL for the past 42 years and a director for the past 11 years. In 2008 I was elected life member of Cronulla RSL Memorial Club. Sub Committees include; Trustee of the Mortality Fund for 4 years, Junior Vice President of AOC, Building & Improvements, Club Membership and Fishing Committees. A member of the Clubs NSW Institute of Directors. Member of the following Sub Clubs: Mens Bowling Club, Fishing Club, Memorabilia Club, Quoits Club and Over 55’s/ I have formal qualifications and extensive work experience in Retail, Wholesale and Marketing for the duration of 37years.

I have also completed courses in Management Occupational Health and Safety. My employment experiences in companies proven to be Market Leaders include: Crestknit, Phillip Morris and Stuart Alexander with prime responsibility being in fields of sales and management and promotional marketing. I am 63 years of age, have two sons and have resided in the local area of Cronulla for the past 59 years. A member of Cronulla SLSC for the past 44 years, as well as the Sydney Branch Board of Control, which has included the position of State and National Boat Marshall. I am totally committed to the improvement of the RSL Club to benefit members and to protect their interests. Thank you in advance for your support and commitment.

Raymond Jack Hart
Business: 1939-1988 Food Industry: 41 years Sales and Marketing Management Nationally and Internationally. Last position held before retirement Marketing and Export Manager. War Service: RAAF 1943-1946. Served in Darwin and overseas at Morotai and Balikpapan with 110 MFCU. Also served with 36 Fighter Control Squadron US Army Air Force at Morotai. Personal: Joined Rockdale RSL sub-Branch 1946 and transferred to Cronulla in 1956 joined the Memorial Club in 1956, director since 2001.

Member Memorabilia Group Committee since 2003, deputy chairman since 2005. Legatee at St George/ Sutherland Legacy simce 1969 still serving. Member Spitfire Association since 1965 committee member since 1994, served 13 years as secretary, 2 years as president, still serving on committee as consultant. Thank you for your past support, if reelected I will continue to work with President Terry Crowe and other directors managing the finances and making sure the needs of the majority of members are paramount at all times.

Peter John Scott JP
Cronulla RSL Memorial Club member since August 1998. Memorial Club Director 2003 – 2008. Director responsibilities over the past year include; membership committee chairman and articles committee member. Club Director’s Institute (CDI) member, attending Clubs NSW Southern Metropolitan meetings and CDI workshops. Affiliated Organisations Council (AOC) President 2006 - 2008. Toastmasters Club President 2008 Memorabilia Group Committee Member Mens Bowling Club Member.

As a board member for the past six years it has been my overall aim to assist in the development and growth of our club as we provide pleasant surroundings and enjoyable activities for members. This can only be achieved by active involvement in effective strategic planning, keeping abreast of the latest club industry trends and having a general knowledge of government regulations controlling the club industry. If by your support I am re-elected to the Board of Directors in 2009 my focus will remain firmly on the needs of the Cronulla RSL Memorial Club and the welfare of our members.

Kerry Arthur Cattell
Personal Details: Age 62, Resident of Cronulla, Married Education: Foundry Metallurgist, Law, Finance and Management Courses Professional Associations: Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management Employment: Served with the Australian Army from January 1970 until December 1971. I spent my time in the Australian Army Intelligence Corps and spent the last 12 months as the Counter Intelligence Operator in Duc Thanh District, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. Early in my career I moved from Metallurgy to sales. At the time of my retirement I was a director of Foseco International Ltd., a large English multinational company listed on the London Stock Exchange. Apart from my director responsibilities I was operationally responsible for Foseco’s business in China, South East Asia and Australasia.

Directorships: I am currently a director of Wavesound Pty Ltd. A publisher and supplier of large print books and audio books. Club: I have been a member of the club for four years. Since joining I have been elected to the Sub Branch Committee and am the treasurer of the sub-branch. I have also been elected to the Sub-branch Social Club committee where I am responsible for theatre parties and am assistant treasurer. My Commitment: Cronulla RSL Memorial Club is situated in a premier position and has a great deal to offer its members. If elected I will work diligently with the President and other Directors to ensure our members needs are met and that Cronulla RSL Memorial Club remains a top club venue.

Trevor John Halyard
Relevant Experience Shire Resident since 1954, mainly in Cronulla Ex Commodore Royal Motor Yacht Club Port Hacking, having served as director for a period of 12 years, 6 as Treasurer, Life Member Ex President Cronulla Golf Club, member Cronulla Surf Club, member Cronulla RSL Bowling Club. Other Experience Currently a director of two manufacturing companies one in Queensland and one in Victoria and a director of an investment company in N.S.W. Business Objective If elected as a director of the Memorial Club I will work with the Board to ensure that the future of our Club is well planned and benefits all our members. President (1 year) and currently Treasurer of