17 March 2013: The Branch will muster in the City of Fremantle to join in the ANZAC Day Activities.

The Dawn Service will be held at the Monument Hill Reserve at 5.30am. Do we have any volunteers to attend and if so do you want to lay a Wreath?

The March commences from the Esplanade Park at 1014 and we shall be in company of the ex RN Submariners Association (Australia Branch) and will convene after the march at Rosie O'Grady's. I have ordered 15 Car park stickers and three places, for those unable to march, in the transport/jeeps provided for that purpose. Will members needing a car Park please let me know?.

The Route of the march is the same as last year and is about 1Km in length.  Lets make a big effort this year and have a good attendance and enjoy the companionship of our fellow submariners from the Squadron and the RNers. I have it on good authority there may be two Pusser's Rum Raffles this year.

Paul T Meakin
Branch Secretary

10 March 2013: The first newsletter for 2013 is online and is available now.

Paul Meakin
Secretary

10 February 2013:  Please take a look at the Calendar of Events for 2013. Please make every effort to attend at least one event this year, a good chance to catch up with old mates.

We are repeating the Swan Valley Wine Tour by Bus again this year and also hope to arrange a visit and social at the SAS Regiment Museum at Campbell Barracks both to be confirmed for dates and time.

Please note that due to only 5 members expressing an interest in  obtaining the WA Branch Blazer Badge the Committee has decided not  go ahead and order any. 

A progress report on activities associated with the 2014 Centenary of Australian Submarines will be made shortly.

Paul Meakin
Secretary

22 December 2012: Christmas Greetings from the President and Committee of the SAA (WA) Branch

To all our Members and families on behalf of the Branch I want to wish all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May you all enjoy your break, the company of friends and family and have a peaceful and stress free Christmas. Let’s make 2013 a great, prosperous and healthy New Year.

Have an enjoyable holiday break and come back refreshed for the New Year

December Newsletter attached at

17 November 2012: The November edition of the Branch newsletter, including photos,  has been sent out to Members and is available online.

Items in this issue include:

The Remembrance Day Service at the Submarine memorial alongside Ovens.

Post Service drinks at the Fremantle Naval Club

SAA Member wins the Intergenerational Award at the WA Seniors Week Community Awards

Wind up of “The Corps of Commissionaires (WA) Ltd.

August 2012 The Plan for the Swan Valley Wine Tour has been posted,  make your booking ASAP even if you have advised me before: just confirm your attendance at this fabulous day out. Brian Gibson is providing the Bus that seats about 36 so first in best dressed. We plan to pick up passengers from south of the River at convenient Railway Stations before heading out to the Swan Valley along the Great Eastern Highway to Guildford. Cost $30 per person includes Morning Tea, Lunch and nibbles etc on the Coach.

Don’t forget to book the coach tour through the Swan Valley 12th August ASAP

Cheers

Paul Meakin
Secretary SAA(WA)

Date & Time	Event	Remarks
17th February 2013 1100	WA: Social Meeting	Venue: Navy Club High St Freo. There is free parking in Slip Street Contact Paul Meakin  041 231 4361 for details.
10th March 2013	WA: Social meeting and BBQ	Kings Park - details to be advised. Contact Paul Meakin (08 9586 9375) for details.
25th April 2013	WA: ANZAC Day	March in Fremantle, post March get together at Rosie O'Gradys. Contact Paul Meakin (08 9586 9375) for details.
5th May 2013	WA: General Meeting and BBQ	Venue: Navy Club Rockingham Contact Paul Meakin (08 9586 9375) for details.
24-26th May 2013	WA: USN SUBVETS Memorial Service	The annual USN SUBVETS Memorial Service and dinner will be held at Princess Royal Forts, Albany.  An opportunity for  a weekend away and to meet our US and RN counterparts. Accommodation: Le Grande Motel, Albany Highway, Albany. Friday Evening 6:00pm: Meet & Greet in Le Grande Motel Reception / Bar Saturday Evening 7:00pm: Joint Submarine Service Dinner Sunday Morning 10:30am:  Memorial Service at The Fort, Mt. Clarence, followed by Morning Tea, provided by the City of Albany. Sunday Evening: Drinks, Dinner at Earl of Spencer Restaurant, Earl St, Albany Contact Paul Meakin (08 9586 9375) for details.
7th - 10th June 2013		The submarine community of Australia will be meeting in Townsville in June 2013 for four days of reunion and fun. Visit the website for more information.
14th July 2013 1100	WA: AGM and Social	Venue: Navy Club Rockingham. Contact Paul Meakin (08 9586 9375) for details.
22nd September 2013 1100	WA: Meeting and Social	Venue Navy Club Fremantle. Contact Paul Meakin (08 9586 9375) for details.
20th October 2013 1030	WA: Periscope Memorial	The annual Service conducted by the RN SM Association is held at Memorial Park Fremantle, all submariners invited. Contact Submariners Association (Australia Branch) Secretary Pete Greenfield for details.
10th November 2013 1030	WA: Remembrance Day	The Branch conducts a Service alongside HMAS Ovens at the WA Maritime Museum.  Re-union at Fremantle Navy Club on completion. Contact Paul Meakin (08 9586 9375) for details.
8th December 2013	WA: Christmas Lunch	Venue: Navy Club Rockingham.  TBC. Contact Paul Meakin (08 9586 9375) for details.

The Branch welcomes the following who joined the Association in 2013.

Cupples, Jason. CMDRSM+ RAN (Rtd). Served on HMAS Otway 89-90, HMAS Ovens 91, HMAS Collins 93-00 & 12*, HMAS Waller 02-03* and HMAS Dechaineux 09-12*. Partner Tanya. * In Command.

Reynolds, Mark . ex POCISSM, served on HMAS Onslow 92-94, HMAS Orion 92, HMAS Collins 01-02 & 08-09, HMAS Farncomb 02-03, HMAS Waller 97-98, HMAS Shean 03-05 and HMAS Dechaineux 98-00 & 08-09. (Ex MTP1SM and ROSM)

Are you a Member?  If not - why not? 

The Minutes of the 2012 AGM held 15 July 2012