Throwback Thursday 03 June 2021

Last weeks throwback Thursday is looking back at the Basic Writer Course Session 114 (16 Jan 95 – 12 May 95) and the Initial Writer Course Session 221 (29 Apr 05 – 10 Jun 05). Can you spot any faces you know?

Throwback Thursday 24 May 2021

Last weeks throwback Thursday is looked back at the Initial Writers Course session 006 (13 September – 19 November 2010) and the Intermediate Writers Course session 006 (28 March – 15 April 2011).

We also threw back & looked back at the Commanding Officers Secretary PJT (25 – 29 Nov 02) and the Initial Writers Course session 247 (10 Sep – 16 Nov 07). Great to see Sharon and a few more familiar faces – some young and some more mature faces!

SCRIBBLER # 83.    May 2021

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Welcome to Scribbler #83. I know in the previous newsletter we acknowledged the tough times (Bushfires, Floods, Storms, Covid-19, lockdowns and closed borders) that have affected many families in 2020. Sadly, this has not abated and now more than ever we need to rally and ensure all our fellow Scribes and families are safe and well.

Annual General Meeting

The AGM was held 31 March 2021 via Zoom – well done to the team for bring us into the virtual age.  It was great to see a number of faces online.  The Minutes of the AGM can be found either on Facebook or at Attachment B.

Throwback Thursday 06 May 2006

This week’s #tbt is looking back at the COSEC PJT 01/06 (13-17 February 2006) and the ML-P Supervisors Course Session 023 (30 April – 24 May 2019).

Throwback Thursday 06 May 2021

What a change between the two photos being posted today. 10 years between these initial courses. Initial Writer Course Session 002 (22 Jun – 04 Sep 2009) & Maritime Personnel Operator Course Session 007 (27 May – 13 Sep 2019).

MINUTES OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY WRITERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD TUESDAY 31 MARCH 2021 HOSTED VIA ZOOM

Attendance

Mark Worrall                          President (Meeting Chair)

Mark Mobley

Andrew Beales

Alan Axford

Peter Stone

Steve Friend

Matt Regan

Terry Young

Jaylene Byrne

Andrew Maskell                      Acting Secretary

Jay Stevenson

Ben Lovett

Apologies

Brian Eagles

Marc Henderson

1.     President’s Acknowledgement of Country. The President, Mark Worrall opened the meeting at 1904 hrs by providing an acknowledgement of country, pays his respects on behalf of the RAN Writers Association to the elders past, present and emerging, acknowledging their connections to land, sea and community. He also extended his respects on behalf of the Association to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have served and continue to serve today.

This Week’s Flashback Friday – 16 April 2021

The senior MPO course and MPS staff have had a busy week with over 30 students currently undertaking training. The highlight this week was a very informative brief from the Directorate of Navy Employment Conditions. As a result once again throwback Thursday turned into flashback Friday. Enjoy!

Today’s photos are from the ML-P supervisor course session 0021 (03-27 September 2018) and the Advanced Writers course session 20 (05 November – 15 December 1995).

This week’s throwback photos were shared by LSMPO Erin Kelly who is one of the Maritime Personnel School’s Initial MPO instructors. Erin herself is currently on course undertaking the Senior MPO course (aka intermediate course) virtually.

The Maritime Personnel School is a Navy leader in delivering virtual training to our people which provides greater flexibility and has enabled important career continuum training to recommence. That being said, this week we took a look at the Initial Writers course session 116 from 10 April – 03 August 1995, and the Maritime Logistics Personnel Operator course session 012 which was held from 22 July – 01 November 2019.

This week’s Flashback Friday – 02 April 2021

Two photos this week looking back at some of the initial courses over time. Initial Maritime Personnel Operator Course Session 024 – 07 Sep – 04 Dec 20 and Basic Writer Course Session 109.

It was greet to see SMNMPO Ben Lovett online for the Association’s recent AGM! BZ Ben. It’s great to see the next generation getting involved in the Association which is for our current and veteran workforce. BZ Ben. Watch this space for the outcomes of the AGM.

On behalf of the President and committee wishing you and your families a safe and happy Easter.

Yesterday was a busy day here at the Maritime Personnel School so this weeks throwback Thursday has turned into a Flashback Friday.

Today we have a photo of the Basic Writer Course 104 – 17 Jan 94 – 13 May 94 and the farewell comments which were written on the back of the photo by course members.

Looking back only a couple of years today to some of the operator, supervisor and manager courses from 2019.

We also threw in an extra photo from 1998 – the Commanding Officer’s Secretary PJT.

Committee Nomination Form and Call for AGM Agenda Items

Dear member,

As previously advised the Royal Australian Navy Writers Association Annual General
Meeting will be held Tuesday 30 March 2021, commencing at 1900 hrs (7pm) via Zoom

Congratulations to the students of the Senior Maritime Personnel Operator Course for successful completion of their course.  This course was the first time it was conducted virtually and all students embraced the course and were a fantastic group.

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Royal Australian Navy Writers Association

Dear member,

This is to advise you of the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the members of the Royal Australian Navy Writers Association. The details of this meeting are as follows:

Date: Tuesday 30 March 2021

Time: Commencing at 1900 hrs (7 pm)

Place: Due to COVID-19 restrictions the meeting will be conducted virtually using

Zoom – see Annex A for instruction on how to join the meeting

SCRIBBLER # 81.    October 2020

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Welcome to Scribbler #81. I know in the previous newsletter we acknowledged the tough times (Bushfires, Floods, Storms, Covid-19, lockdowns and closed borders) that have affected many families in 2020. Sadly, this has not abated and now more than ever we need to rally and ensure all our fellow Scribes and families are safe and well.

SCRIBBLER # 80.    June 2020

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Welcome to Scribbler #80. What a year we have had thus far. I know there are some of our members and families going through tough times and our thoughts go out to them all.

Across Australia, and indeed internationally, we have had Bushfires, Floods, Hail Storms and now Covid-19 all causing wide-spread damage, asset losses, job losses, worst air pollution in the world, isolation and indeed sadly, loss of life. This has touched us all.

I have heard that many of you have battled the fires, were part of the clean-up teams and indeed assisted the community. For that we thank you dearly.

Obviously we are not through this yet but the national effort is showing positive results. We must continue to 

Royal Australian Navy Writers Association

(incorporating Maritime Logistics Personnel)

2018/2019 Annual General Meeting

26 Oct 19

Club York 95-99 York St Sydney

President declared the meeting open at 1310.

1.Current President, Mark Worrall, gave a welcome address to those present outlining the Agenda and procedures for the meeting. Acknowledging the good turnout and the number of current serving ‘scribes’ present. A thank you to Mark Mobley for organising the venue and table for lunch and the AGM.Minutes of the previous AGM were confirmed – tabled Mark Worrall Seconded Steve Friend. Nil actions arising.

SCRIBBLER # 78.    July 2019

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Welcome to Scribbler #78. It may have a long time between newsletters, but the lack of news does not mean we have been idle. Preparation is well under way for the 2020 Writers Reunion next March in Canberra.

Scribe’s Reunion

The 2020 reunion will be held in Canberra on the weekend of the 6^th and 7^th March 2020. The venue will be Rydges Capital Hill. Finer details and costs are in the final stages of negotiation and will be advised very soon.

Accommodation in the area is plentiful and close and with varying degrees of cost.

Rydges Capital Hill – The event venue – 02 62953144

Forrest Hotel and Apartments – 2 minute walk – Relaxed, Family-run hotel, 1 KM from Parliament House. Hotel rooms plus one and two bedroom fully appointed apartments – bring the family for the weekend – 02 62034300

Further afield but within walking distance is the Burbury, Little National, The Realm, the Kurrajong, Brassey House and further still Easts.

SCRIBBLER  # 76.    August 2018

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SCRIBBLER  # 76. 

IMPORTANT MESSAGES TO ALL FINANCIAL MEMBERS:

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 26 OCTOBER 2017

All Positions on the Committee, President (Please note that Lew announced his retirement at the very successful Adelaide Reunion), Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and three Committee Members are declared vacant at the AGM and an election of volunteers must take place.

To ensure the voting is done within accepted guidelines we would like a volunteer to act as the returning officer.  All financial members are eligible to vote. If you are not a financial member you can become one now, then you have the right to vote for a candidate of your choice.

The Association cannot operate without capable volunteers.  All positions will be declared vacant. Due to ‘Association rules and regulations’ the President, Secretary and Treasurer, as association officials must reside in the ACT.  All other positions are available to all other State/Territory residents.  Once we have a returning officer we will publicise where to send your nomination.  If there are more than one nomination for a position a vote will be required. All financial members are permitted to vote for the person of their selection.  Closing date for nominations will be 31 August 2018, voting will close on 01 October 2018.

SCRIBBLER  # 75.    June 2018

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SCRIBBLER  # 75. 

ACCOLADES FOR ADELAIDE

The planning was done, the program was set, the venues arranged and the keen team of volunteers promised a good reunion.  From all that we have heard they got that wrong, it was a wonderful time and a very worthwhile experience.  Congratulations Adelaide.

The much coveted Sir Yes Sir Global Writer Ring was won by James Carroll. This is a one off silver ring, with the Scribes logo on it, will be a piece of scribe history.

LEW’s TENURE AS PRESIDENT COMING TO AN END

Lew Horsfield has announced his retirement as President at the Adelaide Reunion with the following speech

When I was elected to the Position of President of the Association back in 1998, I had good eyesight and brown hair. Well the hair colour has changed , the eyesight in my right eye just about gone, my back is going on me, and the strength in my right leg is going. So I thought I should be going too.

This will be my last term as I intend to step down at the AGM in October, after some 20 years. It is time to take my Long Service Leave.  I have been blessed with having a great team working with me, who kept me in check. I will be leaving with a lot of great memories.

At the Reunion, I was honoured to receive a silver level NAVY Commendation from the Deputy Chief of Navy.  I share this honour with my late friend Geoffrey Hardwick.

SCRIBBLER # 74 –  FEBRUARY 2018