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In response to requests from serving members and ex-Naval personnel who live at a distance from existing Sub Sections, a small group of members decided that it was time that an 'electronic' Sub Section be started to permit easy access to membership of the NAA by those people who cannot usually attend meetings, but who wish to have the benefit of membership of the NAA. Join via the NAA 'join' form on the NAA website at http://navalassoc.org.au/join08.htm
Our MissionTo provide an electronic meeting place for Serving and ex-Naval personnel who wish to join the Naval Association of Australia
eFleet Sub Section ProfileForeword by Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Crane, AM CSC RAN
It gives me great pleasure to be the Patron of the eFleet Sub Section of the Naval Association of Australia. The Naval Association of Australia is the leading Naval Ex-Service Organisation. For nearly a century, it has provided social, welfare and pensions support for Navy people. I am told it was formally started in 1920 by a couple of sailors over a beer in Young and Jackson’s pub in Melbourne but its ties go back even earlier, to the NSW Naval Division during the Boer War. The Association has grown to the point where it is recognised and respected as a leading contributor in the provision of advice to Government and Navy on welfare and pensions support. Its membership includes all ranks from Ordinary Seaman to Admiral. This broad membership base helps the Association deliver answers to assist Navy and the Government over a wide range of issues. It is, in many ways, a continuance of the ‘divisional’ system after our people leave full time service. When I first heard of the formation of the eFleet Sub Section I thought that the concept was a great idea and sure to be a winner. In the past there has sometimes been a gap with regard to services, efficient delivery of information and access to help for serving and ex-Naval people who are unable to join with regional groups. The e-Fleet fills this gap by using online facilities to ensure our current and former Navy people can access the Association. It will do the bulk of its business electronically, enabling participation in the Naval Association of Australia irrespective of a members’ remoteness geographically, work or other time commitments or simply the fact of serving at sea. Developing this web-based Sub Section keeps the Association up with changing technology and community expectations, without giving up the fundamental assistance and advisory role that it has always had. The website is already up, at http://efleetaustralia.org, and you can join the eFleet Sub Section at http://navalassoc.org.au/join08.htm. I look forward to participating as the Patron of the eFleet Sub Section and congratulate the Naval Association of Australia and the Formation Committee on this significant innovation.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ An inaugural meeting of the eFleet Sub Section was held on Saturday, 24th October at Les
& Lynda Dwyer's home to sort out
administrative aspects and to plan the 'way ahead'. Foundation Membership certificates:-
Membership certificates will be issued to all joining members together with an NAA badge and a welcoming letter. The membership certificate will be similar to the Foundation Member certificate but will include the newly developed logo for the Sub Section and is shown under:-
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ This website is the basis for communications between eFleet Sub Section members Details about the Naval Association and its Aims and Objects can be found on the Naval Association of Australia website at http://navalassoc.org.au The office holders of the eFleet Sub Section are: Sub Section President: Les Dwyer, Vice President: Pat Ringold, Sub Section Secretary: Patricia McKay; Sub Section Treasurer: James O'Connor. Committee: Internet Forum Supervisor - Cyril 'Doc' Rice; Social / Liaison: Lynda Dwyer & Tony Olsen; State Section Delegate: Graham Savage; State Conference Delegates: Graham Savage, Dave Duffy; Welfare and Pensions: Les Dwyer Advocate / Welfare & Lynda Dwyer - Welfare; Webmaster: Les Dwyer.
Contact Information:-Please address all membership correspondence and questions to: Mrs Pat McKay - Secretary, eFleet Sub Section, 1/28 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula, NSW 2548. Telephone: 0422 063 996 Email: efleetsec@gmail.com The Webmaster eFleet Sub Section: Webmaster@eFleetAustralia.org
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