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Our Online forms and payment platform are now live.

Those choosing to complete their paperwork online can now Renew their Membership and Apply to be become  Members by using our online forms – these allow for all payment methods.

Those choosing to pay via credit card, payments can now be made through our secure Stripe payment platform. Stripe accepts both Visa and Mastercard. 

Follow the below links to our online portals –

Become a Member – Online Portal

ALHA Membership Renewals – Online Portal

For those wishing to pay via EFT or Cheque/MO and send a hard copy by either email or post, these methods are still available by following the links to Become a Member or ALHA Membership Renewals pages.

Dear Members

Our 2021/2022 Membership Renewals are now due and payable. 

The ALHA Board acknowledges our members and troops participation and support in the past and hope that you will continue to be part of the Association this year and into the future. 

As a valued member, you are invited to renew your membership for the coming year.

ALHA PRESIDENT’S DINNER

Will be held in Currumbin Qld – (Covid-19 restrictions permitting).

Venue: Currumbin RSL – 165 Duringan Street, Currumbin. Qld

Valley Side and Creekside Function Rooms.

Times:  1730 hrs to 2300 hrs.

DRESS:

Mess Dress and miniatures.

Gentlemen – Black Tie or Suit with medals, where applicable.

Ladies – After Five wear, with medals, where applicable.

MENU:

On arrival canapes and a complimentary drink.

Main Course and Dessert – alternate selection.

COST:   $80.00 per person

DRINKS and BEVERAGES:

A complimentary drink will be provided with the canapes prior to dinner, all other drinks at the guests own expense from the Bar.

Port will be provided by the Host Troop for Toasts.

ENTERTAINMENT:

A Piper will be in attendance and the band Haystack Mountain Hermits will perform their new release song “The Horses Stay Behind (One Last Ride)”.

The Guest Speaker will be Nigel Allsopp – President of the Australian War Animals Memorial Organisation Inc will share stories of the many military mascots throughout history.

RSVP: By 7th May 2021

Register with the Host Troop AAVC Commemorative Troop Queensland Inc by email:

Attention: Troop Secretary Diane Chiang    Email: aavcqldtrp@gmail.com 

PAYMENT DETAILS:

Bank – Bendigo Bank. Account name – AAVC Commemorative Troop Queensland Inc.

BSB: 633-000 Account number: 159662436.

Note on the deposit that it is for the Presidents Dinner with your name/s

Printable version – here

Accommodation List – here

The following events for 2021 will be held subject to any COVID-19 State or National Restrictions imposed or in place at the time. Please be aware restrictions can come into affect while you are travelling – this may mean extra paperwork for permits or borders closed.

May 2021
Saturday 15th May 2021
ALHA Annual General Meeting, Board Meeting and Presidents Dinner.
Currumbin RSL – 165 Duringan Street, Currumbin QLD

A formal dinner on Saturday night hosted by the AAVC Commemorative Troop Queensland Inc.
Full details will be sent out by the AAVC Troop to all by end of March 2021.
Contact: Laurie Watts 

July – August 2021

Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August 2021

Boonah RSL commemorating the 101st Anniversary of the Dedication of the Boonah War Memorial on Saturday where a Dignitary will be officiating at the War Memorial with a Light Horse parade through town with an Escort to be provided. In the evening a formal dinner at the Boonah Cultural Centre, followed on the Sunday by a Light Horse competition on the Sunday at the Boonah Showgrounds.

Contact: Arthur DeMain – who will be sending out the Admin and Joining instructions early 2021.

September 2021
Friday 24th September, Saturday 25th September and Sunday 26th September 2021. Beaudesert Showgrounds Queensland. 1st Cavalry Brigade Competition, (Association Cup event). Commemorating a Light Horse event at Beaudesert on the 9th March 1940, between the 2/14th, 5th, and 11th Regiments.

Hosted by the AAVC Commemorative Troop Queensland Inc. Admin and Joining instructions
will be sent out end of July 2021.
Contact: Laurie Watts

November 2021
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th November Jericho Cup State Challenge Warrnambool Victoria. Dates to be confirmed.

Contact: Wayne Mills

Due to the evolving situation regarding COVID – 19 and the uncertainty of State Restrictions that are in place. the following events have unfortunately been cancelled.

• 7th Light Horse – Bemboka Troop – Annual Dining In Night 12 September 2020 Merimbula NSW
• ALHA Association Cup October 2020
• ALHA – The Jericho Cup Challenge – 28 November 2020 Warrnambool VIC.

Keeping Up to Date with COVID-19

With restrictions and regulations changing on an almost daily basis, the ALHA has put together the following information and included links that Members may find helpful to keep up-to-date with the most current restrictions and requirements.

The ALHA would like to advise its Troops if you are considering holding a gathering or event of any kind you need to be aware of the latest requirements in your state. It is important that you are familiar with the COVID-19 Guidelines when organising or participating in an event and if you are required to display the necessary documentation around the event premises.

Collect a Coronavirus Self-Declaration Form (here) from everyone attending, these forms must be completed by all attendees and retained by the host Troop.

Please see links below:

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid19-restriction-checker

BE COVID SAFE GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNITY SPORT

Troops holding events need to be familiar with COVID-19 Guidelines, and need to complete a COVID-19 Safety Plan and are required to display the necessary documentation if required. Some venues may require a Risk Management Form

Troops must contact their venue owners (Council, Trusts etc.) to confirm that the grounds are available for use and have completed their own risk assessment document for their venue. 

The following Covid safe practices are implemented to minimise cross contamination these include (but are not limited to):

• Continue to self-distance, practice good hygiene,
• Provide hand sanitiser dispensers in prominent places around the event
• Keep all shared services and areas clean by washing/wiping down with antibacterial wipes or soap and water frequently.
• Appoint one person to open and close venue gates at the start and end of the day
• Clearly communicate your Covid Safety Plan and procedures to your members, prior to activities and events.
• Ensure maximum numbers are adhered to for your venue
• Members bring their own feed and buckets etc.
• Minimise or remove any need to share tack or other equipment.
• Non-contact for all uniform, saddlery and equipment –  when a gear check is performed disposable gloves are to be worn.
• Please follow these guidelines – COVID-19 infection control guidelines for community
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COVID-19 Awareness Course at https://www.playbytherules.net.au/got-an-issue/covid-19-support-centre/covid-19-awareness-mini-course

Members are still required to submit all ALHA Event Notification forms including:

• Events Notification
• Risk Management Form
• Site Inspection Checklist

Please be aware that restrictions change regularly so it is important to check your state’s regulations for updates.
As of Wednesday, 1 July 2020, further changes to restrictions have been implemented in some states.

Nominations for the 2020/2021 Executive and Board of Directors have closed, with the following nominations being correctly nominated and received.

ALHA Executive 2020/2021 – The following nominations have been received unopposed.

President – Lawrence Watts
Treasurer/Secretary – Thomas Childs

ALHA Vice President 2020/2021. The following nomination has been received unopposed.

Graham Brown 

Board Members – The following nominations have been received unopposed.

Charles Allen
Harry Ball
Deborah Chalker
Philip Chalker
Andrew Clarke
Patrick Leary
Phillip Logue
Wayne Mills
Jo Moore
Rodney Pinder
Barry Rodgers
Michael Rowland

All nominated will be ratified at the Virtual AGM on Saturday 27 June 2020