Management News

The Ballina RSL’s Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday 18 November 2007. With long-serving Chairman Bob Grant having announced his retirement some months ago, this was to be his final appearance as Club Chairman after serving fourteen years for the Ballina RSL. There were many accolades for Bob Grant’s outstanding leadership from the club members in attendance at the AGM.

The newly elected Chairman of the Ballina RSL Board of Directors is Gary Hooley. Gary Hooley has long been associated with the Ballina RSL having previously served as Vice Chairman of the Club’s Board for the past thirteen years. He has been a member of the Board of Directors for a total of fourteen years and is also a life member of the club. His background and experiences further include:

Member of Building Project Committee for the recent successful ground floor renovations and refurbishment of the Ballina RSL Club
Past President Ballina RSL Sub-Branch 1 year
Member of Ballina RSL Sub-Branch for 30 years
Member Korea South-East Asia Vietnam Veterans Association

Upon the announcement of the new Chairmanship, Gary Hooley outlined that:

“As the new Ballina RSL Chairman, I am looking forward to working with my fellow directors, management and staff in ways that will continue to enhance outcomes for the club and for our wider community.

The Ballina RSL is going from strength to strength. The recent renovations have certainly been well-accepted by both members and the community. We will be striving to continue to offer members and visitors a range of quality entertainment, dining and leisure experiences.

We will now also be taking further steps to progress the club’s masterplan with the construction on our boardwalk commencing early in the new year. By becoming a major link for public access to the river and foreshore walkway, the Ballina RSL will be helping to create some substantial public benefits.”

Gary Hooley also acknowledged the inspiring efforts from outgoing Chairman Bob Grant and outgoing, retiring club directors Ted Armstrong and Bruce Stacy. “We will miss Bob, Bruce and Ted but know that they won’t be too far away as they’ll be visiting the club regularly to enjoy the fruits of their labour. The mateship bonds between our club’s past and present directors has always been strong. We are also proud to announce and welcome two new incoming directors to the board – Graeme “Blue” McNally and Bill Moore.”

The Ballina RSL Club Ltd Board of Directors for 2007/2009 comprises:

Gary Hooley (Chairman)

Norm Mulholland (Deputy Chairman)

Noel Allen (Vice Chairman)

Noel McCallum

Bev Young

Keith Spearing

Graham Brown

Hans Willems

Graeme McNally

Bill Moore

Kevin Hanns