The Returned and Services League of Australia, Washington, DC

Returned & Services League of Australia Washington Sub-Branch 1601 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 June Newsletter This newsletter includes details of the monthly meeting, the commemoration of the Bakers Creek Air Crash, the Down Under Barbecue, and links to photos taken during ANZAC Day in Washington and the May 10 monthly meeting.   Monthly meeting: Memorial Day was the start of commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Our commemoration begins at our June meeting, when E. Jane McCarthy shares her experiences of being a nurse at the 95th Evacuation Hospital in Da Nang, South Viet Nam in 1971. When: Thursday June 14, 2012 Time:    Noon to 2:00 pm Where –Amenities room                 Embassy of Australia                 1601 Massachusetts Ave                 Washington DC 20036 Guest Speaker:  E. Jane McCarthy CRNA, PhD, FAAN,CAPT/USHPS (Ret.) Topic – Reflections of Serving in Vietnam as an Army Nur

Returned & Services League of Australia Washington Sub-Branch 1601 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 Invitation to May Lunch When: Thursday May 10, 2012 Time: Noon to 2:00 pm Where: Amenities Room Embassy of Australia 1601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20036 Guest Speaker:  Detective Superintendent Michael Kelsey, Australian Federal Police, Counselor (Police Liaison), Embassy of Australia, Washington Topic: The Australian Federal Police and the role of the Police Liaison. Charge: $15.00, including sodas. Alcoholic beverages, $2.00 each. Volunteers: As usual, we need a volunteer (or two) to run the bar. RSVP (Include your affiliation) by noon on Wednesday May 9, 2012, to David Ward by calling 202-352-8550, or via e-mail to dmward1973 (at) gmail dot com. Parking: There is no parking at the Embassy. In addition to on street metered parking, nearby commercial parking facilities are located behind and under the Airline Pilots