The Returned and Services League of Australia, Washington, DC

Time - Noon to 2:00 pm. Where – Amenities Room, Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20036 Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas. Alcoholic beverages -  $2.00 each. Attire: Business casual RSVP by noon on Wednesday August 13, to David Ward at 202-352-8550 or via  e-mail to dmward1973 at gmail dot com. NOTE: Valid photo ID required. Parking: While there is no parking at the Embassy, paid off street parking is available behind and under the Airline Pilots Association- 17th and Massachusetts, and at 15th and Mass (1240 15th street). On street two hour metered parking is also available. Guest speaker:   Alan Rems, author of South Pacific Cauldron  Born in Jersey City on April 30, 1937, Alan Rems grew up during World War II, developing a strong life-long interest through study in all aspects of the war. Twelve years into retirement from his work as a CPA, Alan put his knowledge and passion to ...

                          Time - Noon to 2:00 pm. Where –Amenities Room, Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20036 Guest speaker: Maryland based Australian artist Jason Swain. Topic:  Jason is painting pictures of Australia’s fallen soldiers to give to the families of the fallen.  Australia lost 40 Diggers in the Afghan war and this is Jason’s way of paying tribute to these warriors and also give each family a personal gift to say thank you for their sacrifice.* Jason will display his latest portrait at the meeting. Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas. Alcoholic beverages- $2.00 each.                                 ...