The Returned and Services League of Australia, Washington, DC

Our April meeting has been rescheduled to this Thursday, 18 April at the Embassy at Noon.  Please refer to the previous post about the meeting for details.  Our deepest gratitude to Greg Copley, who was able to adjust his schedule to speak.

ANZAC Day 2013 Washington DC Each year on the 25th of April, Australians and New Zealanders commemorate ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day to recognise the sacrifices that Australian and New Zealand servicemen and servicewomen have made − not only in defending their country, but in upholding their nations’ longstanding commitment to peace and security.   To mark this special occasion for 2013, the Australian and New Zealand Embassies are co-hosting a program of events to which all are welcome.    These events include:    Australian Exhibition – 19 April 2013 ‘Afghanistan’ The Embassy of Australia in partnership with the Australian War Memorial will present commissioned works by renowned Australian artist Shaun Gladwell in the exhibition, Afghanistan . When: From 19 April to 30 May 2013 Time: Daily 10:00am - 2:00pm (Mon-Fri) Wher...

  PBS' NOVA presents a special four-part series,  Australia: The First 4 Billion Years hosted by geologist Dr. Richard Smith, starting this Wednesday April 10 at 9:00pm on WETA.  A preview can be found at the WETA site.

Returned & Services League of Australia Washington Sub-Branch 1601 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 202-352-8550 www.rsl-dc.com April 2013 Newsletter This newsletter includes details of the April meeting and the March 11 meeting. Details of the events being held to commemorate ANZAC Day will be provided separately. April meeting When Thursday April 11, 2013 Time - Noon to 2:00 pm. Where –Amenities room Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts, Ave., Washington, DC 20036 Speaker – Mr. Gregory Copley, AM, GCHT*, FRCGS, President of the International Strategic Studies Association (biography on page two). Topic:    UnCivilization: Urban Geopolitics in a Time of Chaos Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas. Alcoholic beverages- $2.00 each. Attire: Business casual Volunteers: As usual, we need a volunteer (or two) to run the bar. RSVP by noon on April 10 to David Ward at 202-352-8550 or via...

When: Thursday March 14  Time:    Noon to 2:00 pm Where –Amenities room              Embassy of Australia              1601 Massachusetts Ave              Washington DC 20036 Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas. Alcoholic beverages- $2.00 each. Attire: Business casual Photo ID essential for entry RSVP by noon on February 13 to David Ward at 202-352-8550 or via e-mail to dmward1973@gmail.com Parking: There is no parking at the Embassy There is paid public parking behind and under the Airline Pilots Association (17th and Mass) and at 1500 Mass Ave NW  Our speaker will be Mike Sforo of  Operation Backbone .   He is a US Navy veteran of the Persian Gulf War, and his biography can be found here .  He will talk about Opera...

Dear members and friends of the Washington Sub-Branch, National Geographic Live's next public event commemorates the 100th anniversary of Australian Douglas Mawson's 300-mile trek across Antarctic Ice. Tickets are available for purchase from National Geographic. Author David Roberts will share the gripping account of Mawson’s trek across Antarctic ice after the death of his companions and the loss of most of his provisions - an incredible story made real through images shot by one of Australia’s greatest photographers, Frank Hurley. Battling hunger, insanity and deadly crevasses, Mawson defied the odds and cheated death. Date:        Wednesday, 6 February 2013, 7:30 pm Presentation at Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic Society to be introduced by Ambassador Kim Beazley Venue:      National Geographic Society, 1600 M Street NW, Washington DC   Tic...

When: Thursday February 14  Time:    Noon to 2:00 pm Where –Amenities room              Embassy of Australia              1601 Massachusetts Ave              Washington DC 20036 Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas. Alcoholic beverages- $2.00 each. Attire: Business casual Photo ID essential for entry RSVP by noon on February 13 to David Ward at 202-352-8550 or via e-mail to dmward1973@gmail.com Parking: There is no parking at the Embassy There is paid public parking behind and under the Airline Pilots Association (17th and Mass) and at 1500 Mass Ave NW   Our speaker will be Colonel Andrea Crunkorn, U.S. Army.  Colonel Crunkhorn will talk about her work with Traumatic Brain Injuries.  Colonel Andrea Crunkorn is the Chie...