Social Activities
Sapper's Dinner Sat 13 Nov 2010
THE NORTH RYDE RSL CLUB
ON SATURDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2010 AT 7.00PM
DRESS - SUMMER MESS DRESS / COAT AND TIE
RSVP 9TH NOVEMBER 2010
Cost of the dinner is $60. Payment is to be made before 9TH NOVEMBER 2010 payment can be by cheque to the Secretary SAPPERS ASSOC NSW or by electronic transfer Bank (details below)
Limited accommodation at Marriott North Ryde is available. Cost will be approx $125. A bus shuttle to the Nth Ryde RSL will be available. Departure time is approx 6.00PM and 6.30Pm to the dinner will return to Hotel at midnight.
Special dietary requirements should be included in the RSVP to the Dinner coordinator, John Hanley 0408 679 043. (john.hanley@defence.gov.au) or (john_barbhanley@hotmail.com)
Payment details
BSB: 032-167
Account Number: 22-8388
Account Name: Sappers Assoc (NSW) Inc
Include your name in transfer details (essential)
Payment in cash on the night will not be accepted
Same location, same food and good company. This will be the 36th Sappers Dinner
- BE THERE -
Social Calendar
| Date | Social Activity | Attendees | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 10 | Regimental Dinner | Officers and Seniors | MAJ John Hanley |
| May 10 | SME Seniors Dinner | Seniors | RSM |
| 18 Jun 10 | Waterloo Dinner | Officers | MAJ John Hanley |
| 21 Aug 10 | Regimental Ball - 60th Anniversary | All Unit members and partners | MAJ John Hanley and CAPT Chere Hammond |
| 06 Nov 10 | Sappers Association Dinner | All unit Members and Partners | MAJ John Hanley |
| 20 Nov 10 | Soldiers' Regimental Dinner | All Unit NCO's | Bullpit Committee |
| 05 Dec 10 | Family Christmas Party | All Unit Members and family | Bullpit Committee |
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| 21 Const Regt Officers and Seniors' Regimental Dinner 27 Mar 10 |
The Bullpit
21 Const Regt has an All Ranks Mess, The Bullpit, which is a operated under a Regimental Trust Fund account, conducted IAW the procedures of MPA Vol 3 and within the guidlines of The Constitution.
The Mess has always been a focal point of regimental social life. The social aspects and camaraderie shared by members of a Mess are unique to the Military and particularly Army. The traditions and customs for which the Mess stands remain as valuable today as they have in the past.
Adherence to these guidelines will maintain the Bullpit as a focal point of the Regimental social life. The Bullpit must be a place where members and their families can enjoy camaraderie and social interaction in a safe and non threatening environment.
Regimental Trustfund Constitution 
Bullpit Appointments
The Bullpit is run by a committee which manages the Bullpit on behalf of the members. The Bullpit Committee is:
| Appointment | Rank | Firstname | Surname | Sub Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMC | CPL | Stewart | McGregor | 101 Const Sqn |
| DPMC | LCPL | Sean | Phillips | 101 Const Sqn |
| Secretary | LCPL | Craig | Allerton | 101 Const Sqn |
| Asst Secretary | PTE | Winnie | Vogue | RHQ |
| Treasurer | SSGT | David | Greaves | RHQ/LRSS |
| Asst Treasurer | LT | Tim | Suttie | 101 Const Sqn |
| Property Member | SPR | Ken | Neale | 101 Const Sqn |
| Asst Property Member | CPL | Stephen | Bezett | RHQ |
| Social Member -Spvr | CPL | Gloria | Battishall | 102 Const Sqn |
| Social Member - 101 | SGT | Richard | Stanton | RHQ/101 |
| Social Member - 102 | CPL | Meika | Martin | 102 Const Sqn |
| Social Member - LRSS | SPR | Les | Quinn | LRSS |
| Social Member - CIMIC | CAPT | Chere | Hammond | CIMIC |
| Bar Member | SGT | Barry | Jeans | 101 Const Sqn |
| Asst Bar Member | SPR | John | Carroll | 101 Const Sqn |
| Supervising Officer | CAPT | Elissa-Jane | Bowden | RHQ |
Duties of Bullpit Committee
Duties of Bullpit appointments involve regular meetings and carrying out responsibilities of the position as detailed in MPA vol 3 and in the position descriptions below. Personnel with Appointments are to be aware of their responsibilities, complete Non Public Monies Accounting (NPMA) training as soon as they are appointed, and carry out all duties as required.
Position Description - PMC Position Description - Secretary Position Description - Treasurer Position Description - Property Member Position Descroption - Bar member
Audits
Audits are to be carried out twice yearly. A President of the Audit Team is to be appointed annually in ROs and is responsible to the CO for the auditing of the accounting procedures of the Bullpit.
Mess Members
All members of the Unit are Bullpit members and have privileges and responsibilities that include:
- The use of all Bullpit facilities and property;
- Their election or appointment as members of the Bullpit committee;
- Their voting and proposing motions at annual general meetings;
- Their attendance at functions and access to trading facilities when they are scheduled;
- Their performance of Committee tasks as directed by the PMC; and
- Their assistance with the maintenance and security of the Bullpit as required.
Behaviour
Members are expected to maintain a high standard of behaviour at all times when in the Bullpit, including paying compliments when appropriate to senior members and guests, standing fast when the CO enters the Bullpit and acknowledging the PMC's entrance to the mess.
Alcohol
'Low-risk drinking' programs are to be adopted and members are to act in a responsible manner in relation to the consumption and serving of alcohol in the Bullpit. Patterns such as serving bar snacks, half priced drinks instead of free drinks, no bulk buying of drinks at closing time or reduced function hours can all assist in responsible drinking.
Bar staff are to refuse service to members who are clearly intoxicated. Alcohol abuse, drinking games and alcohol related acts such as vandalism or violence will not be tolerated.
10. Bar staff are to be advised of members of the Bullpit who are Minors IAW SO 113 and are not to serve those members alcohol.
Functions
The Bullpit runs functions throughout the year. The CO can nominate a function as a 'place of parade' requiring attendance.