NAVY LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA - SOUTH AUSTRALIA DIVISION

PATRON: Her Excellency, The Governor of South Australia.

ALL COMMUNICATIONS to: Secretary, GPO BOX 1529, ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, 5001

PRESIDENT - CMDR Dean Watson RFD* RANR (elected at an extraordinary meeting Jan 2006)
VICE PRESIDENT - Ms Diana Hill
SECRETARY - Ms Jean Gill; Private Tel:(61) 08 8272 6435
TREASURER - Mr Michael Garrett
STATE EXECUTIVE: Mr Colin Orr; Mr Iam Anderson

VALE: CMDR Alan Preskett, RFD**, RANR died suddenly on 26 Dec 2005. The Division records that he "will be remembered as a friend, for his humour, his ability to keep us in line at meetings, his organisational skills, his love of a 'drop' of red wine and good food, his social attendance were welcomed and above all his knowledge of all things Navy. He left a son, Scott, and two daughters, Amanda and Tania."

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

Navy League of Australia
- The South Australia Division is a forum for members of the public to join and contribute positive ideas and opinions that can be put before the Australian people and Government at all levels promoting the League's Aims and Objectives Prospective new members may contact the Division at the postal address or through Executive Committee members - (Refer SA DIVISION Web page information )
The Division encourages discussion and promotion of our aims and objectives through print or other media means and is seeking contributions that portray and encompass the necessity of an Australian Maritime Industry and/or the requirement of a strong Australian Navy - both being indispensable elements vital to the freedom of our nation.
All contributions are discussed at State level for potential publication and distribution at either local level or through our Federal body for national exposure. The Division also promotes and encourages the interest of South Australian youth in the sea and sea services, and in practical sea training through the Australian Naval Cadets now widely located around South Australia. (Refer S.A. ANC web page information.)
Social activities are included in the Divisional programme and include functions to entertain visiting ships personnel from Australia and overseas nations.