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Aug/Sept 2020
The Tattler
Newsletter of the Papanui Returned And Services Association
Incorporated
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Club Hours
Monday 3pm -–close
Tuesday Midday—2pm reopening 4pm—close
Wednesday Midday—2pm reopening 4pm—close
Thursday Midday—2pm reopening 4pm—close
Friday 11.30am—-close
Saturday 4pm—closed
Sunday closed
Please note we reserve the right to alter opening and closing hours
Office Phone 352 1185
The office hours are 9.00 am to 3.00 week days
Email papanui.rsa@xtra.co.nz
P O Box 5444 Christchurch 8542
55 Bellvue Ave. or No 1 Harewood Rd, Papanui, Christchurch
( behind the shops ) next to St Paul’s Church
Please visit our Web Site: www.papanuirsa.co.nz
Bar & Restaurant Phone 352 9770
Restaurant - The Canteen
For the menu pages 16, 17, 18
Page 19 Hours and Function Facilities Page 20 Frozen Meals
Menu
Disclaimer ——The Tattler is the PRSA newsletter that is intended
for members and friends to be informed of the club activities and to
be entertained with articles that may, or may not, be relevant to the
Clubs activities. The material is contributed from far and wide and
therefore may not necessarily be the views of the PRSA.
The PRSA can take no responsibility, under any circumstances, for
any material contained, in any part, of this publication
Aug/Sept 2020 Page 3
Club Weekly Events
All Members and visitors are
always very welcome
Saturday 26th September at 9.30am
Ode to the Fallen
Thursdays 6.00 pm
Will be held in the club rooms on
followed by messages from the President
Cards - Crib
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday afternoon
2.00 to 4.00 pm
Club Raffles
Thursday from 5.00pm meat packs and cash raffle
Friday Night Find the Joker 6.30pm
Saturday night cash raffle from 5.00pm
Pull Tabs —- from the cans
The Lions Club of Christchurch Host wish to thank all for
collecting the Can Tabs
Page 4 T h e T a t t l e r PRESIDENTS REPORT Hi everyone I hope everyone is well. July was a good one for the RSA with a lot of Functions and meetings and also Camper Vans. We are looking at putting in more power sites. I would like to thank the two members who donated $1000 and $500. The wish to remain anonymous, Thank You So Much. Friday nights has certainly taken over Thursdays with 3 lots of Raffles, being run plus show the Joker. Saturday is much the same with raffles and winners takes all. Super Rugby Saturday 8th 7pm Hurricanes & Chiefs and Sunday 9th Crusaders and Highlanders starts at 3 o’clock. Come on down Barbeque half time and raffles on Sunday. The 2020 AGM will be held on Saturday 26th September at 9.30. Now is the time to start thinking about nominations and who you wish to represent you over the next twelve months. Nominations for the RSA Executive and Notices of Motion close at 5.00pm 28th August. We are consistently monitoring and reviewing our Bar Hours, which we will alter to cater for functions and entertainment. Can I suggest you contact the Bar for opening hours. Lets hope August will be a good one. Also thanks to those people that support the RSA. Chris Gray Proud to be your President.
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Fundraiser
Hand Sanitiser and pouch
$20
Purchase at the Bar
General Maintenance: We’d like to build up a register of people who
are willing to attend to odd jobs around the club. Are you a woodworker,
plumber, mechanic, etc? Let us know your skills, how we can best reach
you, and when you are available. We’ll add you to our register to call on
as required.
Veterans Support: Are you interested in being part of a group who
visits members who are not well or who need some assistance.
Please leave your name at the bar or office for Wendy.
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SCHEME ONE
Welfare
MILITARY SERVICE PRIOR TO 31 MARCH 1974
Local Support Advisors
(Services Association)
Wendy Clark
District Support Advisor
“The RSA supports all serving and ex-serving members of the NZDF,
their families and dependents. Support can include access to a variety of
services to assist in the maintenance of physical and mental wellbeing,
financial assistance in time of hardship (e.g. medical, educational and
social) and assistance and advocacy to manage health issues with health
providers.”
VETERANS AFFAIRS
https://www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz
RNZRSA
https://www.rsa.org.nz/Basecamp
Compulsory Military Service CMT
National Service
Territorial Service
Routine Military Service, Navy, Army, Airforce
Operational Service
IF YOU DID YOU ARE ELIGIBE TO RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM VET-
ERANS AFFAIRS AS FOLLOWS:
Injury or Condition Attributable to Service
If you have a medical condition or injury that you think may be
attributable to your military service you are eligible to apply to Veterans
Affairs for a Disablement Pension.
You will need to complete a Veterans Affairs form, provide two certified
forms of identification, a certified bank account number and visit your GP
Veterans Independence Programme (VIP)
The Veterans Independence Programme supports you to remain inde-
pendent in your own home. You do not need to have a service – related
condition to receive this support.
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VIP provides a number of services with the most popular being:
Lawn mowing and gardening services;
House washing
Gutter Cleaning
External Window Cleaning
Medical Alarm
Podiatry
HOW TO ACCESS VIP SERVICES
RING 0800 483 8372 Veterans Affairs free phone
Tell person who answers that you want to talk about VIP
services.
They will take your details and then put you through to a Case Manager if
one is available or will have a Case Manager ring you:
The Case Manager will contact you by phone. They’ll:
Explain the needs assessment process
Explain your rights and responsibilities
Ask if you’re free to do the needs assessment
The Needs Assessment:
Is a series of straightforward questions designed to work out the type and
level of support you need. Answer their questions honestly and don’t
pretend to be a hero is your own lunch box. A fall of a ladder when trying
to clean the gutters is not a good option at any age.
VIP is not means tested and the services cost you nothing except a phone
call and a little patience.
SCHEME TWO
MILITARY SERVICE after 31 MARCH 1974
Wendy Clark District Support Advisor
Mobile: 027 2333794
Email: dsm.canterbury@rsa.org.nz
VETERANS AFFAIRS
Phone: 0800 483 8372
https://www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz
IF YOU SERVED AFTER 1974 and have Qualifying Operational Service,
you may be eligible for support from Veterans Affairs.
If you are uncertain check your eligibility on Veterans Affairs web site.
https://www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz
If you think your Medical Condition is related to Qualifying Service you
should apply for treatment and Support from Veterans Affairs
0800 483 8372
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If you served after 31 March 1974 and have qualifying operational
service you should complete form VA 44
You may be able to get;
Weekly Compensation
For those with a service-related condition that stops you working full
time
Travel for Treatment and Rehabilitation
Travel support if you have to travel for treatment or rehabilitation
Veterans Independence Programme
Support to help you maintain your independence in your home
Social Rehabilitation
Support to enable you to live your best life possible
Vocational Rehabilitation
To help you transfer your skills and education to build a rewarding and
sustainable civilian career.
Impairment Compensation
Depending on when your service – related condition happened
You may be able to get financial compensation.
31 March 1974 to 1 April 2002 Independence Allowance
After 1 April 2002 Lump Sum for Permanent
Impairment
Aug/Sept 2020 Page 9 VIET NAM VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TRUST Annual General Meeting (AGM) To be held at VENUE: Rangiora RSA Club, 82 Victoria Street, RANGIORA DATE: Saturday 28 November 2020 TIME: 10.30am Tea and coffee will be served from 10am and a light lunch will be served after the meeting The Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust was established under a Trust Deed on 16 August 2007. Clause 12.6 of the Trust Deed requires the Trustees to present its Annual Report, including the financial statements, at a meeting once a year. This meeting must be advertised publicly. The Trustees have determined that the AGM should be conducted in a different location each year to make the meeting as accessible as possible to veterans and their families. All Viet Nam veterans and their family members are welcome.
Page 10 T h e T a t t l e r Entertainment Hello to you all, I hope you all well and keeping warm on these chilly mornings. We are back up and running again after the lockdown stages, let’s hope we don’t need to do that again. We still need to take care, wash your hands after you have been out, use hand sanitiser and stay home if you are unwell. Karaoke: Starts at 6.15pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Carol is awesome. Come down and give Carol and the RSA your support, get up and sing or dance or just sit back, sip on your drink, have a bite to eat and listen to the music. Quiz Nights: Believe it or Not Pub Quiz with a professional quiz master. Every Monday except public holidays at 7pm, so you need to arrive about 6.30 - 6.45pm to get settled before the first question. All welcome. The Winter Dance: August the 1st 6-10pm with music by The Drews. Get your dancing shoes on and join us. It will be a great night of good music, dancing, singing, food, and fun. Come down to your RSA for good company, good food, a drink, watch a bit of sport, meet friends. We look forward to seeing you. Take care of yourselves and each other, drive carefully on the winter roads and remember to check on your friends and neighbours. Kind regards Lyn Vanessa Trip Hi everybody It is now time to restart our lunch trips again. Our first trip will be on Tuesday August 11th for a mystery trip and I will let you know where we are going then. Be at the RSA at 11.00am. A notice is on the board so put your name on it with your name and phone no. Regards Sue
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One of the many comments, phone calls and letters for
Wendy
District Support Manager receives
To Whom It May Concern
This letter won’t be overly formal (I’m not that kind of guy)
but it will be sincere and truthful.
My name is Andy Rex Steele, I’m 29 now, I served as an
Infantry Soldier for 9 years in the British Army. I was
discharged with P.T.S.D. after being part of OP Herrick 13
with 16 Air Assault.
I had an incident related to my PTSD that found me in
Manawatu Prison. Wendy Clark contacted me in there and
told me I will be OK. I got Ebail to the Salvation Army where
I spent several months.
I had no family and wound in a dark place. I had begun
thinking of taking my life. At this point I had a visit from Dave
and Brent. They told me Wendy had arranged counselling
for me. This helped so much.
I have seen Wendy more in the last 12 months than anyone
else. She has got me compensation from the UK Armed
Forces. She altered the outcome of my case in court,
spoken with my lawyer and probation lady. What I am trying
to say is I would 100 percent be dead if not for Wendy’s
help.
Wendy is the nicest most kind, helpful person I have ever
met. I will be forever in a debt to Wendy as I owe her my life.
She was there, when on one else was.
Regards A. R.SteeleT h e T a t t l e r
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New armoured vehicle purchase replaces ageing fleet
The army's deteriorating fleet is to receive a boost thanks to the pur-
chase of 43 new armoured vehicles.
Defence Minister Ron Mark has announced that the Government has
approved buying Bushmaster NZ5.5 vehicles, two of which were on
show at Linton Military Camp on Wednesday.
The $102.9 million price tag covers 43 Australian-designed Bushmas-
ters, training, a desktop simulator and support equipment and infrastruc-
ture upgrades at Linton.
Some Bushmasters are already in service with the SAS and they’re
widely used across other Five Eyes nations.
Defence Minister Ron Mark sits in one of the army's new
armoured vehicles.
The Bushmaster had proved superior to the “inadequate” Pinzgauers it
was replacing, Mark said.
Its V hull design was built to redirect blasts, destroying the vehicle, but
saving the passengers.
“The toughest decisions are always those that will put our people in
harm’s way, and this vehicle won’t make those particular decisions any
easier, but they will give our service personnel the confidence that they
have mobility and protection that will keep them safe,” Mark said.Aug/Sept 2020 Page 13
“Having lost people in Afghanistan by improvised explosive devices,
knowing all of that and knowing this type of vehicle is available and can be
purchased it would be irresponsible not to buy it.”
Weighing 17 tonnes, with an additional five-tonne payload, Bushmasters
can protect the up to 10 personnel on the vehicle from ballistic and blast
attacks.
The fleet will supplement other vehicles the military does not have, such as
protected ambulances, and although not a combat vehicle, it can be fitted
with machine guns.
Its versatility will increase the Defence Force's ability to support allies with
peace keeping operations and help in natural disasters. The police could
also call in the Bushmaster in a crisis, such as the Christchurch Mosque
attacks.
“Successive governments, both National and Labour, have underinvested
in defence for over 20 years. My goal was to address all of those
deficiencies in three,” Mark said.
Delivery of the fleet is expected to begin in late 2022. The full fleet is
expected to be in action from late 2023.
Pins for Sale $10 eachPage 14 T h e T a t t l e r
THE CANTEEN MENU
Chicken Schnitzel $20: Golden Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel served
with Salad & Chips or Seasonal Vegetables
Beef Schnitzel $20: Crumbed Beef Schnitzel with Gravy, served
with Salad & Chips or Seasonal Vegetables
Ham Steak $20 gf: A Juicy Ham Steak served with Salad & Chips
Mixed Grill $22: Bacon, Sausage, Minute Steak, 2 Eggs
Tomato & Chips
Sausages, Eggs and Chips $17: 2 Sausages, 2 Eggs & Chips
Fish and Chips $18: Large Fillet of Fish served with Chips, Salad,
Tartare & Tomato Sauce & Lemon
Burger and Chips $15: Juicy Beef or Chicken Pattie, served on a
Toasted Bun with Bacon, Egg, Lettuce and Tomato.
Roast of the Day $16, or Small only available from
12.00-2pm $14 gf:
Served with Roast Pumpkin & Potatoes
and Seasonal Vegetables
Seafood Basket $18: served with salad and friesAug/Sept 2020 Page 15
Desserts $10.00 each
Apple Shortcake: Served with Ice Cream & Cream
Chocolate Mud Cake: Served with Ice Cream & Cream
Sticky Date Pudding: Served with Carmel Sauce, Ice Cream & Cream
Ice Cream Sundae: Vanilla Ice Cream served with your choice of
toppings – Caramel, Chocolate, Passionfruit, Raspberry or Strawberry
KIDS MEALS
12 and Under Only $10.00
6 Fish Bites & Chips
6 Chicken Nuggets & Chips
1 Sausages & Chips
All Served with Tomato Sauce
Small Ice Cream SundaePage 16 T h e T a t t l e r
STARTERS
Garlic Bread $5
Soup of the Day $7
Shrimp Cocktail $7.50
Snack Food
Large Serve of Wedges $13 With Bacon and Cheese
Bar Basket $12 4x Spring Rolls, Samosa’s & Fish Bites
with 2 Onion Rings & Fries
Wedges $10 with Sour Cream & Sweet Chilli Sauce
Toasted Sandwich $5.50 for 3 fillings Extra fillings 50c @
Served with fries $8 Toppings include: Cheese, Onion,
ham, Tomato, Bacon, Egg
Basket of Chips $5
LIGHT MEALS
Nachos $14: Mild Chilli Beans served with Sour Cream and
Nacho Chip – vegetarian.
Mince on request $2
Bangers and Mash: $14
6 Chicken Nuggets or 6 Fish Bites or 1 Sausage
and Chips $9.50Aug/Sept 2020 Page 17
The Canteen
At the Papanui RSA
Lunch Dinner
Monday Closed all Day
Tuesday 12.00 – 2.00pm 5.00 – 7.00pm
Wednesday 12.00 – 2.00pm 5.00 – 7.00pm
Thursday 12.00 – 2.00pm 5.00 – 7.00pm
Friday 11.30 – 2.00pm 5.00 – 7.00pm
Saturday Closed 5.00 – 7.00pm
Private functions will still be available by arrangement and we will
open on Sundays as required.
Function Facilities;
The RSA has three rooms available for hire for that special family
occasion, corporate meeting / training or community group event.
A fully flexible professional catering service is available from
“The Canteen” from a three course buffet, finger food or morning and
afternoon tea. Menus are available on request
Please contact Wendy 352-1185 (office hours)
Be it for a snack, a daily meal or that special event you may be
planning, such as birthdays, funeral, weddings or just a special
family gathering. A fully professional and flexible catering service is
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Bangers & Mash
Lambs fry & Bacon
Roast Meat with Roast Veges,
Seasonal Veges & Gravy
Fish Pie & Veges
Soup
Macaroni Cheese
Apple Crumble
Apricot Crumble
BUY 5 Receive 1 Free
SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
Please contact Papanui RSA
Phone 3521185 or
email papanui.rsa@xtra.co.nzAug/Sept 2020 Page 19 Good Stories Wanted I am very keen to receive any good personal stories from our members or their families, of their experiences funny, dramatic, with good luck or bad. We are open to most subjects of general interest from the services or from civilian life. Please note I only cut and past reports. I Do Not edit them. Please ensure spelling and punctuation is correct. Email to papanuirsa@gmail.com Ali Smith — Editor
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SENIOR CHEF
Cooking classes for veterans
Classes start October 2020 in Christchurch
To stay healthy we need to eat well, and being a confident
cook is vital for our health.
You are invited to a FREE 8-week cooking course:
Gain skills, confidence and motivation around cooking for
one or two.
Learn about nutrition for older adults, menu planning,
shopping tips and more.
Cook a meal in pairs using your complimentary cookbook.
Share a meal with friends.
Contact the Senior Chef team on
0800 333 405.
Classes held in Linwood, Papanui,
City, Avonhead and Kaiapoi.Aug/Sept 2020 Page 21
Entertainment Book 2019 - 2020
The RSA is selling the Entertainment books again this year
at a cost of $70.
Each Voucher entitles you to great discounts.
Buy from Papanui RSA today and you’ll also be
supporting our fundraising.
Hurry, they’re selling fast!
Available from Papanui RSA or Online
Each book that is sold $13 will be profit to the RSA.
Foot Care
FOOT CARE CLINICS ARE HELD MONTHLY ON A THURSDAY AT
THE PAPANUI RSA CLUB BY MOBILE FOOT CARE,
PHONE 03 3541 380 OR 021 288 9618.
PLEASE PHONE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT , AS AVAILABILITY
MAY VARY, AND WE WISH TO MEET YOUR NEEDS ASAP.
COST IS $30 EACH.
Club Membership is not necessary to access this community service,
however clients are encouraged to patronise the great Club facilities.
Toenails, corns, calluses, and concerns are attended to.
Best Regards Heather
Registered Nurse with 25 years experience.Page 22 T h
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Dine free at
Papanui RSA.
Bring three paying guests and receive your meal free
during your birthday month.
Conditions
You need to be an RSA member and proof it’s your birthday
month.
Birthday day meal to the value of $30.00.
Only valid with the purchase of at least 3 main meals.Aug/Sept 2020 Page 23
Integrity
Funeral Care
You don't need to be strictly traditional
Caring & Affordable Funeral & Cremation Packages
Starts From $2,990.00
We provide
24 hour professional service
A home style environment
A fully staffed after hours service.
Comfortable lounge and kitchen facilities
Caring staff to assist you in your time of need.
Phone Toll Free—0800 000 121
4/18A Taurus place Bromley, Christchurch 8062
www.integritycremations.kiwi
GOLD CARD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.
Lions Club of Christchurch Host
meets at the Papanui RSA at 5.30 pm on
2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month.
We are ordinary people just like you and
invite you to become part of the Lions family of over
1.4 million members worldwide.
You could be one of us.
Contact: President Marion McWha, ph 386-1581
or email ian.marion@xtra.co.nz.
WHERE THERE’S A NEED, THERE’S A LIONPage 24 T h e T a t t l e r
What’s on the RSA
August
Quiz Night
Every Monday 7pm
Housie Every Friday
1pm - 3.30pm
Robbie Drew
1st August 6pm—10pm
Christchurch Country Music and
Variety Club
2 August - Sunday
1.30pm - 5pm
Pauls Barber
4th & 18th August 10.00am—12pm
Lynne Chaney & Friends
9 August - Sunday
1.30pm - 5pm
Karaoke
20 August—Thursday 6.15pm—9.00pm
Vietnam Vet Day
22 August— Saturday 5.30Aug/Sept 2020 Page 25
What’s on the RSA
September
Quiz Night
Every Monday 7pm
Housie Every Friday
1pm - 3.30pm
Smokey
2nd September —Wednesday
11am—1pm
Christchurch Country Music and
Variety Club
6th September - Sunday 1.00pm - 5pm
Pauls Barber
1st , 15th & 29th September 10.00am—12pm
Smokey
9th July —Wednesday
11am—1pm
Lynne Chaney & Friends
13th September - Sunday
1.30pm - 5pm
Karaoke
17th September - Thursday 6.15pm—9.00pmPage 26 T h e T a t t l e r
Saturday Night at the Papanui
RSA
Enter at bar and you will be eligible
to win an RSA
$50 Voucher.
This is drawn on the first Monday of the
following month
June Winner: Keith Howison
July Winner: Audrey Newsome
Welcome to our New Members
Dee Nuttall, Tyrinn Sincock,
Mark Thompson,
Brent Hillier, Denis Perham,
Murray Foster-Lynam,
Marie Watson, Jim Vince,
Richard Lake, Darren Nicholas,
Pete & Joy Houltham, TK Te Kahu,
Lindsay Chapman, Dale McKerrow, Anthony & Anne McCormick,
Bruce Smith, Jono Corbett,
Stephen Ecker, Ian Lemon, Bryn Bryant
Dave Clearwater, Robert Campbell, Alan BakerAug/Sept 2020 Page 27
$10 PENSION DAY SPECIALS
12.00 - 2.00PM
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
4th & 5th August
Roast of the Day or Lambs Fry & Bacon
18th & 19th August
Roast of the Day or Lasagna
1st & 2nd September
Roast of the Day or Macaroni Cheese
15th & 16th September
Roast of the Day or Mince on Toast
29th & 30th September
Roast of the Day or Fish Pie
Annual General Meeting
Will be held in the club rooms on
Saturday
26th September at 9.30am
If you do not attend please
be aware you are not intitled to
moan during the year.Page 28 T h e T a t t l e r
WELFARE
Peter Dunell (Support Advisor) Phone Wendy at the RSA office on
352-1185 for an appointment. All conversations are held in strict
confidence.
Welfare assistance is available for dental, glasses,
hearing, specialist and genuine hardship. Assistance may also be
available from the Canterbury Patriotic Fund and also RSA Pennington
Trust both trusts are available for returned veterans to make application
to.
Application forms are available from the office.
Peter can assist with the application for a new war pension or reviews
for new disabilities.
We do need your help in reaching out to the veteran community so if
you know a veteran or ex-service person in need of assistance please
refer them to Peter or the office.
Your Executive Committee
President Chris Gray 022-0516494
Vice President Lyn Anthony 357-9330
Treasurer Dennis Moffat 323-6317
Executive Judith Fanning 021-2454084
Ricky Nuttall 020 4742591
Andrew Pokaia 022 6781529
Philip Redmond 354-0282
Sarah Strachan 351-9824Aug/Sept 2020 Page 29
Last Post
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning.
We will remember them, Lest we forget.
814020 Noel Henry
405687 Arthur Good
Club Membership Draw on Thursday nights
The membership draw takes place at 6.05pm every Thursday night if the
first draw is not won a second chance is held at 6.30pm
$150 1518 $90 1880
$150 1012 C Rankin $100 1881
$50 1999 $100 2414
$50 1489 $110 2148
$60 1543 $110 2265
$60 1847 $120 1220
$70 1212 $120 1048
$70 1241
$80 2646
$80 1462
$90 2522
‘Provisional Membership’
Now available at the Club
One months ‘Free Membership’ now available,
why not ask your mate to come on in and look
us over, they won’t be disappointed.
See the Bar Staff for more detailsYou can also read
