National Seniors Australia

Fairfield/Liverpool Branch Inc

National Seniors Fairfield/Liverpool NSW

National Seniors NSW Fairfield/Liverpool Branch are a group of people over 50 years of age who belong to the National Seniors Association and meet on a regular basis to enjoy the social activity and physical contact with people of similar views and situations. Our group provides tour outings and interesting speakers, chosen for the challenge and entertainment value as well as educational value.

We hold our general meetings at 10.00am on the last Thursday of each month at Cabramatta Bowling Club, Fairview Road, Cabramatta. These meetings are the basis of our activities and social contact. We generally have an interesting speaker who can enrich our lives with more than just educational values.

Our President currently is

Len L.

About the Branch

The Branch was established with a Steering Committee in March 2002. The inaugural membership was in excess of 100 persons. This meeting was held at the Liverpool Bowling Club. Currently the meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month at Cabramatta Bowling Club, Fairview Road Cabramatta . The meetings commence shortly after the 10.00am opening of the Bowling Club.

The Steering Committee maintained their positions for 18 months in order to establish an Annual General Meeting date for August.

Benefits of National Seniors

• A published directory of Benefits and Savings which lists companies and businesses which offer quality services and products to National Seniors members;
• Insurance at competitive prices;
• National Seniors Travel, a licensed Travel Agent in Queensland;
• Beneficial prices through American Express Travel for overseas travel;
• Pre-arranged Funerals through the 'Guardian Plan';
• Private Health Insurance;
• Representation (Lobbying) of issues to Federal and State Government providing a strong voice on issues such as health, age care, taxation, superannuation, social security and employment; and
• Publication of the '50 something' magazine to all members, with a state related extra entitled '50 something extra'.

Branch Mission Statement

• Create an active social and supportive environment for branch members
• Actively promote membership of NSA within the branch's local community, to maximise membership among those in our community aged 50 and over
• Promote the availability and benefits of NSA services, products and discounts
• Contribute to the well-being of all senior Australians through participating in the policy development process
• Raise funds for the seniors community nationally through supporting the National Seniors Foundation
• Represent NSA within the local community by participating in public meetings, discussions with local officials and other appropriate activities.

The Management Committee

The original President was Barry Shaw, and Barry finally accepted the nomination and election to president again for the 2004 Committee. To our great loss, Barry died suddenly in July 2004 leaving the Branch in a situation where all his plans, values and aspirations would become the primary goal of the Liverpool Branch Incorporated.

The current committee is as follows:

• President: Len L
• Vice President: Jim C and Shirley W
• Secretary: Shirley B
• Treasurer: Ken F (inaugural Steering Committee member)
• Membership Officer: Lorraine M (inaugural Steering Committee member)
• Meet and Greet & Welfare Officer: Jim C
• Public Officer: Phyllis S
• Tour Co-ordinators: Full Committee
• Speaker Co-ordinator: Norma D
• Performances, Theatres & Reviews: Barry L & Margaret L
• Editor Newsletter: Barry L and John R
• Zone Delegate: Len L
• Alternate Zone Delegate: Shirley & Trevor B
• Publicity Officer: Jim C

Committee meetings are normally held the second Thursday of each month at the Liverpool Bowling Club at 10.00am

Membership Mangaer NSW and ACT

State Manager NSW & ACT, the position manages the whole of New South Wales, and answers immediatley to Michael O'Neill the CEO of National Seniors Australia located in Brisbane.

The predominant activity currently undertaken by the membership manager is setting up new branches, particularly evening branches, throughout NSW South Wales and the Australian Captial Territory. In recent times this position has taken a more helpful role with branches and has a pivotal role with the state policy committee which handles submissions from NSW branches regarding issues to be prepared for lobbying the NSW State Government.

National Policy Officer with manager Peter Brady has taken on the task of coordinating and compiling all submissions from branches regarding issues to be prepared for lobbying the federal government. For further information please check out www.nationalseniors.com.au, policy and research.

John Lockyer 02 9251 6088 0427 747 211 fax 02 9251 6755
Email: j.lockyer@nationalseniors.com.au

National Seniors in New South Wales is located at:

Level 10, 189 Kent Street
Sydney

Postal Address:
National Seniors Australia
GPO Box 9892
Sydney NSW 2001

Speakers are organised by Norma D, contact can be made through email.

Visitors are always welcome at our meetings.

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