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Chairman’s Chat

Hello and welcome to the December 2021 Chairman’s chat.

Well, storm Arwen was interesting; it left us without power from Friday evening through to Sunday evening…it got mighty cold. I feel for those who are still without power and may not be connected until this coming Friday.

In memory of deceased PCS family members who passed away in November

Sgt Sandie Gardiner
1 June 1949 – 3 November 2014

Spr Chris Turner (WW1)
1880 – 4 November 1914

Cpl Russel Rycroft
2 January 1945 – 6 November 1990

WO1 Geoff Bushell
7 March 1949 – 7 November 2020

LCpl Timothy Dodd
12 October 1961 – 7 November 2018

WO2 George Brett
21 October 1935 – 8 November 2015

Capt Jack Bullen
8 October 1938 – 8 November 2008

Tony Doherty
17 June 1939 – 10 November 2012

Saul (Naz) Naisarani
11 November 2020

Cpl Tony Quinn
19 September 1952 – 12 November 2005

Capt Steve Barr
November 1943 – 13 November 2016

Capt Darrel Lloyd
1927 – 13 November 2009

Sgt Frank Conlon
16 June 1960 – 14 November 2013

Sgt Gilbert Vero Lloyd (WW1)
1895 – 15 November 1917

Sgt Harry G Hackett
23 November 1923 – 16 November 1988

WO2 Don Hannon
13 October 1927 – 16 November 1999

SSgt Phil Roberts
16 February 1941 – 16 November 1997

LCpl Daz Wilkie
4 March 1965 – 16 November 2014

Cpl FG (Bryn) Edwards
22 January 1942 – 17 November 1999

Capt George Kehoe
14 February 1946 – 17 November 2015

Cpl Samuel Jones
27 July 1929 – 18 November 2019

Cpl Joseph Woodhouse (WW1)
1875 – 18 November 1915

WO1 (RSM) Bob Davidson RE PCS
6 January 1940 – 20 November 2012

Lt Col Howard Hughes
1 January 1955 – 20 November 2002

Arnold Jackson
22 April 1932 – 20 November 1996

SSgt Reginald Peacock
13 May 1934 – 20 November 1996

SSgt Michael Dunn
8 May 1945 – 21 November 2008

SSgt Ray Jennings
1 September 1944 – 22 November 2016

Shaun Kirkley
19 June 1979 – 22 November 2000

LCpl C Kostyszyn (nee Maguire) WRAC
12 June 1954 – 22 November 1988

SSgt Joe Norwood
20 January 1941 – 22 November 2011

Sgt Joe Robertson
1946 – 22 November 2004

Spr Fred Webber (WW1)
1877 – 23 November 2016

WO1 Lou Lister RSM 1 PC Regt
6 February 1950 – 25 November 2017

Cpl Les Wilson
27 June 1938 – 25 November 2014

LCpl Marie M Lawson WRAC
1958 – 26 November 2011

Maj Mick Conjoice
16 October 1927 – 28 November 2000

WO2 Nick Cox
1 April 1958 26 November 2021

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

I was searching the web the other day and came across a site that provides those that have hidden disabilities assistance, which I thought might be useful to share with the PCS members. The following has been taken from the Hidden Disabilities website.

Sunflower Lanyard

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard is a discrete way to show that you have some form of disability (that may not be immediately obvious). This could be any condition, impairment, illness, or disability that impacts day-to-day life.

The lanyard has been a great help for people all over the country, as it lets others know that they may need some extra help, support, or even just a bit more time in certain situations. And now, National Highways has announced that Sunflower is here for vehicles.

How the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower will help road users

By putting the Sunflower sticker or magnet on the back of your vehicle, you’re able to let emergency, breakdown and other roadside services know that you have a disability. When someone’s in a vehicle, every disability is hidden, so the vehicle Sunflower is here for everyone that needs it.

If we, or any other roadside service, see the Sunflower, we’ll do what we can to help keep you safe and supported while we get your vehicle fixed.

Importantly, there are no ‘qualifying requirements’ for the Sunflower. If you want to use one on your vehicle, you can. It’s here to help everyone that needs it. You can find out more here.

Postal and Courier Trade

Major Ed Dunlop posted on Facebook the future army lay down. In his article he informs us, Postal and Courier trade will reduce to only 3 regular troops at 29 Regt RLC and all reserve Postal and Courier units will disband by May 2023. It seems the demand for post office functions to support exercises and operations has decreased. A sad day for the trade!!

Notice

I hope you have seen the message on the website from Richard Stephens. Richard is looking for anyone that served with his wife in the 90’s Karen Stephens (nee Connor).   Karen has a 50^th birthday in December and Richard is looking to surprise her with some army buddies. For those that served with Karen, you can contact Richard at blueelo.rs@gmail.com

Well take care and stay safe, I hope you all have a happy Christmas and a great New Year, catch up soon….sincerest wishes,

Roy