Life Membership for Secretary:

Well Deserved Life Membership for Secretary Mel Johnson.

Without doubt the highlight at the 86th Annual General Meeting & Luncheon held at the Waverley RSL on 26 October 2025 was the standing ovation given to our Secretary Mrs Mel Johnson upon her being bestowed with Life Membership of the Association.
Mel has served the Association as Secretary for 12 years, is our representative on the KO & UA committee (ANZAC Day march), been instrumental in the establishment of the Memorial being placed at Brallos Pass (Greece) along with memorial plaques being established at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital (Melbourne) and Australian War Memorial (Canberra).
Mel has also played an integral role with her letter writing to bring a resolution to the impasse of having the "Dargie Paintings" rightfully returned to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
Mel's sage advice to Association President's was also noted in the citation on the Life Membership certificate.
In response, Mel said her endeavours were all for the Veteran's cause and in her unassuming way deflected any kudos for herself.
As an Association, we are truly grateful for the commitment Mel contributes to the Association and I am sure Members will join in congratulating and thanking Mel on receiving Life Membership.

President Malcolm Fallon presenting Mel with her Life Membership.

Our 3 Life Members, Historian Terry Cole, Mel & Treasurer Kim Taunt.