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Vale

Victoria Division of the FAAAA has recently lost two of its members - Max Farquharson died on 28 December 2009, and Ivor Jansz died on 5 January 2010.

Calendar of Events

The following is the calendar of events for 2010:

7 February: Annual general meeting
March 21: Committee and general meeting
April 25: Anzac Day march and reunion
June 20: Committee and general meeting
August 28: FAA annual dinner at Hastings
August 29: FAA memorial service at HMAS Cerberus
September 19: Committee and general meeting
October 30: Federal Council meeting at Nowra
December 12: Committee, general meeting and Christmas break-up

Life Membership to Clem Conlan

Clem Conlan, a long-standing stalwart of the Victoria Division of the Association, was presented with life membership of the Association at the FAAAA Federal Council Meeting held at Nowra on Saturday, 3rd October 2009.

Clem has had a long involvement with the Navy and Fleet Air Arm - he joined the Navy on 13 January 1948 and served until his discharge as a Petty Officer on 12 January 1962. He was one of the original "Aussie birdies", serving in Korea aboard HMAS Sydney. He also saw service in HMA Ships Vengeance and Kanimbla, and HM Ships Daedalus, Gamecock, Fulmar and Heron. His service also included 723, 724, 816 and 805 Squadrons. Clem also worked for TAA in Melbourne as a sheet metal worker.

He was one of six Association members to receive life memberships in 2009, to recognise their service and dedication to the work of the Association.

Clem was presented with his award by the National President, David Farthing, who congratulated him and thanked him for his past involvement.

The Victoria Division adds its congratulations to Clem for this well-deserved award.

Annual General Meeting

The Division's annual general meeting on 1 February 2009 saw the re-election of the President, Secretary, Treasurer and Committee.

Victoria Division Subscriptions - Full Members

Membership of the FAAAA is open to all former and serving personnel of the RAN or other navies who have served for not less than 12 months in naval aviation or in support of naval aviation.

A joining fee of $15 currently applies and an annual subscription of $30 is due each 1st January.

Victoria Division Subscriptions - Associate Members

Any person who has an interest in the Fleet Air Arm but is not entitled to join as a Full Member may be admitted by the Division as an Associate Member.

A joining fee of $15 currently applies and an annual subscription of $10 is due each 1st January.