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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE AIR DISPATCH ASSOCIATION OF
AUSTRALIA
Summer 2020/2021
President’s Report
Hello everyone.
Summer, please let us not have another one like the previous one. This year has been a
wild ride, to say the least. Our functions, events and achievements this year can almost be
counted on one hand and we are still unsure of what to expect in the near future.
The future of the association and the International Reunions is also somewhat unclear. The association is still
progressing albeit very slowly. Our membership stands at about 180 and we are in the black, financially with
our Admin and Fund-raising Accounts looking reasonably healthy. We did have a couple of Bunnings BBQ’s
arranged in June/July, but they were cancelled due to a spike in COVID cases. That said, Bunnings have now
come back on-line, and Grant Foster and the Penrith team have organised two BBQ’s in November, which
should further boost our coffers. Our merchandise is well stocked and ready for a Christmas buying frenzy,
leaving our Grants Account on the bleak side as DVA Grants are being controlled by a separate organisation
called “The Grants Hub” and they seem not to be as generous as DVA was in previous years. Apart from
COVID, this is another reason we have been unable to provide bus trips and the like as we have been rejected
on more than one occasion for grants.
Although membership is still reasonably healthy, we have a major problem recruiting new members. This is
not just come about but has been an ongoing issue for previous committees as well as our overseas affiliate
groups, NZ, US and UK. We have found, young soldiers, prefer to socialise with their peer groups and we only
see some of them at the Myola Ball and presentation parades. Historically, its not till people reach their late
forties and fifties that they start to think about joining the association and in this day and age, given the size
of Australia and the social distractions available, our association is well down the list in peoples thoughts.
This leads me to the future of International Reunions. Our next forecast International Reunion is supposed
to be hosted by the US in 2022. At this point in time, nothing has been planned and I have not had any
communication from the Red Hat Chapter regarding the next one, which is usually held over the
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President’s Report Cont.
August/September period. We normally have a two-year period in which to plan and save for these reunions
as they are normally announced at the closure of the previous reunion. That did not occur this year. Between
COVID and the recent US elections it is also still unclear on the stability of the US in general. This is now a
waiting game. If the International Reunions fall over, we endeavour to remain proactive and we expect to
conduct our own national and international trips, venturing to places of interest and keeping our association
active, with or without our international affiliate groups.
We are sailing in unchartered waters at this stage and we are watching and waiting before we make too many
firm commitments and plans.
What we do have tentatively planned is as follows:
a. 5 December 20, the end of year function at O’Donoghues, Emu Plains,
b. 6 February 21, Casual Dining-In Night at Oberon RSL,
c. 13 – 20 February 21, Get together at Big 4 Caravan Park, Nambucca Heads,
d. 25 April 21, ANZAC Day, Penrith,
e. 7 August 21, Myola ball, and
f. Bunnings BBQ’s on an ad-hoc basis
Let’s hope this all comes off without any problems or disruptions
Finally, the last twelve months have seen quite a few member and non-member Air Dispatchers pass away.
Although they have been recognised and tributes paid to them in the Vale section of our newsletter, because
of the large number, I feel it appropriate to mention them by name
Benny Manning, Alan Braid, Dave Cooper, Ken Smyth, Graeme O’Brien, Chris Felkin, Bernard Birtles, Peter
Blyth, and Dennis Lee. We also lost Janet (Kiwi) Lieben, wife of Gerry Lieben after the International reunion
as a direct result of COVID -19. I don’t think we have ever lost 10 people in a twelve-month period before.
Our sincere condolences and thoughts are with the family members.
Let us hope 2021 will not be as difficult as 2020, a year that left an indelible mark on many of us. On behalf
of our committee, “Thank You” for sticking with us over this difficult time. I would like to thank all members
of the committee and the State reps who have done a tremendous job over the period.
Joyce and I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a successful and prosperous New Year
Please stay safe
Until next time
Cheers
Nicko
December 2020
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Patron’s Christmas Message
2020 has been far from a normal year for the Association and its members. COVID has
had a deep and personal impact, with a number of our members contracting the virus
and Janet (Kiwi) Lieben, Gerry Lieben’s wife, losing her life to the virus. It also impacted
the direct support the Association offers many of you through dinners and other social
events, the simple luxury of being able to meet face to face, relied on by so many, was
lost. The unpredictable nature of the virus means the immediate future for many is
uncertain, making it hard to predict if 2021 will be a better year for you, your loved ones,
and the Association. I remain optimistic.
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the leadership provided by the Association’s President,
Nick Nicolai, his lovely wife Joyce, and your committee. It is generally pretty easy to be a leader during the
good times, however it is during the most difficult periods where genuine leaders stand up. The leadership
provided by Nicko and the committee during the immediate crisis surrounding the international reunion, and
the weeks and months following deserves recognition. We have been led with compassion, empathy,
sincerity, and a commitment to support those most in need. This comes with significant personal impact,
however that sense of service to others, which characterises the Air Dispatch ethos was consistently on
display. They don’t do what they do for recognition, but I would offer my heartfelt thanks for a job well done.
As I highlighted last year, they are well supported by you the members. The experiences of 2020 reinforce
that, I strongly encourage you to continue that support, in whatever way you can. The reality is the simple
things make a difference, a phone call, text, card, or letter brings genuine relief and reassures us that we
belong. The links provided by you and the Association bring comfort during difficult periods, provide a sense
of certainty, and assist as we transition to whatever it is that comes next. I encourage you to keep those links
open.
The committee continues to look for opportunities to bring you together. Nicko provides some planned dates
in the President’s Report, hopefully you will be able to mark them in your calendar and the circumstances
are such that they continue as planned.
I have spoken previously of the need to establish a closer relationship with those that are currently serving,
and this is best achieved by demonstrating exactly why it is the Association was established. 2020 has
provided no better example of why it is the Association exists. The Association will continue to look at
initiatives to engage the next generation, it is critical to our long-term sustainability. That direct connection
between those that are serving and those that have served remains important, it helps us all understand we
are part of something bigger and that service comes before self.
Once again, can I ask you to continue to look after each other. The Association exists for its members and the
events of 2020 confirms the need for organisations such as ours.
Karen and I wish you a merry Christmas and a much happier 2021.
Kind Regards
Brigadier Mick Ashleigh, AM
Patron
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Treasurer’s Report
Shown below are movements through each of our bank accounts. These are the figures sent to the Australian
Taxation Office when we reported our GST activity for the 3rd quarter of this year. If you would like further
information, please send your request to me by email, treasurer@adaa.com.au.
Regards
Rob Ward
ADMINISTRATION
Bank Account Opening Balance 1-Jul-20 16,202.16
Income
Interest 3.89
Memberships 450.00
Total Income 453.89
Expenses
Funeral costs Purchase of sashes 1,427.50
New member badges 33.39
Postage 79.60
Presentations Coins to overseas affiliates 41.60
Stationery 189.00
Website and emails 121.00
Total Expenses -1,892.09
Bank Account Closing Balance 30-Sep-20 14,763.96
MERCHANDISE
Bank Account Opening Balance 1-Jul-20 1,323.87
Income
Interest 0.31
Merchandise sales 154.73
Total Income 155.04
Expenses
Purchases 664.53
Total Expenses -664.53
Bank Account Closing Balance 30-Sep-20 814.38
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Treasurer’s Report Cont.
FUNDRAISING
Bank Account Opening Balance 1-Jul-20 2,824.34
Income
Interest 1.34
Refund from Princess Cruises 3,313.60
Total Income 3,314.94
Expenses
Total Expenses 0.00
Bank Account Closing Balance 30-Sep-20 6,139.28
GRANTS
Bank Account Opening Balance 1-Jul-20 317.58
Income
Interest 0.06
Total Income 0.06
Expenses
Total Expenses 0.00
Bank Account Closing Balance 30-Sep-20 317.64
Memberships for 2021 are now due. If you are not sure when you are paid up to, check the membership list.
For those that need to pay, here are your payment options:
Online by bank transfer • Westpac Banking Corporation
• BSB 032-814
• Account number 485891 In the name of ‘Air Dispatch Association
Administration Account’
• Use your surname and initial (or regimental number if we have it on
file) as your reference
Deposit over the counter at • As the bank does not allow any letter in the payee’s details, use your
any Westpac Bank. regimental number as a reference, and, if we don’t have it on file,
send me an email with the details of the date, branch and amount of
your payment
You may also be able to deposit at the Post Office, but fees may be payable
By cheque or money order • Made payable to ‘Air Dispatch Association of Australia’
• Post to PO Box 483, Helensburgh NSW 2508
Online by credit card • If this is your payment choice, send me an email so that I can set you
up with this facility. Charges will be passed on to you when I send
out your invoice
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Membership Report
Welcome to New Members
Since the last edition of “The Clipped Wings”, we would like to welcome the following new member that has
joined our Association.
HOUGHTON, Ross
Life Members
BABER, Kemm HUTTON, Bob
COLE, Gary IRVING, Brian
EDDIE, Anthony McCANN, Denis
FERGUSON, David SLEE, Pat
GANNON, Barry VARLEY, Nev (deceased)
Financial Members
ADAMS, Kathleen 2020 D’ARCY, Bill 2022 HEYDON, Terry 2020
ARGUS, Howard 2020 DALTON, Alan 2020 HILL, Brian 2020
ARMSTRONG, Len 2020 DEJENEY, Peter 2020 HILSBERG, Stuart 2021
ASBURY, Paul 2020 DOWD, Anthony 2024 HILSON, Peter 2020
AUSTIN, Karen 2020 DRAY, Dennis 2020 HOLDEN, Phil 2020
BAINES, Ian 2022 DUFFY, Ed 2020 HOLECEK OAM, Brian 2022
BARNES, John 2020 EVANS, John 2020 HORDERN, Anthony 2021
BARNES, Pamela 2020 FABISIAK, Henry 2020 HOWARD, Roy 2020
BARNET, John 2020 FARMER, Raymond Colin 2020 HOWES, Alan 2021
BARNSLEY, Peter 2020 FEDDERSEN, Brendan 2020 HUDDLESTON, John 2024
BARRETO, Alberto 2020 FIGG, Peter 2020 HUGHES, Michael 2020
BATES, Paul 2020 FLINT, Bob 2020 HUGHES, Ron 2021
BEAVEN, David 2023 FOLKES, Chris 2020 HUNT, John 2021
BELL, Albert 2020 FOSTER, Denis 2020 HUXLEY, Glenn 2020
BERMAN, Gary 2020 FOSTER, Grant 2020 IRVING, Dianne 2020
BLAKELY, Ron 2020 FRACARO, Lyndon 2020 JANSON, Ken 2020
BRENNAN, Denis 2020 FRANKEL, Ray 2020 JOHANSEN, Michael 2021
BUCHANAN, Graeme 2020 GELLER, Michael 2020 KAYE, Phillip 2020
CHRISTIE, Ross 2020 GEURTSEN, Matthew 2020 KENNY, Dean 2028
CLARKE, Andrew 2020 GOAD, David 2022 KIRKHAM, Jim 2020
CLEMENTS, Rodney 2020 GODDARD, John 2020 KOOL, Shaun 2020
COCHRANE, Dan 2020 GRECH, Simon 2020 LANG, Anna Maria 2020
COHEN, Peter 2020 GRIMSHAW, Max 2020 LEE, Dennis 2021
CONWELL, Matt 2020 GUSTER, Tony 2021 LESUEUR, Peter 2023
CORMACK, Will 2020 HANCOX, Keith J 2020 LIEBEN, Gerard 2020
CORNISH, Andrew 2020 HAYES, Bill 2023 LONERGAN, Michael 2021
CORNISH, Hannah 2020 HEAD, Gerda 2021 LUSCOMBE, Kerry 2022
CRAKER, David 2020 HEAD, Vince 2021 MACDONALD, Blair 2020
CUNNINGHAM, Lou 2020 HEIDENREICH, Lou 2023 MADIGAN, George 2020
CUTTS, Geoff 2020 HEIDENREICH, Susan 2020 MARKI, Imre 2020
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MARTIN, Raymond 2020 PAPWORTH, Graham 2021 THURGOOD, John 2020
McDONALD, Blair 2020 PEARKS, Kevin 2020 TOWERS, Rosalyn 2020
McGEOCH, Gordon 2020 PRAGNALL, Alan 2020 TOWERS, Russell 2020
McGRAVIE, Gary 2020 REASON, Terry 2020 WAHLEN, Deborah 2020
McMASTER, Robert 2020 ROGERS, Paul 2020 WAHLEN, Gary 2021
McNAMARA, Ted 2020 RUSSELL, Carol 2020 WAHLEN, Mark 2020
McNULTY, Anthony 2020 RUSSELL, Peter 2020 WARD, Robert 2020
McPHERSON, Roger 2020 RUTLEDGE, Allen 2020 WARE, Stuart 2021
MILKE, Peter 2020 RYMAN, James 2020 WATSON, Keith 2020
MILLER, Ned 2022 SCOTLAND, Jim 2020 WEARING, Bruce 2020
MITCHELL, Shane 2020 SHINE, Christopher 2020 WEIDNER, Ted 2020
MOFFITT, Darren 2021 SLEE, Marlene 2023 WEIDNER, Glenda 2020
MOORE, Allan 2020 SMEATON, Frank 2020 WHITE, Gary 2020
MUIR, Graeme 2023 SMILEY, Graham 2020 WHITTAKER, John 2022
MULFORD, Barry 2020 SMITH, Barry 2020 WILLIAMS, John 2020
MUNRIGHT, Terry 2020 SMOCK, David 2021 WILLIAMS, Melva 2020
MUNSON, Peter 2020 SOLOMON, DAVID 2020 WOLFF, Mark 2022
MURPHY, Peter 2020 SUMNER, John 2021 WOODERSON, Geoff 2020
NEWMAN, David 2020 SVENSSON, Garry 2020 WORLAND, Trevor 2021
NICOLAI, Joyce 2020 SWAIN, Mark 2021 YOUNG, Ian 2022
NICOLAI, Nick 2020 TAWNS, Hugh 2020 ZAFFINO, Zeek 2021
O'BRIEN, Danny 2020 TAYLOR, John 2021
OLIVER, Steve 2020 THOMPSON, Gordon 2020
If you don’t see your name on this list and believe it should be, or if you think these records are incorrect,
please send an email to memberships@adaa.net.au.
Payment options for payment of membership fees, are included in the Treasurer’s report.
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Notice
Memberships
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Warning Orders
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Warning Orders
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Warning Orders
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Merchandise
For all your merchandise needs please check out our website shop or contact Rusty Towers (see last page for
contact details).
Brevet Cap $18.00 ea Beanie - Black or Navy $20.00 ea
Parra Badge Large $10.00 ea.
Parra Badge Small $9.00 ea.
Brevet Badge Large $10.00 ea.
Shirt - Maroon or Navy Brevet Badge Small $9.00 ea..
$35.00 ea.
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Merchandise Cont.
Belt Buckle $28.00 ea. Rifle Pen $20.00 ea.
Brevet Sticker $3.00 ea.
ADAA Sticker $3.00 ea.
The Air Dispatcher Coin $26.00 ea.
Poppy Tie 30.00 ea. Brevet Tie 28.00 ea.
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VALE DENNIS (LEO) LEE
Dennis (Leo) Wilfred Lee 6 Nov 39 – 9 Sep 20
Dennis was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, to Wilfred and Lillian Lee.
Young Dennis joined the British Army at the age of 18 in 1957 and served
as a driver before moving to Air Dispatch.
He did his Air Dispatch course out
of RAF Abington on Hasting aircraft
dispatching SEAC PACKS (South
East Asian Command Packs)
Compacts. Dennis served in
Cyprus, Aden, Benghazi, Bahrain
and Kenya.
After discharging from the British Army Dennis moved
to Australia in 1967 and worked as an Able Seaman on
a dredge from 1969 – 1982. He met Zosima (Sussie) in
1980 while on holiday. They married in 1981 and Sussie
came back with Dennis to their new home in Newcastle,
Australia. He became an Australian citizen in 1982 and
started work on the coal loaders as a plant operator.
Dennis and Sussie had two children, a daughter,
Kimberly who was born in 1983 and a son Adrian who
was born in 1986.
Dennis would work several jobs over
the rest of his work career, including
painter, handyman, forklift
operator, and industrial waste
service truck driver until retirement
in 2002. He spent his retirement
years travelling the world with his
beloved wife, working on his
projects and spending time with his
three grandchildren, Aliah, Alyssa
and Amiia. Dennis passed away on
9th of September at home with
family after a short battle with
cancer. A funeral was held on 18th of
September at Sacred Heart
Cathedral.
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Contact Information
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President: Nick Nicolai Treasurer: Rob Ward
0407 942 904 0481 320 547
president@adaa.net.au treasurer@adaa.net.au
Vice President: Anthony Eddie Committee Members: Geoff Cutts
0401 417 497 0418 384 807
vicpres@adaa.net.au comm01@adaa.net.au
Secretary: Dan Cochrane Grant Foster
0432 618 542 0413 190 541
secretary@adaa.net.au comm02@adaa.net.au
Assistant Secretary: Lou Heidenreich
0427 702 419
assistsec@adaa.net.au
STATE REPRESENTATIVES
Queensland Mark Swain South Australia Lou Heidenreich
0402 866 082 0427 702 419
qld@adaa.net.au southaust@adaa.net.au
Pat Slee Western Australia Edward Duffy
0412 306 606 0407 999 472
qld@adaa.net.au westaust@adaa.net.au
New South Wales Grant Foster Australian Capital Territory Bruce Patterson
0413 190 541 02 6236 9946
nsw@adaa.net.au act@adaa.net.au
Mark Wahlen Northern Territory Bill Hayes
0408 855 341` 0417 816278
nsw@adaa.net.au rep-nt@adaa.net.au
Victoria/Tasmania Brian Hill
0428 132 098
vic@adaa.net.au
OTHER CONTACTS
Public Officer: Brian Irving Merchandise: Rusty Towers
0420 353 838 0407 954 297
public.officer@adaa.net.au merchandise@adaa.net.au
Patron: Brigadier Mick Ashleigh Memberships Rob Ward
0481 320 547
membership@adaa.net.au
Past Patron: Major General David Ferguson Editor in chief: Hannah “Scoop” Cornish
Assistant editor: Andy Cornish
0407 213 241
clippedwings@adaa.net.au
Immediate Past Gary Cole Historian: To be announced
President: 07 4637 0518 historian@adaa.net.au
pastpres@adaa.net.au
Honorary Auditor: Linda Wright ARA Rep Dan Cochrane
Peninsular Accounting 0432 618 542
Solutions secretary@adaa.net.au
Ares Rep Matt Conwell
0412 128 520
mattconwell@yahoo.com.au
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