RSL Queensland Annual Report 2020

State President's Report continued 9 RSL Queensland Annual Report | 2020 Hybrid-Style AGM After postponement due to pandemic-related lockdowns in Queensland, our 2020 Annual General Meeting was eventually held in November. As it was the year for adaptation and change, our hybrid-style AGM saw delegates from South East Queensland districts meeting in person in Brisbane, and delegates from five districts around the state tuning into the live stream. The result of a tremendous amount of organisation and logistical challenges from the RSL Queensland team resulted in live interaction, live voting, and the ability to communicate through technology across each of the satellite locations. It was an effective and well-received change, and one that we can now depend on should we need to in the future. Diversity on Board Executive I would like to acknowledge Wendy Taylor ’s election to the position of State Deputy President at the 2020 AGM. Significantly for our organisation, Wendy is the first female representative to be elected to the executive of RSL Queensland’s Board. This is a reflection not only of Wendy’s valued contribution to our organisation, but also that times are changing. There is a realisation from the membership that it’s about diversity, change and a new organisation, while still remembering our grassroots. I’m proud to be involved with this organisation during this time of change. The Enduring ANZAC Spirit In all, 2020 proved to be a very good learning curve for us. It highlighted where improvement was needed, that we may not have otherwise seen or acted upon as urgently. It forced us to embrace change and adapt to our ‘new normal.’ It also showed the resilience of our organisation right across the state and throughout our Sub Branch network. The qualities evoked by the ANZAC spirit – ingenuity, humour, endurance, courage and mateship – have been more important than ever this year. I’ve seen examples of these qualities in spades, and I’m reassured that our organisation will persevere and prosper. Year In Review State President's Report Tony Ferris State President, RSL Queensland / STATE PRESIDENT’S REPORT