Royal Hutt River Legion - After Action Reports First Quarter 2015

RHRDF
Royal Hutt River
Defence Forces

Royal Hutt River Legion
(Founder & inaugural Hon. Colonel in Chief - Late HRH Princess Shirley)

Hon. Colonel in Chief - HRH Prince Richard

"AFTER ACTION"
First Quarter Reports 2015
January – March 2015

Royal Hutt River Legion - Command HQ Report.
(Nain, PRINCIPALITY of HUTT RIVER)

The RHRL Command HQ in Nain this first quarter of 2015 has been heavily involved in preparations for the PHR 45th Anniversary, which is to take place over the PHR designated Anniversary Celebration long weekend of April 25 & 26.

Some items of clothing and household goods were still collected and we are pleased to say, handed to charity outlets in the region for distribution to those who can best make use of them.

This quarter also saw a report from the small French unit, the 1st Michaux Platoon . They informed us that over the winter period they had been able to supply temporary accommodation for a number of families that were in great need. Winter seems to be the time when the Platoon has most opportunities to assist those in need and they certainly provide the assistance and support where they are able. It would be nice to see this unit expand in numbers, even another unit started in France so if you are reading this and interested in helping your fellow citizens in France who have need of assistance, then please contact us in the RHRL Command HQ by emailing phr.rhrl@principality-hutt-river.org and lets have a chat. Same goes no matter where you may live and whether you would be on your own or have friends who would like to join with you, we are looking for those interested in providing assistance in local areas wherever you may be located.

In HRH Service,
Board of Officers - RHRL Command HQ

1^st Barton Platoon
(Perth, WESTERN AUSTRALIA)

I am pleased to supply the quarterly report for January – March 2015, from the Royal Hutt River Legion (RHRL) – 1st Barton Platoon.

In spite of their many responsibilities all members of the platoon, and supporters, contributed to our priorities.

Sgt. Amanda Casselton has continued to play a leading role in providing gifts for socially isolated seniors. Feedback from Amaroo Retirement Village indicates that these gifts were greatly appreciated by the recipients. Sgt Casselton also made a significant contribution to the platoon’s response to the Northcliffe bushfire, when we donated a quantity of toiletries, toys and children’s books to the Manjimup CWA, to replace material distributed to people evacuated due to the emergency. Lastly Sgt. Casselton’s participation was invaluable in our providing Easter eggs and DVDs to Mary Smith Women’s Refuge.

Cpl. Lisa “Aliyah” Oliver’s ability to contribute to the Platoon was circumscribed by pregnancy and birth. In spite of this she remained active, helping to donate magazines to the Manjimup Medical Centre, assisting with the delivery of magazines to the Manjimup Public Library and with gifts for socially isolated seniors. Activities January to March 2014.

Activities January to March 2015

	Arts Posted information about the 2015 National Experimental Arts Forum on the Warren Blackwood Human Services Network and Western Australian Information Network.
	Domestic Violence Provided Mark Chowan with the contact details of Starick Services and Mary Smith Woman’s Refuge, because he wished to support them through ‘in kind’ donations. Mr. Chowan has subsequently made regular donations to Starick Services and Mary Smith. Capt. Barton and Sgt. Casselton posted a copy of the Woman’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services Training Calender (February to April 2015) on WBHSN. Posted information about the Woman’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services 2015 Conference on WAIN and WBHSN. Capt. Barton and Sgt. Casselton donated a box of Easter eggs, collected from State Library of W.A. and the State Records Office of W.A. to Mary Smith Women’s Refuge. Sgt. Casselton collected over 50 DVDs, donated by the Shire of Kalamunda Public Library and delivered these to Mary Smith Women’s Refuge. Capt. Barton and Sgt. Casselton donated a copy of Empowerment; It Takes More than a Minute, provided by the Department of Premier and Cabinet to Mary Smith Women’s Refuge. Ms. Jenkins donated 12 children’s books to Mary Smith Women’s Refuge.
	Families Capt. Barton and Sgt. Casselton provided a single mother with a 12 year old daughter with library discard copies of Growing Up; A Young Person’s Guide to Becoming an Adult (Three Volumes).
	Health Capt. Barton and Sgt. Casselton donated three sets of spectacles to the Lions Eye Institute. Capt. Barton, Sgt. Casselton and Cpl. Oliver donated 37 copies of The Big Issue, Dance Australia, The Economist, The Spectator and The Weekend Australian Magazine to the Manjimup Medical Centre.
	Homeless Cpt Barton provided food to 13 homeless people in inner city Perth and Gosnells. Homeless People -- Capt. Barton, Sgt Casselton and Pamela Searle fed 26 homeless people in inner-city Perth.
	Information Provision Posted information on the Principality of Hutt River Honours Nominations on WAIN and WBHSN. Posted information about the WA Government’s 2015 Innovation Vouchers Program on WAIN and WBHSN. Capt Barton delivered a presentation on the RHRL to a meeting of the WBHSN. Posted information on data protection issued by World Backup Day (31st March 2015) on WAIN and WBHSN. Posted information on the Human Rights Commissioner’s participation in the Isabel Lake Memorial Lecture on WBHSN.
	Libraries Capt. Barton, Sgt. Casselton donated copies of How the Principality Came to Be and Princess Shirley – Celebration of Life to the Shire of Kalamunda Public Library. Capt. Barton, Sgt. Casselton and Cpl. Oliver donated the January – February and March – April 2015 issue of Foreign Affairs; the February and March issues of The Monthly; the Spring 2014 issue of Policy Magazine; and the January – February 2015 edition of Sceptical Inquirer to the Shire of Manjimup Public Library, Libraries -- Capt. Barton and Sgt Casselton donated the March - April 2014 issue of Foreign Affairs to the Shire of Manjimup Public Library. Capt. Barton and Sgt Casselton donated a copy of Celebration of Life; Dedicating God's Particle 10989 to H.R.H. Princess Shirley; provided by RHRL Command, to the WA Department of Premier and Cabinet. Pamela Searle donated sixty novels to Forrestfield Community College.
	Literacy Capt. Barton, Sgt. Casselton and Cpl. Oliver donated five young adult books on Australian history, geography and society to the Manjimup Community Resource Center’s English Language Friends Program. Capt. Barton and Cpl. Oliver donated seven dictionaries provided by Ms. Jenkins to the Manjimup Community Resource Center’s English Language Friends Program.
	Refugees Capt. Barton provided clerical support to Benevolent Hands. Capt. Barton donated a copy of In Flanders Fields and Sgt. Casselton a copy of Mmmm … Casseroles to a Tribal Refugee Welfare of WA fundraising dinner.

Rural
Capt. Barton, Sgt. Casselton, Cpl. Oliver and Ms. Jenkins, donated toiletries, children’s books and toys to the Manjimup Branch of the Country Woman’s Association (CWA) to replace material distributed to people displaced due to the Northcliffe fires.

Capt. Barton, Sgt. Casselton and Cpl. Oliver donated over 25 used postage stamps to the Manjimup CWA Branch.

Seniors
Donated 10 large print books (library discards) to Amaroo Village Retirement Village. These were provided by Ms. Jennifer Jenkins, Capt. Barton, Sgt. Casselton and Cpl. Oliver prepared the books for donation, removing library tags, inserting RHRL stickers and delivering the books to the Village.

Capt. Barton and Sgt. Casselton donated nine gifts for socially isolated seniors to Amaroo Retirement Village.

Priorities for Second Quarter 2015

	Continue to provide gifts for seniors.
	Continue to provide appropriate books and periodicals to libraries, hospitals, doctors surgeries, retirement villages and other community organizations.