SUB-BRANCH & MANAGEMENT

    MARYBOROUGH’S LOCAL CLUB

    The Maryborough RSL Sub-Branch and Management Committee members are a proud, passionate and professional group of locals dedicated to providing a safe, friendly and welcoming space for our veterans, their families and the wider community. The Sub-Branch offers a range of Welfare and Advocacy services for our veterans as well as funding for community grants and projects of benefit to the Maryborough Community. Come down and get to know the Committee, Management and friendly staff ‘Meet you at the Club’

    BOB ANDERTON
    Deputy President

    Director, Bob Anderton joined the Royal Australian Navy as a Junior Recruit at HMAS Leeuwin in April 1973. On completion of basic training, Bob underwent training as a Signalman and served on many Naval Ships and Establishments attaining the rank of Chief Petty Officer.
    Bob has provided training to approximately 350 personnel, of a ships company, in firefighting and damage control and was awarded a Commanding Officers Commendation for his professionalism. Bob left the RAN in 1995 and served with the Reserves until October 2003.
    On leaving the RAN, Bob worked as a Correctional Officer in Queensland including the commissioning of Maryborough Correctional Centre. Bob served as an Advisor to the Solomon's Island Prison Service in 2006/07 and Managed the Townsville Correctional Centre during its commissioning.
    Bob has received numerous Excellence Awards for his work in the corrective services and is a passionate advocate for veterans, their families and their welfare. Bob's organisational skills and passion make him a valuable and welcomed addition to the Maryborough RSL Board.
    Bob became a Director in February 2018 and in the later part of year also became the Treasurer. In February 2019 he was elected as the Deputy President.

    Ashley Eversden
    DIRECTOR

    Ashley (Ash) Eversden joined the Royal Australian Army in 1970. Ash served in many bases in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. During his career Ash completed many courses including promotional courses and achieved the rank of Sergeant during his 23 and half years’ service.
    Ash is a passionate Infantry Corps Storeman Soldier. One of his many highlights in his career was in 1972 when 6 Task Force deployed to Hawaii with 33 personnel to conduct joint training with the American Army 1st Battalion – 25th Lightning Division.
    Ash discharged from the Royal Australian Army in 1993.
    Ash was born and raised in Subiaco in Western Australia. On completion of schooling he became an apprentice spray painter at Baravan Caravans in Welshpool Western Australia.
    Ash has been working as volunteer in the Maryborough RSL (Sub-Branch) Inc. as the Museum Curator for the last 3 years. He has a wealth of knowledge about history of Australians at War. Throughout the Club there are significant amounts of memorabilia on display which Ash rotates on a regular basis and he has sourced a lot of new memorabilia to enhance the displays and museum which is now open to the general public 3 days a week and on other commemorative days when requested.
    Ash has a “can do” attitude and presents as a strong, keen and confident person. As a Board Director of the Maryborough RSL (Sub-Branch) Inc. he will bring with him passion, honesty and integrity with his role.
     

    Stephen yeates
    OPERATIONS MANAGER 

    Operations Manager, Stephen Yeates brings a wealth of industry experience and knowledge to the Club. Stephen was employed with the QLD State Railway for over a10-years before his employment with the Club. Stephen’s Hospitality experience has spanned more than 20-years with the Maryborough RSL, first joining us in June 1996. Stephen has extensive experience across all areas of both the industry and the Club and has been providing the technical advice to both Management and the Board over this time. Stephen has a Diploma in Hospitality, Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training and a Certificate III in Business. These qualifications coupled with his 20-years of knowledge and experience, saw Stephen well placed to take the key role in managing the delivery of the Club's multi-million-dollar extension in 2015. During this project, Stephen provided expert advice to the Board and contractors to ensure that the impact to Club operations was minimised and the project delivered on time. 
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