/Due to the evolving situation regarding COVID – 19 and the uncertainty of State Restrictions that are in place. the following events have unfortunately been cancelled.
/With restrictions and regulations changing on an almost daily basis, the ALHA has put together the following information and included links that Members may find helpful to keep up-to-date with the most current restrictions and requirements.
The ALHA would like to advise its Troops if you are considering holding a gathering or event of any kind you need to be aware of the latest requirements in your state. It is important that you are familiar with the COVID-19 Guidelines when organising or participating in an event and if you are required to display the necessary documentation around the event premises.
Collect a Coronavirus Self-Declaration Form (here) from everyone attending, these forms must be completed by all attendees and retained by the host Troop.
Please see links below:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid19-restriction-checker
BE COVID SAFE GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNITY SPORT
Troops holding events need to be familiar with COVID-19 Guidelines, and need to complete a COVID-19 Safety Plan and are required to display the necessary documentation if required. Some venues may require a Risk Management Form
Troops must contact their venue owners (Council, Trusts etc.) to confirm that the grounds are available for use and have completed their own risk assessment document for their venue.
The following Covid safe practices are implemented to minimise cross contamination these include (but are not limited to):
COVID-19 Awareness Course at https://www.playbytherules.net.au/got-an-issue/covid-19-support-centre/covid-19-awareness-mini-course
Members are still required to submit all ALHA Event Notification forms including:
Please be aware that restrictions change regularly so it is important to check your state’s regulations for updates.
As of Wednesday, 1 July 2020, further changes to restrictions have been implemented in some states.
National Coronavirus HelplineFor information, support or advice on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or the COVIDSafe app, call the Australia Government’s National Coronavirus Helpline which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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/Nominations for the 2020/2021 Executive and Board of Directors have closed, with the following nominations being correctly nominated and received.
ALHA Executive 2020/2021 – The following nominations have been received unopposed.
President – Lawrence Watts
Treasurer/Secretary – Thomas Childs
ALHA Vice President 2020/2021. The following nomination has been received unopposed.
Graham Brown
Board Members – The following nominations have been received unopposed.
Charles Allen
Harry Ball
Deborah Chalker
Philip Chalker
Andrew Clarke
Patrick Leary
Phillip Logue
Wayne Mills
Jo Moore
Rodney Pinder
Barry Rodgers
Michael Rowland
All nominated will be ratified at the Virtual AGM on Saturday 27 June 2020
/The Jericho Cup Challenge will be held this year at Warrnambool VIC, on the weekend of Saturday 28 November and Sunday 29 November 2020 (pending COVID-19 State Restrictions).
This is an invitation only event for financial members of the Australian Light Horse Association.
Interested members of the Australian Light Horse Association are therefore cordially invited to submit their Expressions of Interest to attend and participate in this event.
Nominations of individuals and teams for this event will close on Friday 31 July 2020 –please contact
/Membership fees are – Riding Members: $75 and Non-Riding Members – $55
/Notice of AGM sent to all financial members via email last week, please check your inbox.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Australian Light Horse Association Ltd will be held on Saturday 27th June 2020
Venue: The AGM will be held Online via Zoom due to COVID-19 Health Restrictions, State Restrictions and under advice from ASIC – as previously advised on our website and social media.
Time: The AGM will commence at 12.00pm. AEST
Attached:
/COVID-19 Update
A statement to our members in response to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
The health, safety and welfare of our members and troops continues to remain our highest priority as we navigate through these tough times.
With restrictions being eased almost weekly, the ALHA is easing the suspension on ALHA sanctioned activities and advises all members and troops to participate in activities in accordance with their local public health, state and national regulatory procedures.
Events being planned must supply notification and the appropriate paperwork.
//NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF
THE AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE ASSOCIATION LTD.
Saturday 27th June 2020.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of The Australian Light Horse Association Limited will be held on Saturday 27th June 2020.
Venue:
Due to COVID-19 Health Restrictions, State regulations and under advice from ASIC the ALHA will be conducting an On-line/Virtual meeting. Details will be forwarded to financial members shortly.
The AGM will commence at 12.00pm.
Nominations for the Board of Directors of ALHA Ltd are now open for the following positions:
Nominations
All nominations for the position of Director or any other position on the Board must be received at the company office no later than the 4.00pm on the 12th June 2020. They must be signed by the Nominee and 2 other Financial Members of the Association
Notices of motion
All notices of motion must be received in writing at the Company Office by 4.00pm on the 5th June 2020.
For further information, contact The National Secretary – Tom Childs OAM JP
On 07 3807 2382 or email: Tom Childs
An Agenda and Audited Accounts will be available in due course.
/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO ATTEND:
An Invitation is extended for Expression of interest to attend The Australian Light Horse Association’s Leadership Course Workshop, (incorporating the previously known Troop Sergeant’s Course), is sought from ALHA Troops and Non ALHA Light Horse Troops.
This course invitation is open to Troop President, Troop Secretary/Treasurer and Troop Sergeant/Commanders only.
• The Course will be hosted by the 2nd Light Horse Woombye Troop and held at the Woombye Pony Club grounds, where there is camping, toilet and shower facilities available;
• This Course is designed as a “Train the Trainer” course so that the attendees can go back to their Troops and pass on the knowledge gained;
• Those attending can arrive Friday evening if required;
• The Course will start at 0930hrs Saturday morning and finish Sunday afternoon at appox 1600hrs;
• Catering will be provided for lunch Saturday, evening meal Saturday night, breakfast Sunday morning and lunch Sunday;
• There is no costs to attend for current ALHA financial members, however, Non ALHA financial members attending will be ask to pay $55 towards catering and general Course costs;
• Saturday will be a classroom day with Sunday a horse day;
• There will be a Section of Mounted Troopers provided for the horse work on the Sunday, so there is no need to bring your horse;
• Registration is required no later than the 14th March 2020
• A full detailed Run-Sheet of the Course will be made available to those who register.
Please respond back to me, as the Course Coordinator, with full details of the individuals your Troop will be sending along by the 14th March.
Contact Lawrence Watts
