By Dongyun Kwon
Yarra Glen RSL’s new president finally made his debut in front of the public on the Anzac Day service.
The new president is Michael Watkins who was recommended for the position by the former president Stephen Shortis.
Mr Watkins said becoming a president is a “big step” for him.
“I’ve been with this branch of the RSL for some years and the previous president Steve asked me to take over his position before he moved to Mount Evelyn,” Mr Watkins said.
Mr Watkins served for the British Royal Air Force for 22 years and participated in several conflicts.
“The last one [the war I was in] was the Falklands War in 1982,” he said.
The president said he has been focusing on two main projects.
“The main project that we have at the moment is the Huey helicopter project that is made by George Miller [The vice president of the Yarra Glen RSL],” he said.
“We’re in the final stages of getting approval to erect it.
“All RSLs are beset by the usual problem. We are getting old, so it’s a battle to try and attract younger members into, and that’s also one of our main focuses.”
