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RUSI of SA
Building 160, Keswick Barracks
KESWICK SA 5035
Office Hours: Monday and Friday 10am to 4pm
Tel: (08) 8305 6378
Fax: (08) 8305 6378
Email: rusikes@bigpond.com
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PRESIDENT
RUSIDSS South Australia
Colonel David Stoba RFD ED (Retd)
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LUNCHTIME LECTURERUSIDSS of SA: What's OnAll members are invited to attend our luncheons and are encouraged to invite partners, friends and colleagues to join us and, if they like what they see and hear, to nominate them for membership. Please book in advance. The dress code for the luncheon is neat casual. The cost of the buffet is $30.00 for members and $35.00 for non-members. We also conduct a raffle to help cover expenses. Our caterer has agreed to provide vegetarian meals and sweets for diabetics, but these must be ordered before midday on the Thursday before the lunch. For those who do not have time to enjoy lunch, but wish to hear the lecture, chairs are provided around the perimeter of the hall. The address is of about 30 to 35 minutes duration with 15 minutes for questions, after which coffee or tea is available. We aim to complete the program by 2.00 pm. Cancellations must be advised to the RUSI-SA Office by midday of the Friday before the lunch. Subsequent cancellations will attract a fee of $30.00. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________RUSIDSS OF SA PRESENTATIONS & EVENTS FOR 2018 ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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RUSIDSS-SA 25th September 2018 Briefing Your Invitation Presented by the Royal United Services Institute – South Australia, a not-for - profit organization, established to inform the public on important and significant defence and security matters. A Presentation by: AIRCDRE Joe Iervasi AM Commander Air Warfare Centre Senior Australian Defence Force Officer – Edinburgh Defence Precinct “Australian Air Warfare Centre” The Air Warfare Centre and its role in integrated war fighting The Commander will brief on the latest Air Force strategies in integrating air warfare, formulating recommendations and seeking answers to operational and tactical war-fighting challenges. Date: Tuesday 25th September 2018 Time: 6.00pm (dinner) for 7.00 pm–9pm Where: Naval Military and Airforce Club –111 Hutt Street, City Dress Code: Business Attire/Neat Casual Cost: $12.00 which includes attendance at the talk. Pre-Brief dinner, wine, beer and soft drinks are available for purchase. RSVP by 9pm Monday, 24 Sept 2018 emailcara32_@hotmail.com to secure your seat. Bookings by Eventbrite click here or by EFTPOS –see below ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please detach and return to:-Royal United Services Institute of SA Building 160, Keswick Barracks Keswick SA 5035 Contact Porscha Ryan on: Email: cara32_@hotmail.com Brief, Tuesday, 25th September 2018 PAYMENT: Cash ( ) Cheque ( ) Electronic Funds Transfer** ( ) Names of those attending ____________________________ Account Name: RUSI of SA Inc **BSB 065 000 **Account No: 00900386 Please ensure that you include your name in the reference area.
AIR COMMODORE JOE ‘VINNY’ IERVASI, AM Commander Air Warfare Centre Senior Australian Defence Force Officer – Edinburgh Defence Precinct Air Commodore Joe Iervasi was born in Sydney. He joined the RAAF in 1985 and completed flying training in 1989. He has been flying the F/A-18 Hornet since 1991. He served at No 3 Squadron as a junior pilot before proceeding on exchange to No 5 Squadron RAF flying the Tornado F3. During this tour he deployed on Operation Deny Flight enforcing the no-fly zone over Bosnia - Herzigovnia (1995). Upon return to Australia he served as a flight commander at both 77 Squadron and 75 Squadron. In 2001 Air Commodore Iervasi completed the inaugural Australian Command and Staff College at Weston Creek and was subsequently posted to Capability Systems in Russell Offices. During this period he was responsible for the development and sponsorship of F/A-18, F-111 and Hawk major capital equipment projects, with the most notable being the Hornet Upgrade Project. In 2005 he returned to Williamtown as the Senior Operations Officer at 81 Wing and subsequently assumed command of No 3 Squadron in Dec 2005. He was promoted to Group Captain on 12 Jan 2009 and served as Chief of Staff Air Combat Group. In 2010 Air Commodore Iervasi completed the Defence and Strategic Studies Course and was appointed as Officer Commanding No 81 Wing (F/A-18) in December of that year. In January 2013 he was posted as Chief of Staff to the Vice Chief of the Defence Force.Following this posting Air Commodore Iervasi was promoted to his current rank of Air Commodore and deployed to the Middle East as the Director, US Central Command 609th Combined Air OperationsCentre at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. He returned to Australia and was appointed Director General AirCommand Operations (Headquarters Air Command) and Director General Air (Headquarters Joint Operations Command) where he commanded global air operations including Operation OKRA. In December 2016 AIRCDRE Iervasi was appointed Commander Air Warfare Centre. Air Commodore Iervasi has over 3000 hours flying fast jets and is an A Category Fighter Pilot. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree, a Masters of Management in Defence Studies and a Graduate Diploma in Strategic Studies He has been awarded the Medal in the Order of Australia (2009), Australian Active Service Medal (Balkans and ICAT Clasps), Afghanistan Medal, Defence Long Service Medal with Third Clasp, and the Australian Defence Medal. He was appointed as a Member in the Order of Australia in 2016. Air Commodore Iervasi is married to Donna Allen. They havetwin daughters, Rosie and Lily. He enjoys travel, cricket, reading, and entertaining. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
RUSI - SA 3 September 2018 Invitation to Event Lunch with Dr RomainFathi “From defeat to victory, 1939-1945. How France lost the battle but won the war?” Monday 3rdSeptember 2018 12-2pm Naval Military & Air Force Club 111 Hutt Street Adelaide
France’s experience of the Second World War is an aspect of French history generally poorly known or misunderstood overseas. This presentation aims to pause and reflect on the origins and consequences of the French defeat in WWII. The pacifism of the 1920s, the rise of anti-Semitism, the debacle, Vichy, the occupation of France and its liberation will be presented through a survey of contemporary French mentalities, providing context to understand this traumatic period in France’s history. Tickets are priced at $30 for RUSI Members, Veterans & Defence members or $35 for non-members. by EFTPOS to Account Name: RUSI of SA IncBSB: 065 000 Act No: 00900386 Ref: your Name Where: Long Tan Room @ Naval Military and Air Force Club, 111 Hutt St, Adelaide Monday 3rdSeptember 2018 11.45 am arrive, meet and greet Dr Fathi, drinks purchased at the bar and lunch order taken 12 noon Briefcommences in the Long Tan Room 1 pm Lunch served in the Long Tan Room 2 pm event concludes, retire to the Ante Room for drinks and discussion. Dr RomainFathiis South Australia’s 2018 “Historian of the Year” You must book yourtickets by EFTPOS or pay at the door on the day.
Dr RomainFathiis South Australia’s 2018 Historian of the year. He is an expert in the French WW2 theatre of war, its society, effects and the dimension of the wars impact upon the French people and nation. Dr Fathiis a French cultural historian whose research focuses on the transnational dimension of war and its aftermath in both the Australian and European contexts. Dr.Fathiis a Lecturer in History at Flinders University and aChercheurAssociéat the Centre d’Histoirede Sciences Po, Paris. He has taught at Sciences Po in Paris, Yale in the United States of America, The University of Queensland and Flinders University in Australia. His primary research interests focus on the First World War, war commemorations and Australian identity. His forthcoming book,Our Corner of the Somme. Australia at Villers-Bretonneuxwill be published by Cambridge University Press early next year. RomainFathiis South Australia’s 2018 “Historian of the Year”, an award conferredby the History Council of South Australia, in May 2018. RUSIDSS-SA: The Royal United Services Institute of South Australia (RUSI-SA) maintains a long and proud history of involvement in national defence and strategic outlook realms. Our charter is clear in promoting strong and vibrant discussion relevant to current Australian military members’ welfare, the purchase of foreign war-fighting equipment, domestically awarded Australian Defence Industry contracts, and all manner of associated financial, logistical and operational matters faced now and into the future. Rather than acting as another advocacy organisation such as the RSL, Legacy, or more recent ex-Serving members’ groups, the RUSI-SA focuses squarely on the future shape and direction of government policy in relation to the Australian Defence Force. This is what makes our organisation significantly different in approach, reach and scope from the aforementioned and highly respected as well as complimentary entities to the defence community. We, as predominantly ex-Serving members ourselves, who seek to remain informed on all matters pertaining to military affairs, continue to be engaged academically and socially by moving the national defence agenda forward through dialogue, actions and interaction with the key government and ADF uniformed decision makers. Our relevance is only gaining traction as we look toward an uncertain future in ever increasingly disruptive and potentially hostile times. The RUSI-SA is arguably the only platform available for those in the wider South Australian community to engage, discuss and debate matters critical to the long-term national interests both domestically and abroad. The line-up of speakers who have committed to the 2018 calendar is just as impressive. Whether you’re interested in major Navy, Army or Air Force military platforms, weapons systems, uniform and equipment developments or, most importantly, ADF personal recruitment and welfare issues –the RUSI-SA is the organisation to deliver the forum to be informed. Please forward this email to your friends and contacts in defence industry. Mark Ryan MarkRyanMBA WGCDR Ret'd President Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies –South Australia
RUSI-SA 6 August 2018 LUNCHEON Presented by the Royal United Services Institute – South Australia, a not-for-profit organisation, established to inform the public on important and significant defence and security matters. A Presentation by: COL Steve Larkins Military Historian and Chair of the Military History Section of the Naval, Military and Air Force Club of SA. “The Battle of Le Hamel” This was a successful combined Arms, meticulously planned, battle under Monash, commanding Australian and American troops. Date: Monday6 August 2018 Time: 11.30 for 12.00 noon – 2pm Where: TPI House – 171 Richmond Rd, Richmond Dress Code: Business Attire/Neat Casual Cost: $35.00 non-members ($30.00 for members) which includes a two+ course meal at the nearby Rex Hotel and attendance at the talk. Wine, beer and soft drinks are available for purchase. RSVP by 9 pm Sunday, 5 August email rusikes@bigpond.com to secure your seat. Bookingsby EFTPOS – see below or pay at the door cash only. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please Detach and return to:- Royal United Services Institute of SA Building 160, Keswick Barracks Keswick SA 5035 or Email: rusikes@bigpond.com Luncheon, Monday 6 August 2018 PAYMENT: Cash ( ) Cheque ( ) Electronic Funds Transfer** ( ) Names of those attending Account Name: RUSI of SA Inc **BSB 065 000 Account No: 00900386 Please ensure that you include your name in the reference area.
Australia’s Foreign Policy White Paper Presentation from Barry Patterson, A/G Director South Australia State Office DFAT For the Royal United Services Institute – SA and guests The Foreign Policy White Paper is the first comprehensive policy paper on Australia’s international engagement since 2003 and sets out the government’s long-term international agenda, how Australia will be positioned to seize opportunities, manage risks and maximise our influence in a changing world. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to hear about the Australian Government’s Foreign Policy White Paper and Australia’s future engagement in the region. Barry Patterson, A/g Director South Australia State Office Barry Patterson commenced in the positon of acting Director, South Australia State Office in April 2018, and as Deputy Director, in September 2016. Barry was previously DFAT Liaison Officer and Strategic Adviser to the ADF’s Headquarters Joint Operations Command (2013-14), and was posted as First Secretary to Timor Leste (2011-2013). He has worked as a desk officer and aid program manager (education, policing and security, governance) in the Indonesia and Timor Leste branch and was a Director in the Civil Military and Stabilisation Branch. Barry was also a policy officer in the International Policy Division of the Department of Defence. Barry holds a Bachelor of Politics and Law (Hons) and Bachelor of Business. Prior to DFAT, Barry worked in the private sector in project management, and as a director of a defence and security research institute. Barry Patterson _______________________________ A/g Director South Australia State Office Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Phone +61 8 8403 4852 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ LUNCHTIME LECTURE March 5th, 2018 Luncheon Mr Richard Price CEO Defence SA "The Impact of Australian Defence Industry Policy on Australia and in particular to South Australia.” __________________________________________________________________________________________________ LUNCHTIME LECTURE February 5th, 2018 Luncheon Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith MP "Strategic focus on the South Pacific sea, air, land and space.” ___________________________________________________ EVENING LECTURE February 1st, 2018 Evening Senator Rex Patrick "A Better Approach to Defence Procurement.” __________________________________________________________________________________________RUSI OF SA PRESENTATIONS & EVENTS FOR 2017 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ LUNCHTIME LECTURE December 4th, 2017 Luncheon Messrs Rajiv Chand and Ian Gladstone "Dementia and Health" “the unspoken impact on leadership and command.” LUNCHTIME LECTURE November 6th, 2017 Luncheon Mr Phil Palmer "A First Responder" “What it is to be a paramedic (Ambo) in South Australia, the challenges and rewards.” LUNCHTIME LECTURE October 9th, 2017 Luncheon Senator Cory Bernardi “A Conservative's View of Defence." _________________________________________________________LUNCHTIME LECTURE September 4th, 2017 Luncheon Dr Romain Fathi “A different perspective on the First World War: The French Experience." _________________________________________________________ LUNCHTIME LECTURE August 7th, 2017 Luncheon Aaron Cartledge, SA Secretary C.F.M.E.U and Max Adlam, Industrial Officer, United Firefighters Union “To present a report on the dangers posed to the security of the Australian public by the importation and usage of faulty, foreign made, building products which often have false, covering documentation." _________________________________________________________ LUNCHTIME LECTURE July 3rd, 2017 Luncheon Imam Mohammed Tawhidi “The Danger to Australia posed by Muslim Extremists" _________________________________________________________ LUNCHTIME LECTURE June 5th , 2017 Luncheon Mr Chen Yonglin - Former Chinese Diplomat “Exposing the Chinese threat to Australia's Sovereignty" __________________________________________________________________________________________ ANNUAL DINING-IN NIGHT POSTPONED May 27th, 2017 Dining-In Night OFFICIAL GUESTS His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC Governor of South Australia and Patron of RUSI-SA, and Mrs Lan Le.
LUNCHTIME LECTURE May 1st, 2017 Luncheon Senator Nick Xenophon - Senator for South Australia "Addressing the Adequacy of Australia's Defence & Security Systems" _________________________________________________ LUNCHTIME LECTURE April 3rd, 2017 Luncheon Jody van Deventer - CEO Committee of Adelaide “Future for Adelaide"
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