Frontline Defence Services recently took part in Exercise Talisman Sabre, operting a retail outlet in Rockhampton for troops to access during the exercise.
We were pleased to also assist in providing prizes for the fun run that was held on the final day of Exercise.
The Winner each received a gift pack of products from Army Shop including a Drink Bottle, AUSCAM Teddy Bear and Stubby Cooler.
We were pleased to be able to contribute to this event and to be a part of this exercise
Frontline Defence Services ,through the Have a Coffee Help a mate appeal, will donate $60,031.00 to the respective Army and Air Force Trust Funds to aid personnel who were affected by the south east Queensland Floods.
The $60,031 amount is representative of 10% of sales from the week of the appeal as well as donations from Frontline Suppliers and members of the public who were unable to access a Frontline or Australian Commercial Catering outlet to be involved.
Through out the week of the appeal, bases around the country saw an influx of support for those that had lost everything in the floods.
The highest sales were seen at Robertson Barracks, from which $6500 will be donated.
While every outlet saw great levels of participation, some highlights were:
Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Joni Edson said “The Frontline Defence Services Have a Coffee Help a mate appeal has been a fantastic opportunity for the Army and Air Force Canteen Service to do what it is designed to do: that is to support Army and Air Force personnel and their families through the sale of goods and the provision of services on Army and Air Force establishments.
This appeal turned out to be a great success, with many personnel, support staff and dependants all banding together and getting involved to help their mates recover from the south eastQueenslandfloods.
Frontline Defence Services is proud to be able to add the “Have a coffee help a mate” appeal to our proud 95 year history of supporting our soldiers and airmen. We wish those families in need all the very best and hope that our modest contribution will make some difference to those who receive the assistance. “
Planning is in place for late August for the official presentation of the cheque to Army and Air Force Representatives by the Frontline Defence Services Board.
Have you been into RAAF Base Tindal recently? We are working on making our outlet more comfortable for you! Head in and check out the new lounges in store – why not grab a coffee and whoopie! Or enjoy the great dry season days outdoors on our new outdoor furniture. These are just some of the changes we are making at RAAF Base Tindal.
Congratulations to the winner of the in-store Toohey’s promotion for a Toohey’s Speaker Esky!
After the huge success today of the Townsville Coffee Van’s visit to the Gecko’s Family Centre it is RAAF Base Townsville turn tomorrow.
The coffee van will be at the Wirraway club from 2.30pm tomorrow in support of the Have a coffee Help a mate appeal.
Make sure to drop down and say hi the the Townsville crew and grab a coffee or hot chocolate in support of the Army and Air Force members rebuilding from the floods.
You can find more information at www.frontlineds.com.au/helpamate.php
Jim Beam Stubby Cooler and Jim Beam Belt. 5 up for grabs!
Oh what a dilemma! My desk (and surrounding desks!) are beginning to overflow with goodies from our awesome suppliers!
Must be time for a facebook competition!
Keeping in the theme of the week, the first 5 Frontline Defence Services Facebook (www.facebook.com/FacebookDefenceServices) fans who post to the Frontline Defence Services facebook page a photo of them in any Frontline or ACC canteen in front of a Have a coffee help a mate appeal will win one of these Jim Beam gift packs.
Packs includes 1 x Jim Beam stubby cooler and a Jim Beam Belt.
Terms and Conditions: When loaded, photos must clearly have the Have a Coffee Help a mate appeal poster in them and names of people in the photo along with the outlet at which the photo was taken must be placed in the description. Any lude, crude or inappropriate images will be immediately removed and not eligible to count within the first 5 photos.
© Commonwealth of Australia 2011
Frontline Defence Services Outlet Manager, Steven Joseph was recognised and thanked for the great support provided recently to the Australian Army Skill-at-Arms Meeting which was held in Puckapunyal.
Defence Media Library stated that Since 1984, AASAM has been Australia’s premier military shooting tournament, with a growing reputation worldwide. The activity is open to all ADF members and also attracts champions from 12 international defence forces. This year the competition includes teams from Australian, Canada, France (FFNC), Indonesia, Timor Leste, Brunei, Netherlands, US Marines, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and contingent of Japanese observers. Irrespective of nationality, the common language is marksmanship. This years competition will be judged through a series of team and individual events encompassing both day and night shooting from a bayonet assault course simulating close quarter fighting to deliberate shooting out to 400 metres. Snipers will engage targets out to 800 meters. Contestants will fire the pistol, rifle, sniper rifle and machine gun on standard issue to their defence force. The competition decides the champion shot of the ADF, as well as providing a venue to determine who is the best shooting unit or formation team in the Australian Army. The international aspect of the competition determines the best individual shooter and competing nation.
Frontline was pleased to support AASAM through provision of catering for their welcome function and donation of goods, stock and gifts throughout the meeting. Steven Joseph was honoured to be asked to present the King George Whiskey Shield to the winner of the competition.
For Frontline’s outstanding support LTCOL Wally Jensen presented Steven with a commemorative medallion in recognition of his support.
The Queensland floods in January 2011 impacted on many thousands of people.
Three quarters of the state was declared a disaster zone; 37 people died; three remain listed as missing; and flood restoration and reconstruction costs are estimated at more than $5 billion.
Despite federal and state government assistance packages, individuals and families continue to find it very difficult to recover from their losses since many of them are not in receipt of insurance payments.
A number of Army and Air Force families in the Ipswich and Amberley areas remain in need of additional assistance in their flood recovery.
The Chief of Army and The Chief of Air Force have commenced a force wide appeal looking at ways of raising funds that can be used to assist those affected personnel.
From the 30th May – 4th June, Frontline Defence Services will donate 10% of all retail sales made at all canteens on Army and Air Force bases to assist these families recovery effort.
The Frontline “Help a mate in need” appeal asks all Army and Air Force members to go to their local Frontline Defence Services or Australian Commercial Catering canteen and purchase a coffee and a meal with the knowledge that they are helping to assist their mates who are struggling to recover from the affects of the Queensland floods.
Support from both the Chief of the Army and Chief of the Air Force has been expressed encouraging their personnel on all bases to get involved.
““I encourage all personnel to show their spirit of mateship. By participating in the joint Army, Air Force and Frontline ‘Have a Coffee – Help a Mate’ campaign, you will go along way in helping out our colleagues and their families who were directly affected by the floods.” The Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Gillespie said.
Chief of the Air Force AIRMSHL Binksin said “Our colleagues and their families need our help and this is an easy way to help through this initiative”
Frontline Defence Services is encouraging Community Groups, Sporting Clubs and units on base to head down to their local outlet show their support.
“We would love to see photos from all bases nationally, where members are getting involved and showing their support. A gallery of photos will be hosted on the Frontline Defence Services website from the 30th May” said Joni Edson,
Marketing and Public Relations Manager for Frontline Defence Services.
Regular information during the event week will be posted through the Frontline
Defence services website, www.frontlineds.com.au/helpamate.php and will also
be updated on The Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force facebook
pages.
Amberley canteen supervisor, Christine Rowan and Barrista, Kadi Howard with Amberley's 30 Free Coffee May Winner, Matt Cribbs
The 30 Day, 30 Free… Coffee promotion is going great guns at Frontline outlets across the country! So far we have had 28 lucky winners – which means a total of 840 cups free to our happy customers!
All you have to do to go into the draw is head into your local Frontline outlet, grab a loyalty card and once it is full enter it into the draw to have a month of free coffee on us! You can enter as many times as you like! Bottoms up!
Frontline Defence Services (the trading name of the Army and Air Force Canteen Service) continues their 95 years of services and support to the Army and Air Force communities with the launch of the “Have a coffee – Help a mate” appeal.
This appeal is part of a force wide appeal commenced by the Chiefs of Army and Air Force designed to raise vital funds for those serving members who were affected by the south east Queensland floods.
More than 40 members and their families in the Amberley and Ipswich areas have been greatly affected by the south east Queensland floods.
As has been reported in the media, many householders were not in receipt of insurance payments and as such all they have received by way of financial assistance is whatever was offered under federal and state government assistance packages.
The level of damage to some homes was so significant that even with these payments; families are finding it very difficult to recover from their losses.
“Frontline Defence Services, in conjunction with the Army and Air Force, recognize that these floods impacted on many serving personnel” said Joni Edson, Marketing and Public Relations Manager for Frontline Defence Services
“For 95 years, the canteen services have worked as a charitable arm of the forces. The purpose of all canteen funds since 1915 has been to provide funds, through the sale of food, grocery and alcohol, back to the Army and Air Force communities and we are proud to continue that tradition today”
Frontline Defence Services traces their history back to the first A.I.F Canteen Service, which was created in 1915 and served the troops throughout Australia, The Middle East and Egypt.
The canteen services were responsible for generating funds to be provided to welfare that would then distribute over £ 3.4 million pounds in grants to widows and children of deceased war veterans post World War II.
In the period between 1996 and 2005 a total of $6.2 million was provided directly back to bases for RTF, Unit and Base Welfare as well as sponsorship and support for community and sporting groups.
Today, Frontline’s support continues in the way of the managed vending solutions, which in 2010 provided back over $230,000 to units, welfare and community group’s nation wide as well as direct sponsorship to sporting clubs, community groups and base welfare.
“The “Have a coffee – help a mate” appeal is just one of the ways that we are able to continue our support and assistance to the Army and Air Force communities” said Joni.
The appeal will run in all Frontline Defence Services and Australian Commercial Catering canteens from the 30th May – 4th June 2011.
During this week, Frontline Defence Services will pass back 10% of all retail sales to the Army and Air Force for distribution to those flood affected members.
Further information will be available leading up to the appeal week at www.frontlineds.com.au/helpamate.php or through Frontline’s facebook page www.facebook.com/FrontlineDefenceServices
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A PDF of this Press Release can be found at http://www.frontlineds.com.au/helpamate.php#media
