Dubbo RSL Sub-Branch Vice President and Board Member Bill Greenwood has been honoured with Life Membership of the Memorial Club.

Bill joins a select group including Matt Dover, Tom Gray and Barry Grady.

The former policeman who served in Vietnam has been an advocate for service personnel in many ways but especially through welfare and support.

He has been an organising force at Anzac Day services for many years and participates in visits to schools as well as aged care facilities and hospitals to continue the spirit of those who served.

Billy’s love of sport is reflected in his Sunday swims with the Ducks, an activity he enjoyed with best friend and wife Teresa until her untimely death recently.

He has also been a practical supporter of the Vets Golf, Bowls, RSL Colts Cricket and the Youth Club and is seen at numerous community events.

Bill is a Lifeline Volunteer and heads the Dubbo Day Committee and is on several other committees as well.

The Ducks quacked for “their Bill” on Sunday morning. Although there was only a small contingent, those who attended made plenty of noise according to Publicity Officer Judy Walsh.

Jacob Pearce filled the void in the middle when he claimed the Donut King May Monthly Trophy.

“He was.02 off his time with young Lucas Salmon 0.03 off his in a remarkably close contest,” Judy said.

“Lucas had a run of second places on Sunday, finishing just behind yours truly in the final of the 25 metre Freestyle and pipped on the wall by Rob Rich in the 25 metre Backstroke,” Judy added.

Henry Willcockson scored a couple of wins – in the 2x25 metre Breaststroke /Breaststroke brace relay with Mark Prentice after Norm Bahr and John Wherritt broke.

“H’s second win was in the closest to time 25 metre Butterfly, although it would be doubtful if Henry’s version of Butterfly would pass the judge in a more ‘formal’ setting. Hard to describe really,” the PO laughed

The Ducks head into a new year of fun, friendship and “foxing” after the election of a new committee.