Our Mission:
To develop youths into better adults.
Who we are:
We are outstanding young Men and Women, that represent the commonwealth of Australia. With courage, initiative, teamwork and respect. We can adapt, improvise and overcome anything.
Our History:
27 Army Cadet Unit (27ACU) began life as Coffs Harbour High School Cadet Unit.
It has the rare distinction of being the only Cadet Unit that served in World War II front line service. This involved guarding the Coffs Harbour coastline during the war. The cadets were attached to the Militia and patrolled the northern and southern beaches around the Jetty area. The cadets were regularly on joint exercise with the Militia and the Regular Army at the jungle training center located in Lowanna, 8 kms inland from Coffs Harbour.
Historically, the cadets patrolled armed with Lee Enfield and .22 rifles. As part of their armoury, they boasted three Bren Guns as well as two 5-inch mortars, which the cadets would often train with on the beaches. Some would say they went fishing with them.
The unit also has the distinction of having the very first female cadets, joining in the late 1980's.
In 2007, the unit conducted a EuroTour of the Western Front. Prestigious events included relighting the Eternal Flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, under the Arc du Triomphe in Paris; parading before their Majesties, the Queen of Britain and Queen of Belgium at the 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele; parading two days in a row at the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium.
27ACU were the first Australian contingent to participate in the 40,000-person Vierdaagse (4-Day) March in Njimegan, Netherlands. Cadets and their officers successfully completed the 172 km march over the famed four days, and were awarded the Vierdaagse Medal, a Military Medal awarded by the Dutch Government.
In 2017 CDTLCPL Bellman competed in the NSW AAC Bde "Cadet of the Year" competition against strong competition and was successful, as part of her prize she received a trip on the TS New Endeavour and a Commendation from the BDE Commander
But that's just the history...
Today, 27ACU has a great deal to offer to the youth of Coffs Harbour and it's surrounds.
Discipline, Teamwork, Mateship, Leadership, Bush Skills, Technical Skills, Community Respect & Appreciation, and much more.
"A rising generation under a rising sun"
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C.ex Coffs is located in the City Centre of Coffs Harbour with a history of 73 years. C.ex Coffs is not only an Ex-Services Club, it also boasts a selection of dining options for its members and guests including The Brasserie Restaurant, PLANK Coffee Shop, Papaveros Italian Restaurant and Ribeye Rooftop Bar & Kitchen.
It also features a Platinum TAB facility, NSW Lotteries Agency, two synthetic bowling greens, regular touring acts in our exceptional auditorium and ample undercover parking.
ClubGRANTS Funding
The latest round of C.ex Group ClubGRANTS Funding is now open! The round opened from 1 September 2022 and will close 31 August 2023.
Supporting the Community is fundamental to the C.ex Group’s core business. We believe in serving the needs of the community via both monetary and in-kind support, together with connecting our community through increasing awareness of local organisations and assistance services.
We are proud of our community contributions over the last 50 years and are proud to partner with many community groups, charities, and sporting organisations to provide both financial and in-kind support.
ClubGRANTS is a rolling grants program and applications may be submitted at anytime until funds are exhausted. Applicants seeking funding from the C.ex Group are advised to carefully read the ClubGRANTS Guidelines to determine whether their project is eligible for funding. Applications are reviewed monthly, and the processing of applications can take up to a maximum of 5-6 weeks, so please plan ahead with your requests.
There are 2 ClubGRANTS categories operated by C.ex Group directly:
Category 1 Funding is available for specific local community priorities such as community welfare and social services, community development, community health services and employment assistance activities.
Category 2 Funding is focused on core club activities (such as an RSL supporting veterans’ welfare) and traditional areas of club expenditure, such as support for sport and recreation groups. It also covers tourism promotion as well as not-for-profit cultural activities and not-for-profit visual/performing arts.
ABOUT US
Our Club
Working toward breaking the common stereotypes of "outlaw" bikers, our group is simply passionate about motorcycles and look to do good for our community. We are also advocates for motorcycle safety awareness!
Where We Ride
Holding weekly, monthly and annual events, we also plan multiple trips every year, so you are bound to be able to attend at least one. We travel all over the county and sometimes including our neighboring countries.
Ride Or Die
Ultimately, it's all about being on the open rode with the fine vehicle ever created. We are an eclectic, positive club who are always looking for more members to add. Feel free to reach out for more information.
Welcome
Native Sons MC Kaupapa
Everybody has a place in the Sons. This is our Constitution and can never be changed. All International Chapters come under the same Constitution. Where due to religious laws or laws of the land of the country you live in, contravene this Constitution, the President & elected officers of that Chapter, can amend their Chapter Bylaws to suit, NOT the Constitution. The Sons Constitution is our guideline to which we strive to live our lives by in our ever-growing, ever-changing, ever watchful community.
F.I.R.M
Family
When joining the Sons we all become family. We will treat each other with respect. Family is not only the brotherhood but extends to our brothers families. Respect their families.
Integrity
Integrity is the way in which we as Natives conduct ourselves both in the home as well as in the wider community. It’s about honour, truth, humility, & doing what’s right and fair with conviction…..
Respect
Respect All….People……Races……Creeds……Cultures…..and Clubs as you would have them respect you. Show no respect, you get no respect….
Mana
We inherit our mana at birth. We can maintain, grow, and lose our mana with every action. We are responsible for our actions and the way we hold ourselves. The Mana of ourselves and our club is reflected on how others perceive us. Mana influences the behaviour of people and groups, & we uphold and maintain our mana through the expression and the action of aroha, hospitality, generosity and mutual respect. There are also times when the defence of Mana may require an excessive response due to the actions of others. Native Sons will always defend their Mana in everyday matters and try to enhance it whenever they can.
Instant Dismissal
Abuse of any form toward others, whether it be Physical, Mental, Verbal or Sexual.
Dishonesty and Theft.
Possession, Selling or Manufacture of any Illegal Substance.
Guilty of any Criminal act.
This is the Foundation for who we are as Native Sons, and as a Nation.
It Embodies Our Culture… Our Heritage… Our Beliefs
MA TE KOTAHITANGA E WHAI KAHA AI TATA – IN UNITY, THERE IS STRENGTH
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