Despite speculation the Blayney RSL would be forced to merge with Orange or Bathurst the club will continue beyond commemorations for Anzac Day in 2020, but is still in dire need of extra members to continue functioning into the future.
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Sub-branch vice-president Reg Randall said despite being knocked back for a grant from NSW RSL in September, and the organisation suggesting the sub-branch explore its options, the Blayney group would continue to operate.
As part of the Bergin Inquiry into RSL branches across the state, the organisations have been unable to fundraise for the past two years.
According to Mr Randall this was something which had "really hurt" the Blayney RSL, with the group requiring money to pay for insurance, electricity and water at the RSL Hall.
While fundraising is now permitted, Mr Randall said the biggest issue was a lack of boots on the ground.
"Our members are getting older and the membership is going down," he said.
"We need some of the younger generations to give us a hand to make sure it keeps going."
He said non-compulsory monthly meetings and helping around Remembrance Day and Anzac Day were the things the club needed the most help with.
"We need more members to survive, without the younger ones helping us out we're behind the eight ball," Mr Randall said.
"we're calling out for assistance from the public."
Blayney Shire Council general manager Rebecca Ryan said there has been no letter from the NSW RSL recommending the closure of the Blayney RSL sub-branch.
She said council would continue to support the sub-branch.
"As the local Blayney RSL Sub Branch are ageing and sadly diminishing in number ... we as a community need to work together to find a solution," she said.