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January 2023 Exhaust Notes - Edition No 321 
ARBN 116 090 101

Telemachus Medal (Telem-ach-us)

(Son of Odysseus (Ulysses) and Penelope)

Purpose of the Medal:

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On the 17 April 2010, the National Committee of the Ulysses Club Inc introduced the Telemachus
Medal.

The suggestion for a Medal to fill an obvious void was initially discussed by members of the 2009
National Committee and was presented to the Branch Representatives at the Extended Natcom
meeting in Albany 2010 where it was ratified.

Introduction of the Telemachus Medal is to recognize that many deserving members who did not
meet the required criteria as set by the National Committee to qualify for the Life Membership and
or Dearnley Medal, were not able to be recognized by the Branch that they choose to be aligned
with, for their commendable contributions, commitments or service.

The Telemachus Medal is designed to acknowledge members contributions to the Branch with which
they have chosen to be aligned. Whilst still maintaining a meritorious standard its intention is to
recognize service which is above and beyond the normal expectations of any member.

Criteria for the Medal:

The following Criteria for the Medal are designed to ensure that awarding of the Medal is significant
and its intention is not diminished.

The Nomination for the Medal can be presented to the Branch Committee by a member aligned
with that Branch, for consideration but must be submitted through the Branch Committee to the

National Committee for consideration.

The Nomination should be supported by the Branch Committee and carry a majority vote.

The Nomination should be signed by the nominator and supporting Committee members.

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