The Tamworth RSL-sub branch vice president was elected at the three-day state conference in Albury.

Ms Lambkin, who also holds the title of New England District Council president, is also very keen to encourage younger vets to get involved with their local RSL.

She’s part of a changing guard at the NSW RSL, which will be led by new president, James Brown.

“He’s a very astute young man who will no doubt lead us to where we need to go to make sure RSL NSW thrives and survives,” she said.

NSW RSL has been battling an ongoing scandal involving alleged fraud and cover-ups by state leaders, which broke late in 2016. But Mrs Lambkin is happy with the steps being taken to repair the reputation of NSW RSL.

“We’ll wait for the outcome of the inquiry and if any previous wrong doings are revealed we will deal with that accordingly,” she said.