Newsletter November 2015

NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 12 2015

NEWSLETTER November 12th 2015

WELCOME

President Peter Pritchard welcomed 49 members to the 41st AGM of ANZROC Vic and to hear our member Neville Pearson speak about his travel experiences with help from wife Cheryl and Flight Centre manager Marieke van der Pieterman. Neville has provided a summary of the presentation in his Birdies Twitter section. After the welcome Secretary Wolf Damschitz covered the formal matters and members then enjoyed the informal luncheon.

The Annual General meeting followed Neville’s presentation and a brief report of the Annual General meeting with President Peter’s report is included later in the newsletter.

Members not seen for some time included Norris Gale, Stan Halbish, and John Hawkins between trips, Don Jeffrey returning from overseas and Kevin O’Neill.

Photos taken at the luncheon by John Brown are posted on our Website and Facebook pages.

APOLOGIES

Graham Ainscough, Vic Ansell, Graeme Baldwin, Dave Brookman, Diane Carew, John Carrazza, Robin Cates, Brian Christensen, George Cooper, Cedric Coxsedge, Ken Crawford, Don Davy, John Duke, Phil Dunstan, Col Edwards, Carl Garley, Theo Hall, Roy Harper, Frank Hatfield, Elaine Haw, Bernadette Hulbert, Sandra Joseph, Graeme King, Gary Mason, Fay and Gerry McPherson, Peter Nyga, Terry Parks, Ron Phillips, Graeme Randall, Bill Robinson, Geoffrey Sandow, John Vanselow, Eamon Veaney, Anne Wee, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins, David Woods

NEW MEMBERS

Crittle Brian 32 years ANZ

Hay Peter 11 years ANZ

Hayden Karen 16 years ANZ

Hore Edward (Ed) 42 years ANZ

We welcome Brian, Peter, Karen and Ed to ANZROC and look forward to welcoming them at one of our meetings.

BEREAVEMENTS

Shelton J.T.(Jack) 21/9/2015 85 years

Jack was a keen member of ANZROC and regularly enjoyed the newsletters at his Raymond Island address.

If members have any anecdotes of their time with Jack we would be pleased to include them in a future newsletter and these can be sent to Ron Adams at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or PO Box 579, Malvern, 3144.

Members stood in remembrance of Jack at the meeting and our condolences are extended to family and friends of Jack Shelton.

Jenette Pickering advised that Michael John (Mike) O’Neill passed away in Perth on 24/10/2015 at the age of 69 years. Ray Galliott from ANZROC WA where Mike was a member said that Mike who was GM ANZ WA from 1996 to 2002 passed away from a suspected heart attack. President Peter Pritchard said he knew Mike from ANZ Corporate days and he was a fine banker. Mike spent a number of years in Melbourne and would be remembered by many of our ANZROC members. Our condolences are extended to the O’Neill family and friends.

Bernice Mitchell advised that Nan Peterkin wife of ANZROC member Ian Peterkin passed away 4/11/2015 after a very short illness. Nan was a very active member of the ANZ Ladies group and ANZROC Senior Vice President Eamon Veaney advised that Nan was known to many ANZROC members. Ian presented the toast to the ANZ at the Christmas luncheon in 2013 and our condolences are extended to Ian and his family.

Karen Mainwaring wrote on behalf of her mother, Kathleen Smyth, to thank ANZROC members Keith Higgs and Lawrie Foord for attending ANZROC Honorary member Kevin Smyth’s funeral service on 18th September. Karen said that Kevin enjoyed his association with the retired officers club and was saddened that his declining health prevented him from attending functions in recent times.

HONORARY BIRTHDAYS

The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during November 2015

and we pass on Congratulations from our members for your birthdays:

Frank Attard (80), Brian Christensen (82), Brian Farrell (87), John Flyger (81), Euan Greenwood

(91), Theo Hall (84), Frank Hatfield (84), Keith Higgs (81), Eric Lean (93), John Mangan (85),

Zelda Martin, Gerry McPherson (91),  Jim Potter (85), Don Ranyard (85),

Arthur Vale (85).

INTEREST RATES

From 1/11/2015

Less than $20,000 1.31%

Greater than $20,000 1.67%

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENTS WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO IDENTIFY

We have been unable to identify the members who made the following deposits that have been received in the ANZROC bank account. These payments were most likely made over the counter in an ANZ branch,

15 Sept 2015 $20

23 Sept 2015 $10

16 Oct 2015 $10 Ref 1504067

13November 2015 $20 only ID ‘anz subs’

If you made your subs payment at a branch on any of the above dates, could you please contact our treasurer John Brown by phone on 03 9802 1810 or mobile 0425 827 540 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Payments made at a branch cannot be identified by name, so it is recommended that your phone number be included in the Aux Dom field on the deposit form for follow up if required.

ANZROC 41st Annual General Meeting

The 41st Annual General Meeting was held during the monthly luncheon and the minutes of the 40th Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 13th November 2014 were confirmed. Peter Pritchard presented his President’s Report 2014/2015. The Annual Financial Report and Statement for the year to 30th September 2015 was presented and accepted. Subscription fees for the year 2015-16 were maintained at current levels of $20.00 per year for Metropolitan members and $10.00 for Country and Interstate members. Committeeman Con La Fauci was awarded Life Membership after giving members 10 years of sterling service on the committee.

In view of the fact that sufficient nominations were received to fill all positions the following were appointed as Office Bearers and Committee for year 2015-2016.

OFFICE BEARERS AND COMMITTEE: 2015-2016

President Peter Pritchard

Immediate Past President John McPhee

Senior Vice President Eamon Veaney

Vice President Glyn Parry-Jones

Noel Beanland

Secretary Wolf Damschitz

Newsletter Editor/Assistant Secretary Ron Adams

Honorary Treasurer John Brown

Committee George Cooper, Ken Crawford, Carl Garley, Vicky Genius, Don Jeffrey, Con La Fauci, Gary Mason, Kevin Mitchell, Joan Nathan, Neville Pearson, Ken Pattison, Kathy Trace.

Records Officer Debbie Jerkovic

Auditor Alan Forrest

We welcome Carl Garley, Vicky Genius and Ken Pattison to the committee and thank Elaine Haw for her time on the committee .Elaine retired during the year as she moved to Echuca to be near her family.

PRESIDENTS REPORT 2014/2015.

It is my pleasure to present the annual report of ANZROC.

The year has been an eventual and pleasurable year with interesting guest speakers plus suburban and country social meetings providing a variety of venues, thus enabling members who cannot participate at city venues to enjoy fellowship in a local setting.

ANZROC since 1953 has grown, from a handful of members to our current 956 members. Today, ANZROC provides a wide range of services to members.

Communication is essential to our members enabling all to know what is happening with members. Regular monthly newsletters, which are very popular to members enables all to keep in contact with former colleagues. We are indebted to our editor Ron Adams, who has done a sterling job in producing the newsletter.

ANZROC’s Website has been in operation now for nearly 5 years. We have just reached an impressive number of hits of 100,000. Most newsletters attract over 700 readers. There has been a flurry of interest in the recent posting covering the past Insurance and Banking Records with more than 700 readers on that item and one of the most popular postings we have done.

We also have an ANZROC’s Facebook page which has attracted over 160 'likes'. The benefit of this page is that friends and family of our Members can also get involved with ANZROC’s and browse through articles and photos related to ANZ.

Most of our members are now on email so the combination of the ANZROC’s website and Facebook page is a great way of keeping in touch with each other. We encourage all Members and their families to catch up with what we are doing via these Social Media channels.

Eamon Veaney our Senior Vice President and web master has done a great job and we thank him for his work.

Our Secretary Wolf Damschitz has looked after the administration of the club and has handled this function with flair.

Our Social Committee has as usual provided excellent service.

Last year our 2014 Christmas Luncheon at the Arts Centre was well attended with 272 members and bank guests enjoying the opportunity to get together. ANZ guests included Mike Smith, Graham Hodges, Shayne Elliott and Jo Mikleus. We are indebted to the Bank for their most generous financial support to ANZROC. At our Christmas luncheon Mike Smith, responded to the toast to ANZ given by Dan Kirtley who led us through his experiences in Esanda, ANZ Internal Audit locally and overseas and a stint in New Zealand where he was Chief Internal Auditor

Mansfield Weekend: The getaway to Alzburg Resort in February was a great success and 24 members and partners enjoyed a couple of days relaxing, playing golf, cooking barbecues and entertained with a Chef prepared dinner on the last night. Our appreciation to Kevin and wife Bernice Mitchell for arranging the getaway and John Inglis and Dal Crocker for organising the golf tournament.

Golf Day in November 2014. It was a great turnout of 35 players and 6 non-playing partners for lunch on a beautiful spring day at Rosebud Country Club. Thanks to Huck Bourke for organising.

Queen Street meetings have remained popular. Guest speakers at our meetings at Queen St have included speakers from the Forestry Industry, Mercedes Benz Melbourne, The Salvation Army, we learnt about psychology and the Melbourne Camera Club. Our April meeting recognised ANZAC and our May meeting also acknowledged 180 years of ANZ as it traces its origins to May 1835, when the Bank of Australasia was granted a royal charter of incorporation - its first branch was opened in George St, Sydney in December 1835

This year suburban and country lunch meetings were held at Greensborough RSL, Mulgrave Country Club and Ballarat.

Thanks must go to the committee, Vice President Noel Beanland, Joan Nathan, Neville Pearson and Don Jeffrey for their organising of events. Also to George Cooper and Con La Fauci for meeting members and collecting monies at the Queen Street meetings and Ken Crawford for preparing members name tags.

Our Welfare Committee has been extremely busy.Birthday cards are sent to all members (which always arrive on the day), Christmas cards to members over 90 years, and visiting members as needed.

Members support to the annual Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal in May – this year $5,300 was raised, a record, which was presented to Major Brendan Nottle and his wife Major Sandra Nottle.

We also included obituary notices in the Sun Herald for deceased members. Special thanks to John Duke for attending to this important service.

Thanks to the committee, Wolf Damschitz, Gary Mason, Kevin Mitchell, Joan Nathan and Kathy Trace for their work.

Membership:

Remains strong with 22 new members this year. Regrettably during the year some 22 members passed away. Can you please pause to remember them?

Financial :The club is in good financial position thanks to the great work of our treasurer John Brown. Member’s subscriptions and Bank subsidy allow us to provide the resources to enable the club to function. Glyn Parry-Jones our Vice President has shadowed the treasurer and also assists with the IT aspects of a proposed membership software application. We also thank Alan Forrest for his continuing role as auditor.

Committee Changes

We also welcomed Carl Garley who has joined the committee following the resignation of Elaine Haw who has moved to the Echuca. We thank Elaine for her contribution.

For me, it has been a great honour and pleasure to serve, and I thank all the committee members for their contribution. On my and your behalf, I invite you to show our appreciation and thanks to the committee, for the achievements and results attained during the past year.

Peter Pritchard

President ANZROC Vic.

BIRDIES TWITTER

BIRDIE’S TRAVEL PRESENTATION AT ANZROC AGM 12TH NOVEMBER 2015

“TRAVELLING ON A “SHOE STRING” BUDGET”

This presentation is for the budget conscious tourists interested in reasonably priced travel and to quote an old saying, “one cap does not fit all”. I have provided ten topical tips as a seasoned veteran who has seen the world on a “shoe string” budget but if your objective is staying in four and five star hotels enjoying restaurant meals over lunch and dinner with coffee breaks morning and afternoon then my suggestions for travelling on a budget may not suit your travel plans.

1: Set up automatic downloads on your computer from major travel companies such as Flight

Centre and P&O Cruises

I receive Flight Centre, Princess Cruises and Ozcruising regular downloads (example: Ozcruising newsletter 7/10/2015 has South Pacific 9 night Pacific Jewell cruise for $A 599pp,(i.e.:$ 55 per person per night) for a double room with Bathroom. Cheaper than caravanning!. This will be for an inside cabin.

Similar deals are regularly received. When planning a cruise we ask for inside cabins towards the centre of ship as they are the most stable in rough weather. Around 4 months

ago a freak storm hit Sydney Harbour and the Captain of our cruise ship decided to go through the Sydney heads. Our ship’s Sister Ship’ due to re enter harbour on that same day did not take the challenge. That resulted in many passengers missing flights out of Sydney. We slept through the storm with moderate movement and quietness. Windows on outside cabins were broken; a couple was trapped in their cabin as they could not open their cabin door due to the volume of water flooding into their room. They were traumatised and got off at the first Port stay. We had no problems at all, except watching crockery etc rolling around the Dining Room floor at dinner that night

2: Have a holiday “like to do list”. Be flexible with your holiday dates which allow you to take advantage of some amazing specials. Build your trip around these specials rather than aiming at a particular date as specials often only last a couple of days or less.

3: Travel Europe around May or September. June, July, August are the busiest periods and accommodation will cost more and be more difficult to secure in your places of choice. Accommodation is overcrowded and more difficult to secure. We have put this May or Sept to the test several times and only had a handful of days that we had bad weather

4: The most economical and easiest to organise size group is to travel as a couple. We tend to drink far less as alcohol on our own which is about the only on ship expense whilst at sea.

5: On land, “organised high end market groups” tend to eat restaurant lunch and dinner as well as coffee stops. I prefer to have a basic breakfast at the Hostel (Often included in price, if not 5 Euro approx is around the price). It is common practice and acceptable to make a couple of sandwiches and grab an apple to eat for lunch before you finish your Hostel Breakfast

6: Don’t tell your mates you are going on a trip. The last bike/Boat trip along the Danube saw me organising 16 people. That is a big ‘shout’ at the bar.

Thanks to the Rad &Reisen Company that own/run the ship we had not a single issue and had a wonderful time. Not all the group took the ride bike option but opted to sip wine on the deck watching the beautiful scenery go by

7: The Vatican City/Sistine Chapel budget tour was a “Jump the queue tour” .These tours have access to the sites without standing in long queues. This is just one of many examples which we organised on arrival at our “Hostel” destination (Hostel staff seem to know the most economical local tours that go to the same top tourist spots as the expensive tours). These are obviously without the trimmings such as sit down lunch morning and afternoon tea. I find these stops time wasting and prefer to fit breaks in when it suits us.

I consider “Jump the Queues” a must, at the most popular attractions. If you decide to go it alone however, minimise the waiting times by arriving at the sites either early morning before the tourist buses/groups arrive or whilst the tours break for lunch. I tend to ask what time the gallery opens and closes and go there after the Tour Buses have completed their tours. You are then quite likely to have a relaxed viewing experience. We visited the Louvre later in the day and spent some time looking at the Mona Lisa with only two other people viewing this masterpiece

8: For the majority of cities you do not require a guided tour .If you stay in the inner city and have Googled your “Must see” preferences then walking is the go. Soak up the atmosphere and “smell the roses” so to speak

9: Hostel accommodation Hostels are usually located in the “old town” and walking distance from the major stations/transport. They can be lots of fun and Hostel staff and patrons generally know the most interesting places and best deals. Today in the majority of Hostels the rooms have private Bathroom/toilet

10: Hop on / Hop off buses are a great way to start your day if you have not visited the City before and you are pushed for time. They also provide a running commentary on sites in the area.

This philosophy has enabled us to visit the fabulous Cathedrals of Europe and the world, stand in Tutankhamen’s burial chamber, cruise the Nile, attend a Camel Market in the middle of nowhere, bring our bikes from Australia (no additional cost) and cycle along the magnificent Loire river. The cycling tracks were excellent, signposted and generally flat. We visited virtually every Chateau along the Loire River that was open to the public. We stopped riding around 3.00pm each day and stayed in the lovely pubs/Ins that cater for cyclists’ budget accommodation and have security for bikes during your stay

Europe boasts a myriad of well maintained and signposted bike paths that crisscross Europe. If there is a cyclists Heaven then this surely must be it

Our sincerest thanks to Marieke (Flight Centre 112 Flinders Lane Senior Consultant) for her enlightening talk at our November meeting and the invitation to our members to drop in any week day for a chat or make a time that suits them by ringing Marieke on PH 9654 3733 "or emailing her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it."

With exception of Hostel bookings, which I do over the internet, I use Flight Centre who has always matched opposition advertised specials (whilst they are current) and I feel comfortable having the security of such a solid company managing all my travel and payments. It is a comfort knowing that if we have any problems overseas they are only a phone call away. Cheryl and I have booked approx 12 trips through Flight Centre without a problem to date and many have been organised via phone call or Email

Our trips are usually a “mish/mash” of Bookings made with Flight Centre with a mix of self booked Hostels

We are always on the lookout for good deals and take the information to Flight Centre to match if within their policies.

Thank you Flight Centre from two very satisfied customers

Members are most welcome to contact me if they wish to look into our shoeboxes full of our holiday memorabilia and information relative to each trip

The “Bird”

LETTERS

David Begg wrote from Highton to express his sincere thanks to the ANZROC committee and Kathy Trace for the kind greetings he received for his 86th birthday. David had an enjoyable birthday celebration with family and friends but at 86 the good health he used to enjoy has deteriorated a bit. David says he looks forward to the newsletter each month which keeps him fully informed of the activities of club members and the birthday card is a bonus.

Neil Dawtrey wrote to thank Kathy Trace for his birthday card and it is always a pleasure to receive it. Life for Neil and his wife has been relatively quiet with no trips overseas or interstate in the last twelve months – although they are often pressed for time to fit in the outings they do around Melbourne.

Dave Brookman wrote from Mornington to express his appreciation to the committee and Kathy Trace in particular for the birthday greetings all promptly received. She certainly carries on the standards set by Lindsay Wilson, Max Bade and John Vanselow. Dave says at 92 his mobility is now a problem but his health continues to be satisfactory.

Kerry Dodds wrote to thank Kathy Trace for the birthday greetings. With 5 grandchildren now it has been a busy year between Ballarat and Melbourne on the free baby minding duties. The newsletter has mentioned names recently of Frank Hatfield and Murray Skelton. Kerry sometimes wonders whether Frank and Murray recall a skinny youth turning up as Junior Clerk at ES&A Croydon in 1964. Kerry used to spend every lunch hour in his powder blue 1956 Mark 1 Zephyr listening to the valve radio until the battery started weakening. Great days.

Warwick Etty wrote from Healesville to thank Kathy Trace for remembering his birthday and as usual the card arrived on time. Warwick finds the ANZROC quite unique in larger organisations with the care and contact provided to ex Staff.

John Flyger emailed to thank Kathy Trace and the Committee for this year’s birthday card. John also continues to look forward to the monthly Newsletter and read about what some of his former workmates have been up to during the past year. Unfortunately, there is little news he can pass on from the Flyger camp this year apart from still being able to attend fortnightly luncheons at the Frankston RSL with his good mate Neil Sharman who is the regular chauffeur for these outings!

Jack Grant emailed once again a big thank you to Kathy Trace for the timely receipt of his birthday card for 12/10/2015. As our birthday cards all seem to arrive on the due date, Jack thinks she must deliver them personally. Jack and wife Robyn have had a difficult year. As reported in Jack’s letter last year, their 42 year old son had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and it was with great sadness that he subsequently passed away on 16/4/15. He leaves a wife and 3 young children and Jack and Robyn have been greatly occupied with baby-sitting, picking the children up from school and taking them to various appointments as they occur. Fortunately they live only 4 minutes away from them, which is a blessing. Jack still does the bookkeeping for 3 clients so they are virtually housebound but wouldn’t have it any other way. They are both members of Probus and enjoy the fellowship it provides and Jack is the current Treasurer. He is looking forward to catching up with many friends and colleagues at the forthcoming Christmas Luncheon.

Denis Grehan emailed his thanks to the Committee, and Kathy Trace, in particular, for the birthday card which is special in its own way as it represents continuing interest and engagement from past colleagues and peers who contributed so much to Denis’s life and happiness - with an odd hiccup.

Frank Hatfield emailed to thank Kathy Trace and ANZROC members for the good wishes on his recent birthday. Fortunately Frank and wife Joan are keeping reasonably good health which enables them to partake of short holidays to places like Inverloch, Echuca, Hall's Gap, Mulwala and Bright.

John Hawkins and wife Helen report that they are just back from a 15 day tour of Rajasthan in India where the weather was great, the traffic mind boggling and the Taj Mahal the Palaces and Forts amazing. They even have their own version of the Great Wall of China. The food was interesting but after 15days no more curry for a while, but they enjoyed the elephant rides, cart rides, the tuk tuk's and rickshaw rides .One hotel they stayed at was in the film “The Best Marigold Hotel” .All in all a most memorable trip, and they are now preparing for their next trip in two weeks, just a relaxing cruise out of Fremantle going to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore to unwind before Christmas.

Adrian Henning emailed to thank Kathy Trace for his birthday wishes which were appreciated especially as the card arrived on his birthday.

Mike Henry emailed his thanks again to Kathy for his "on-time" birthday card. Briefly 2015 has been another good year for Mike and wife Pauline attending to their 7 grand children, the mandatory contribution to the medical fraternity, performing their multi voluntary tasks in the community, reducing the golf handicap and a trip to Europe for the 16 day long river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest (what a great city that is) - the highlight being a 35 km bike ride through vineyards, orchards, cobblestone villages alongside the Danube river.

Ken Howell through wife Lillian sent his thanks for the birthday wishes received for his 88th .He enjoys receiving the birthday cards each year. Larry James emailed to say thank you to Kathy for the usual birthday card that arrived on the correct day. It was much appreciated. Larry was on holidays from Golden Days Radio and had a friend from the UK staying with him. They went to Walhalla to check out the narrow gauge railway there and then to Canberra for a look around. There were lots of museums and interesting things to see and they also checked out some nice bottles of wine over dinner whilst on holidays. Very relaxing!

Andrew Koh emailed to thank the 'team ' at ANZROC for the Birthday card yet again arriving on time which Andrew assumes from all others it's Kathy's perfect timing!! In past years Andrew and his wife return in November from their usual months' sojourn to France as he normally plans their movements around the old Corporate/treasury golf mini group of Gordon Paulett, Rigger-Richard Harding, Graeme Irving, Bevyn Ranford, Bob Challis, ANZ's travelling man Peter Richardson, John Crough and Bruce Maisey. Of course Gordon's the treasurer and they ring in friends of ANZ made in their professional lives. They play for the late Frank Danaher trophy. Frank really started the idea with Graeme Irving which is contested biannually at Murray Downs in April - which Andrew won!! and November in Yarrawonga They have had John Ries join them on occasions in the past and also the late ' Bluey' Duguid which was quite an experience as you can imagine

Ian McRobinson emailed to remind us that another year has passed and another birthday greeting has been received from fellow members of ANZROC. As usual the annual message arrived on time and Ian is very thankful to Kathy Trace for this and her obviously well organised system. On this occasion Ian is celebrating his 80th birthday and therefore the good wishes received are even more significant. Initially Ian thought the occasion would be just another birthday and a no more significant milestone than other recent birthdays. However, as the day unfolded he came to realise that it was a special day not only for him but for others also and that wherever possible if should be enjoyed to the full with family and friends. The celebrations involved dinner on the night at a local restaurant, followed a week later by a gathering of all family members at the Maryborough Highland Society (Ian’s hometown – a wonderful venue for the family and an excellent dinner) and a luncheon with Mark and Fay Stankovich. It was also an opportunity for some reflection on earlier times and it would be remiss of Ian not to acknowledge the importance to him of the many friendships made with colleagues during the 40 or so years with E. & A/ ANZ and particularly Esanda. ANZROC is a very important cog in enabling former colleagues to maintain their connections with one another and long may it continue.

Emilio Moreno emailed to thank the committee and Kathy Trace for her kind birthday wishes.

Emilio is looking forward to catching up with friends and colleagues at the Christmas luncheon.

Jim Nicolson emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace for the birthday card and to all members of the Committee for the enormous amount of time devoted to keeping members posted on the activities of our Club; it is all very much appreciated.

Peter Nyga emailed to say that it’s that time of year again when he’ll be hitching-up the trailersailer for a couple of weeks sailing on Gippsland Lakes but he will be back for the Christmas luncheon.

Neil Robinson writing from Highton thanked Kathy Trace for the birthday wishes received for his 80th birthday with the card arriving on the day. Neil said unfortunately his wife Joy had a fall a few weeks ago resulting in a fractured femur and needing a second hip replacement which was a setback for the celebrations. He asks where the time has gone from that day in February 1952 when he joined an organisation where “Service is a Tradition”.

Kelvin Tyler emailed his thanks to Kathy Trace and the ANZROC Committee for the timely birthday wishes.

Bill Walker emailed his thanks to the President, Committee and Kathy for their Birthday Card. Much appreciated.

Mike Whitmore wrote to thank the members for the birthday wishes for his 86th that once again were received right on time. He sent special thanks to Kathy Trace for her excellent timing and commitment to ensure that the cards continue to be delivered on the day.

AND Bob Bell, Angelo Biviano, Tom Bramwell, Mal Campbell , Robin Cates, Malcolm de Bono, Joy Dunn, Phil Dunstan, Keith Ford, Wolfgang Frank, John Gibb, Stan Halbish, Ed Laity,Rolf Loebert, Frank Marzin, Bruce Michell, Bruce Morley, John Quirk, John Saffery, Peter Saville, Graham Smyth, Lyn Stevens, Mike Vallence, Chris Vise, Richard Weekes, Mick Wallis, Peter Williams, Brian Wills. ANZROC QLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

MANSFIELD TRIP 2016

ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS CLUB GETAWAY 22th/24th FEBRUARY 2016

The annual get together once again is Alzburg Resort 39 Malcolm St Mansfield and booking will be made for 2 Nights Mon 22 Feb & Tue 23 Feb 2016.Full details will be in the December newsletter but if you require further information contact Kevin Mitchell on 9807.6201 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

ANZROC GOLF DAY –Friday 27th November 2015

Rosebud Country Club - 207 Boneo Road, Rosebud 3939

Entries at the date of this report are in the low 30’s and if you intend to join members on the 27th our Organiser Huck Bourke would appreciate early acceptances….

Huck reports that he has picked up a few non-ANZROC member players (but long term ex-ANZers) that will be playing on the day,

The tournament will be Men’s & Ladies’ Stableford Competitions for members of ANZROC and their partners.

Rosebud Country club is approximately one hour’s easy drive from the City or Eastern suburbs via the Monash, Eastlink and Peninsula Link freeways and is located at the end of the Mornington Peninsula freeway.

The course we have been allocated for the day is the premier North Course, the same as last year. Visit www.rosebudcountryclub.com.au for course layout, dress regulations, etc.

We have tried to hold the cost at last year’s, however the club has new caterers (who are excellent) which has resulted in a $5-00 increase.

Players without a current Registered or Social Club handicap are most welcome and will be given a handicap for the day. Once again, we are particularly keen to see a good roll-up of lady players.

Entry Fee - $70.00 per person (Members of Rosebud Country Club & Reciprocal Members - $35.00)

(Covers Green Fees, Trophies and a table-served barbecued lunch with wine included) - Drinks available at normal Club bar prices. Lunch Only - $30 per person. Motorised Cart Hire - $25.00 payable at pro shop.

Entries close – Monday 23rd November.

Hit-off from 8.30am on tees one and ten (Arrive by 8.00 am to get card & draw).

Clubhouse is open for breakfast from 7-00am.

On-course Accommodation available at The Fairways Resort Motel. Telephone number 5950 2111o Dinner is available seven nights a week in the club’s restaurant.

Enquiries to Huck Bourke (0411 237 569) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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ANZROC Rosebud Country Club Golf Day– Friday 27.... November. Entries Close – 23rd November.

ENTRY FORM (Option to email details and direct credit ANZROC account available – see below)

Your Contact details: Name………………….Email……………………………..Phone……………..

Entries

Name…………………………….Hcp……… Name…………………….…………Hcp………….

Total number of entries. …….…@ $70.00 ($35.00 for Rosebud & Reciprocal Members) = $…………...

Meal only (non-playing partners)............ @$30.00 = $__________

Total $__________

Mail entry form and cheque payable to ANZROC to:

Huck Bourke

32 Grandview Terrace,

Mount Martha 3934

OR

EMAIL names and handicaps of players and those non golfers who require a meal only to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and make electronic payment direct to:

ANZROC Bank Account 013350 306451947

(Please make sure your name is included in the payment information)

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FORTHCOMING ANZROC 2016 MEETINGS

11th February 2016 visit to Greensborough RSL

10th March 2016 meeting 34th Floor .100 Queen Street

14th April 2016 ANZAC Commemoration. Venue booked at 34/100 Queen Street but another option being investigated

NEXT MEETING

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON – THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER 2015……………BOOK NOW

VENUE – THE PAVILION VICTORIAN ARTS CENTRE, ST KILDA ROAD, MELBOURNE

The Club will again hold the Annual Christmas Luncheon thanks to ANZ Group making this excellent venue available and subsidising the cost of the luncheon.

Numbers have reached 230 and as we are restricted to a maximum attendance of 300 so book now to avoid disappointment.

Incoming CEO Shayne Elliott will address members before the toast to ANZ is given by Doug Watson. The response to the toast will be given by Deputy CEO Graham Hodges. A number of Senior Executives will also be attending.

Dress for the luncheon is neat business attire.

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The cost to members of the function is $30.00. Cut off date for acceptances this year will be Friday 27th November 2015

Again this year we will arrange for ALL members to be allocated a table.

If you wish to host a table of ten, you will need to nominate a table host and ensure that others in your group record the host name on the “acceptance slip” or email below.

If you do not wish to host a table, but would like to sit with your colleagues please specify who you would like to have on your table and we will ensure that your requirement is met.

If you do not nominate a preference, we will allocate you to a table with comparable colleagues.

Bookings:

If you wish to attend, host a table or join a table, don’t forget to send the “acceptance slip” or email advice to Wolf Damschitz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Members are encouraged to make payments electronically to ANZROC BSB 013 350 Account Number 3064 51947. Please include your name and initial in the “Payee information” so that we can correctly record your payment.

For those who wish to make payment by cheque, they can be made out to ANZROC and sent to the Secretary,54 Rathmines Road, Hawthorn, 3123. Please include the “acceptance slip”.

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ACCEPTANCE SLIP

ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON. THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER 2015

Name of member………………………………………………………………………

Cost of Luncheon: $30.00

Amount Enclosed /or Amount paid to ANZROC account. (Delete category not applicable)

I will be hosting a table Y/N. I wish to be on a table with………………….or allocate me to a table.

Return this slip to Wolf Damschitz 54 Rathmines Road Hawthorn, 3123 by 27/11/2015

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