Newsletter September 2017

NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 14 2017

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ANZROC NEWSLETTER 14th September 2017

Anzroc Ballarat Lunch September 2017

A most enjoyable lunch at the George Hotel Ballarat attended by 50 Members and Partners. Glad to see Peter Harney there to fly the flag for Ballarat, Leigh and Sandra Davis came from Bacchus Marsh and Robin and Dorothy Chase from Clifton while Clive and Faye Hewitt drove up from Warrnambool but wonder where all the other 'local Anzroc members' were. Carl and Jenny Garley as well as Glyn and Janet Parry-Jones took the opportunity to park their caravans at nearby Creswick and spend a few days in the Region. Jim and Tina Karabatsos along with Anne Wee and I spent the Wednesday night at the RACV Goldfields Resort at Creswick and caught up with the Caravanners for dinner that evening. Aldo and Karen Faella and Nunzio and Rosa Liberatore were also taking the opportunity to spend the Thursday night in Ballarat. Thanks to Joan Nathan and Con La Fauci for working with V/Line to get most of our Members up on the train to Ballarat and to Noel Beanland for finding the venue. Members not seen for a while included Irene Bettonvil, Bernadette and Wayne Hulbert and Graeme King with wife Sandra.

It was a good time to be visiting Ballarat as the International Foto Biennale was showing throughout the City with some very interesting Photos. https://ballaratfoto.org/

Eamon Veaney

President

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

APOLOGIES

Bruce Avent, Annette and Graeme Baldwin ,Clive Bayley, John Brown, Diane Carew, Bill Collins, Michael Cooper, Viji Dharann, Wolf Damschitz, Mike Devlin , Phil Dunstan, Helen Farnell, Ray Gill , Teresa Goldsbrough, Theo Hall, Roy Harper, Frank Hatfield, Elaine Haw, John Hawkins, Erica Hayden, Keith Higgs, Sandra Joseph, David Knuckey, Gary Mason, Wal McGillivray, John McPhee, Fay McPherson, Gerry McPherson, Kevin Mitchell, Kevin O’Neill, Ken Pattison, Terry Parks, Ron Phillips Peter Pritchard, Graeme Randall, Bill Robinson, Joe Romano, John Stevens ,Cindy Taylor , Glen Twidale, Frank Valastro, Doug Watson, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins,

NEW MEMBERS

Garry Paul 29 years ANZ

Lagoni John 31 years ANZ

Manley Paul 29 years ANZ

Rogers G.W. (Gary) 15 years

We look forward to seeing Paul John and Gary at one of our forthcoming meetings. Paul Manley attended the August luncheon with Jurgen Schnabl.

BEREAVEMENTS

Chisholm K.R. (Ken) 75 years 5/9/2017

Speaking to Dianne Chisholm widow of Ken she advised that a number of retired ANZ staff now settled in Bendigo attended the funeral service. This included our member Norm Gaskin while John Crough apologized for being unable to attend. Ken started his banking life at Ouyen branch and moved to Chelsea then Warracknabeal where he met and married Dianne. Transfers then followed to Victorian country branches until Ken was appointed Manager Strathmerton and he then managed several more country branches finishing his career as Manager in Bendigo where he retired. Ken was a keen sportsman playing football and cricket and in later years “lots of golf”.

Coxsedge C. (Cedric) 91 years 10/9/2017

Cedric was a strong supporter of ANZRC functions and attended many city functions, the most recent being our luncheon at the Caulfield Glasshouse Restaurant in June 2017.

Joan Coxsedge emailed “It is with great sadness that I report that Cedric died late yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. He was 91 years old.

Cedric was born in London in 1926 and joined Britain’s wartime army at the tender age of 16. At war’s end, with no quick exit for single men, he joined the Palestine Police only 18 months before the UN Mandate established the State of Israel.

Back in England, freezing weather triggered thoughts of warm weather and blue skies and he sailed to Australia, arriving in Melbourne in 1949. Shortly after, he landed a job with the bank.

We met, married in 1953, had three children, eventually three grandchildren, and have been together ever since. We had a long close relationship.”

Dietmar Reichert emailed “I recall doing a brief 3 week relief as the then known “Overseas Bill Clerk” position in the early 1970s at 306 Little Collins Street Branch in Melbourne. As I was inexperienced in that area and relatively new in the Bank, my pulse rate was somewhat elevated as I reported for duty in the Accountant’s offices on day one. Only to find Cedric in an exceptionally positive frame of mind, and, smoking his “relaxing” pipe. He was simply terrific to work for, always teaching/explaining and well versed in politics!! The time flew – and I learnt a lot in that brief stint under his positive guidance. My thoughts are with his family.”

Grayling H.A. (Tony) 76 years 15/8/2017

Tony was a member of the group that meets regularly at the Mulgrave Club and was highly regarded by the group.

David Knuckey reported that more than 140 people attended the funeral service for Tony and David saw ANZROC members Rick Kimber, Mike Nickel, Dick Sanders, and Russell van Rooyen at the funeral and he felt he may have missed other ANZROC members. David said he worked with Tony in 1969 at Dandenong (280 Lonsdale Street) and he recalled them taking turns to go next door to the TV retailers to watch Neil Armstrong walking on the moon. Tony retired from a Lending role in an Area branch in the western suburbs.

John Buckland emailed “R.I.P. Tony Grayling....a very good friend. I worked with Tony at Boronia Branch for 3.5 years, 1976-1979. We built one of the very best branches, with some of the best staff. We enjoyed each other’s company, outside banking times, and remember Australia Day weekends, and Easter weekends, when we had 55 staff and Families away at Bonnie Doon, caravanning and camping, water-skiing, cricket, and volley-ball, well into the nights. My son was born in 1978, when I was at Boronia Branch, and was named John Anthony Buckland with reference to Tony. Only last summer, I called in to see Tony, on a few occasions, and dropped off to him, some of my organically homegrown Tomatoes, and Cucumbers. So many memories. NEVER, EVER, FORGOTTEN.......”.

Doug Ramsay emailed ““I am very sad to hear that Tony passed away on the 15th August 2017 and my heartfelt condolences go out to all his friends and family. He and I were part of a group of 16 new entrants who joined the E.S.& A. Bank on the 18th January, 1958 and commenced our training in facilities at RMIT. We were the last remaining ANZROC retirees from that small group who made banking their career. In 1959, we attended Teller’s Training Course in North Melbourne, together with Warrick Etty. Over the years, our paths crossed from time to time and more recently, we managed to catch up with each other at  the annual ANZROC Christmas dinner. I shall always remember him as a gentle, friendly man with a good sense of humour, traits which are not so prevalent these days. Goodbye old friend.”

Nik Tsardakis advised that former Victorian ANZ staff member John Lewis- Davies passed away in Queensland on 15th August .Although not a member of ANZROC Vic John would have been known to members.

Nik also said he was sad to hear of the passing of John Winders and Bob Barton.

Noted in the ANZROC NSW August newsletter:

Tributes to John Winders:

Mark Monaghan writes: Many of us worked with John when he was running Asia out of Hong Kong in the early 2000`s. Lots of good times with him. A great character.

Peter Devoy writes: He was a wonderful guy. RIP John.

Tony Knight writes: Another far too early – had not reached “legal” retirement age. Larger than life with great capacity for work and fun. Will be missed by many throughout the ANZ network.

We have been advised of the passing of Alison Crocker widow of our late member David Crocker in July 2016. David and Alison would be remembered by many ANZROC members.

Doug Watson advised that Edith Field widow of Gordon Field passed away peacefully in early September at the age of 75 .Doug and Maureen Watson knew Gordon and Edith very well, some bank people would have known Edith when they were expat with Grindlays in India and from the group accountants’ days at 394 Collins Street. Gordon was a member of ANZROC and passed away on 2/10/2013.

HONORARY BIRTHDAYS

The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during SEPTEMBER and we pass on

Congratulations from our members for your birthdays: Dave Brookman (94), Barbara Bruce, Valda

Clarke, George Cooper (88), Geoff Elliot (89), Bruce Emmett (85), Ian Ewart (86), Jack Helisma (82),

Alan James (91), David Kennedy (93), Dick Milnthorpe (85), Alan Pearce (82), Peter Russell (81), Ron

Smith (89), Rupert Thomas (80), Colin Walton (84).

WELFARE REPORT

Bob Stone

We were unable to contact our Honorary member Bob Stone as reported in our July newsletter and subsequently we have been advised by our member Barry Reid that” Bob Stone and his wife Marie are now living at Arcare Nursing Home, 80 Willis Street, Port Arlington.Vic.3223. Bob had been earlier in William Anglis Hospital for many weeks following a very bad fall from a bus at Eastland Shopping Centre in Ringwood Vic. Bob can be contacted by phone on 1300 172 514 and would very much appreciate receiving visits or calls from fellow work mates. I am sure that any contact from old associates would lift his spirits at this time.”

INTEREST RATES

From 1/10/2017

Less than $20,000 1.02%

Greater than $20,000 1.31%

BIRDIES TWITTER and tribute to Laurie Holland

If my memory serves me correctly, Laurie was manager of Yarram Branch in 1959. My father Bill Pearson was Manager of the Yarram (Gentleman’s?) Club and asked Laurie, who was a member of the club, if there might be a chance of son Neville getting a job in ANZ Bank Yarram when he received the results of his intermediate school certificate the following week.

I believe Laurie’s response was “can he start tomorrow”. Dad said he had to get me a suit etc and would two weeks time be OK. And so that started my career with ANZ Bank.

Laurie was a gentleman in every sense of the word and a delight to work for.

Within a month of starting I suffered a collapsed lung from a blockage of a bronchial tube by a non cancerous growth. No worries, Laurie arranged two weeks paid sick leave and off I went to Prince Henry’s Hospital in Melbourne and had the growth removed. The ANZ Bank staff medical scheme covered majority of costs.

Sadly Laurie has passed away; Prince Henry’s has since been demolished, the Bank Medical scheme is long gone, and the ANZ Bank branch in Yarram closed its doors for the last time on 6th July this year. This coincidently happened on the day I arrived in Yarram for my annual trip to watch Yarram Football Club play and to catch up with friends of days gone by. To my joy Yarram defeated top team Sale City FC. The party afterwards was awesome as the club was also celebrating 130 years since formation

Laurie will be sadly missed and my thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this sad time

Neville Birdie Pearson

Robyn Kampf, daughter of Laurie Holland read Neville’s article and after that she emailed “Thank you so much for the notice in the paper and for the newsletter and wonderful reminiscing about Dad's early days in the bank. We had a beautiful celebration of his life on Tuesday and I know he would be humbled and proud to be remembered in your newsletter. Although extremely friendly and outgoing, Dad was never one for the limelight. He will be greatly missed”

LETTERS

Peter Bearsley emailed” Thanks once again to the team for the spot-on-time 75th birthday greetings. Much appreciated. Our family plans for the day had to be amended as I had been admitted to Austin Hospital the previous week with what looked initially like food poisoning. It was soon diagnosed as diverticulitis then the bowel ruptured and emergency surgery was required. I feel a very lucky man - it happened in Austin Hospital where I am receiving excellent care, and not in rural Spain where I was scheduled to be walking the Camino del Notre this week with Pat Doody. So I'm all smiles. Hoping to be home in the next couple of days or so. ”

Barbara Bruce emailed “Thank you Kathy Trace for the birthday card which arrived on the day. I spent an enjoyable morning volunteering in the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum at the MCG speaking with pleasant visitors who seemed interested in the museum exhibits. When I logged on the first thing I saw was a message wishing me a happy birthday. When I finished my shift I had lunch there with some of the other volunteers.”

Graeme Cameron emailed “Could you please pass on my thanks to Kathy Trace and the Committee for the birthday card that arrived on time as per usual.”

Ian Crothers emailed “Many thanks for the Birthday Wishes. My birthday card was waiting for me when I returned home from four weeks at Clifton Beach, in Far North Queensland. While Melbourne was experiencing extreme cold weather my wife and I were enjoying weather of around 27 degrees most days! I was sorry to hear of the passing of Bob Bishop. I enjoy keeping up with past fellow colleagues via the Newsletter. Keep up the good work!”

Lesley Deady wrote “Thanks to Kathy Trace for the birthday card. I wish I could give you a list of the wonderful places I have visited the last 12 months but unfortunately my only outings have been to specialists and medical appointments as I broke my shoulder in 7 places in August 2016 and its” still no good”. I noticed in the Honorary Birthdays list that Neville Elvish turned 82- Happy birthday Neville, I remember when you joined Wodonga branch as junior clerk”.

John Fearnley emailed “Please pass my thanks on to Kathy for the card sent to me earlier this month.”

Ken Fitzgerald wrote “Thank you to Kathy Trace for the birthday greetings (arrival perfect). I have not been well in recent weeks with the flu. Otherwise life normal with three days charity work at Open House. Only one small trip away by train to Albury (first visit) with son, daughter in law and one of my eight great grandchildren. The walking did me the world of good. Hope to see friends at the Christmas lunch.”

Eddie Forth emailed “Greetings from Noosa, Qld. It was 50 years ago (February 1967) that the ANZ transferred me from a country branch to Victoria & Tasmania Administration in Melbourne where I worked in several departments including general administration and auditing, profit planning and corporate lending. During that time I got to know many staff members in administrations, State and Administrative Headquarters and in branches. I have booked flights and accommodation and very much look forward to attending the Christmas Luncheon on 14 December. Many of you won't recognise me, the black hair having turned white and the smooth complexion now tanned and wrinkled!! "

Barbara Gardiner wrote “Thank you to Kathy Trace and all who still remember me from my ANZ years for birthday greetings once again. It’s so nice in this digital age to receive a card through the letterbox.”

Jeremy Grant emailed “Many thanks for my birthday card – and YES, it arrived on my birthday which is quite an achievement with the new postal arrangements. I usually don’t take much notice of my birthdays, but for this big one we will be visiting our children and grandchildren in Sydney for a belated celebration later in September. For many years both our children lived overseas, and we visited them regularly, but both are now back and living in Sydney so our travel nowadays is more local. I finally gave up sailing my single handed dinghy last year, and this year has been rather occupied with chemotherapy treatment which has been successful. However, I still keep fit, and lead a very active life in our small community of Somers.”

Stan Halbish wrote “Thanks to Kathy Trace for the birthday card. Most appreciated.”

Louis Hebrard emailed ‘Thank you for the birthday card and good wishes. I celebrated my birthday at home this year with the family. Life is good with plenty of social activities and voluntary work to keep me happily occupied. We toured around parts of north NZ early this year and will holiday in Mauritius in October with our second daughter and her family. Should be fun. My thanks and good wishes to the Club's committee whose dedicated work is much appreciated.”

Ian Ince wrote “Many thanks to Kathy Trace and the committee for the birthday card which arrived on time. The day was spent with the family at the Chelsea RSL with another lunch a few days later at the Highett RSL. We are both keeping well but are staying closer to our comfort zone. Had our last holiday at Yarrawonga in November but still go to Rosebud for two weeks each year in the spring and autumn it’s only an hour’s drive away. Next visit is at the end of October.”

Bill Jackson emailed “. Please accept my apology for late response and kindly thank Kathy Trace for my Birthday card and wishes in July – with the slow post these days she does a wonderful job getting them out to members on time. Unfortunately I have been unable to attend meetings either as my wife Beverley is very ill and requires all my attention.”

Peter Jones emailed “Thank you very much for the birthday card I received from the ANZROC to help remind me I am 85 years young. It was very much appreciated and I celebrated my birthday by having a family dinner.”

Barry Kennedy emailed “Thank you Kathy for your birthday card which arrived the day before my birthdate which in this day and age is pretty good for Aust Post. We have just in the last week returned from Mooloolaba after spending some time in the warm and sunny days – nights were cooler but pleasant enough. We left in 30degs and arrived in Melbourne at 9degs but at least it was sunny! We have also been on a cruise March and April - from Singapore to Tokyo over a six week period visiting many ports in China, South Korea and Japan. We flew back to Hong Kong following the cruise and stayed there for a week – wonderful – Hong Kong has certainly changed dramatically since our last visit the year after China resumed control of the Island. During our cruise is was great to have Sandra and Patrick Street on board from South Korea to Japan – it was great to catch up again with them – they joined in our 50th Wedding Anniversary whilst cruising the Sea of Japan. They are also joining us on our next cruise overseas from Perth to Sydney via Hobart! This time it will be our pleasure to help them celebrate their 50th anniversary! We head up again to Mooloolaba in late November for around four weeks which will be rather pleasant”.

Stan Lancaster emailed “Many thanks for the card. We arrived home on 4th September after two weeks of 28/29 degrees heat in Cairns and Port Douglas to be met with 10 degrees in Melbourne. At least the card helped to warm my spirits.”

Cathie Mackiggan wrote “Thanks to Kathy Trace for your kind thoughts and best wishes for my birthday. New “Card” very “Posh”.

Rodney Manser emailed “I celebrated my birthday in Sydney with my step daughter, her husband and granddaughter spending a week with them undertaking a list of chores that they wanted to be undertaken. On returning home my Birthday Card was duly waiting for me from Anzroc. Thank you Kathy once again.”

Ray Murphy emailed “I have recently been thinking of my past experiences in the Bank and with the Melbourne Show time approaching it jogged my memory . In 1957 I was selected as 2nd Officer for Scottie showgrounds office (Staff Officer Ken Hardy said it was regarded as an honour when I mentioned the travel involved from Moorabbin.) In those days the Banks provided full banking facilities. I note now it’s only ATMs. The main theme was to provide a meeting place and hospitality for country clients and friends. The staff consisted of 2 country Managers, Les Lampe was one, me and 3 young ladies Maree Bower, Lynette Easten (from GM's Dept) and Edna Dodd, Arnold Von Bertouch’s private secretary, to assist with entertaining and preparation of refreshments. The girls did not have any Branch Banking experience. As 2nd Officer I had to run the Office Cash facilities, escort remittances etc and the managers gave me a pot of beer at 6pm.No overtime or tea money was paid but a generous bonus on completion of the journey. I bought a Turner Sapphire washing machine with mine and ditched the copper. Because of the heavy load of transactions an additional officer was appointed the next year (Norm Simpson from 90 Bourke St Branch as P.R.)In 1973 when Branch Manager Hamilton I was appointed Manager Melbourne Show the staff number was more like 20 it was the Managers task to again entertain clients and with help provide refreshments. There were many attendees and the hardest task was to move on the hangers-on at the end of the day usually around 9pm.The accommodation was at the Marco Polo Motel and as the restaurant was sometimes shut you missed your evening meal. I was again appointed Manager of the Melbourne Show Agency in 1974 although I had just been appointed Manager 9 Lydiard St. Ballarat. Can anybody beat that, also 7 country and city branch appointments in 18 years.(The appointments did not include the Melbourne Show.)”

Maggie Murray phoned from Mortlake to thank Kathy Trace for her birthday card and the good wishes she received.

Peter O’Dwyer emailed “Thanks for the Monthly Newsletter, and President Eamon for the Birthday Card, which as usual arrived right on the day thanks to the good work of Kathy Trace. My lovely Wife Joan continues to put up the good fight against MND - diagnosed two years ago back on June 19, 2017, still enjoys cooking, gardening, and her weekly game of cards with friends who, along with our Family and MND Support Team are all very helpful. We lived in nine different towns in Bank moves around country Victoria, so three cheers for all the other wives and families that did likewise.”

Graeme Randall emailed “I attended the August meeting,,,,, the first ever, even though I’ve been retired for over five years. I missed some meetings because I had previous commitments, some because I forgot to book in before the cutoff date and others because of difficulty getting to the venue. In the August newsletter I notice a reference to Nola Forsyth. Although I never worked with Nola, our paths had crossed several times about ten years ago. I’ve just finished a phone conversation with her and we reminisced about our years in the bank. I mentioned a few names that appeared in the last newsletter, and the note on her now living in Grand Cedar Nursing Home, Ashwood. I enjoyed the August event, meeting some former work mates, and the talk by Brian and Shirley RIX. For over 30 years I was a BMW motorcyclist and toured in Europe on three occasions, and once along the West coast of USA, from San Diego to Vancouver, B C.......not quite the adventure of the RIX couple, though. When I was attached to the relieving staff, many were surprised to see this “bikie” wishing to gain admittance before opening time. We carried no photo I/D in those days. “

Trevor Richards emailed “I was very pleased to receive my birthday card one day early, prior to my birthday on 2nd Aug. Please pass on my thanks to Kathy Trace, she does a great job. Will you also convey my thanks to the President and Committee. Celebrations lasted for about a week, catching up with various friends, family and relatives over that time. A really great 72nd birthday.”

Bruce Robertson emailed “Thank you for your birthday card .Arrived on time as usual, hand delivered by the Postlady (I was out in the garden at the time). It’s been a quiet year travel wise as Glennis broke a bone in her foot on New Year’s Eve slipped just as we were getting ready to go out for dinner. New Years Eve in emergency without any liquid antiseptic and pensioners roast for dinner (baked beans on toast). Unfortunately Glennis again suffered another break some weeks later so it was a long sojourn in the moon boot. We did get to Houston in November to visit the grandchildren and celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Travelled by train from San Francisco via Chicago, New York and New Orleans. Some spectacular scenery but would suggest it’s not the greatest mode of travel. We are planning our next trip and reading the monthly newsletter is a great source of information.”

Mary Ryan wrote “Many thanks for my birthday card which arrived on the day. I had a lovely dinner at my brother John Phelan and sister in laws home with my nephews and their families. There is nothing better than being with family.”

Peter Saville emailed “Please pass on my thanks to Kathy Trace and the Committee for the birthday card, which despite the unreliability of the postal service, arrived on the day. I have been lucky enough to have had a few trips away in the past 12 months. The highlight was a trip back to Vietnam after 50 years. Vietnam was never on my "bucket list", however, an old Army mate of mine suggested we bite the bullet and go there. We had a very rewarding trip and even managed to bury a few demons! I certainly will not hesitate to go back again. Heading off to Port Douglas for a couple of weeks - will be good to get out of our winter for a short while.”

Ron Smith emailed “Thank you sincerely for the birthday card, which arrived today .Thankfully, I am maintaining good health and look forward to reading the news about my former colleagues.”

Bill Swan emailed “Thanks for my birthday card which I received today, the snail mail was over a week late, the benefits of living in Dalmeny (south Coast of NSW).I am off to Hawaii in August, for eleven nights. On the Big Island for seven and playing four rounds of golf, then on to Honolulu for four nights which includes a round at Kolona Golf Course. This is my first trip to Hawaii, and hopefully will also get to do some sightseeing in between golf.”

John Vigus emailed “I was absolutely devastated by the news of the passing of John Winders. A champion bloke and a great friend. Left with many fantastic memories.”

Doug Watson emailed “A short note to express my appreciation for the BIG BLUE happy birthday card. This was a welcome message for me on my return from a bit of sailing around the Baltic and then a rather remote farm house in southern Italy in the country side at Puglia with the family..a bit difficult to get back into harness!!.”

AND Paul Garry, Bruce Gay, Wayne Rogers, Elaine Schutt, Cindy Taylor, David White, Peter Williams ANZROC NSW, Qsld, SA, Tasmania and WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS

During October subscription invoices will be emailed/mailed to members advising the amount due and the preferred methods of payment. Some members are in advance with their subscription payments and they will receive a statement showing the amount that they are in credit. Honorary members (80+ years of age) and Life Members will not receive an invoice.

There is no need to pay your subscription before receiving your invoice. If you are paying your subscription over the counter at an ANZ branch, please ensure you follow the instructions on the invoice to make sure we have a name to apply the payment against.

PROGRAM FOR 2017:

At our AGM on 9th November at 833 Collins Street, Annalise Jennings has accepted our invitation to be the guest speaker. I am sure that our members will find her story of moving from corporate banking to helping the aboriginal communities in Queensland quite inspiring.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER 2017……BOOK NOW

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

The Club will again hold its Annual Christmas Luncheon thanks to ANZ Group making this excellent venue available and subsidising the cost of the luncheon. Pre-lunch drinks from 11.30am, Luncheon commences at 12.30pm.

The toast to ANZ will be given by Bernadette Lynch. CEO Shayne Elliott will respond to the toast to the Bank. A number of Senior Executives will also be attending.

Dress for the luncheon is neat business attire.

The cost to members of the function is $35.00.

Cut-off date for acceptances 30 November 2017

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 as 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 endeavour to meet your requirements.

· If you do not nominate a preference, we will allocate you to a table

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: Ken Crawford 3 Glenwood Drive, Croydon 3136 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Ken can also be contacted on 0439 432 280.

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 Ken Crawford at the above address. Please include the “acceptance slip”.

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ACCEPTANCE SLIP

ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON. THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER 2017

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

Cost of Luncheon: $35.00

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 with your payment to Ken Crawford 3 Glenwood Drive, Croydon 3136 no later than by 30 November 2017

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ANZROC GOLF DAY

FRIDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2017 AT CHELTENHAM GOLF CLUB, VICTOR AVENUE, CHELTENHAM. Entries still open for late comers if you act quickly….

Phone Ron Adams on 98210444 if you want details.

NEXT MEETING 12th OCTOBER 2017

MOONEE VALLEY LEGENDS BISTRO RESTAURANT

Wilson St & Thomas St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 (near Moonee Valley Racecourse)

Phone 9326 1277.

ANZROC will hold another luncheon meeting in Suburban Melbourne for members and their partners on Thursday 12th October 2017 commencing at 12 noon and we encourage members in the area to attend. The Club held a luncheon at the Legends a few years ago and it was a very enjoyable day.

Moonee Valley Legends Bistro Restaurant offers great dining and entertainment with uninterrupted views across the Moonee Valley racecourse paired with spectacular outlooks to Melbourne’s city skyline

Legends recently underwent an extensive refurbishment, winning best refurbished club in Victoria at the Community Clubs Victoria awards night. With a delicious menu and lively atmosphere – there truly is something for everyone. The bistro offers an extensive menu that includes all of your favourites as well as daily specials.

Partners and widows of past members and ANZ Ladies Club members will be very welcome to join us at the Legends Bistro..

Pay separately for meals and drinks on the day.

Names can now be sent to Joan Nathan on 97408001 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The cutoff date for acceptances is 5th October 2017 to enable us to reserve tables for the 12th October

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ANZROC MEMBERS AND PARTNERS LUNCHEON AT MOONEE VALLEY LEGENDS BISTRO RESTAURANT ON 12TH OCTOBER 2017

Members Name…………………………………………..

Partners Name……………………………………………

I/we will be attending the luncheon: Yes / No

This information can be emailed to JOAN NATHAN at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to 7 Lightwood Drive, Sunbury, Vic 3429

Should you wish to telephone, please call Joan on 97408001 .

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AGENDA FOR OUR FORTHCOMING ANZROC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP

RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB (VIC)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the 43nd Annual General Meeting of the ANZ Banking Group Retired Officers’ Club (Vic) will be held in the ANZ Bank Building 833 Collins Street Docklands 3008, Core B, MP Room on Thursday 9th November at 12.00pm 2017

AGENDA

1. Present and confirm the Minutes of 42nd Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 8th November 2016

2. Presentation of President’s Report 2016/2017

3. Receive and adopt Annual Financial Report and Statement for the year to 30th September 2017

4. In terms of the Constitution Clause 4 Subscription: For the year from 1st October 2017 be maintained at $20.00 per year for Metropolitan members and $10.00 for Country and Interstate members.

5. All Committee positions declared vacant. Election of Office Bearers and Committee for year 2017/2018

6. Appointment of Auditor

7. General Business and Closure.

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All nominations for Office Bearers and Committee, on the attached printed

form should be forwarded to the Secretary by Wednesday 8th November 2017

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We …………………………………………….. ………………………………………….

(Print full name) (Signature)

and ……………………………………………… …………………………………………..

(Print full name) (Signature)

being financial members of ANZROC (Vic) hereby nominate

…………………….……………….……for the office of …………………………or Committee Member

I accept the nomination ………… ……………………………………………………… (Signature)

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