NEWSLETTER 8th JULY 2010
WELCOME
President John Stevens back from six weeks in sunny Queensland welcomed 44 members that included 3 of our lady members and our guest speaker, Hugh Hodges Chief Investment Officer Australia Private Bank and Trustees, to our July meeting. The numbers were much lower than normal even allowing for the inclement weather and the annual exodus of members to warmer climates. Visiting for the first time were Bill Kidd and Peter Suridge while members not seen for a while included Graeme Ainscough looking fit and well , Helen Bouch, Jim Dusting back from USA, John Fogden, Don Ranyard and Bruce Scott,
APOLOGIES
Alma Barkell, John Brown, Geoff Burton, Harry Carrodus, Brian Christensen, Diane Costigan, John Duke, Col Edwards, Helen Felsted(overseas) , Gordon Field, Ray Gill, Charles Griss, Frank Hatfield, Bob Heinemann, Bernadette and Wayne Hulbert, Con La Fauci, Ken Lee, Jacqui Luckman, Jim Martin, Kevin Mitchell, Brian Murdoch, Joan Nathan, Peter Nyga, Alan Pearce (Hong Kong),Neville Pearson, Alan Podger, Barry Rogers, Bill Robinson, Bruce Seamons, Bernie Sowersby, Don Taylor, Bruce Tickell, John Vanselow, Glenda White, Charlie Wierzbowski, Julie Wilkins
NEW MEMBERS
Archer Geoffrey J. (Geoff) ANZ 35 years
Hart Trevor J. (Trevor) ANZ 41years (Group Archivist 15 years)
Glenn Anne (Annie) ANZ 38 years
Kidd William (Bill) ANZ 25 years
Mattingly Karl R. (Karl) ANZ 25 years
We look forward to seeing Geoff, Trevor Annie and Karl at one of our meetings. Bill was in attendance at the July luncheon.
BEREAVEMENTS
Laird Ms. Lesley 28/6/2010
Members stood for a few moments in remembrance of Lesley and our sympathies are extended to family and friends. Lesley until recently had been a strong supporter of the ANZROC luncheons over many years.
HONORARY BIRTHDAYS
The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during July and we pass on congratulations from our members for your birthdays: Jim Child (83), Rae Collins (90), Keith Emmett (86), Lawton Graham (81), Terry Humphris (85), Alwynne Kilpatrick (86), Bruce Seamons (87), Bernie Sowersby (80), Keith Taylor (82), Frank Wells (83), Trevor Westerman (90), and Norm Wood (84).
INTEREST RATES
From 1/7/2010 less than $20,000 3.01%
greater than $20,000 3.86%
GUEST SPEAKER
Hugh Hodges, ANZ Chief Investment Officer Australia Private Bank and Trustees presented an outline of the structure of the investment teams handling high net worth groups in ANZ Private Bank and the large philanthropic groups managed by ANZ Trustees. He then explained the planning processes introduced to cover short term, mid term and longer term investment strategies and the lengths to which the team goes to plan for the 10 to 15 year periods. Hugh felt that the roller coast ride that investors have faced for the past couple of years is not over and could go on for some time with peaks and troughs to be expected .His advice was to pick investment opportunities in companies with strong boards, experienced management and long term evidence of strong dividend payments but not necessarily restricted to Australian companies only. Hugh spoke without notes and held the attention of the audience so much so that question time had to be curtailed … a most informative and enjoyable presentation from one of our own ANZ executives.
LETTERS
Anne Blashki writing from Shepparton her thanks for the birthday greetings says that reading the newsletter each month reminds her we have some very busy members in the Retired Officers’ Club.
John Brown our hardworking Treasurer sends greetings from cloudy and cold - 9 degrees at midday – Longreach in Queensland. John and wife Jan travelling in a convoy of two caravans with John and Lois Vanselow arrived at their sites at the Caravan Park Office and were immediately ankle deep in red, sticky mud. There had been quite a bit of rain overnight and water was lying around everywhere. Roads (bitumen) are OK, but the sides are very soft and lots of the main dirt roads have been closed. They will be in Longreach for a few days and then will be moving on to Mt Isa, before crossing into the Territory and eventually on to Kunanurra in mid July where they then leave the Vanselow’s, who will be camping out and visiting the various tourist attractions North of the Gibb River Road. John and Jan will continue on to Broome, stopping off at the various attractions on the way. Hopefully this spell of unseasonal cold weather will pass over quickly. Both vehicles are travelling well, apart from a leaking valve stem on one of the caravan tyres that had to be repaired, but luckily the tyre wasn't damaged. About 97% of the traffic on the roads is caravans, camping trailers and motor homes going both North and South. The caravan parks are full every night and the intrepid travellers found that they have had to book ahead. Hopefully once they pass Mt Isa things will be much quieter on the roads. It is school holiday time in Vic, NSW and QLD at the moment, but it is mainly the grey nomads who make up the holiday traffic.
Kerry and Rodney Dark emailed from Chapel Hill Qsld to thank John Vanselow for the birthday wishes from ANZROC for Rodney’s birthday on 3 June. They have just returned from an extensive visit around the country towns of western Queensland where ANZ maintained branches in the heyday of its country branch network. Their trip embraced a visit to the tourist attractions located at Longreach where they were delighted to have a chance meeting with Neville and Cheryl Pearson who were also visiting the area at the same time. It has been many years since their paths have crossed so there was much catching up to do.
Ron Downes reports that he read with interest June's newsletter from a place called Herepian in the south of France. After many years of dreaming of spending a lengthy time living in Europe in particular France, Ron and wife Carolyn flew into Paris on the 2nd May 2010 for the start of a six month holiday. So far they have spent some time in the south of France, Tuscany, Umbria and the Italian Lakes and touched into Switzerland. Ron and Carolyn are now based in a small village in the south of France not far from Montpellier which is in the Languedoc region, one of France's largest wine producing areas. Needless to say, they are sampling some of the local reds and whites at the end of the day together with some of the other excellent local produce. In October they plan to travel to central France followed by a trip into the Champagne area and a week in Paris before flying home. The weather has been a little on the damp side so far but it is picking up now.
John Drummond sending thanks for the birthday card on his 70th says thanks too to John Vanselow for the work he does sending them out. John is staying home this year but hopes to get overseas next year.
John Hudgson is another heading off overseas for seven weeks to escape the winter in Victoria.
Rod Mann emailing his thanks for the birthday card says he is enjoying retirement very much and passes on his best wishes to members.
Frank Marzin emails his thanks for the birthday card. At 63 he is still going strong and working full time. Reading through the newsletter he noticed names like Con La Fauci, Robin Chase, Col Edwards and Bruce Seamons to name a few, which bring back many memories of his past years in the Bank, Frank is hopeful he will be joining members at the monthly functions in the near future.
Ken McNutt sending thanks for the good wishes received for his 83rd birthday says that the personal comments from John Vanselow and his good timing were most appreciated. The past year has been more leisurely than others in the past probably due to advancing years but Ken and wife Heather are both fit and well.
Tad Misiewicz emails that he has moved back to his favourite location, St Kilda and into a100+ year’s old place, so he finds himself very busy, as he is trying to restore the home to its original Victorian/Federation look. It is hard work but enjoyable. Tad is still in the work force, part time, to keep the grey cells going and to pay for the renovations. Tad enjoys the newsletters to keep up with the news, even though he is not able to participate in any of the activities, but on retirement he may join in.
Ray Murphy emailing from Anglesea his thanks for the Birthday Greetings on the occasion of his 80th says it was also pleasing to be elevated to Honorary Membership. To celebrate the birthday Ray and wife Glenyce spent four very enjoyable and happy days in Melbourne with their Adelaide and Melbourne based family. Saturday Night at the Etihad Stadium was good even though Essendon lost. Ray will always be a little hoarse after watching Essendon until the players learn to kick the ball. It was nice to note Ray Whitehead and Geoff Meggs in the Honorary Members for June; it brought back many good memories of Ray’s "Scottie Days" spent in Melbourne (1957-1964).
Bill Robinson emailed to tell me he and wife Jill are off to USA for a month to escape the winter in Melbourne.
Joseph Romano emailing his thanks for the birthday card says it was in his mail box on Sunday afternoon. It is always very nice to receive birthday cards, even though one is reminded of their age. Luckily Joseph feels he is reasonably fit and healthy
Frank Stanson emailing says he is up in Queensland for the Wintersun Classic Car and Rockabilly festival. It’s an over 50's thing.
Keith Taylor writing his thanks for the birthday card for his 82nd says he looks forward to reading the news and activities of his former workmates in the Newsletter.
Jim Trimble sending his thanks for the best wishes on his 82nd says it doesn’t feel like 22 years since he retired. He and wife Mona are keeping well health wise.
John Turnbull emails that the birthday greeting card arrived on cue. One of his major achievements in the 2009/10 year was to retire "again” from the ANZ Group. It was his 3 rd retirement...
John Vanselow Past President and Birthday Card Controller says he and wife Lois travelling with the Browns’ had reached Barcaldine having travelled through Hay, Cobar, Bourke and Charleville. So far all is going well except the weather which was cold and overcast with a lot of rain over recent times. Their happy hours together extend from 5PM to 8PM to combat the effects of the cold weather. While all caravan parks are currently fully occupied it does not worry them because they can go off road into the bush if necessary. Wireless internet has been available at all points mentioned along the way.
Kevin Watson says another year has sped by and he received the usual birthday card courtesy of his old mate John Vanselow. JV does a great job in sending birthday greetings to the members. Kevin would have written earlier but went to Sydney to visit his son, daughter and families for his 81st. Kevin also caught up with some banking mates as he had two periods of service in that city. He has been leading a fairly quiet life and has not travelled since June of last year when he visited Viet Nam.
Charlie Wierzbowski emailing says it is terrific to see so many names in the newsletter that he worked with. Charlie can’t make the next meeting, as he had an ankle operation recently and mobility is an issue.
And Les Ager, Helen Bouch, Kelvin Dickinson, Suzie Green, Geoff Harkin, Neville Harvey, Neil Harnwell, Trevor Hart, Bert Heaney, Bob Heinemann, Christine Lane, Cheryl Lobo, John Mackenzie, Maria Malicse, Graeme Mancer, Phil McBean, Jill Paterson, Tom Portelli, Geoff Pritchard, Neil Sharman, Roy Sloggett, Neville Warnest, Julie Wilkins, Ron Wilkinson.
ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA
MATTERS OF INTEREST
ANZROC MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscriptions for ANZROC membership for 2010/2011 are now due and payments can be made to ANZROC through the Secretary Ron Adams at the latest by 9th September 2010 as our Treasurer John Brown is travelling interstate until early October and I will be leaving for London on 9th September. The separate advice for renewal of subscriptions follows and you will note that the subscriptions remain unchanged at $12.00 for Metropolitan members and $6.00 for Country and Interstate members.
Honorary Members please note: – you do not pay any subscription
Note that this year members can make payments electronically to ANZROC through your internet banking facilities making certain that your personal details in the “payee information” section i.e. Name and Initial are shown so that we can record the receipt as often the funds are received with no details provided…as a failsafe members can send the renewal slip to me advising that payment has been made through internet banking.
The ANZROC account details are as follows:
ACCOUNT NAME: ANZ BANKING GROUP RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB (Victoria)
BSB: 013 350
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 3064 51947
Just a reminder to let you know that we have been able to collect around 650 e-mail addresses from members and they now receive newsletters electronically within a few days of our meetings. If you want to receive the newsletters promptly then include your e-mail address on the subscription renewal form below:
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ANZROC SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FORM
ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS CLUB (VIC)
Subscriptions are due and payable to ANZROC Vic and posted to Ron Adams PO Box 579, Malvern, Vic 3144, (phone No. 9821 0444) to reach Ron Adams prior to 9th September 2010.
The Annual Subscription is $12.00 for Metropolitan Members and for Country and Interstate Members the Annual Subscription is $6.00.
HONORARY MEMBERS – NIL
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AUSTRALIAN PACIFIC TOURING
Brooke Findlay from Australian Pacific Touring has some really hot last minute travel deals for Retired Officers to consider:
2 for 1 offer
8 Day Europe’s Heartland River Cruise
Trier to Nuremberg
Departing June to September 2010
1st Person from $3,085*, includes port charges of $190, based on Cat E Suite
2nd Person only pays port charges of $190
2 for 1 offer
8 Day Black Sea Voyage River Cruise
Budapest to Rousses
Departing June to September 2010
1st Person from $2945*, includes port charges of $190, based on Cat E Suite
2nd Person only pays port charges of $190
Call 1300 204 588 to book this offer.
* Conditions apply. New Bookings only as at 17 June 2010. Airfares are additional. Offer strictly limited. Subject to availability. No further discounts apply. Offer also available in cabin upgrades. Full payment of cruise made within 7 days of booking.
FLY FREE TO CANADA*
Travel April to September 2011
21 Day Majestic Rockies & Alaska Cruise
Price from $8679* per person, twin share.
Departing 27 April 2011, including return economy airfare.
Book by 15 October 2010
Includes: 11 night’s world-class accommodation • 7 night Alaskan Inside Passage cruise in a Verandah Stateroom • 39 fine meals, including Freedom of Choice Dining • Tipping for land & cruise staff • Freedom of Choice Touring • Overnight VIA Rail train journey in Sleeper Touring Class.
Call 1300 204 588 to enquire about this special offer or visit www.aptouring.com.au/ANZStaffClub
*Conditions apply. Strictly limited offer on set departures. Subject to availability at time of booking. Offers can be withdrawn at anytime. Price includes 7% member discount. Fly Offers are based on economy class airfares and flights must be booked with APT. Subject to availability of airline class, once class sold out surcharges may apply. Deposit of $3000 per person required for Fly Free offer.
ANZ STAFF AND SOCIAL CLUB
ANZROC members who are members of the ANZ Staff and Social Club are able to enjoy the use of several holiday properties in Victoria and Queensland subject to availability with the latest details of vacancies provided by Emma McGregor as at 24/6/2010:
Apollo Bay for week commencing 20th August at $420 per week; Cowes for weeks through 30th July to 3rd September at $420 per week and 1st October, 5th and 26th November at $495 per week; Rye weeks commencing 30th July, 27th August at $420 per week and 1st and 8th October at $495 per week; Anglesea for weeks commencing 30th July, 6th August and 20th August through 10th September at $320 per week and 15th,22nd October and 12th,19th,26th November for $360 per week and finally Gold Coast for weeks commencing 22nd October and 17th December for $520 per week .
If interested contact EMMA MACGREGOR l Events Co-ordinator | ANZ Staff Club Vic
ANZ | ANZ Centre Level 4B, 833 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008, AUSTRALIA
: +61 3 9273 4335 (Option 4)| : +61 402 467 585 : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
ANZ STAFF AND SOCIAL CLUB
For ANZROC members who are members of the ANZ Staff and Social Club a letter or email for renewal of membership would have been sent to you on May 31 advising subscriptions of $13.30 were due. If you did not receive the communication it could be due to address or email change since originally registering your membership with Staff Club. ANZ Staff and Social need to be notified of any such changes.
Therefore if existing members of ANZ Staff and Social Club did not get a renewal notice or if any other ANZROC members wish to join the ANZ Staff and Social Club it is timely that we have attached a renewal notice for completion and posting to the address listed on the renewal slip with your subscription of $13.30 at the bottom of this Newsletter. There are many benefits of membership including the ability to rent the properties listed above and if you want to enjoy these concessions and many more then now is the time to join. If you need more information then contact EMMA MACGREGOR l Events Co-ordinator | ANZ Staff Club Vic ,ANZ | ANZ Centre Level 4B, 833 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008, AUSTRALIA : +61 3 9273 4335 (Option 4)| : +61 402 467 585 | : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
PLEASE DO NOT CONFUSE THIS ADVICE WITH THE ANNUAL ANZROC RENEWAL OF SUBSCRIPTIONS MENTIONED ABOVE …THERE ARE TWO SEPARATE SUBSCRIPTIONS.
ANZROC ROSEBUD RSL LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2010
A reminder to members of this luncheon, to be held at the Rosebud RSL situated 117 Eastbourne Road Rosebud (near the corner of Jetty and Eastbourne Roads.) on Wednesday 29th September 2010 and I can advise that 24 members and partners have already notified David Knuckey of their acceptance. A private room and bar has been made available for the function and it is proposed that members meet at the Rosebud RSL around 12noon. It is proposed that attendees pay $20 per head at the door and any surplus funds will be added to the customary $200.00 donation from the Retired Officers Club towards providing wines, beer and soft drink to the tables.
RSL members should also note that they can also enjoy extra drinks at concessional prices if they present their membership cards at the bar.
To assist members, we will endeavour to provide transport to and from the venue for those members who do have mobility/transport difficulties. We would appreciate any assistance members can give in provision of transport should such be required
An acceptance slip is attached to this newsletter and can be emailed to David Knuckey at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or posted to David at:- PO Box 242 Dingley Vic 3172.
Should you wish to telephone David, call: 9551 0414 or Neville Pearson: Ph: 9802 0187, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED IF YOU WOULD ADVISE ACCEPTANCE BY FRIDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2010.
LUNCH AT NEW ANZ CENTRE 833 COLLINS STREET ON 9TH SEPTEMBER 2010
A reminder that the function is now fully booked and I will be sending out the acceptances to those that expressed their interest in attending and will collect the $15.00 contribution this month. In view of the interest shown by members however we will organise another visit to 833 Collins Street for the first half of 2011.
NEXT MEETING THURSDAY 12th AUGUST 2010 –
ON Thursday 12th August from 12 noon our Guest Speakers will be Brooke Findlay and Susan Haberle from ATP in the Melbourne Room - Level 34/100 Queen St Melbourne where they will let us know more about the Australia Pacific Touring Company and their experiences in travelling the world
Please note the change of venue. We are restricted to hosting 60 members and to be fair to members as the electronic notices are in members hands a week or so ahead of the recipients of the hard copies I will initially accept 45 members from our electronic data base and 15 from the hard copy list but will set up a waiting list to ensure that the 60 seats are filled. Cut off date for your acceptances is Sunday 8th August.
Our normal meeting rooms on the 5th Floor of 100 Queen Street are now being renovated and will not be available for future meetings. We now have to arrange alternative meeting rooms but for August we have been fortunate to be offered the Melbourne Room on the 34th Level of 100 Queen Street. Security requirements for access to this level will be higher than normal so the cut off date of Sunday August 8th will allow me to provide Security and Catering with the lists of attendees. You will need your Photo ID’s or suitable identification to gain access on the day.
If you intend to come to this meeting will you let me know by Phone 98210444 or e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or by mail on the attached acceptance notice to Ron Adams PO Box 579, Malvern, Vic 3144, by Sunday 8th August 2010 so that a list of attendees can be provided to the ANZ Reception Desk and the Executive Reception Area.
ACCEPTANCE NOTICE THURSDAY LUNCHEON 12th August 2010
MELBOURNE ROOM 34th Floor ANZ 100 Queen Street, Melbourne.
TO: RON ADAMS, PO BOX 579, MALVERN, VIC 3144
I/We will be attending the luncheon function at MELBOURNE ROOM Level 34/100 Queen Street, Melbourne on Thursday 12TH AUGUST 2010.
Other contact methods phone 9821 0444, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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FOR YOUR DIARIES.
Forthcoming speakers include past Chief Economist of ANZ Saul Eslake on 14th October and Retired Chairman of ANZ Charles Goode on 11th November… an interesting few months ahead. Then there is the golf in November at Traralgon on 18th November.
Ron Adams
Secretary
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ACCEPTANCE SLIP ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS CLUB LUNCHEON AT ROSEBUD RSL
FROM 12 NOON, WEDNESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2010
TO DAVID KNUCKEY , PO BOX 242 DINGLEY VIC 3172.
Or emailed to David Knuckey at “ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.” “, or telephone David, at 9551 0414
I/we will be attending the luncheon:
Name: …………………………………………………………………
Partners Name: ……………………………………………………….
I would appreciate assistance with transport to the luncheon: Yes / No
I am able to assist with transport to and from Rosebud for members who require assistance: Yes / No
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ANZ Staff Social Club of Vic Inc
4/100 Queen Street, Melbourne
Phone: 03 9273 4335 Fax: 03 9273 4339
ABN: 16 498 610 285
RETIRED OFFICER’S MEMBERSHIP
Application to join the Staff Social Club
Please complete by printing neatly, then return to the above address
DATE: / /
Mr/Ms/Mrs/Miss ____________________ _________________
Surname First Names
Home Address __________________________________________
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Home Phone: ___________________ Mobile: _________________
Email Address: _________________________
I hereby apply for membership of the ANZ Staff Social Club of Victoria Inc.
I am current financial member of the Retired Officers Club Association.
Annual Membership is payable on the 1st of July annually. Non payment by the due date results in immediate cancellation of membership and entitlements.
Annual Membership for 2010 / 2011 is $13.30 (GST Inclusive) per annum. This levy may be subject to change from 1st July each year, at the discretion of the ANZ Staff Social Club of Victoria’s Committee.
A pro rata amount is payable at other times, that will also include GST, with all renewals processed as at 1st July.
I hereby acknowledge and accept the conditions stipulated above.
I authorise the ANZ Staff Social Club of Victoria Inc to deduct my fees from my credit card.
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