NEWSLETTER 11th JUNE 2010
WELCOME
President John Stevens welcomed 26 members to the June evening meeting. The attendance was less than last year’s June meeting due no doubt to the colder weather and travelling at night in Melbourne but the evening was again a most enjoyable get-together. Those not seen for a while included Steven Eu, Ray Gill, Hedley Ham and Graham James.
APOLOGIES
John Brown, Geoff Burton. Robin Chase , John Duke, Jim Dusting, Col Edwards, Helen Felsted(overseas) ,Charles Griss, John Hawkins , Bernadette and Wayne Hulbert, David Knuckey, Peter Nyga, Neville Pearson, Peter Pritchard, Barry Rogers, Bill Robinson, Peter Saville, Bruce Scott, Bruce Seamons, Don Taylor, Glenda White, Julie Wilkins
NEW MEMBERS
Drummond Ralph M. 32 years ANZ
Felstead Helen 20 years ANZ
Green Suzanne (Suzie) 19 years ANZ
Trower Allan P 42 years ANZ
We look forward to seeing Ralph, Helen Suzie and Allan at one of our meetings.
BEREAVEMENTS
Backholer A.O.(Arthur) 90 years 5/6/2010
Arthur enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in December 1940 and on discharge in January 1946 was Sergeant at 1 Personnel Depot. Arthur was a strong supporter of ANZROC Vic and served as Honorary Auditor for some years.
ANZers present at the funeral service included Harry Carrodus, Frank Donovan, Bob Kirkland, Fay and Gerry McPherson, Brian Murdoch, Bruce Tickell and Dick Sanders.
Carter I.M. (Ian) 89 years 29/5/2010
Ian enlisted in the Australian Army in July 1942 and on discharge in January 1946 was Lieutenant 63 Australian Infantry Battalion.
Members stood for a few moments in remembrance of Arthur and Ian and our sympathies are extended to family and friends.
We were also advised during the month of the death of Chris Fieggen's wife Dinie and our condolences are extended to Chris and his family. At our meeting the passing of Sam Lacey who would be known to many members was mentioned and our sympathies are extended to the Lacey family.
NOT SO WELL
Des Macauley phoned to advise that he dropped in on Graeme “Titch” Maley in Sale and advised that Titch’s health is not too good and he has difficulty walking. Has Diabetes. Graeme’s friends may want to contact and wish him well at 46 Guthridge Parade Sale 3850, or phone: 5143 2464
HONORARY BIRTHDAYS
The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during June and we pass on congratulations from our members for your birthdays: Dorothy Jenkins, Harold Langmead (86), Jim Martin (88), Ken McNutt (83), Geoff Meggs (82), Ray Murphy (80), Reg Roberts (82), Bob Skipper (84), Barry Theobald (86), James Trimble (82), Kevin Watson (81), Ray Whitehead (84), and John Williams (80).
INTEREST RATES
From 1/6/2010 less than $20,000 3.00%
greater than $20,000 3.84%
LETTERS
Bruce Avent emailing thanks for the kind thoughts and good wishes on the occasion of his recent birthday sends his warm regards to all members and as we get older, good health to all.
Darryl Bartlett emails his thanks for the birthday greetings which were awaiting him on return from Darryl and wife Ronda’s overseas trip. The special day was partly spent flying business class from Kuala Lumpur to home, therefore French Champagne & Margaret River reds were on offer. Darryl and Ronda travelled to Phuket for some rest and recreation first then on to Bangkok, Siem Reap Cambodia, Penang and finally Kuala Lumpur. Highlights of the trip were seeing the River Kwai and canals around Bangkok (also helicopters’ and gunfire!) and the Angkor Wat Temples and floating village at Siem Reap in Cambodia. The country is struggling to get on its feet following Pol Pot regime and now the GFC. They also enjoyed a personal guided trip around Penang Island which included a traditional "Haka" Chinese meal cooked in a private home. It was nice to return to cooler climes after the constant 35/42c heat in SE Asia.
Brian Day emailing his thanks for the good wishes on the occasion of his 73rd birthday says Wow! Where do the years go? It is now 20 years since Brian retired from ANZ. Still working as Mortgage Manager for a First Mortgage Fund but, will no doubt consider cutting back on hours within the next year or so. Brian and wife Julie celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends last November – only seems like yesterday when they first met at the Royal Melbourne Show when Brian worked at the ANZ Agency there in 1957. Julie was also Ticket Secretary (Staff Club) for the ANZ Ball (St Kilda Town Hall) in that year. Julie worked in G/M/O Overseas Department but, when they married she was required to leave the Bank. They are still enjoying travelling to Skilled Stadium in Geelong to watch all the Cats home games. Son Peter plus two grandsons have seats next to them in the Reg. Hickey stand which provides the Days’ with many enjoyable hours especially in view of the continuing winning home ground “streak” the Cats are having. Unfortunately, Son Peter suffered a bad cycling accident on Nepean Highway, Carrum recently which resulted in Peter spending 2 days in Frankston Hospital and a week in Epworth, Box Hill. Broke vertebrae in his neck and several ribs but his injuries could have been much worse. He is now back at work for a half-day each week and should be back full time soon. Hopefully that will be the end of his cycling efforts.
Val Goldsworthy writes thanks for the nicely worded birthday card and the best wishes. Although Val feels she’s ageing gracefully there are times when she feels that times have overtaken her.
Reg Henley writing from Rosebud on his 86th says thanks for the good wishes and he finds the newsletters very interesting reading of the happenings of members with whom he worked and still know quite well.
Trevor Lewis writing thanks for the good wishes of members on his 70th birthday says he looks forward to keeping in contact with old ANZ friends through the monthly newsletters and the Christmas luncheon.
Bernadette Hulbert emailed her thanks for her Birthday wishes. Bernadette and husband Wayne are heading off to the Simpson Desert in August and are looking forward to this very much. Just need the rain to stop up there and the roads to be reopened. After doing the Canning Stock Route last year, they are both really looking forward to this challenge. Planning for this trip and looking after the grandchildren (4 in all) makes for a very busy and enjoyable retirement.
Gordon Lyon writing from Wurtulla Qsld said thanks to John Vanselow for the personal message on the card for his 89th birthday. Gordon says he is not the best as he suffers from a lung disease developed many years ago following an operation and his breathing has been gradually deteriorating over time and now he is for the most part restricted to his Retirement Village.
Gavin Nailer sends a belated 'Thank You' for his birthday card. It was the seventh time that Gavin had celebrated a birthday with a 'zero'. Gavin was in Surfers for the event where it turned on its wonderful weather - rained solidly for two days during his four day visit. The last year has seen Gavin busier than ever and the arrival of his fifth grandchild has resulted in increased baby sitting duties - not that he complains. In July he will be heading to Canada with an Alaskan cruise thrown in. It’s his first time to that part of the world and he is really looking forward to it. Hope there’s no volcanos in the vicinity.
Bob Nichol still emailing at 98 says while his mobility is restricted due to an accident to his left leg he can still get out with family members or participate in the excursions run from time to time by the hostel staff. Bob appreciates the newsletters as he is reminded of the few surviving members with whom he worked or were his friends.
Peter Nyga says he had completely forgotten about the birthday cards from ANZROC, so he was delighted when he received a card signed by John Vanselow. The card arrived right on time.
The day was celebrated with a small family gathering at Peter’s place, unfortunately with one member missing – his mother who was not well enough to attend.
Alan Podger responding to the Birthday Greetings says he and wife Judy were on the Gold Coast on the actual day. Alan spent time playing bowls at Tweed Heads and also Coolangatta (with very mediocre results) and, more importantly, they caught up with their daughter and three grandchildren who had ventured down from Gladstone for a few days.
Jake Remyn writes that while he has been unable to attend a meeting for some time now he does enjoy the newsletters to see what is happening to the lives of people he used to work with and knows so well.
Allan Richardson writing from Kyabram sends thanks to John Vanselow for the birthday wishes on his 70th. The newsletter keeps Allan and wife Maureen up to date with friends and colleagues. They enjoyed the meeting held in Bendigo last year and look forward to a repeat function at some time in the near future. They both enjoy caravanning and have just completed a trip to Mount Gambier, Robe, Adelaide and the Yorke Peninsula returning home through Mildura. They will continue to keep travelling as long as their health allows. Allan still manages a few games of golf and plenty of fishing and he is so busy he has to take an RDO to mow the lawn.
Barry Rogers emailing his thanks for the good wishes for his birthday says the card arrived on the day and was much appreciated. Barry and wife Jill celebrated with an evening gathering of family and friends at home. It was great! Barry is still working three days a week bookkeeping for his solicitor and it fits in very well with their lifestyle and he intends to keep it up as long as he can. Barry and Jill are both well, apart from the usual run of aches and pains that seem to go with the increasing years, but they manage to get overseas each year – last year it was a European river cruise - this year a trip down the Nile and a visit to Petra, photos of which have intrigued Barry since the age of about nine. They are really looking forward to it.
Terry Stapleton was very pleased to receive the birthday card and best wishes for his 80th birthday. Terry never thought he’d be an “Honorary” but now won’t have to worry about whether or not he has sent the annual cheque for membership. Terry has had another good year during which he completed and self published his autobiography, titled “A Bundanoon Boy, How Lucky Can You Be”. Of course the book, which was written for his family, has a lot about a career, which he very much enjoyed, with the ANZ. Terry sends best wishes to all the members in Victoria.
Norma Thomas writing from Pialba Qsld says she greatly appreciated the good wishes she received from members on the occasion of her birthday.
Syd Swaby emailed that he and wife Margaret had arrived back on 2nd May from UK and Ireland and fortunately were not affected by Iceland Ash.
Maurice Wells writes that on his birthday wife Bev was about to undergo a hip operation which meant that Maurice was chief cook and bottle washer that kept him busy for a couple of months plus the added involvement of occasionally caring for their two grandchildren all of which was a pleasure. Otherwise all is well in the Wells household.
John White reports that the birthday card with good wishes was waiting for him on his return from a holiday in Adelaide.
And
Ed Collins, Trevor Cookson, Bruce Ellis, Glynn Evans, John Evans, David Hartwich, Tess Hondros, Ian Lamont, Bruce Maisey, Ian McCormick, Sudipto Pal, Peter Powell, Kevin Quigley, Denis Rice, Dick Sanders, Wendy Simmons, John Taylor, Bob Waldron, Harry Watts, Julie Wilkins, ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA
MATTERS OF INTEREST
ANZROC ROSEBUD RSL LUNCHEON
Wednesday 29 September 2010
Following the success of the Bendigo Luncheon last year, it has been decided to conduct another luncheon outside the Melbourne city boundary and this time we have chosen the Mornington Peninsula for ANZROC members and their partners. David Knuckey and his wife Glen have enthusiastically offered to assist run 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.
A private room and bar has been made available for the function and it is proposed that we meet at the Rosebud RSL around 12noon. The RSL Club provides a two course Seniors Luncheon (option of soup and main or main and sweets) and there is a range of selections for the seniors’ meal.
The Rosebud RSL club has asked if we would collect the luncheon costs at the door to assist them handle the volume of meals etc. 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
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
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 next month. The waiting list for cancellations in case those already listed find they cannot make the luncheon has been set up so members can let me know if they want to be added to the waiting list.
In view of the interest shown by members however we will organise another visit to 833 Collins Street for the first half of 2011.
ANZROC (VIC) WEBSITE
Committee member Eamon Veaney is currently planning a website for ANZROC Vic which has been approved by the Committee. Eamon is now recruiting members who would be interested in participating in an implementation team to finalise the site design and then setup the site .Team members would be asked to train volunteers responsible for providing the content and making regular updates to the site and ultimately take on the role of webmaster for ANZROC Vic. If you are interested in participating contact Eamon on 9421 2830 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ANZROC GOLF DAY REPORT - CHURCHILL PARK GOLF DAY MONDAY 17 MAY 2010
Excellent golfing weather, good company and the hospitality of the Churchill Park Club ensured another successful event at this venue.
Sandy Bourke won the Ladies event (30 points) from Kathy Shady and Wendy Woods.
The men’s winner was Alan Lauder (35 points), runner-up Des Shady (33) and then Con La Fauci, Bill Robinson and Jim Karabatsos all in the 30s.
Ladies nearest the pin winner was Wendy Woods, and for the Men, winners were Jim Lee, Jim Karabatsos and Gordon Paulett.
Please note your diaries now for our next event, the 10th anniversary of the Jim Coffey Memorial Golf Day to be held again at the Traralgon course on Thursday 18 November 2010.
AUSTRALIAN PACIFIC TOURING
Brooke Findlay has sent us APT’s latest offer which is outlined below for members:
EUROPE RIVER CRUISING 2011
FLY FREE YEAR ROUND*
15 Day Magnificent Europe River Cruise. Price from $6201.80* per person twin share and available on Category D & E Suites
Includes: 14 nights aboard one of APT’s luxury river ships, Airport Transfers on first and last day, tipping, Services of an APT Cruise Director, Freedom of Choice Touring in 5 locations, All meals and local wine with dinner, APT’s Signature Experiences in select locations
Conditions Apply: Prices are correct as of 19 May 2010 but may fluctuate due to changes in surcharges, fees & taxes. Limited offer subject to availability. Book by 30 Sept 2010.Price includes 7% member discount and port charges & based on Cat D suite. Price valid on EUMC15 departing 20 March 2011. Free return airfare to Europe based on economy class with Malaysia Airlines & includes air taxes up to $700 pp. Air must be booked by APT. Subject to availability of airline & booking class. Once class sold out surcharges apply. Available on D & E suites. Deposit of $3000 pp due within 7 days of booking.
In order to receive the discount members must call the Travel Hotline on 1300 204 588.
www.aptouring.com.au/ANZStaffClub
FOR THE DIARIES.
Forthcoming speakers are Brooke Findlay and Susan Haberle from ATP on 12thAugust , 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.
ANZROC HEALTH PLAN WITH NIB
A final reminder that ANZROC members can now enjoy even better value from nib’s range of health covers. Nib will increase our exclusive health insurance discount from 8% to 9%, which will take effect from 01 July 2010. If you have already joined the nib corporate health plan you don’t need to do anything. You’ll automatically enjoy lower premiums from 01 July 2010.
Keep an eye out for your nib letter for more information.
Please note that the ANZROC exclusive discount applies to all products detailed on the website www.anzroc.nib.com.au and includes the nib Young at Heart cover designed for those over 55 years of age! For more information visit the ANZROC website or speak with one of nib’s consultants on 1800 13 14 63 (don’t forget to tell them you are an ANZROC member)
RETIRED OFFICER MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS NOW DUE
Retired Officer member’s of the ANZ Staff Social Club of Victoria, should have received their advice to renew membership for the next financial year. The cost of a retired officer membership is $13.30 (incl. GST). 2010/11 memberships will run from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011. If you have not received the advice or would like to join the ANZ Staff Social Club of Victoria contact Ron Adams (details above).
The Staff Social Club offers members fantastic discounts on products and services and regular updates are sent to keep you up-to-date with what’s new.
NEXT MEETING THURSDAY 8TH JULY 2010 –
ON Thursday 8th July in the 5th FLOOR MEETING ROOMS ANZ 100 QUEEN STREET we meet for our monthly luncheon commencing at 12 noon for lunch at 12.30pm. Our guest speaker for the day will be Hugh Hodges, ANZ Chief Investment Officer Australian Private Bank and Trustees, and in view of the members interest in how to manage the roller coaster ride of the share market and superannuation in recent times it is timely that Hugh has accepted our invitation to speak at our meeting and we look forward to a large turnout of members to hear Hugh. 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 Monday 5th July 2010 so that a list of attendees is provided to the ANZ Reception Desk and the 5th Floor Reception Area.
Ron Adams
Secretary
ACCEPTANCE NOTICE THURSDAY LUNCHEON 8th July 2010
5th Floor ANZ 100 Queen Street, Melbourne.
TO: RON ADAMS, PO BOX 579, MALVERN, VIC 3144
I/We will be attending the luncheon function at 5/100 Queen Street, Melbourne on Thursday 8th JULY 2010.
Other contact methods phone 9821 0444, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NAMES
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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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IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED IF YOU WOULD ADVISE ACCEPTANCE BY 17th SEPTEMBER 2010.
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