NEWSLETTER 13th October 2012

TWITTER FROM THE BIRD (No.1)

October Luncheon at Waltzing Matilda Hotel Springvale

What a wonderful luncheon this turned out to be. The food and the service were excellent and the private function room completely dispelled the feeling of a pub meal. I settled for the delicious potato and leek soup followed by a very tender/tasty steak and veggies, all for around $12.

I am sure if we return to this venue we will achieve a far larger attendance than the 38 members and partners that enjoyed this meeting. There were around 30 apologies and it is fair to say that this cold and wet winter has taken its toll with so many colds and flu around. Secretary Peter Pritchard completed the formalities of the day welcoming members not seen for a while that included Angelo Biviano, Helen Bouch, Helen Felstead, David Harkin, Serge McIntyre, Brian Murdoch after a bout of sick leave, Bernie O’Reilly and Doug Westcott for his second meeting.

A special thanks to David and Glen Knuckey for their excellent research and organization of this day

APOLOGIES

Noel Beanland, Herman Bettonvil, Wendy Black, John Brown, Brian Christensen, Cedric Coxsedge, Col Edwards ,Lawrie Foord, Nola Forsyth, Don Fraser, David Gibb, Ray Gill,  Theo Hall, Roy Harper,  Frank Hatfield, John Hawkins,  Ron Horne, John Hudgson, Bernadette Hulbert, Wayne Hulbert,  Doug Imrie, Graeme King, Con La Fauci, Bernadette Lynch, Fay and Gerry McPherson, Joan Nathan, Noelene Noonan, Frank O’Brien, Don Ranyard, Peter Saville, John Stevens, John Vanselow ,Eamon Veaney, Jackie Waite, Roger Watkins, Glenda White,  Julie Wilkins, David Woods.

NEW MEMBERS

Damschitz                   Wolf                            26 years          ANZ

Green                          D.R.(Daryl)                 38.5 years       ANZ

Ward                           Jillian (Jill)                  29.5 years       ANZ

Wynne                         Henry                          35 years          ANZ

We look forward to seeing Daryl, Jill and Henry at one of our meetings. Wolf was our host at the Thermomix evening in August.

BEREAVEMENTS

Jenkins                        Dorothy                      88 years                      2/10/2012

The service for Dorothy at the Uniting Church in East Doncaster was well attended, with friends from all of her many interest groups - including two of her old school friends in their nineties - paying their respects. The gathering was a fitting tribute to a much loved lady who made the world a better place. The Eulogy outlined Dorothy's life and specific comment was made of her time at ES&A, ANZ and Esanda. Dorothy also enjoyed her association with ANZROC and in later life looked forward to the newsletter. Frank Edwards ,Kevin Mitchell, a jet-lagged Peter Pritchard, Ian McRobinson  and Mark Stankovich  made up the ANZROC contingent and were joined by Don Ranyard who was there as a church member friend of Dorothy's. Another member of the banking fraternity - Dorothy's cousin, John Hines - who served for 20 years in the Scottie before taking up a stockbroking career and would be remembered by many of our members, was also in the congregation.

McAsey                       R.J. (Bob)                   85 years                      24/9/2012

The funeral service was held in the Sunshine Coast.  Graeme Ainscough said he played cricket many years ago with Bob who was then Captain of the ES&A Cricket Club. Bob with Lawrie Foord were key movers in organising many ES&A annual get-togethers around Christmas time and Bob will be missed.

Members at our meeting stood for a few moments as a mark of respect in remembrance of Dorothy and Bob and our condolences are sent to their family and friends.

Moira Oxley emailed that the family has been absolutely overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness, and cannot begin to express how this has helped them all through this sad time after the passing of our ANZROC member Peter Oxley. The cards, messages, were so much appreciated.

NOT SO WELL

Rae Collins recently suffered a broken arm and after hospitalisation and rehabilitation over two months has now returned to Finchley Court Aged Care, 1168 Dandenong Road, Carnegie – telephone 9569 6699. He would welcome visitors.

HONORARY BIRTHDAYS

The following Honorary members will be enjoying a birthday during October and we pass on congratulations from our members for your birthdays; Graeme Baldwin (81), David Begg (83), Fred Campbell (80), Harry Carrodus (84), Ray Dedleffs (82), Ken Howell (85), John Keck (93), Max McKoy (89), John Moorhouse (87), Jim Nicolson (84), Des Rittman (83), Thomas Taylor (85), Mike Whitmore (83), Eric Williams (92).

INTEREST RATES

From 1/10/2012

Less than $20,000       2.25%

Greater than $20,000   2.89%

TWITTER FROM THE BIRD (No.2)

Charles Rennie 100^th Birthday celebration on Thursday 14^th February 2013

For our 14^th Feb meeting we are planning to have a luncheon at 100 Queen St to celebrate Charles 100^th Birthday. As we do not publish a January Newsletter we would appreciate if you could lock this date in your diaries. We are proposing to make this a partner’s also luncheon and we will confirm full details in the December newsletter.

A picnic by the Yarra Sunday 11^th November 2012

For the last 10 or so years a few mates and myself have run a function where past friends, supporters and players of the ANZ Football and ANZ Basketball clubs and friends etc, gathered to celebrate and remember days gone by. Numbers have regrettably dwindled over the years.

The picnic/BBQ is held from 11.30am onwards, alongside the Yarra River at end of Boathouse Road which runs off Yarra Boulevard. (Located next to the Studley Park Boathouse Cafe in Kew Melways: Map2D E8). If any ANZROC members, family and friends would like to join us simply turn up with your food, chair and drink. Feel welcome to phone or email me for further information (Neville: ph: 98020187, email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) or simply just turn up on the day. Bring your food, drink and a few good ‘yarns’. If it rains, we either adjourn to the Boat House cafe, a local pub or just stay in bed

Footy

It was a disappointing month for us Hawk supporters, however the great advantage of following 4 teams (which includes the Swans) turned into a reasonable result for me, particularly with the “Storm’s” great win as a bonus

LETTERS

Graeme Ainscough sends his thanks for the birthday card for his 76^th.He spent the day receiving cards from family and friends, shopping for books and dining at the Chelsea Heights Hotel. Graeme then watched and managed baseball teams all weekend with some wins and losses for his many Cheltenham teams. Several umpiring decisions hurt their senior team and as in most team sports despite the fiery exchanges made no difference to the decisions made. The summer season started on 30^th September so the 59th consecutive year involved with baseball starts for Graeme. The club has recruited an Australian pitcher playing for Oakland Athletics who has just finished the 158 game US Major League series at the end of September so expectations are high. As Graeme has Foxtel he can watch the US games on a fairly regular basis.

Peter Bearsley emails thanks to the kind folks who organise the birthday greetings - right on the button again, for his 70th - Peter used to think that was "old" but clearly it's not.

Geoff Burton just returned from Queensland in time to receive his Birthday Card for the 70^th from Kathy Trace. Geoff had an excellent trip up north, and then a great week of birthday celebrations. He can remember when 70 was old, it’s not now. Everyone involved is to be congratulated in so far as the Retired Officers’ Club is concerned, it gives all members the chance to keep up with what old work mates are up to.

Rick Dickson emails thanks for the birthday card; it is something one can bank on each year. Rick still lives in Bacchus Marsh, which he enjoys immensely and looks forward to the contents of the monthly newsletter. It is interesting to note just how much traveling EX ANZ/ESANDA people do each year in retirement. Rick supports this way of spending the post bank years and also promotes the idea of a Bucket List of things one must do before it is too late. He went through the 1st Bucket List and has now started on the second.

Alex Fowler emails that once again Birthday Greetings from ANZROC (by courtesy of Kathy) were awaiting his return from holidays.

Barbara Gardiner emails her thanks for the welcome ANZROC birthday greetings that arrived on the day! Apart from her continued involvement with U3A Nunawading her only travel experience this year is a quick trip to Spain for a wedding. Quite unexpected but Barbara is  looking forward to renewing acquaintance with all those interesting galleries in Madrid and especially the Prado before flying down to Malaga for the wedding in Nerja. She loves keeping track of all those familiar names in the ANZROC Newsletter – Barbara sends her best wishes to all who remember her.

Bruce Gillottie emails that he just received the news letter sitting in Cappadocia Turkey and got a buzz out of modern technology and the ability to read the latest news on holidays. Best wishes to all.

Richard Ham emailing from Moama says he does enjoy catching up with news of old friends albeit disturbing to read of those departing. Richard was particularly saddened to read about Max Davis – they were good friends in ANZ London at Cornhill in the seventies when they won the Private Banks tennis comp. at the big sports grounds at Catford. He wonders if it is still there. ANZ won that competition 2 years in a row and they had a photo of the team on the wall in the clubhouse. John Turnbull of Nominees fame was another member of that team. Richard asks when the ANZROC team is coming to Bendigo again.

Trevor Hart emails thanks for the birthday card for his 80^th which was welcomed and especially the special note from Kathy Trace which he appreciated. Trevor and wife Louise had just returned from Venice after celebrating both their birthdays with friends.

June Hoskin writes thanks once again for remembering her recent birthday which she enjoyed celebrating with a relative’s 21^st birthday party. The sending of the cards was greatly appreciated and she wishes ANZROC continued success.

Wayne and Bernadette Hulbert have to apologise for the next two months as more work intervenes and they are also taking a 4WD tour with a group of friends in Mungo National Park.

Larry James emailed a big thank you to Kathy for sending out his birthday card which as usual arrived on time. Larry had a great night on the Restaurant Tram to celebrate joining the seniors sector and has already used the seniors Myki as part of seniors’ week. “Terrific”.

The year has been busy with many voluntary days at Puffing Billy in the Dandenong’s and of course Golden Days Radio which keeps him very busy. Golden Days Radio now podcasts some of their programs. Larry has just returned from 4 weeks in England and Wales. Glorious sunshine, lots of people and many steams trains in Wales to enjoy. The wines and ales were good too. Best wishes to everyone and he hopes to catch up with colleagues at the Christmas luncheon.

Bruce Kells emails his thanks for the timely card received to mark his entry into the Honorary membership category. The birthday was celebrated quietly with Bruce and wife Audrey’s extended family on the day and was very enjoyable. A later lunch with some close friends was also great fun. These birthdays arrive quicker each year as has been expressed by a number of members of the Club but life continues without fuss for both Bruce and Audrey and their health has been good so no excuses. They both keep busy with outside interests but it does not take much to keep them busy these days. Bruce says he still has a long way to go to catch up to Charlie Rennie but will give it a go. What a marvellous man.

Fay McPherson (Life Member) emails her thanks for her birthday card. She says Kathy Trace is doing a sterling job as did her predecessors. This year she had a quiet afternoon tea at the RSL Club but she was spoilt by all the cards and emails and phone calls she received.

Maggie Murray writing from Mortlake says thanks to Kathy for the birthday wishes which of course arrived on time.

Peter O’Dwyer emailing form Yarrawonga sends his heartfelt thanks for the best wishes on his 80^th. He had a “Get Together” at Club Mulwala for 64 members of his immediate family with two grand children playing a few tunes on the piano and cousins, nieces and nephews in attendance. There were only three short speeches and a good time was had by all.

Ken Stapleton emails his thanks for the birthday wishes and said he spent a quiet 68th celebratory dinner with family including 7 grandchildren that was very enjoyable.

Ken has completed 10 years of retirement and is still enjoying the good life including lots of travel and golf.  He missed last years Christmas function due to need for back surgery, but is now returning to golf after some months of rehabilitation. Ken is looking forward to catching up with former workmates in December and is off to Norfolk Island in October for a bit of R&R.

Pete Treleaven emails his thanks for his birthday card which arrived right on time as usual. Pete and wife Else are off to Bali again on 9th of October and will be there for the 10th anniversary of the tragic Bali bombings. In 2002 they flew into Bali one day after the terrible event and have since had a very close affinity with the delightful Balinese people.

Colin Walton emails his thanks for the Birthday Wishes for his 81^st which he celebrated with wife Val.

Tony Watt writes his thanks for the birthday wishes for his 83^rd although at his stage it is preferable to forget them. Tony and his wife have been for a break in Bali, a very pleasant sojourn.

Tony Wingrave writing from Mooroopna sends his thanks for the birthday wishes from Kathy Trace for his 80^th. It was much appreciated and on the day he enjoyed a big street party with all family in attendance. It was a great day had by all. The year did not start well for Tony as he had a heart attack while on holidays but since then life has been good. Tony has had a great retirement with his wife taking trips to see the family, touring a lot of Australia and enjoyed many trips on the large cruise liners. Today their trips are mostly confined to the Upper Murray; Snowy Mountains and Tumut where the country looks terrific.
Murray Wood sends his thanks for the kind birthday wishes conveyed in the birthday card. Murray enjoyed celebrating his 90^th with family and friends spread over 4 days. Murray’s doctor says he is still healthy and plenty of batteries for the pacemaker so the future looks good. He will look forward to reading many more of the monthly newsletters and attending the Christmas functions.

AND Kevin Barry, Mal Campbell, Alan Chapple, Graeme Chappell, Frank Edwards, Gordon Field, Terry Glover, Phil Goodier, Bob Irvine, Graham Joseph, Kuni Karpavicius, Ed Knight, Vito Laruccia, Mike Lawrence, Susan McCarthy,  John McKenzie, Ray Murphy, Peter Russell,  Alan Rutzou, Mary Ryan, Lyn Stevens, Rod Wassell, Glenda White.

ANZROC QSLD, NSW, SA, TAS, WA

MATTERS OF INTEREST

GOLF DAY - TRARALGON GOLF CLUB - THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2012

This is the final reminder that members and partners are invited to join us at this popular annual event. Once again we are organising a Golf Day at the Traralgon Golf Club for members and partners. The Club is a comfortable drive from Melbourne and also provides the opportunity for ANZROC members in the Gippsland/ Latrobe Valley area to catch up with past workmates and friends.

THE ENTRY FORM IS INCLUDED AS A SEPARATE ATTACHMENT TO THIS NEWSLETTER and will also be available on the anzroc.com.au website.

ANZROC MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS

A final reminder that subscriptions for ANZROC membership for 2012/2013 are due prior to 31^st October 2012 and payments can be sent to our Treasurer John Def Brown, PO Box 4056, Burwood East 3151, Phone 98021810. (email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or paid electronically into the ANZROC account  .Details  are as follows:

ACCOUNT NAME:           ANZ BANKING GROUP RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB                                                                                        (Victoria)

BSB:                                      013 350

ACCOUNT NUMBER:     3064 51947

ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS CLUB (VIC) SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FORM

Subscriptions for 2012/13 are due and payable to ANZROC Vic and can be posted to John Def Brown, PO Box 4056, Burwood East, Vic 3151, (phone No. 9802 1810)

The Annual Subscription is $20.00 for Metropolitan Members and for Country and Interstate Members the Annual Subscription is $10.00.

HONORARY MEMBERS – NIL

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CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON - THURSDAY 13^TH DECEMBER 2012 …BOOK NOW…..VENUE – ANZ PAVILION, VICTORIAN ARTS CENTRE, ST KILDA ROAD, MELBOURNE

The Club will again hold the Annual Christmas Luncheon on Thursday 13th December 2012 at the ANZ Pavilion thanks to the generosity of ANZ Group for making this excellent venue available and subsidising the cost of the Christmas Luncheon. CEO Mike Smith and a number of Senior Executives will be attending and as CEO Mike Smith has agreed to speak to members during the luncheon we urge you to send your acceptances in early as we are restricted to 300 seats in the Pavilion. The invitation to the luncheon follows and the contribution towards the cost of the function remains at $30.00 as the caterers have agreed to fix the cost at the same level as last year.

For those who wish to attend:

Complete and detach the Invitation “Acceptance Slip” and attach your cheque for $30—and return to Peter Pritchard , 19 Albert Street, East Malvern, Vic 3145 (phone 95719406) as soon as practicable as numbers are limited. Cutoff date for members’ acceptances will be Monday 3^rd December, 2012

Refunds will not be paid unless advice is received by the President, Secretary, or Treasurer at least 4 days prior to the function – last minute cancellations are a waste of money as payment is made to the caterers on the numbers provided a week before the function.

Members can make payments electronically to ANZROC through internet banking facilities making certain that 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… if payment is made electronically members should  send the acceptance  slip to be found on the website to Peter Pritchard    advising that payment has been made through internet banking so that we can manage  the numbers attending.

The ANZROC account details are as follows:

ACCOUNT NAME:           ANZ BANKING GROUP RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB                                                                                        (Victoria)

BSB:                                      013 350

ACCOUNT NUMBER:     3064 51947

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ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

INVITATION

To be held at the ANZ Pavilion

Victorian Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne

THURSDAY 13^TH DECEMBER, 2012

Admittance                 From               11.30 am

Drinks                         From               11.30 am

Luncheon                    From               12.30 pm

Please retain this portion as your receipt for the luncheon on 13^th December 2012

ACCEPTANCE SLIP

ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Thursday 13^th December 2012

Return this slip to:                  Peter Pritchard

19 Albert Street, East Malvern ,Vic 3145

………………………………………………………………      $30.00

(Name of member)                  Amount enclosed/ or Amount paid to ANZROC account

electronically

(Delete whichever category not applicable)

Phone No. or e-mail ………………………………………………………….

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NEXT MEETING THURSDAY 8^TH NOVEMBER 2012

MEETING IN the MELBOURNE ROOM ON 34^TH FLOOR ANZ HEAD OFFICE 100 QUEEN STREET at 12 NOON for the 38th Annual General Meeting and any items for the AGM should be sent to the secretary before 5th November 2012.The Agenda, Minutes of AGM meeting in 2011 are available on our website at www.anzroc.com.au and hard copies of documentation will be available at the meeting. A copy of the notice of Annual General Meeting is attached to this newsletter.

Please let Ron Adams  know by Wednesday 31^st October  2012  by e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. phone ( 98210444) or return the attached notice to PO Box 579, Malvern Vic 3144 so we can advise ANZ Catering and ANZ Security Desk the names  of members attending.

Ron Adams

Newsletter Editor

ACCEPTANCE THURSDAY LUNCHEON 8^TH NOVEMBER  2012 FROM 12 NOON   MELBOURNE ROOM    34^TH FLOOR ANZ HEAD OFFICE 100 QUEEN STREET

To Ron Adams I/we will be attending the Luncheon function

PO Box 579                                         on 8^th November 2012 commencing at 12 noon

Malvern Vic 3144                               .

Phone 9821 0444  or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP

RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB (VIC)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING PACK.

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OFFICE BEARERS AND COMMITTEE: 2011-2012

President                                        Neville Pearson

Immediate Past President                  John Stevens

Senior Vice President                        John McPhee

Vice Presidents                                 David Knuckey, Col Edwards

Secretary                                         Peter Pritchard

Assistant Secretary                            Joan Nathan

Newsletter Editor                              Ron Adams

Honorary Treasurer                            John Brown

Committee                                       Noel Beanland, George Cooper, John Duke,

Con La Fucia, Gary Mason, Kevin Mitchell,

Noelene Noonan, Kathy Trace, John Vanselow,                                                                                                                                                                   Eamon Veaney

Records Officer                                  Debbie Jerkovic

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the 38th Annual General Meeting of the ANZ Banking Group Retired Officers’ Club (Vic) will be held in the Melbourne Room, 34th Floor 100 Queen Street, Melbourne on Thursday 8th November 2012 at 2.00pm

AGENDA

1. Present and confirm the Minutes of 37th Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 10^th November 2011
2. Presentation of President’s Report 2011/2012
3. Receive and adopt Annual Financial Report and Statement for the year to 30^th Sept.2012
4. In terms of the Constitution Clause 3which states that “Any member who has rendered   valuable service to the Club over a period of not less than 10 (ten) years may be elected a Life Member at either an Ordinary Meeting or at an Annual General Meeting”……it is moved by Ron Adams (Newsletter Editor) and seconded by Neville Pearson (President) that David Knuckey and Kathy Trace having attained ten years service be nominated for Life Membership and that John Stevens for his extraordinary contribution to the Club also be nominated for Life Membership”
5. In terms of the Constitutional Clause 4 which states that “The subscription shall be such sum as may be decided upon by members at the Annual General Meeting of the Club. The Financial year shall commence on 1^st October.” …..it is moved by John Def Brown (Treasurer) and seconded by Peter Pritchard (Secretary) that “the subscription for the year from 1^st October 2012 be maintained at $20.00 per year for Metropolitan members and $10.00 for Country and Interstate members. All monies received prior to 1^st October 2012 in payment of subscriptions for the year 2012-2013 at the increased rates are ratified at the Annual General Meeting.”
6. Election of Office Bearers and Committee for year 2012-2013
7. General Business and Closure

7.       Appointment of Auditor

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• All positions will be declared vacant and nominations are welcome
• All nominations for Office Bearers and Committee, on the attached printed form should   be forwarded to the Secretary  by Monday 5th  November 2012  to 19 Albert Street Malvern East, Vic 3145.

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NOMINATION FOR OFFICE – ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CLUB (VIC) 2012-2013

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

(Print full name)                                                 (Signature)

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

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being financial members of ANZROC (Vic) hereby nominate

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Or Committeeman

I accept the nomination ……………………………………………………………………………

(Signature)