MERRY CHRISTMAS

Well, not just yet but your Club will again be holding its Annual Christmas Luncheon in The Pavilion at the Victorian Arts Centre on Thursday 12th December 2019. We have already started the preparations and planning. Each year, we draw on the experiences of previous events in order to continue to improve the day. This very special lunch is an event that brings so many of our members together and for many, it is their annual “catch-up" with friends.

Registration for our Christmas function opened on 1st October this year and will close on 2nd December 2019. If you book early but find you have to cancel, refunds will be made up to the registration closing date.

Again, as in previous years, all members will be allocated a table and every effort will be made to enable friends and colleagues to sit together. This was quite a challenge last year, so we need to improve how hosting arrangements are done.

If you wish to host a table, please note the hosting guidelines below:

· We ask that the host collect payment for the event from all the members on his/her table and submit a single consolidated payment to ANZROC with a list of the members being hosted.

· Note that the layout is, as in previous years, tables of 10. Smaller hosting parties will be grouped together

· 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 with comparable colleagues.

· So, ……. time to start your planning, call your colleagues, arrange your groups and we look forward to celebrating the Christmas season together.

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: Geri Macgregor, 3/580 Warrigal Road, Oakleigh South 3167 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Geri can also be contacted on 0414 506 478.

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 Geri Macgregor at the above address. Please include the “acceptance slip”.

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ACCEPTANCE SLIP

ANZ RETIRED OFFICERS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON. THURSDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2019

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

Cost of Luncheon: $35.00

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

1. I will be hosting a table and my table guests are:

2. I wish to be on a table with………………………………………….

3. Please allocate me to a table.

Return this slip with your payment to Geri Macgregor 3/580 Warrigal Road, Oakleigh South 3167 by no later than 2ND DECEMBER 2019

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AUTUMN GOLF DAY WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, 23rd MARCH 2020 AT THE RACV CLUB, HEALESVILLE.

Similar arrangements will apply to our last two events at Torquay. Players will be asked to get to the course by around noon for a tee off at around 1pm. After the golf and presentations, it is hoped that golfers and non-golfers will stay for dinner and maybe stay at the Club overnight.

At this stage the course has been booked, a space for our use before and after golf has been arranged and an attractive venue for dinner has been agreed. Accommodation has also been booked to allow for a number of RACV member’s guests to stay for one or two nights.

RACV members will be aware of the special accommodation rates that might apply on Sunday and Monday evenings. At present accommodation for guests of members is $245 a couple, which includes breakfast. Green fees are not payable for members or guests who are staying at the Club.

What's next?

· Keep the date free.

· RACV members who are interested in staying at the Club are encouraged to make their reservations with the Club to avoid disappointment.

· Non-members who are interested in staying at the Club should contact Glyn Parry-Jones (0411 256 322) so that a room can be reserved.

· Further details will be provided nearer the time, but if you have any questions in the meantime, give Glyn a call.

Our golf days at Torquay have been very enjoyable and well attended with most people continuing the socialising over dinner. With the change in venue it is hoped to attract more people who prefer something a little closer to town.

We regret to announce the passing of Wayne Routledge aged 83.

Our condolences are extended to Wayne's Family.

An excellent turnout of 59 for our lunch at Caulfield Glasshouse. Great value at $20 per head for a 2 course lunch. We were happy to celebrate George Cooper's forthcoming 90th birthday with a tasty Black Forest Cake. We also remember David Knuckey RIP who worked with Noel Beanland on selecting the venue and arranging the event.