autumn events 2019 · autumn events 2019 dear members, the board and i wish you all the very best...

Autumn Events 2019

Dear members, The Board and I wish you all the very best for 2019 and trust that your Christmas was wonderful. The Club experienced slightly less December activity than expected, but, interestingly the marked variations in Club attendance have levelled out a little. The Club started the New Year with a wonderful, interactive evening of the Pirates of Penzance. Some remarkable pirate outfits were in dubious taste when compared with the policemen and MAJGEN Stanley’s daughters. Mr Stuart Maunder AM, the Artistic Director of the SA State Opera sang the role of MAJGEN Stanley and lead the singing of the various male choruses. I played the role of the Pirate King and to everyone’s relief did not sing but spoke the relevant lines. Notwithstanding this most joined in enthusiastically! The first military history evening, on Adelaide’s hottest day, commemorated the battle of Isandlwana 140 years ago and was the most fascinating presentation. The Quiz Night, the following week, once again, has proved very popular and for the second year running I was a passenger on the winning table. The Events Committee have worked very hard to bring you all a great program this year.

The Club finances for the first six months of the 2018-2019 financial year have us in positive balance; unfortunately this is a little behind budget. Over the Christmas period the bar has been refurbished and the information technology systems substantially improved. Superintendent Bruce James-Martin has kept the garden alive with loving attention and lots of water over the hottest of Januaries. The Club Head Chef, Michal Cabaj, has resigned and will be missed. He made a considerable impact during his three an half years at the Club for which the Board are greatly appreciative. A new Head Chef has been appointed. Sadly the Club has had to say goodbye to a number of now former members who had not paid their subscriptions. The Board is keen that there is something special about being a member and those who do not take their commitment to their fellow members seriously are best out of the Club. Consistent with this is the Club By Law limiting the number of times a previous member may visit the Club as a guest to 4 times in any one year. The limit for any guest, irrespective of who introduces them, is once a month (12 times a year). It is intended that this be policed more consistently in the future. That said, may I wish you all a wonderful year at the Club.

GPCAPT (retd) Christopher J Verco RFD MD President

Featured Events

Cigar & Single Malt Whisky Dinner / This is an excellent opportunity for members to invite guests to enjoy a unique and rarely experienced evening of fine whisky and cigar.

Saturday Night Dance / A new addition to the events calendar in 2019, the time has come to put on your dancing shoes, put your best foot forward and show us your "moves".

Sir Ross & Sir Keith Smith Dinner / This formal dining in night will celebrate the RAAF birthday with a presentation by Lainie Anderson on ‘The flight that shrank the world’

Tobruk Dinner / This evening will recognise the service of the Australian Army, with a particular focus on the Tobruk and El Alamein campaigns of WW2 .

Club Quiz Night! / Your MC, Mark Jennings, will put together a series of quiz questions from a selection of topics and will also throw in a few jovial games along the way.

Anzac Day / This national day of remembrance is commemorated at the Club all day, starting with breakfast then going through the day with a full buffet lunch.

Club President’s Report

Autumn Events For further enquiries or to book, contact us on 82232422

or email us at [email protected]

ARMY BIRTHDAY

CELEBRATION Friday, 1 March 2019

In 1901 the Australian colonies

were federated and formally

joined together to become the

Commonwealth of Australia.

1 March 2019 marks the 118th

birthday of the Australian Army

and we are inviting all members to

join us for drinks at Aperitivo

between 1730 and 1830 to

celebrate this milestone. At the

conclusion of Aperitivo, guests

will move through to the dining

room for a single course dinner,

coffee and port.

All members are welcome to

attend this event and reflect on

the dedicated service of all units in

the Army and associated

personnel. Drinks throughout the

night will need to be purchased at

the members expense.

Time: 1730—1830 Aperitivo; 1830 Dinner

Price: $42.00

Dress: Jacket and Tie/Uniform of the Day

(Full Size Medals Optional)

RSVP: Wednesday, 27 February 2019

* $10.00 Late booking fee applies

WINE LUNCHEON Wednesday, 13 March 2019

Geoff Hardy, McLaren Vale &

Adelaide Hills SA

Geoff Hardy began his career in

1975 by joining his family

business - Thomas Hardy & Sons.

Two years later, he received his

diploma in wine production. 1980

saw Geoff laying the foundations

of his first project, Pertaringa

vineyard, in association with Ian

Leask. The success story

continued and in 1987, he found

a unique, cool climate site in

the Kuitpo region of southern

Adelaide Hills. Considering that it

was the first commercial planting

of the locality, he named it K1.

The company has won numerous

awards and accolades over the

years which include ‘Australian

Winery of the Year’ in 2012 and

2014 by the prestigious Winestate

Magazine. It also made it to the

top 5 list of the magazine in the

years 2016 and 2018.

Our March Wine Luncheon will

showcase a selection of wines

from Geoff Hardy’s K1 and

Pertaringa range.

NV K1 by Geoff Hardy Pinot Chardonnay

2018 K1 Sauvignon Blanc

2018 K1 By Geoff Hardy Gruner Veltliner

2016 Pertaringa Undercover Shiraz

2015 Pertaringa Understudy Cabernet Sauvignon

2015 K1 by Geoff Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon

NV Pertaringa Vintage Fortified

Don’t miss the opportunity to

indulge in the wines from this

iconic South Australian winery.

Ticket price includes wine and

three course luncheon.

Time: 1200 for 1230

Price: $85.00 Members; $95.00 Non-Members

Dress: Jacket and Tie

RSVP: By Friday, 8 March 2019


MILITARY HISTORY Thursday, 14 March 2019

‘Military Policing and Law Enforcement in Lawless Lands’

Guest speaker: MAJ Aaron Tucker Our society takes the Rule of Law for granted. Sadly the span of the globe where that is the case is c on t r a c t i ng , r a the r t h an expanding. Confl ict often provides additional ‘cover’ for criminal activities. Major Aaron Tucker, a Club Member, is a serving officer with Border Force and the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police (RACMP). Aaron is a third generation Military Policeman, and a graduate of ADFA and RMC-Duntroon. In the course of the past 15 years, he has served in a number of third world countries experiencing varying degrees of instability; in South East Asia, the Middle East and the South West Pacific. Drawing on his experiences he will compare and contrast the challenges, trials and tribulations of enforcing the law where its traction is often tenuous; from humanitarian interventions and border protection tasks through to combat operations. Aaron will provide a brief history of the RACMP, and overview of recent military policing operations, including a perspective on less-lethal technology and its application. He will also discuss deployment on a range of operations, from border protection to peace monitoring and active interdiction campaigns targeting narcotics.

Time: 1830 Lecture; 1930 Dinner Price: $60.00 Lecture & Dinner; $12.00 Lecture only Dress: Jacket and Tie RSVP: By Friday, 8 March 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE AT THE CLUB

Friday, 16 March 2018 A new addition to the NMAFC events calendar in 2019, the time has come for you all to put on your dancing shoes, put your best foot forward and show us your “moves”. For all the dancers in the club, for those who “dance on the inside” or for those who like live music, we have a great night for you all to enjoy. Make up a table of 6 to 8 or join a Club table. Ticket price includes grazing platters per table, tea and coffee, and hiring of the dance floor and the band. Drinks available at the bar at member’s expense.

Time: 1830 for drinks at the bar; 1930—2300 band and dancing. Price: $80.00 Dress: Jacket and Tie/Cocktail RSVP: By Tuesday, 5 March 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

DINNER WITH THE

BOARD Thursday, 28 March 2019

This will be an enjoyable and casual evening for members to discuss Club operations at Board level. The dinner will begin following their monthly board meetings at approximately 1930. Meals and beverages will need to be purchased at the bar at the member’s expense. Time: 1930 Dress: Club Casual Price: Prices directly from Club menu RSVP: Bookings preferred, but not essential

March 2019



WINE LUNCHEON Wednesday, 10 April 2019

Paracombe, Adelaide Hills SA

Paracombe Wines was launched

in 1992. In typical Australian style,

Paul and Kathy Drogemuller

started making wine in a tin shed

with a couple of old milk tanks, a

small crusher and home built

basket press. Together, with hard

work and passion, they expanded

the vineyard, designed and built a

winery with facility to crush up to

2000 tonnes of fruit, underground

cellars and a stunning cellar door.

Paracombe wines are proudly

handcrafted from the beginning

to the end, with grape growing,

winemaking, storage, packaging

and distribution all done on site

ensuring complete care for the

production of beautiful wine

made to enjoy.

Their soft environmenta l

footprint and authentic style of

m a na ge m e n t h a s he l pe d

Paracombe Wines harness an

identity and reputation for

producing ecologically crafted

wines with finesse and style.

Paracombe Wines is an award

winning winery, producing fresh,

crisp whites and rich, spicy reds

with delightful bouquets, full fruit

flavour and released ready to

drink. Join us at the Club with

guest speaker, Paul Drogemuller

for our wine luncheon that

showcases their spectacular range

of seriously delicious wines.

Time: 1200 for 1230

Price: $85.00 Members; $95.00 Non-Members


RSVP: By Friday, 5 April 2019


LYCEUM CLUB EVENING

Wednesday, 10 April 2019 Japanese Textiles with Jacky Eyre Jacky Eyre will be speaking about the artisan textile workshops she has been attending in Japan over recent years. Not only is Jacky a wonderfully talented creator of Japanese traditional jackets and vests, but she is also a master quilter. This promises to be a very interesting and enjoyable evening.

Time: 1800 Price: $67.00 Dress: Jacket and Tie RSVP: By Friday, 5 April 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

MILITARY HISTORY Thursday, 11 April 2019

‘Bean on Wilkins’

Guest speaker: Dr Stephen Carthew

Charles Bean and Sir Hubert Wilkins MC* are two key figures in the recording of Australia’s participation in the Great War. Wilkins saw Bean as a mentor, and Bean was intrigued by his colleague. ‘Sir Hubert Wilkins is the only man I know to whom every line of Kipling’s Poem ‘If’ can be truthfully applied’. Guest Speaker Dr Stephen Carthew will examine the relationship between these two men to provide an insight to a South Australian who should be far better known that he is. Join us at the Club for this informative evening followed by a two-course dinner with Club beverages.

Time: 1830 Lecture; 1930 Dinner Price: $60.00 Lecture & Dinner; $12.00 Lecture Only Dress: Jacket and Tie RSVP: By Monday, 8 April 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

Sunday Mail columnist and radio broadcaster has more than 30 years’ experience in journalism and public relations, including stints at the Herald Sun in Melbourne, The Times in London and the South Australian Tourism Commission. She was awarded a Churchill Fellowship, in 2016, to gauge the significance of the 1919 Air Race from England to Australia and retrace the route of pioneering SA aviators Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith. Join us at the Club for Lanie’s presentation on ‘The Epic Flight that Shrank the World’ and toast the 98th anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Australian Air Force.

Time: 1900 for 1930 Price: $109.00 Dress: Black Tie with Miniatures/Mess Dress RSVP: By Wednesday, 27 March 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

MEET THE CHEF DINNER

Saturday, 6 April 2019 Join us in supporting the newly appointed Head Chef, Peter Milosevic, for a 4-course dinner that will showcase his culinary style and expertise. If you consid-er yourself a foodie, then don’t miss this opportunity to truly indulge in this exclusive Club offering. Ticket price includes all food and beverages on the night. Menu will be released in e-Colours in the upcoming weeks.

Time: 1900 for 1930 Price: $105.00 Dress: Jacket and Tie RSVP: By Wednesday, 3 April 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

CIGAR & SINGLE MALT WHISKY DINNER

Friday, 29 March 2019 The annual Cigar and Single Malt Whisky Dinner is an opportunity to indulge in two of life’s pleasures. The grounds of the Club are one of the few locations where the like-minded can enjoy this luxury. This year you will receive two quality cigars on arrival for you to smoke during the evening. After pre-dinner drinks in the garden (and cigar if you choose), attendees will enjoy a three course dinner with wines and a whisky matched to each course. After the formal part of the dinner we will move back to the garden for further cigar and drinks at members expense. This is an excellent opportunity for members to invite guests to enjoy a unique and rarely experienced evening. Ticket price includes two cigars, wine and whisky paired with a three-course dinner. A non-cigar option is also available.

Time: 1900 for 1930 Price: $135.00 $100.00 without cigars Dress: Black Tie RSVP: By Tuesday, 26 March 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

SIR ROSS & SIR KEITH SMITH DINNER

Saturday, 30 March 2019

‘The Epic Flight that Shrank the World’

Guest speaker, Lainie Anderson

Journalist and writer Lainie Anderson is South Australia’s Epic Flight Centenary 2019 Program Ambassador. The

April 2019



ENCOUNTER DINNER

Saturday, 13 April 2019

Guest Speaker, Mr Cedric Peltier

This long-established Club event celebrates the 217th anniversary of the historic encounter between Commander Matthew Flinders and Captaine de Vaisseau Nicolas Baudin on 8 April 1802. We are delighted to announce that the guest speaker for this event will be Mr Cedric Peltier, Economic and Cooperation Officer for the Republique Françoise in South Australia. Join us at the Club for a premium three-course dinner with Club beverages.

Time: 1900 for 1930 Price: $115.00 Dress: Black Tie with Miniatures/Mess Dress RSVP: By Wednesday, 10 April 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

30-YEAR

MEMBERSHIP LUNCH Wednesday, 17 April 2019

The Naval, Military and Air Force Club’s annual 30-year luncheon celebrates our members who have dedicated 30-years or more of loyalty to their Club. For those members who are eligible to attend we encourage you to bring along your partner and enjoy a two-course lunch and Club beverages with fellow comrades. Time: 1200 for 1230 Price: $62.00 Dress: Jacket and Tie RSVP: By Friday, 12 April 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

ANZAC DAY BREAKFAST

Thursday, 25 April 2019 Breakfast // Members and their guests are invited to attend breakfast at the Club after the Dawn Service. Doors at the Club will open from 0700 for members to help themselves to a hearty b u f f e t s t y l e b r e a k f a s t accompanied by gunfire coffee. Time: 0700—0900 Price: $32.50 Dress: Jacket and Tie/Uniform of the Day (Full Size Medals Optional) RSVP: By Thursday, 18 April 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

ANZAC DAY LUNCH Thursday, 25 April 2019

Lunch // Whilst the first lights herald at the Dawn Service, midday at the Club will see all of the traditional Anzac Day activities in full swing. Come to the Club on this very special day to enjoy a buffet lunch and spend time reminiscing with friends both old and new. Time: 1200 – 1400 Price: Free for Members $17.50 for Non-Members Dress: Jacket and Tie/Uniform of the Day (Full Size Medals Optional) RSVP: Bookings encouraged

THEATRE NIGHT Thursday, 2 May 2019

Theatre Night this year will begin with the production of ‘HMS Pinafore’. First staged in London in May 1878 Gilbert and Sullivan began work on HMS Pinafore in early 1878 on the heels of a moderately successful operetta called The Sorcerer. Pinafore would be their fourth professional collaboration after being brought together by the impresario Richard D’Oyly Carte and would

go on to be their first international

success.

The HMS Pinafore story takes

place aboard the ship HMS

Pinafore. The captain’s daughter,

Josephine, is in love with a

lower - c l a s s s a i lo r , Ra lph

Rackstraw, although her father

intends her to marry Sir Joseph

Porter, the First Lord of the

Admiralty. She abides by her

father’s wishes at first, but Sir

Joseph’s advocacy of the equality

of humankind encourages Ralph

and Josephine to overturn

conventional social order.

Pinafore is among the most

popular Gilbert and Sullivan

operas, perhaps because of its

infectious tunes and generally well

-constructed libretto. Drawing on

several of his earlier “bab ballad”

poems, Gilbert embued HMS

Pinafore with mirth and silliness to

spare. The opera’s gentle satire

reprises and builds upon the

theme of love between different

social classes.

Guests will be expected to arrive

at the Club at 1745 to have dinner

before heading to the theatre at

1900. The Arts Theatre is located

on Angas St, a 15-minute walk

from the Club. Members may

organise their own transport with

other guests if required. After the

theatre finishes guests are

invited back to the Club for tea,

coffee and chocolates.

Time: 1745 Arrive at the Club for dinner

1900 Walk to Theatre

1930 Theatre begins

2230 Tea/coffee at the Club

Price: $95.00 (includes theatre ticket)


RSVP: By Wednesday, 13 March 2019

* Unable to accept late bookings

SPORTING GUNS INTERCLUB COMPE-TITION & DINNER

Saturday, 4 May 2019 Save the date! More information to be released in e-Colours in the upcoming weeks.

CORAL SEA DINNER Saturday, 4 May 2019

From 4 – 8 May 1942, the United States and Australian Navies fought together in the Battle of the Coral Sea, which was the first naval battle in history in which the opposing surface ships at no stage sighted or fired on each other - all attacks being carried out by aircraft. The main Australian involvement in the battle was the allied cruiser force, commanded by Rear-Admiral Jack Crace (the Australian born Royal Navy flag officer commanding the Australian Squadron) comprising HMAS Australia, HMAS Hobart, USS Chicago and three destroyers. This task group was detached from the main carrier group by Admiral Fletcher to intercept and destroy the Port Moresby Invasion fleet which had sailed from Rabaul the principal town in New Britain. Japanese torpedo and high level bombers attacked the cruiser force and although there were no direct hits, the subsequent strafing attacks resulted in many casualties. In the case of the US forces, it was the fighters, dive bombers and torpedo aircraft from the USS Lexington and USS Yorktown which sank one

May 2019

Autumn Events

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH

Sunday, 12 May 2019.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Club by spoiling that special mother in your life with the exquisite food and service the Club has to offer. As this is a family event we welcome children of all ages to attend. The luncheon will consist of Chef’s selection of plated canapes followed by a two-course lunch including tea and coffee; and of course all mothers will receive a complimentary glass of Club sparkling on arrival. Additional drinks will be invoiced per table.

Time: Bookings from 1200—1400 Price: $75.00 Dress: Jacket and Tie RSVP: By Wednesday, 8 May 2018 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

CROSS GENERATIONAL DINNER

Saturday, 18 May 2019

A new event on the Club Calendar, the Cross Generational Dinner invites all members and their family for a formal dining-in-night at the Club. This family oriented evening is set to succeed the annual Father’s and Daughter’s Dinner and annual Father’s and Son’s Dinner in the pursuit to become a more inclusive evening for all members. We encourage all members who have a strong tradition of attending those dinners to join us in supporting this inaugural event on the Club calendar.

Time: 1900 for 1930 Price: $115.00 Dress: Black Tie with Miniatures/Mess Dress RSVP: By Wednesday, 15 May 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

For further enquiries or to book, contact us on 82232422


Imperial Japanese aircraft carrier,

severely damaged two large fleet

aircraft carriers and caused the

heavy loss of their experienced

aircrews. This prevented these

carriers from participating in the

Battle of Midway the following

month. During the Battle of the

Coral Sea, the Japanese severely

damaged USS Yorktown and USS

Lexington. The latter was bombed

and torpedoed, resulting in

aviation gas fires and explosions

and subsequently had to be

abandoned and sunk.

Interestingly, it was Australian

Coast Watchers stationed on

Bougainville Island who were first

to sight a large number of enemy

ships heading southward. The

Coast Watchers alerted authorities

in Port Moresby and good job

they did because the enemy ships

turned out to be the Japanese

Task Group headed to invade

Port Moresby.

The Battle of the Coral Sea

thwarted the planned Japanese

invasion of Port Moresby and

ended the Japanese expansion

further southward. The Official

History of the Royal Australian

Navy refers to the Battle of the

Coral Sea as “Japan's first check."

For many people this was ‘the

battle that saved Australia’. Join as

the Club for the Battle of the

Coral Sea Dinner in 2019. Ticket

price includes a three course

dinner and Club beverages.

Time: 1900 for 1930

Price: $115.00

Dress: Black Tie with Miniatures/Mess Dress

RSVP: By Wednesday, 1 May 2019


TOBRUK DINNER Saturday, 25 May 2019

Between April and October 1941 approximately 14,000 Australian soldiers were besieged in Tobruk by the German and Italian armies commanded by General Erwin Rommel. For these eight months the soldiers were subjected to constant bombing and shelling by the enemy. The Australian garrison was commanded by Lieutenant General Leslie Morshead and consisted of the 9th Division including the 20th, 24th, and 26th Brigades, the 18th Brigade of the 7th division, four British artillery regiments and some Indian troops. It was essential that the Allies held this town with its harbour for the defence of Egypt and the Suez Canal and forcing the enemy to bring its supplies from Tripoli across 1500kms of desert. To avoid the very busy time at the beginning of the calendar year, the club will recognise the service of the Australian Army now in May, with a formal dinner to be called the Tobruk Dinner. The Tobruk and El Alamein campaigns of WW2 are well-known campaigns in Australia’s military history, by most members of South Australian society. The guest speaker for this

WINE LUNCHEON Wednesday, 8 May 2019

Fox Creek, McLaren Vale SA

Fox Creek has a passionate winemaking history based on a standard of excellence strived for in every drop. It’s a life-long passion that dates back to 1984 when Helen and Dr Jim Watts purchased a 32 hectare McLaren Vale property for a delicious diversion—becoming winemakers. Ironically, they were advised against growing vines in the black clay soils that had previously been used for planting barley. Undeterred by the sceptics, their enthusiasm and careful nurturing of the young vines paid off. The vineyard bore exceptionally good quality fruit, which in turn, resulted in exceptionally good wine. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to sample a selection of wines from this celebrated and award-winning winery. Time: 1200 for 1230 Price: $85.00 Members; $95.00 Non-Members Dress: Jacket and Tie RSVP: By Friday, 3 May 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

MILITARY HISTORY

Thursday, 9 May 2019 Join us at the Club for this informative evening followed by a two-course dinner with Club beverages. Topic and speaker will be released via e-Colours in the upcoming weeks. Time: 1830 Lecture; 1930 Dinner Price: $60.00 Lecture & Dinner; $12.00 Lecture only Dress: Jacket and Tie RSVP: By Monday, 6 May 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies



FOOD & WINE

LOVERS DINNER Tuesday, 28 May 2019

The Food and Wine Lovers evening invites members to enjoy a night of culinary artistry and fine wine. This intimate fine dining experience celebrates the various culinary and wine regions from around the world. This bi-monthly dinner includes canapes on arrival, followed by a three-course dinner with a selection of wines to match. This is the first food and wine lovers evening of the year for our new Head Chef, Peter Milosevic, to exhibit his culinary talents. Please refer to e-Colours in the upcoming weeks for the theme of this dinner. Time: 1900 for 1930

Price: $120.00


RSVP: By Friday, 24 May 2019


SCHNITZEL AND QUIZ NIGHT

Friday, 31 May 2019

The Club Quiz Night is always a lively event on the calendar. We will be offering attendees chicken or beef schnitzels as a prelude for the night’s festivities. Your MC, Mark Jennings, will put together a series of questions from topics ranging from sport to world news to entertainment and will also throw in a few jovial games along the way. Members will need to make a table of 8 for this event, which can be made up of members or a member and guests. Ticket price includes dinner and prizes. Drinks to be purchased at the member’s expense.

Time: 1830 dinner; 1930 quiz begins Price: $35.00 Dress: Club casual RSVP: Till booked out * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

Pirates of Penzance

What a vibrant start to the new year! The Pirates of Penzance was a theatrical dinner held at the Club on 19 January 2019. Attendees were creative with their attire as they participated in a night of song and dance. 1. Mr Richard Solomon, Ms Lee Ross-Solomon, Ms Christine McBride, Ms Lesley Haas-Baker and Mr Michael Bickford.

2. Group Captain Chris Verco RFD MD, Mr Michael Denholm as Frederic and Dining President on the night, Ms Elizabeth Olsson.

3. Mr Stuart Maunder AM as the Major General with Mr Michael Denholm.

4. Mrs Jan Pearson, Captain Steve Pearson CSC RANR, Mr Graham Storer, Miss Elizabeth Olsson, Mr Peter Martindale, COL Annette Summers AO RFD (Rtd) and Mrs Maureen Storer.

5. Mr Keith Gustavsson, Dr Elizabeth Chryssidis, Lieutenant Ron Read and Ms Anne O’Neill.

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DINNER WITH THE

BOARD Thursday, 30 May 2019

This will be an enjoyable and

casual evening for members to

discuss Club operations at Board

level. The dinner will begin

following their monthly board

meetings at approximately 1930.

Meals and beverages will need to

be purchased at the bar at the

member’s expense.

Time: 1930

Dress: Club Casual

Price: Prices directly from Club Menu

RSVP: Bookings preferred, but not essential

inaugura l d inner wi l l be Lieutenant Colonel Martin Hamilton-Smith, a former Army Officer with SAS, and the 6th Battalion of the Royal Australian Re g im e n t po l i t i c i an an d businessman. His grandfather was a Rat of Tobruk, who was in the 10th Battalion, 18th Brigade 2/AIF, and LTCOL Hamilton Smith will share with you some of his views and his grandfather’s personal story of Tobruk. We encourage all non-military and military members, of all services, to support this recognition of the service to Australia of the Australian Army.

Time: 1900 for 1930 Price: $105.00 Dress: Black Tie with Miniatures/Mess Dress RSVP: By Wednesday, 22 May 2019 * $10.00 Late booking fee applies

Calendar

March 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 31.

1 Aperitivo at 1700 Army Birthday Celebration at 1730

2

3 4 Mahjong at 1000

5 6

7

8

9

10 11 Adelaide Cup Public Holiday Club Closed

12 13 Geoff Hardy Wine Luncheon at 1200

14 Military History at 1830

15 Aperitivo at 1700

16 Saturday Night Dance at the Club at 1830

17

18 Mahjong at 1000

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20

21

22

23

24 25 Mahjong at 1000

26

27 28

29 Book Club at 1100 Cigar and Single Malt Whisky Dinner at 1900

30 Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Dinner at 1900

April 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Mahjong at 1000

2 3 4 5 Aperitivo at 1700

6 Meet the Chef Dinner at 1900

7 8 Mahjong at 1000

9 10 Paracombe Wine Luncheon at 1200 Lyceum Club Dinner at 1800


12

13 Encounter Dinner at 1900


16

17 30-Year Membership Luncheon at 1200

18

19 Good Friday (Public Holiday)

Club Closed

20 Easter Saturday (Public Holiday)

Club Closed

21 Easter Sunday (Public Holiday) Club Closed

22 Easter Monday (Public Holiday) Club Closed

23

24

25 Anzac Day Breakfast at 0700 Anzac Day Lunch at 1200

26 Book Club at 1100

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Calendar

MILITARY HISTORY

The Military History nights provides a diverse range of lectures of interest to

Club members and guests. These lecture and dinner style events are held once a

month on a Thursday evening.

For more information contact Convenor, Steve Larkins.

Email: [email protected]

GOLF

The Golf group welcomes new golfers all year round with plenty of tournaments

and social events throughout the year. The competition with Melbourne based

reciprocal Club, The Savage Club, is a notable event on the Golf calendar.

For more information contact Convenor, Peter Walsh.


BOOK CLUB

The Book Club provides a great opportunity to meet like-minded literary lovers.

The Club meets on the last Friday of every month to share thoughts while

enjoying a causal meal from the members bar.

For more information contact Convenor, Mrs Fiona White.


MAHJONG

Mahjong meet every Monday morning in the Ward Room for a little friendly

competition followed by a casual bar lunch.

For more information contact Convenor, Alan Williams.


FOOD & WINE LOVERS

The object of this group is to provide and enjoy good fellowship with other Club

members that share an appreciation for fine food and wine. The Food and Wine

Lovers evenings are organised directly through the Club Secretary and Chef.

For more information contact the Club directly.


BILLIARDS & SNOOKER

Are you interested in playing snooker or billiards? The Club holds internal and

external tournaments throughout the year. For members who are unsure how to

play and would like to learn we will be holding a tutorial event during the year.

Members are welcome to book the snooker and billiards tables at any time,

contact Sarah at Reception to arrange.

For more information contact Convenor, Mr Charlie Drew.


SPORTING GUNS

The Sporting Guns of the Club have a great following and always welcome new

members, regardless of shooting experience. There will be a number of interclub

competitions and social off-site activities throughout the year.

For more information contact Convenor, Bruce James-Martin.


BEEFSTEAK & BURGUNDY

Our newest Club promoted group, the BS&B Club will host bi-monthly dinners

that focus on guests interacting and commenting on masked wines while

enjoying a sumptuous dinner curated exclusively by the Chef.

For more information contact Convenor, Peter Martindale


Special Interest Groups

May 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2

Theatre Night at 1745 3 Aperitivo at 1700

4 Sporting Guns Interclub Competition and Dinner Coral Sea Dinner at 1900

5 6 Mahjong at 1000

7 8 Fox Creek Wine Luncheon at 1200


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11 Cross Generational Dinner at 1900

12 Mother’s Day Luncheon at 1200

13 Mahjong at 1000

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15

16

17 Aperitivo at 1700

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22 23

24 Book Club at 1100

25 Tobruk Dinner at 1900


28 Food & Wine Lovers Dinner at 1900

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autumn events 2019 · autumn events 2019 dear members, the board and i wish you all the very best...

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