Reminder to pay monies for the reunion

G’day mates

It’s time to send out a gentle reminder to all those blokes that haven’t paid yet.

I have included a list of those who HAVE paid and are attending so that you can see who’s coming, and a list of those who HAVEN’T paid yet. So if you see a mate who hasn’t paid yet give him a nudge.

I know that it’s Xmas time and you have probably committed your money already, but let’s have those returns back early in the new year ASAP.

Also if you would like to pay your money by direct credit into our account the details are:

Westpac Bank

BSB 034077

a/c 293791

in the name of RAAOC SVN Reunion

DON’T FORGET TO PUT YOUR NAME IN THE REFERENCE AREA so that we know who has paid.

Also send me an email with your proforma detailing what you wish to attend or purchase.

thanks

and have a great Xmas

Best regards

John and Anne Dolton

johndolton@bigpond.com

REUNION 2010 UPDATE NEWSLETTER No.2

October 2009

G’day all
Well this year is just about cactus and you’ve obviously been saving up your money to attend the functions and buy lots of merchandise.
SO now’s the time to send your returns back with your money.
We would like to have the majority of returns in prior to Christmas so orders can be placed before they knock off for the break.
Attached is another copy of the order form in case you have misplaced the original.
As soon as we get enough numbers we can put in the first orders for the merchandise etc as we don’t want to leave it to the last minute.
It’s been great to get responses from all around the country especially from the RAAOC blokes who served in small store sections & store cells etc. If we get all those who indicated an interest in attending then we should have huge rollup.
Since the last newsletter we have come across a computer mouse pad depicting the Vung Tua Flags area. If there is enough interest we can arrange to have them available at $10, so please if you would like one let me know.
Don’t forget if there is anyone you know that has not heard about the reunion please pass on the info.
Hope to hear from you soon, regards
John Dolton OAM, Clarke Alexander, Bill Abboud, Ken Rays

G’day diggers,

Firstly thank you for the great response to the reunion. To date we have received 173 replies and along with 150 partners which will give us a total of 323 attending, but we are expecting over 400, so it should be a huge weekend.

Since the original letter we have managed to get costings on the accommodation, merchandise, functions, buses, river cruise and restaurant which will be detailed below.
Please note these prices are today’s prices only and may change slightly by June 2010
Any change to costs will be advised in early 2010.


All merchandise will be handed out at the Meet and Greet on Friday night.

Accommodation
The accommodation is your responsibility to arrange.
We have secured a reasonable package from the Mercure and the Ibis Hotel, which is a sister hotel next door and interconnected, and a little cheaper, remember to quote “RAAOC SVN REUNION” when booking.

Please contact:
Melissa Inglis
Group Reservations Booking
Mercure Hotel on tel: 07 32372315
or email them on H1750-RE04@accor.com
note: it will be cheaper to include a breakfast package at the time of booking.


Just to confirm the activities, they are:

FRIDAY
7pm Meet and Greet at the Mercure Hotel North Quay (function room 5th floor, neat casual dress).

SATURDAY
8.30am 1. Bus trip to Montville (stopping at the Mary Cairncross Park for M/tea and Tranquil Park Resort for lunch) returning approx 3pm. or,
2. Bus trip to Mt Tamborine and Canungra (stopping at the Heritage winery enroute) returning approx 3pm. or,
3. Bus trip to Australia Zoo (if sufficient numbers indicate an interest).or,
4. Self paced walk around the Brisbane CBD and ride the city cats, or,
5. Do your own thing.

6.30pm for 7pm
Dinner at the Mercure Hotel 5th floor function room,
(men-coat & tie and miniatures, ladies after five wear).

SUNDAY
9am Service at ANZAC Square (transport provided from the Mercure Hotel). (Reunion shirts preferred, medals not required).
Or it is a 550 metres walk if you prefer to use shank’s pony.
At the conclusion of the service you will be bussed to the Riverside Centre where you can fill in an hour shopping at the markets, or sip on a coldie overlooking the Brisbane River before boarding the Kookaburra Queen by 11.15am.

11.30am PROMPTLY
River cruise on the Brisbane River aboard the Kookaburra Queen Paddle wheeler including lunch returning at 2pm

7pm Dinner at Sultans Turkish Restaurant Virginia (max 200)
Or,
Do your own thing. There are several good restaurants within walking distance of the hotels.

MERCHANDISE and TRIPS

NAME……………………………………………….

Meet & Greet @ $30ea Qty….. cost……

Bus trip to Montville
@ $30ea incl m/tea Qty ….. cost……..
Bus trip to Mt Tamborine
@ $30ea incl m/tea Qty ….. cost…….
Bus trip to Aust Zoo (Zoo entry free for TPI’s & carers)
@ $20ea Qty ….. cost…….
Sat Dinner @ $45ea Qty…… cost…….

River Cruise @$55ea
Incl lunch Qty….. cost…….
Sultans dinner @$45ea Qty…. cost…….

Plaque @ $35ea Qty….. cost …….
Glass Stein @ $25ea Qty…. cost…….
Cap @ $15ea Qty ….. cost……...
Stubby cooler @ $8ea Qty ….. cost………

Shirt @ $30ea Qty …. cost…….
Men’s Ladies (slightly fitted)
size Sml qty…. size 8 qty…..
size Med qty…. size 10 qty….
size Lge qty…. size 12 qty….
size XL qty…. size 14 qty….
size XXL qty…. size 16 qty….
size XXXL qty…. over 16 use men’s sizes

TOTAL COST $…………

I will require transport from the Brisbane Airport Yes/no
Please advise details later.


Payment can be via,
Cheque, money order or postal note made payable to:
RAAOC SVN REUNION


Please return the proforma to us at the address shown below with the total amount due to enable us to order the merchandise:

John Dolton
31 Sanctuary Drive
Kurrajong Sanctuary
Burpengary
Qld 4505
Tel: 07 38881656
Email: johndolton@bigpond.com



Note: No refunds for cancelations after 31 March 2010

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Hi All..
It would be remiss of me not to post the first entry to our new "Notice Board", which I believe is quite a touch more user friendly and will allow very good communication and information links for us all..
Since our new website was launched on the 26th of March 2008 it has been very much evident, the existence of a very strong kamaraderie bond among our own unit veteran community..

Mates have re-surfaced from all the corners of Australia and in a couple of cases, off our local shores and around the world..

Information has been shared, mateships re-kindled and new ones formed..
The Spirit of a Band of Brothers...

I would also like to take this opportunity in giving thanks to so many who have contributed.. Every tiny thing has been a god send in this time of brain-straining.. let alone the wonderful open line of support with Steve Sanderson.. Very very much appreciated..

Thank you to all..
Heinzie

Enjoy this new tool of technology for saying gidday to some of your mates.. Life is getting easier.. Post in a photo.. add a video.. or just a quick note to say good-day..
There are many of us out there.. and some of us very alone.. Share what you are doing.. Tell us how the health is going or what help you, or someone else might need..
Here is the opportunity to send someone a cheer of rainbow and a touch of laughter..

There is a lot of support available to the Veteran Community and their families..
This is a great place to pop in a note.. sharing relevant info among us all..

and of course
Just another great way to enjoy a bit of time to shoot the breeze..

Spirits up all &

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE..