Reunion Information Sheet - Australian Army Apprentices

AUSTRALIAN ARMY APPRENTICES ASSOCIATION
INCORPORATED
ACT Incorporation No: A04404
GPO Box 2072, CANBERRA, ACT, 2601 www.austarmyapprentice.org
Patron: Brigadier Andrew Mathewson, AM
REUNION TO COMMEMORATE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
CLOSURE OF THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY APPRENTICE SCHEME
ALBURY/WODONGA 23RD TO 25TH OCTOBER 2015
INFORMATION SHEET
REVISION 1
This Revision supersedes and replaces the Information Sheet released on 6 May 2015.
The Reunion to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the closure of the Australian Army Apprentice
Scheme will be held in the Albury/Wodonga area over the weekend of 23 – 25 October 2015. The
Reunion Friday and Saturday events have been specifically centralized on the Albury CBD so that those
attendees choosing accommodation in the Albury CBD will not have to drive anywhere, except to
Latchford Barracks.
Program.
Friday 23 October 2015
3 to 8pm. Registration and Meet and Greet Function at the Albury Entertainment Centre, Swift St
Albury. Tea & coffee available 3 to 5pm. Finger food served 5 to 7pm. Bar open 3 to 8pm. Drinks at
own cost.
Saturday 24 October 2015
9.30 to 10.30am. AAAA Annual General Meeting at the Albury Commercial Club Waratah Room,
Dean St (Western End) Albury. Please note, as the Commercial Club is a NSW licensed club, non-Club
members will be required to sign-in with photographic ID in order to gain entry to the Club premises.
11am to 12noon. Albury CBD street march. Music by Army Band Kapooka. Dress – jacket and tie
preferred, plus AAAA cap and medals. Form up in Swift St, between Kiewa and Olive Sts. March to
be led by the Army Band Kapooka followed by intake platoons in ascending numerical order. March
will proceed from Swift St, down Kiewa St into Dean St with the saluting dais in the vicinity of the
Albury Arts Centre. March will finish in the QE II Square with an address by the Reviewing Officer.
1 to 4pm. Visits to Latchford Barracks (Bonegilla) to view ASEME trade wings and Apprentice Banner
at the Chapel. Visitors responsible for own transport. Due to the security requirements at Latchford
Barracks, Reunion attendees wishing to take part in this event will need to specifically nominate to do
so on their registration. Photographic ID will also be required to gain access. Please note, it will not be
possible to gain access to Latchford Barracks unless attendees have nominated to do so on their
registration. As access is confined to the ASEME trade wings and the Chapel, visitors are requested not
to attempt to explore other parts of Latchford Barracks.
1 to 6pm. Individual intake networking as determined by each intake on the day.
6.30 for 7pm. Reunion Dinner at the Albury Commercial Club Auditorium, Dean St (Western End)
Albury. Finish 11pm. Seating by intake tables. Participants limited to 400. Dress – jacket and tie
preferred, miniatures as appropriate. Music ensemble by Army Band Kapooka. Drinks at own cost.
Please note, as the Commercial Club is a NSW licensed club, non-Club members will be required to
sign-in with photographic ID in order to gain entry to the Club premises.
Sunday 25 October 2015.
10.30 to 11.30am. Memorial Service at the Army Apprentices Memorial Gaza Ridge Barracks (South
Bandiana). Dress – jacket and tie preferred, AAAA caps and medals.
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11.30am to 2.00pm. Farewell lunch at the Army Museum Gaza Ridge Barracks, includes museum
visit. Drinks at own cost.
Due to the security requirements at Gaza Ridge Barracks, Reunion attendees wishing to take part in
these events will need to specifically nominate to do so on their registration. Photographic ID will also
be required to gain access. Please note, it will not be possible to gain access to Gaza Ridge Barracks
unless attendees have nominated to do so on their registration. As access is confined to the Memorial
Park and Museum grounds, attendees are requested not to attempt to explore other parts of Gaza Ridge
Barracks.
2pm. Conclusion of Reunion.
Costs and Payment Calculation.
Costs for the Reunion are:
Delegate Registration: (Includes Memorabilia, Meet & Greet
Function, Street March, Saturday Dinner and Sunday Lunch)
Event Costs
per person
$
170.00
Delegate Registration: Current Financial AAAA member:
(Includes Memorabilia, Meet & Greet Function, Street March,
Saturday Dinner and Sunday Lunch)
145.00
Spouse/Partner and Carer Registration: (Includes Memorabilia,
Meet & Greet Function, Saturday Dinner and Sunday Lunch)
145.00
Saturday Night Dinner: (Dinner only attendees)
75.00
Your Payment
Calculation
$
Memorial Donation (thank you)
Reunion Sub-Total:
Membership Application/Renewal (if applicable)
Payment Total
If you are uncertain of your current membership status, please contact the Membership Secretary at
membership@austarmyapprentice.org to ascertain your status before you submit your registration.
If you are not a current AAAA financial member and wish to avail yourself of the member discount for
the Reunion, then you may do so by joining/renewing your membership by completing the Application
Form at the bottom of this Information Sheet and forwarding it to the Treasurer and including your
membership fees with your Reunion Registration payment.
Payment is preferred by either EFT or direct credit to the AAAA bank account and will be required to
confirm your registration. Please ensure you include “Reunion <Your Initials & Surname>” in the
description on recipient’s statement segment so that we can identify your payment and align it with your
registration in our database. AAAA bank account details are:
Name:
BSB:
Account No:
Australian Army Apprentices Association
112 908
482580781
Cheques made payable to Australian Army Apprentices Association will be accepted only if you are
unable to use either EFT or direct credit facilities.
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Registrations.
Registrations will be undertaken using an on-line system based on Google Drive. To register, please
click on the following link and complete your registration on-line.
Prior to ‘Submitting’ the
Registration, please print a copy of the registration form for your records by right-clicking on the form,
selecting ‘Print’ and then printing your completed form. Once the form has been submitted and your
payment received, your registration will be confirmed by email.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RpkcU1LvMcFR5RlQWPMVpUYK0BtiN5QD1elyTREGhvQ/viewform
Those people who are unable to complete a registration on-line, may submit a paper based registration
form to the AAAA at PO Box 2072, Canberra ACT 2601. The paper based form will be provided to
those Association members receiving their Apprentice About Newsletter in hard copy. The paper based
form will also be available from the AAAA website or by contacting the AAAA at either
events@austarmyapprentice.org or PO Box 2072, Canberra ACT 2601 and requesting a paper based
registration form (please ensure you include your name and postal address when making such a request).
Please note, registrations must and will close at midnight Friday 9 October 2015 to enable us to
finalize catering for the various events.
Cancellation refunds will not be available after midnight Friday 9 October 2015.
Travel
Travel arrangements to and from Albury/Wodonga will be a personal responsibility.
Accommodation
Accommodation arrangements in the Albury/Wodonga area for the Reunion will be a personal
responsibility.
However, accommodation venues in the Albury CBD have been contacted, and have advised the
following rates for members attending the Reunion. Please note, the AAAA does not guarantee either
the rates or that accommodation will be available at the respective venues. When they were approached
in February 2015, they all had vacancies over the Reunion weekend. However, no accommodation has
been reserved by the AAAA for Reunion delegates. Accommodation can also be arranged through
various on-line websites such as WOTIF.
Reunion attendees are encouraged to arrange their accommodation bookings as early as possible, as
there is likely to be considerable demand for accommodation in the Albury area over the Reunion
weekend.
Accommodation Venue
ATURA (fmly Travelodge/Rydges),
648 Dean St,
Albury
02 6021 5366
Australia Park Motel, Wodonga Place, Albury
02 6021 6000
Hume Inn Motel,
406 Wodonga Place,
Albury
02 6021 2733
Georgian Comfort Inn & Suites,
599 Young St, Albury
02 6021 8744
Rates Offered
$159 per room. Buffet breakfast $20.
Some rooms set aside till 23 Sep 15.
Quote “Otto Group” block ID #87453
when booking.
$55 per person, twin share
Single - $85
Double - $100
Twin - $110
Luxury Queen - $189 – 4 people
2 bedroom Apartment - $258 – 5 people
Family Suite - $258 – 7 people
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Accommodation Venue
Hovell Tree Inn (Best Western),
Wodonga Place,
Albury
02 6042 3900
Quest Albury,
550 Kiewa St,
Albury
02 6058 0900
Quest Albury on Townsend,
450 Townsend St,
Albury
02 6058 1100
Regent Motel,
666 Dean St,
Albury
02 6021 8355
Others
Albury Burvale Motor Inn, 671 Young St, Albury
02 6021 6911
Albury Manor House, 593 Young St, Albury
02 6041 1777
Albury Townhouse, 461 Wilson St, Albury
02 6021 3000
Clifton Motel, 424 Smollett St, Albury
02 6021 7126
Commercial Golf Resort Motel, 530 North St, Albury
02 6057 2850
Commodore Motor Inn, 513 Kiewa St, Albury
02 6021 3344
Fountain Court Motor Inn, 568 David St, Albury
02 6021 8411
Garden Court Motel, 426 David St, Albury
02 6021 6244
Quality Hotel on Olive, 579 Olive St, Albury
02 6021 6100
Windsor Park Motor Inn, 471 Young St, Albury
02 6021 8800
Rates Offered
Deluxe Queen - $144 – 1 or 2 people
Exec King - $159 – 1 or 2 people
Deluxe Twin - $174 – max 4 people
Deluxe Twin - $184 – max 4 people
One bedroom apartment - $184 – 1 or 2
Two bedroom apartment - $246 – 4 max
Studio Apartment - $159 pn
1 Bedroom Apartment - $169 pn
1 Bedroom Exec Apartment - $179 pn
2 Bedroom Apartment - $289 pn
2 Bedroom Exec Apartment - $299 pn
3 bedroom Apartment - $449 pn
Quote “AAAA Reunion” when booking
Studio Apartment - $159 pn
1 Bedroom Apartment - $179 pn
2 Bedroom Apartment - $289 pn
3 Bedroom Apartment - $449 pn
Quote “AAAA Reunion” when booking
Single - $110 (downstairs $120)
Double - $120
Twin Share (2 beds 2 people) - $125
Twin Share (2 beds 3 people) - $135
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Memorabilia and Merchandise
Memorabilia specific to the Reunion 2015 has been included in the Registration costs for the Reunion
and will be provided to delegates at Registration on 23rd October 2015. Limited stocks of Reunion 2015
Memorabilia will also be available for purchase at Registration on 23rd October 2015.
Normal AAAA merchandise (especially AAAA caps for the street march) will also be available for
purchase at Registration on 23rd October 2015. Anyone wishing to purchase normal AAAA
merchandise is encouraged to visit http://austarmyapprentice.org/merchandise for a listing of the
available merchandise and order form. In order to ensure your requirements are met, delegates are
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encouraged to order any required merchandise by 1 August 2015 for delivery at Registration on 23rd
October 2015.
Further details are available from the Merchandise Officer at
merchandise@austarmyapprentice.org .
Pavers and Plaques
The Apprentices Memorial is dedicated to all Apprentices who supported the Australian Army in war
and peace, and in particular to those who sacrificed their life in defence of Australia. It provides an
opportunity for all Apprentices and their families to permanently record by means of plaques or
inscribed pavers, their record of their place as an Army Apprentice. Anyone wishing to have a plaque
or paver installed prior to the Reunion is requested to visit http://austarmyapprentice.org/aasmemorial/pavers-and-plaques for more information. Advice on wording or layout of plaques and
pavers, or photos of installed items can be obtained by contacting Greg Mulcahy at
gmulcahy4@bigpond.com. In order for new plaques or pavers to be installed prior to the Reunion,
orders should be placed as early as possible and must be received by no later than 1 August 2015. Orders
for plaques and pavers are independent of Reunion registrations.
Enquiries
Please forward any enquiries in regards the Reunion to events@austarmyapprentice.org
Otto Aberle 21VM
Events Manager
Aust Army Apprentices Association
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL* FORM (*CIRCLE APPLICABLE)
Membership Type:
* Ordinary
* Retired
* Associate
Personal Details:
Surname (on enlistment):
(*Circle applicable)
Current (if changed):
Given Names:
Preferred name:
Street Address:
Mail Address (if different):
Suburb/City:
State:
Postcode:
Country (if not Australia):
Contact Numbers:
Home:
Work:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Partner’s Name:
Decorations:
Current Occupation:
Date of Birth:
Enlistment Details (not required for Associates):
Intake:
Service No:
Corps:
Rank (on discharge):
Trade:
Year of discharge or still serving:
Application/Renewal Details:
Please accept/renew my membership for:
(Tick appropriate box)
One year:
Ordinary
Members
$25
Associate &
Retired Members
$20
Two years:
$50
$40
Three years:
$75
$60
Joining Fee (only for new applications):
$10
$10
Memorial Fund Donation:
$
Total: $
See page 2 for payment – add your membership application to your registration for the
Reunion event.
Application Signed:
Date:
Please forward the completed Application Form, to:
The Treasurer, AAAA, GPO Box 2072 CANBERRA, ACT, 2601
or by email to: treasurer@austarmyapprentice.org
Office Use only:
Membership #
Receipt #
Date Received:
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