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4RAR (CDO), 4RAR, 4RAR/NZ(ANZAC), 2/4RAR
NO1/AUG 2008
THE NATIONAL REUNION
OF
THE
4TH BATTALION , ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT
WELCOME
SPONSORED BY
4RAR Reunion 2008
SUPPORTED BY
4RAR Assoc, Qld
Welcome to the first newsletter of the
4RAR REUNION 2011.
A formal invitation is extended to all former members of 4RAR, all former
members
of 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC), all former and serving
members of 4RAR (Commando), all former
members of 2/4RAR, all former and
serving members of all services and corps
with a recognised close association with
4RAR and your families and guests to the
4RAR National Reunion which is to be held
on the Gold Coast, Queensland from
Sunday 30 2011 to Saturday, 06 February
2011.
The aim of the reunion is to maintain the
Esprit de Corps and brotherhood of all those
who ever served with or supported 4RAR;
those who helped to forge the history and the
honour of the Battalion whilst serving Australia
and attempting to make a difference.
It does not matter where and when you
served, how long you served and in what
position, rank or employment you served, nor
does it matter the title of the Battalion. We
have all contributed in one way or another, to
the history and to the honour of our Battalion
and are justifiably proud to say to the world
that we served in 4RAR.
Please join us at the Twin Towns Services
Club, Wharf St, Tweed Heads New South
Wales. This unique location at the twin towns of Coolangatta and Tweeds
Heads sits astride
the border and the coastline of Queensland
and New South Wales.
The main events as shown in the itinerary
on page 2 are to be conducted from Monday
31 January to Friday 05 February 2011. Sunday
30 January however, has been set aside as
an extra day to register and to enjoy the
beauty of the Gold Coast and Saturday
06 February has been set aside
for sick parade and as an opportunity to say leisurely farewells
to old and newfound friends.
The Twin Towns Services Club has offered
us Honorary Membership of the Club
and its sister clubs; Club Banora and Twin
Towns Juniors. All clubs are within a ten minute radius of each other and
member
discounts and privileges will apply throughout all three clubs.
A free shuttle bus will operate between
all three clubs.
Subsequent newsletters will be published
in a timely and informative manner. After
this first individually mailed newsletter, all
those with email addresses will receive notification
by email as the newsletters are
posted onto the reunion website web site at
4rarassociationsaustralia.com,
soon to come
on line. Those without email will receive
newsletters by postal mail. Members are
invited to contact the Secretary, Barry
Cooke, with any enquiries.
All members whether intending to
attend the reunion or not,
are requested to
provide the information requested on Part 1
of the Registration Form on page 4 to ensure
that the committee has all relevant details of
all members and so that the national nominal
roll may be brought up to date. This will
allow us to properly identify everyone and to
ensure that information is passed to all. This
will give us a starting point and an indication
of the numbers who may attend so that
detailed planning may commence.
It is intended to publish a list of names of
those registered to attend in subsequent
newsletters as names are received.
A detailed activities programme and
merchandise list will be notified as costs are
negotiated and confirmed and a lay-by system
for payment will be initiated. More
later.
We look forward to seeing you all in
2011 and of enjoying the company of warriors
and their families
It is hoped that a contingent of Kiwi and
US veterans may be able to join us.
Chairman:
Alan Price,
Deputy Chairman:
David Christie,
Secretary:
Barry Cooke,
Treasurer:
Gayan Mendis B Bus,
THE NATIONAL REUNION OF THE
2
4TH BATTALION , ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT
AT THE TWINS TOWNS RESORT, GOLD COAST, QLD
30 JANUARY 2011
TO
06 FEBRUARY 2011
Programme of Events
DAY 1 and DAY 2
Registration
will be open from 1400hr
Day 1 to 1700hr Day 2.
From 1400hr, Shuttle buses
will transport members to and from the
picnic and concert location..
The ANZAC Room
and bar is to be
redesignated as
"the SPU Club"
(Sports Personnel United, named after
the Battalion's informal all ranks club formed in Malaya
in 1965.) and will be the headquarters
and main RV point during the reunion.
Information and merchandise tables will be manned for the duration of the
reunion
within the ANZAC Room (SPU Club).
DAY 3.
Marchers assemble for a short march
through to the Chris Cunningham Park for
commemorative service and photos.
Remainder of day set aside for personal
activities and company reunions.
DAY 4 and 5
Suggested tours
Tour One.
RAR National Memorial Walk.
Enoggera - tour and morning tea at the
RAR NMW Enoggera - military demonstration
subject to confirmation— tour of Canungra
Military Area (old JTC/LWC).
Tour Two.
Outback Spectacular.
This is a night
function.
www.outbackspectacular.myfun.com.au
Tour Three.
Gold Coast Military Museum which includes
a dedicated 4RAR display sponsored
by the 4RAR Assoc, Old. BBQ lunch.
Tour Four.
To be notified.
Other Tours/ Activities
Individual and minor group tours by request.
The Gold Coast, Coolangatta and
Tweed Heads area can accommodate every
imaginable activity: top masted sailing,
river cruises, golf tournaments, bush walking,
winery tours. etc. Most tour operators operate a door to door pickup
service.
DAY 5.
Time has been set aside for a conference of state association presidents.
DAY 6.
Buses will transport members to the
ball at the Stardust Room, Seagulls Club,
ten minutes away, from approx 1700 hr
and return late. The Stardust
Room can accommodate over 1500
people so there is plenty of
room. Details to be announced. .
DAY 7
Sick Parade.
REGISTRATION
In order to cover costs of the newsletters
and necessary administrative requirements, a
non refundable registration fee of $30 per
attendee is required. Please enclose a
cheque/money order in Australian dollars,
made out to 4RAR Reunion 2011 with your
registration form. See page 4.
Please bring your family members and
guests to share our reunion with us. They
will be made most welcome and we would
love to meet them.
RAFFLE
We will be conducting a gigantic raffle
and it is proposed to draw minor prizes daily
with the top prize being drawn on the night
of the ball. If you have a contact who might wish to donate a raffle prize
no matter how
large, small or its worth, please let us know. You may even wish to donate a
prize yourself.
All donors and donations will be gratefully
acknowledged.
One of the prizes offered will be breakfast,
lunch and dinner for two with drinks,
anywhere in Australia. What a great prize!
WEATHER PATTERNS
The weather pattern on the Gold Coast
for January and February ranges from daily
temperatures between 20 to 28 deg C and
some rainy days are to be to expected. I have
been assured by the RSM 4RAR (Cdo) that
it will not rain on our parade on Tuesday 01
February 2011. The Pope, on his recent visit
to Australia, has agreed to comply with the
RSM's directive.
FLASH
We will be negotiating special 4RAR Reunion 2011 rates at all accommodation
houses including
Registration Form
Regardless of previous submissions, it would be appreciated if all members
whether attending or
Please reply to:
not, could complete and return Part 1. (See page 1)
THE SECRETARY
4RAR Reunion 2011
Part 1. PERSONAL DETAILS
PO Box 70 Acacia Ridge
QId 4110
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