From John Mac

Happy New Year to you all.

I would like to give you a reminder and update on what is planned for 19 / 20 Aug this year in Coffs Harbour for our Class.

As you know a couple of us thought we should try and get together more often outside the scheduled 5 and 10 year reunions. Many gather in ‘tribal groupings‘, but generally don’t see most other classmates until the larger reunions. Coffs Harbour in August is designed to offer a low key, self paced gathering; ideally located mid-way between Sydney and Brisbane and accessible by road or air.  Hopefully it may also offer you a break from the chills of this winter.

Our venue is The Pacific Bay Resort (https://pacificbayresort.com.au/).

This week John Price negotiated a price reduction for us for those who book directly with the resort using the resort’s online booking and or calling them direct. When Booking use the code ‘RMC’ to gain the discount.

The discount is:

• Room Rate for Executive 1 Bedroom Apartment, normal $ 245, with code $215
• Buffet Breakfast, normal $29.50, with code $20.00.

Remember that your credit card is not charged until 48 hours prior to arrival so flexibility is provided for last minute changes.

The Reservations Manager, Kristen Woolgar, is aware of our group and wants those who book online using their website to email her after you book to ensure you get the RMC discount and she will email you back. Her email is :

Reservations@pacificbayresort.com.au

In your email mention the RMC code and mention her name, Kristen Woolgar , in the body of the email – if you don’t get a conformation from her please follow her up.

I am having a coffee with Kristen at Pacific Bay in Coffs at 10am on Thursday 27 Mar25 to discuss how we can best look after you but to do this I need to know the numbers – is it 20 or 40 or more that we need to seat and organise for a beer and wine.

I am looking at a lunch venue offsite for Wednesday 20 Aug and again is it for 20 or 40 ?

To assist me, can you please email me (john.m.mcnamara@bigpond.com) once you have booked so I have an idea of numbers.  If you are only 80% sure why not book anyway, as you can cancel out up to 48 hours prior if needs be with no financial penalty.

See you in Coffs in August 2025.

John Mac