I’m about to pass the list of those wishing to access their RMC records to the museum for preparation. If you’re not on the list and would like access please let me know ASAP.
I understand that records are being digitised so there is likely to be opportunity later to get copies.
The program for our 50th Anniversary is pretty much now in place.
Now, despite its title, it is not yet totally set: as you can see there is still some minor detail to be sorted. We’ll follow up with updates as that information is available.
A few points:
The Friday night drinks will be at Olims – this is within stagger distance of the Rex for those staying there. The planning team thinks it gives better options for casual meals and chats than the Kingo for a biggish group.
The memorial service for our deceased classmates will be held at General Bridges grave, at this stage planned for 1100. We are looking at a wet weather option.
The response to the Sunday lunch at the Arboretum was overwhelming – unexpectedly so. This meant that the venue became unsuitable for our purposes. We are therefore planning to locate the activity at the Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club on Lake Burley Griffin. This will likely be crowded on a Sunday if the weather is fine, but there is lots of public space between the club and the lake for us (and no doubt others!) to spread. This is an informal opportunity for relaxed catch ups, with meals and drinks available. If it’s wet – a possibility – there is room inside.
So far 20 have indicated attendance at the tour of RMC, and 12 wish to view their records. If you are not on either list and want to take part, please let us know. The museum has indicated that they will put on a comprehensive display of memorabilia and documents specific to our time there.
A final attendance list is below: please check it out. If you are not on the list, and haven’t been contacted, we are not expecting you! If you are on the list and not attending (even if some events) – please let us know. And if you’d like to join the RMC tour, and/or see your records, and that is not on the list, again let us know. The museum in particular go out of their way to provide exhibits, including scrap books and other memorabilia which may not be usually on display.
Tony McKenna is missing photos of Classes 3-1 and 3-2 for the book. Can anyone help? This is a bit urgent, as to have the books printed by our anniversary in December the proof needs to be at the printer by Wednesday!
Several folk have received an email purporting to be from Tom Cobley, titled “reaching out’ and reading something like:
“Hi, I hope this email finds you well. Could you please email me back? I need a favor from you. Thanks,
Tom”
As this is probably some sort of hack or scam, I suggest you leave this well alone. I have emailed Tom to alert him.
A reminder for you to please advise by Friday 7 October to rmcclassof1972@gmail.com whether you are Definitely coming to each of these four events: Saturday Night Drinks, Sunday lunch at the Arboretum, Monday Night Dinner and Graduation Parade? It is important that you include whether you will be accompanied by a partner.
A few more from the album. A few recognisable faces – one lying down, seemingly resting.
Chris Clark’s Duntroon history – published in 1986 – has just been republished – as the attached 90-second Youtube video highlights: https://youtu.be/3mP_CixW4Wk.
Payment. The update called for final payments to cover the Drinks and/or Dinner to be made by 28 October. The total cost is $130 per head for the dinner, and $30 per head for the drinks – a total of $160 per head if you are attending both.
Please note that many of you have made an earlier deposit, so we are only asking for whatever is outstanding to cover the cost of the events you wish to attend.
Dietary Requirements. We have not previously asked for dietary requirements for you or your partner. The menu may change but currently the offering is as follows:
Entrée
Prawn and Avacado Salad or
Pork Belly with Pumpkin Puree, Cous Cous & jus
Main course
Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta and Spinach, Celeriac Mash, Dutch Carrots and Mushroom Sauce or
Grilled Angus Steak, Field Mushrooms, Lentils, Baby Carrot and Red Wine jus
Dessert
Crème Brulee, Caramel Popcorn, Cookie Dust and Cream or
Pavlova, Berry Compote and Passionfruit Coulis
Please advise if there are any gluten free, vegan, vegetarian or other requirements so that we can advise the hotel and arrange alternatives.
Glassware. A batch of the stemless wine glasses have arrived – intact – in Canberra and will be distributed from there for Canberra-based classmates. The glassware for Sydney and Brisbane classmates should be there soon if not already arrived.
I will hold glasses for out of town or overseas classmates.
RMC Museum. At my earlier meeting with a museum staff member I understood that a copy of your personal file could be made available to you. I am unable, as I understand it, to collect on your behalf. I will check back and confirm this.
I obtained a copy of mine several years ago by writing to the College.
RMC Class of 1972 