HMAS Canberra Reunion 2011

                                         " Second to None"

Hi Folks,  

How goes it?

The HMAS Canberra 2011 Reunion will be held on the Sunshine Coast QLD at the Maroochy RSL 21-23 October 2011 ( http://www.maroochyrsl.com.au/  )

The Reunion is being held for all personnel, partners and guests of personnel who served in HMAS Canberra  and will be  an great opportunity to join in celebrating the Ship's  30 th Birthday with the fine people who served in her.

The Tentative Program

Fri 21 Oct      -  Meet and Greet
Sat 22 Oct     - Dinner Dance
Sun 23 Oct   -  Memorial Service HMAS Canberra 1 and Farewell Family BBQ

I am currently in contact with 500 former members of the HMAS Canberra Ships Company through email , Facebook and I have recently set a Twitter account to keep in contact the details are on the HMAS Canberra Website

at  www.hmascanberra.com  

It is very important for you to register your interest in attending at  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DXHHXSK   to assist in organising the Reunion.  

Please use your Navy Family Network to give this email the widest coverage and to encourage our former shipmates to attend.  

A note of thanks to the President of the Maroochy Waters Naval Association Roy Wilcox for the assistance he has afforded me.

Yours Aye,

Lee "Bickies" Webster
Webmaster
www.hmascanberra.com
 0431547527

Many Thanks for registering for the HMAS Canberra Reunion

The Reunion will be held in the Maroochy Events Centre at the Maroochy RSL 21-23 October 2011.

 The Programme

Day                      Time                       Event                           Location           

Friday              1800-2000                   Meet and Greet           Maroochy Events Centre

Saturday         1900-2359                   Dinner Dance              Maroochy Events Centre

Sunday            1100-1130                   Memorial Service       Maroochydore War Memorial

Sunday            1130                            Farewell BBQ             Maroochy Events Centre

 The Meet and Greet will commence at 1800 at the Balcony Bar upstairs in the Events Centre of the Maroochy RSL 21 October 2011.

·         Bar facilities will be available.

·         Dress: Smart Casual

The Dinner Dance will be held from 1900 – 2359 Saturday 22 October 2011 at the Maroochy RSL Events Centre, which includes a 3 course meal and a 4 hour beer, wine and soft drinks package.  Entertainment will be provided by the Radio Club Band.

·         The Dinner Dance Ticket price is $100.00 per person

·         Dress:  Lounge Suit

A Memorial Service for the HMAS Canberra 1 will be conducted at the Maroochydore War Memorial commencing at 1100 Sunday 23 October 2011, the Memorial is located on The Esplanade near the RSL.

After the service, a farewell BBQ will be held at the Maroochy RSL Events Centre from 1130.

·         BBQ Price $20.00 per person

Please ensure you advise of any dietary requirements i.e. Glucose Free as soon as possible so that we can notify the Events Centre.

 Accommodation, below are some links to some good websites including the SALT Vacation Club. The following sites may be able to assist you with accommodation requirements on the Sunshine Coast

 ·         http://salt.affordableholidays.com.au/salt/home/

·         www.bookings.com.au

·         http://www.maroochyriverpark.com.au/

·         http://www.maroochypalms.com.au/

·         http://www.alexbeach.com.au/

 I look forward to seeing you at the Reunion  

Yours Aye,  

Bickies

Lee "Bickies" Webster

Webmaster

http://www.hmascanberra.com/news/reunion.html
 0431547527

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