Class of 57 Class Reunion


Minutes of reunion committee.
 

1.     Present:

Bob McLean (Chair), Peter Enright, Peter Macnamara, Tony McGowan, Pat O’Kane, Ewen Chamberlin and Howard Barnes.

2.     Apologies:

Peter and Anne Maree Robinson

3.     Minutes:

Minutes of the meeting held on 12 May were confirmed subject to correction to record Peter Macnamara as the Medical Needs Liaison person.

4.      John Hogan:    

It was noted with regret that John had passed away after a long illness last Friday.

5.      Potential Attendance:

Bob reported that he had been advised by Jim Hair following a ring-around that the indications were approximately 90 including partners would attend.

6.      Liaison Officer:

Ewen Chamberlain agreed that he would take responsibility for meeting arriving participants and for organizing transport from the Airport to the Kelvin Hotel.

7.      Buses:

Peter Macnamara had obtained several options and he outlined these. It was agreed that he should book the two bus option.

8.      Programme:

It was agreed that the proposed stop at Colac Bay had the potential to create a time issue therefore it was agreed that this stop should be eliminated. As an alternative a few drinks will be provided on the buses.

On the Sunday it is proposed that the option be a ‘Real Journeys’ day trip to the magnificent Doubtful Sound. This involves a cruising across Lake Manapouri with a visit to the Manapouri Underground Power Station; a trip over Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove plus a 3 hr cruise of Doubtful Sound.

Also as the Doubtful Sound option with travel to and from Borland Lodge will involve approximately 10 hours travel it is proposed that there also be a free day option for those not wishing to go to Doubtful Sound.

9.      Registrations:

Allan Campbell to now send out a call for registrations using the information set out in these and the previous minutes plus the Borland website. Registration to involve payment by end August 2008 the sum of $50.00 per person attending (i.e. $100.00 per couple). Registration form to request T Shirt size(s) required.

Payments to be made to the Treasurer Kevin Dell c/- PO Box 1207, Invercargill 9840.

A Bank Account has been opened at the National Bank Invercargill.

‘Marist Reunion Account’account number 06-0925-0404488-00.

10.      Accommodation:

It was reported that some were un-clear as to the accommodation options available at Borland Lodge. Full details of the options available at the Borland Lodge Facility can be viewed at the lodge website http://www.borlandlodge.co.nz/

11.      Photographs:

Photos have been posted on the website and we are searching for others. It would be appreciated if everyone could check to see what photos they may have; either class or sporting photos spanning all the various classes attended by the Group.

Of particular interest is the photo taken on standard 5 veranda by Jock via a box brownie held in place on a vaulting horse by some bricks and triggered by a length of string.

Peter Macnamara is also to investigate whether there are any photos held at Verdon College

12.      Miscellaneous:

 MC

Bob proposed that John Burke be requested to undertake this role.

Lost classmates

We have not been able to establish the whereabouts of either Peter Badman or Moose McKenzie. It would be much appreciated if anyone with information could supply the same to the Committee.

13.    Next meeting 7pm, 7 July 2008 at Tony McGowan’s office.