Queensland

2 Sqn RAAF Association Queensland.

President:

Ken Thackeray. Phone: 07 3286 7338, Mobile: 0428 716 243

Vice President:

Secretary /Treasurer:

Gary Olsen. Phone: 07 3206 3250. Email: gary_lenore@iinet.net.au

Welfare Officers:

2 Sqn Association Pension and Advocacy Officers. RSL SED Advocacy Service Greenslopes

Merv Reid. Phone: 07 3394 7235, Email: krolo1@bigpond.net.au.: Col Purdon; Locie Anderson; Greg Harris and Ken Thackeray.

Committee:

Hank Wilson. Phone: 07 3265 2647; John Richards. Phone: 02 6231 6330; Alan Robertson. Phone: 0410 521 540.

Program for 2007:

March 2. - Committee meeting - Qld Irish Club

March /April - Newsletter Vol 2.

March 28. - RAAF Annerversary Parade.

April 13. Committee meeting - Qld Irish Club.

April 25. ANZAC Day.

Form up in Elizabeth Street behind the Casino between George and William Streets, parade steps of at 1000 hrs with Navy leading, followed by RAAF then Army. Followed by after march drinks at the Queensland Irish Club, Elizabeth St.

Should you require transport for the march, please ring before the 15 April 07 so the Secretary/Treasurer can arranged transport for you.

May/June. Newsletter Vol 3.

May 25. Committee meeting - Qld Irish Club.

June 15. Annual Dinner Dance.

An annual Dinner Dance will be held at the Qld Irish Club. This dinner dance is limited to 80 people and will cost $36 per head, close off date is 01 June, 2007. This cost includes a 3 course meal with a bottle of red & white wine on each table. All other drinks will be available at bar prices.

July/August Newsletter Vol 4.

July 20. Committee meeting - Qld Irish Club.

August 16 - 19. Canberra Reunion.

Should you wish to attend this reunion, please notify the Secretary / Treasurer of your intention to attend by 5 July 07 so catering arrangements can be made.

16th - Meet and Greet - 1700hrs at the Canberra Club, 45 West Row; Canberra City.

17th - Dedication of Memorial Plaque at the Australian War Memorial. (More information to be advised). With a reunion dinner at the Italio Australian Club; 17 Franklin Street, (cnr Dominion Court) Forrest.

Time: 1830hrs for 1900hrs. Dress: Jacket and Tie or Mess Dress with applicable medals or miniatures and decorations.

Cost will be $46 per person, and includes a 3 course dinner with wine, all other drinks will be at bar prices.

18th - Vietnam Veterans Day. Service will be at 1100hrs at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. (No other events have been planned for that day.)

19th - Visit to Governer Generals resident for a tour of the gardens for approximatley 1.5 hours starting at 1030 hrs at the entrance of Government House, followed by 2 hour cruise / luncheon on Lake Burley Griffin. Cost will be $46 per person. Due to limitations, 70 persons, the tour and the cruise, bookings will have to be made early.

Accomodation and travel for the Canberra Trip will be up to the individuals. www.visitcanberra.com.au or ring 1300 554 114 for a brochure called "Canberra Capital Region 2007, Holiday Planner. The Forrest Inn and Apartments, 30 National Circuit, Forrest is located next door to the Italo Australian Club. a range of accomodation is available, when booking mention (2 Sqn Reunion).

August 31 - Committee meeting - Qld Irish Club.

October/November - Newsletter Vol 5.

October 12 - Committee meeting - Qld Irish Club

November 10 - Annual General Meeting - Qld Irish Club.