Dear XL1 Club Member
President’s Message
What a big month August turned out to be. I would firstly like to congratulate Caitlin Parker for winning a bronze medal in her boxing weight category at the Paris Olympics that added to the achievements of all athletes at Australia’s most successful Olympic Games ever. Those who attended our March Lunch will remember Caitlin was our Guest Speaker and gave us an insight into her journey with the trials and tribulations involved in women’s boxing. Not only is Caitlin a magnificent sportsperson but she is also a down to earth lovely lady.
Following on with the sporting theme our August Lunch was the John Forbes OAM KGSJ Memorial lunch. We had 115 attending including a number of special guests. Everyone enjoyed the day with a lot of stories told about John’s life.
Faye Forbes attended with Peter and Zac. Our club member and Emergency Services Commissioner, Rick Nugent also managed to join us for lunch. On behalf of your committee, I would like to thank Ray Thompson with the assistance of Gareth Hanlon for organising the day.
In keeping with John’s dedication to Sport and Sporting Personalities, our special sporting guests included Ray Borner four times Olympic Basketballer and Brian McNicoll five times Para Olympian Weightlifter.
Football Legends Peter Hudson and Peter Knights, remembered their association with John and sporting and media personalities Ian Cover, Glenn Ridge, John Craven and John Deeks added their praise.
The roving Mike segment by the two Ian’s, Couttsey and Coves was as professional and memorable as one would find at any Major Event.
With the assistance of our own in-house sporting greats, Peter Bedford and Des Dickson, we were able to identify two very talented and promising junior up and coming sporting talents. Footballer 13-year-old Jacob Gatt from Port Melbourne and 13-year-old gymnast from Bendigo, Amelia Mitrovic. We awarded each with a Special John Forbes Plaque along with a small financial incentive totally $1k to help in
achieving their Sporting Goals.
We were also able to identify a small struggling regional sporting club the Mitiamo Netball Club where we donated $2k towards their cost for the year for uniforms and equipment. The fact that this Club comes from John’s hometown added something Special to the Day.
In addition, we inducted three new Members into the Club. Each presented well and will be an asset to the XLI Club.
I am also pleased to see this month we launched the new XL1 Club website where members will be able to find historical information about the Club as well as information on upcoming events. Through the website you may also book and pay for our monthly luncheons. The website address is “the41club.com”. If you haven’t already, I encourage all to take a look at the site.
Onto the September lunch when we are again expecting a big day. This lunch will be our annual XLI Club Victoria Police Community Awards and Police Memorial lunch. We will be making presentations to Victoria Police members who have been selected for their work within their communities. We will also remember the Police who have lost their lives in the Line of Duty over the preceding twelve months. We have several guests joining us and our Patron, Chief Commissioner Shane Patton, who is committed to a previous engagement, will be represented by Acting Deputy Commissioner Libby Murphy. We look forward to another wonderful lunch so please if you have not yet done so, book with Barbara.
Rod Collins APM OAM OStJ
President
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please note William Angliss Restaurant is a teaching organisation and due to current employment agreements, they are required to close during university holiday periods. This has had an impact on our monthly lunch dates with lunches now held on the third Thursday of the month. Please note and diarise these changes, and advise your colleagues with no internet access, to prevent members turning up on the incorrect day.
Also a reminder, that as from 1 July, the cost of the lunch for members and guests is now $80 per head.
NEXT LUNCHES
Please make a note of the following dates:
September – Thursday, 19th September at Angliss Restaurant
October – Thursday, 17th October at Angliss Restaurant
November – Thursday, 21st November at Angliss Restaurant
Subscription Reminder
2024/25 Annual subscriptions renewals are now due. The annual fee remains at $35.
New members who joined after our April lunch this year are not required to pay the renewal fee for this year.
Subscription fees may be paid by EFT online, or at the club lunches by cash or tap & go.
Welfare of members
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of all our members who are unwell.
Please report any members you know to be ill or injured to:-
Gareth Hanlon – Mob: 0416 050 702 Ray Thompson – Mob: 0411 883 367
Next Lunch
If you are wanting to attend the September luncheon to be held on Thursday, 19th September at the Angliss Restaurant, please advise Barbara Poland, by Thursday 12th September to allow sufficient time to finalise numbers with William Angliss. Booking options are:
XL1 Club email: [email protected]
Website: the41club.com
Barbara’s Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0413 580 489
Barbara will need the names of any guests accompanying you, seating preferences and any dietary requirements. This is expected to be a busy luncheon so please be sure to book early.
Remember lunch is now $80 per head and payments may be made via online transfer, or on entry with cash or tap & go.
BSB: 704230
Account No: 100440796
Account Name: XL1 Club Inc
Please ensure you provide your name in the reference field and the reason for payment (eg. Lunch, Subs, Raffle, Auction etc).
