RAASC PLAQUE DEDICATION WEEKEND 25-28 MARCH 2010
Seasons Greetings to you all.
This edition is addressed to all RAASC Veterans and their families for whom we have contact details. (RAASC Veterans Assn)
If you know folk who might be interested in attending, please ask them to contact us ASAP so we can include them in our planning.
We have something in the order of 280 veterans and their wives coming to Canberra – considering it is over 40 years ago, it is a good effort.
This plaque seeks to dedicate the service of all RAASC soldiers who served in the Vietnam conflict.
This is a mock up of what our RAASC Vietnam plaque will look like.
WHAT IS PLANNED FOR THE WEEKEND? ALL THE DETAILS TO DATE!!
Thank you to those who have indicated an interest in coming to this VERY SPECIAL ACTIVITY.
The RAASC Vietnam Supply Platoons Association (VSPA), has been working with the other known RAASC Vietnam sub unit associations to arrange the program.
We have suggested that each association may wish to run their own Meet and Greet on the Thursday night. We expect they will notify you shortly of their plans. Do they know you are coming?
FRIDAY and SUNDAY are designated as OFFICIAL CORPS ACTIVITIES DAYS, with Saturday being a free day or Do it yourself day. We do have some recommendations for the free day, but first some explanatory notes for the activities we are putting on:
FRIDAY MORNING PLAQUE DEDICATION AND MORNING TEA
Morning Tea – Catering contracted by AWM. Please check the weather on the day and dress accordingly. No covered accommodation available in the event of inclement weather.
Free Guided Tour available after morning tea , Free time thereafter
FRIDAY EVENING RAASC VIETNAM CORPS DINNER MENU
To enable you to catch up with your mates from that era, we will arrange our seating to match the units that you belonged to back then.
Corinna 1 Ballroom Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden 6.30 for 7pm start (buy your own drinks)
ENTREES
Apricot hot smoked salmon served on garden salad with cherry tomatoes and rocket
Antipasto of prosciutto and smoked chicken with cheddar cheese and pickled vegetables and kalamata olives
MAIN COURSES
Eye fillet of beef rolled in pesto and baked in a puff pastry crust served with red wine jus
Roasted chicken breast supreme filled with sundried tomato and mozzarella cheese on rich tomato sauce
DESSERTS
Sliced fresh fruit with honeyed yogurt
Old fashioned sticky date pudding with rich butterscotch sauce and cream
All meals issued alternatively during the evening.
SATURDAY MORNING
The RAASC Vietnam Supply Platoons Association (VSPA) will hold its AGM on the Saturday morning at the Heritage Hotel starting at 0900. No advice yet from other associations as to what they will be doing. Watch this space.
NOW SOME IDEAS FOR SATURDAY:
Pitch’n Putt Golf game – Narrabundah – this will be held at the International Golf Course at Narrabundah – open to all, but we ask you nominate now, pay on the day, corporate rate $17.50/head for 18 holes, two golf clubs, ball etc. Why not get a team together. We need you to confirm if you are going – on the Confirmation page.
Location- Cnr Jerrabomberra Ave & Hindmarsh Drive, Narrabundah ACT 2604 Open from 8 am to 10 pm daily.
We need a coordinator to run this event – c’mon you golfers – help us out!
Jump On Jump Off Bus Tour – see all the major attractions in Canberra. Spend whatever time you wish at each. http://www.canberradaytours.com.au/ for further information.
We will arrange further with the company. Also available with this tour is a one hour boat cruise. Cost $25-$30 for the bus tour, $15 boat cruise Lake Burley Griffin – worth doing if you haven’t done it before.
SUNDAY MORNING- Church Service at RMC Chapel Duntroon
Chaplain Ken Jarvis, ex 1 ALSG Vung Tau and Chaplain at large will be conducting our service of dedication. Our first opportunity to catch up with Ken was at our reunion in 2006 – very moving service.
It will be followed by a caravan style BBQ lunch - steak, sausages and salads. The cost is expected to be no more than $15. Drinks extra. The Vietnam Veterans Federation ACT will provide the catering services for us on this occasion.
This is an opportunity to farewell one another on the conclusion of the weekend’s activities.
HOW TO PAY FOR THE OFFICIAL ACTIVITIES WE HAVE ARRANGED
We have included a sheet for you to complete. You need to indicate what you and your partner (as appropriate) will attend and arrangement payment to suit. Please send the form to Christina at our PO Box 207 Mitchell ACT 2911. There are several ways you can pay the full amount:
1. Electronic Funds Transfer to: NAB, Account name RAASC Vietnam Supply Platoons Association, BSB 083 422, Account 207269708 Reference: RAASC Plaque,
Your Name, (preferred method)
2. Cheque payable to RAASC Vietnam Supply Platoons Association, or
3. Money Order.
Please download THIS FORM to complete and forward with payment