RNZA Association Autumn Update
Date: 
Friday, 15 May, 2015

Greetings to all fellow Gunners,

Now that the flurry of activities of ANZAC Day are behind us, we are looking forward to the following events:

Gunners Day 2015 - 
Auckland area - A Gunners' Formal Dinner will be held on Saturday 23 May 2015 at the Papakura RSA - 1830 for 1900 hours. All those have served the Guns along with wives,partners and family members are most welcome. Although bookings have officially closed if you wish to attend please contact:

Peter Crake : 0212375975 or email wpci_crake@xtra.co.nz or
Joezef Subritzky:  0212969455 or email jozef_xbow@hotmail.com.

Christchurch - A Gunners' Day Dinner will be held at the Christcurch RSA on Tuesday 26 May 2015 1830 for 1900 hrs. All those who have served the Guns, partners and close associates of Gunners.
For further information and bookings contact:
Skin Frances : Hm 03 3832967 or 021 2168109 or email skin_frances@outlook.com

161 Battery (Vietnam 1965-1971) Reunion -
This is to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Battery reporting "one gun ready" at Bien Hoa in the Republic of Vietnam.
It is to be held in Palmerston North 14-16 July 2015 based at the Cosmopolitan Club and Linton Camp.
It is open to all personnel who served with or were attached to 161 Battery in Vietnam between June 1965 and July 1971,wives, partners and families.
For all enquires contact:
John (Woody) Barrett - Ph 07 549 4829 or email jonlynbar@yahoo.com.

"Ex Ben Cat"- 8 August 2015 (TBC)
This is the Annual Day to join the serving soldiers on Exercise in Waiouru.
From all those that have attended in the past it is not to be missed,
Further details on this will be published as they come to hand, but the list is open with the Secretary now.

81st AGM and Reunion - Christchurch - 13-15 November 2015
The AGM and Reunion this year is being hosted by the Southern Gunners at the New Christchurch RSA.  Planning is well underway with an exciting programme of activities.
Frisay 13 his is also Christchurch Anniversary Day, so make your bookings early.
Think about getting in touch with your comrades from your "era " and make this a great get together.
Registration Forms and full details are now available on the Website.
Contact: Skin Frances  Hm 03 3832967 or 021 2168109 or email skin_frances@outlook.com

And then there is Christmas !!!!!!

Information on the above activities can found on the Website and the Facebook page, but don't hesitate to get in touch with the appropriate contact person or the Secretary - Bernie McCort.

Q Store - Don't forget to purchase your items from the Q store - all items are now in stock.
Our friendly Q Store person is Colin Jansen who will help with any queries.
All items will also be available at the 161 (Vietnam) Reunion in Palmerston North and the AGM/Reunion in Christchurch.

Keep warm and dry.

Ubique

Bernie McCort
Secretary/Treasurer
RNZA Association