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INVITATION FOR MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO
ATTEND THE
AUSTRALIAN BRAVERY ASSOCIATION
2015 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
To mark the 40th Anniversary of the creation of the
Australian Bravery Decorations Award system
Canberra 13th – 16th February 2015
SEE ATTACHED OFFICIAL PROGRAM
RSVP / PAYMENT SLIP
ACCOMODATION BOOKING DETAILS
RSVPs
ALL RSVPs TO EVENTS MUST BE ON THE ATTACHED FORM
NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY 31ST DECEMBER 2014
TO THE NATIONAL SECRETARY BRIAN HARLAND
IN ORDER TO SECURE YOUR PLACE AND
TO ADDRESS SECURITY ISSUES
ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE BY 13thJANUARY 2015
For further information regarding events, contact Brian on:
Email: [email protected] Ph: 0417 280 965
AUSTRALIAN BRAVERY ASSOCIATION
‘Supporting those who risk their lives to save life, property or the environment’
Australian Bravery Association National Executive Incorporated - A03912
ABN: 69 283 023 920: DGR
www.forbravery.org.au
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
(You may like to take this program with you on the weekend)
This year the ABA will provide a bus to take members to and from most events.
FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2015
MEET & GREET ABA MEMBERS
2.00pm: Terrace Café – Australian War Memorial Canberra.
This function affords new members the opportunity to meet the office bearers and members of the Association
prior to the weekend formally commencing.
Cost: Pay as you go.
Dress: For the Reception at Duntroon.
RSVP: by 31st December 2014.
The Bus will collect members from the Abode Hotel at 1.30pm for arrival at the AWM at 2.00pm.
GUIDED TOUR OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL/WREATH LAYING AND LAST POST CEREMONY
3.00pm: A guided tour of the new First World War Galleries.
Dress: For the Reception at Duntroon. Full size medals can be worn to the Last Post Ceremony.
RSVP: by 31st December 2014.
4.45pm: Attend and participate in the Wreath Laying at the Last Post Ceremony within the Remembrance
Courtyard of the Australian War Memorial.
RSVP: by 31st December 2014.
RECEPTION AT ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE DUNTROON
6.00-7.30pm: A ‘Welcome to Canberra’- Reception at RMC-A Duntroon in the Conservatory – The Chief Minister
has been invited to attend.
This function is to formally welcome members of the Australian Bravery Association (ABA), their family and
friends to Canberra to mark the 40th Anniversary of the creation of the Australian Bravery Awards system.
During the Reception the annual presentation of the ‘Dennis Lever BM Memorial Perpetual Shield’ will be made.
This prestigious trophy is awarded annually to a member of the ABA who has significantly contributed to and
advanced the ABA through their personal efforts.
Dress: Coat and tie for gentlemen, and Day Wear for ladies. Full size medals to be worn.
Cost. $20 per person. Hot and Cold platters of food will be served as well as champagne and beer.
RSVP: by 31st December 2014.
The Bus will return members to the Abode Hotel after the reception.
The Hellenic Club and many other restaurants are a short walk from the Abode Hotel so members may gather for
an informal dinner if not too tired after a big day.
SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2015
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
9.00am sharp: Aegean Room, Hellenic Club, Woden.
(Please arrive and register by 8.45am) To be held in the Aegean Conference Room of the Hellenic Club.
Members wishing to vote are asked to register with the National Secretary 15mins prior to the commencement of
the AGM.
AGENDA
Welcome and Remembrance
Attendance
Apologies
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Matters Arising
President’s Report
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
National State Vice-Presidents’ Report
Election of Office Bearers
General Business
Closing
General Business
Items for general business should be lodged in writing with the National Secretary no later than 31stDecember
2014. Email: [email protected]
To be eligible to vote at the AGM or by proxy, you must be a current financial member for the calendar year 2015
(fees are due 1st January). A list of current financial members will be made available on the weekend.
Proxy Voting
Proxy votes may be lodged with the National Secretary up to the date of the AGM on the prescribed form
contained within the Constitution. Forms can be downloaded from the ABA website and will be distributed in the
November Newsletter.
Telephone Conferencing: will be setup and those members wishing to attend the AGM using this medium must
register with the National Secretary, by 31st December 2014 so that ‘connection’ details can be given out.
Members will make their own way to the AGM which is within walking distance from the Abode Hotel.
Bus: Members not attending the AGM and who wish to join the Arboretum tour should make their way to the
Hellenic Club by 12.00pm to connect with the bus for arrival at the Arboretum at 1.00pm.
TOUR OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM AND PACKED LUNCH
1.00pm: Members will travel by bus after the AGM to the Arboretum where we will be provided with a lunch
pack containing gourmet sandwiches, fruit and juice. Members will then board the bus and take a guided tour of
the Arboretum.
Cost: $21.00
Dress: Casual.
RSVP: by 31st December 2014.
The Bus will return members to the Abode Hotel after the tour.
40th ANNIVERSARY BLACK TIE DINNER
7.00 for 7.30pm: A Black Tie Dinner will be held at the Commonwealth Club, 25 Forster Crescent, Yarralumla, for
our members and the members of the Cross of Valour and Order of Australia Associations.
An opportunity to enjoy fine dining and fellowship in an exclusive location. It is definitely not to be missed.
Children are welcome. The evening will be fully catered, and this includes a pre-dinner drink, champagne for the
toast, 2 course meal consisting of a scrumptious entrée and good sized main with dinner roll, wine, beer, soft
drinks and tea, coffee and chocolates to follow.
The Association would like to thank the President of the Commonwealth Club in allowing us to hold our annual
Dinner on the premises and to Mr. Ron Cahill OAM for sponsoring the dinner.
Our Guest Speaker this year will be Sir David Smith KCVO, AO and the topic will focus on the current Australian
Award scheme.
Cost: $100 for members and guests and $35 for children under 12.
Dress: Black Tie/Mess Dress/Lounge Suit for gents, After 5 Wear for ladies. Miniature Medals to be worn.
RSVP: by 31st December 2014.
The Bus will collect members from the Abode Hotel Woden at 6.30pm and return members after the dinner.
SUNDAY 15th FEBRUARY 2015
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
10.30am: Service of Remembrance – Government House Yarralumla.
A time for prayer and reflection in the Bravery Garden.
Dress: Suit or Jacket and tie with full size medals to be worn.
RSVP: 31st December 2014.
LUNCH YACHT CLUB - YARRALUMLA
12.00pm: An informal lunch of Fish and Chips will be on offer at the Southern Cross Yacht Club.
Cost: Pay as you go.
Dress: Casual.
RSVP: by 31st December 2014.
The Bus will collect members from the Abode Hotel Woden at 10.00am and return members after lunch.
INFORMAL/FAREWELL DINNER
6.00pm: Hellenic Club Woden.
Cost: Pay as you go. (A-la-carte).
Dress: Casual.
RSVP: by 31st December 2014.
MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2015
These events will depend on numbers and will only go ahead with 10 or more people.
GUIDED TOUR NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA
10.30pm: Highlights of the Museum.
Cost: $8.00
Dress: Casual.
RSVP: by 31st December 2014.
FAREWELL LUNCHEON
12.00pm: Farewell Lunch at the Museum Cafe.
Cost: Pay as you go.
Dress: Casual.
RSVP: by 31st December 2014.
RSVP SLIP for the 2015 ABA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
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MEET & GREET – TERRACE CAFÉ AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL
GUIDED TOUR OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL (Including Last Post and Wreath laying)
RECEPTION AT DUNTROON
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TOUR OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM AND PACKED LUNCH (Please include any dietary requirements
e.g. Vegetarian next to that person’s details)
40th ANNIVERSARY BLACK TIE DINNER – COMMONWEALTH CLUB
(Please include any dietary requirements e.g. Vegetarian next to that person’s details)
COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE – GOVERNMENT HOUSE
LUNCH – YACHT CLUB
INFORMAL/FAREWELL DINNER – HELLENIC CLUB WODEN
GUIDED TOUR – NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA
FAREWELL LUNCHEON – NATIONAL MUSEUM CAFE
MEMBER
Title: Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms:
Full Name:
Postnominals:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Will be attending (please circle events):
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Reception $20
Arboretum $21
MEMBER
Title: Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms:
Full Name:
Postnominals:
Postal Address:
Phone:
Will be attending (please circle events):
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B
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Reception $20
Arboretum $21
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Dinner $100
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Arboretum $21
GUEST
Title: Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms
Full Name:
Postal Address:
Will be attending (please circle events):
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Reception $20
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Museum $8
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Dinner $100
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Dinner $100
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Museum $8
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TOTAL $________
TOTAL $________
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Museum $8
TOTAL $________
GUEST
Title: Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms
Full Name:
Postal Address:
Will be attending (please circle events):
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Reception $20
Arboretum $21
CHILD
Title: Master/Miss
Full Name:
Postal Address:
Will be attending (please circle events):
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B
C
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F
Reception $20
Arboretum $21
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Dinner $100
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Arboretum $21
CHILD
Title: Master/Miss
Full Name:
Postal Address:
Will be attending (please circle events):
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Reception $20
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Museum $8
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Dinner $35
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Museum $8
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Dinner $35
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TOTAL $________
TOTAL $________
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Museum $8
TOTAL $________
GRAND TOTAL $________
NB: Receipts will be available for collection on the weekend.
Please return this confirmation, along with your
cheque/money order made payable to:
“Australian Bravery Association”
R.S.V.P By: 31st December 2014.
Australian Bravery Association
National Secretary
Brian Harland
243 Wallarobba – Brookfield Road
BROOKFIELD NSW 2420
ACCOMMODATION BOOKING DETAILS – ABODE HOTEL WODEN
10 Bowes Street, Phillip ACT 2606
The Abode Apartment Hotel Woden is a brand new hotel that offers all the amenities of home and great
Abode prices, but, rather than being a brand new hotel, is a refurbishment of the historic Juliana House in
Woden's Town Centre.
Juliana House, located adjacent to Scarborough and Penrhyn Houses, on Bowes Street has previously been
used as offices. Set in a great location, Juliana House is within walking distance to the Woden shopping
precinct and great established clubs.
A restaurant is currently being built within the Abode and will be ready by February 2014. The restaurant will
be independent from the hotel and will probably open for breakfast. Alternately you could bring your own
supplies or take advantage of the many café options available nearby.
Special rates have been negotiated below and will be held until 13 January 2015.
The following link will take you to their home page if you wish to take a look.
http://abodehotels.com.au/hotels/abodewoden/
Room type
Description
Studio
Negotiated
rate per night
$135
Premium studio
$145
King bed, sleeps 2 + cooking facilities
King studio
$155
King bed (can be split), sleeps 2 + cooking facilities
Executive studio
$165
King bed + sofa bed, sleeps 3 + cooking facilities
Fit studio
$165
King bed, sleeps 2 + fitness equipment and cooking facilities
Family studio
$209
King + bunk beds, sleeps 4 + cooking facilities
King bed, sleeps 2
Instructions to book accommodation:
Please call the hotel directly on 1300 122 633 during business hours (8:30am - 5:00pm) and quote the
Australian Bravery Association 40th to book your accommodation at the special rate or alternatively please
email your request to [email protected]
Method of Payment:
Pay Own Account (POA) – Guests must call the Hotel and arrange payment with credit card details to confirm
their booking.
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be made within twenty-one (21) full working days of the confirmed date to avoid the
cancellation fee of the total cost of Room.
MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARRANGING AND PAYING FOR THEIR ACCOMODATION