March 2012 - Naval, Military and Air Force Club of South Australia

COLOURS
MARCH 2012
IN THIS ISSUE:
• Encounter Dinner
• Mother’s Day Lunch
• Serving Officers &
Partners Dinner
• Penfolds Dinner
• Guest Speakers
- Ms Charlotte Descamps &
- Isobel Redmond MP
• Anzac Day Functions

FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to the first edition
of Colours for 2012, I hope
that you start the year rested
and refreshed.
You will notice that during
our short closure we have
been able to refresh the Club
building, “Landunna House”;
the billiard room has been repainted and the
refurbishment completed on the Long Tan Room.
Work continues with the accommodation rooms
being repainted as well as other necessary
maintenance being carried out progressively,
throughout this we aim to limit the disruption to
members and appreciate your patience whilst we
carry out the work. We do believe that keeping
the Club fresh and well maintained is important
in meeting the needs of members.
You will have noticed from previous editions of
Colours that we have admitted quite a few new
members over the last few months, leading to
a net increase in members for this year to date.
The Board continues to believe that a strong and
vibrant membership is the key to a successful
future for our Club. To this end we continue to
seek new ways to address member’s needs and
encourage new members to join by offering new
activities, services and events to members as
well as hone our existing services.
In December we conducted a trial of a longer
trading period and closed the Club a week later
than usual, the response from members was
positive and many of you took the opportunity
to use the Club and attend functions during that
time. These functions were well attended and
successful, resulting in a good trading result.
We will look to extend trading this year in the
same way.
One of the first new services for members is
“Aperitifs in the Ward Room”. Members looking
to hold a special event or dinner, or simply have
some Hors d’Oeuvres with family or friends may
now book for pre-dinner canapés and drinks,
served in the Ward Room. Details are available
from the staff at the Club.
For those who wish to bring clients, friends or
family to the Club for lunch but may not want to
be as formal as required in the dining room, the
a la Carte menu is now available in the Gallipoli
Room and day time dress rules apply.
We are also starting a new series of events,
which entails us conducting a series of
breakfasts, with speakers to inform and entertain
Club members. At the first one we will hear from
Isobel Redmond, Liberal Leader and Leader
of the South Australian Opposition.
Finally it is good to say that the Apperitivos,
held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month,
are a growing success. We were able to hold
the first one this year in the gardens, which was
very enjoyable and well appreciated by those
attending. Where the weather allows, we will
hold Apperitivos in the garden in the future.
If you have not taken the opportunity to attend,
I would recommend them as an enjoyable way
to end the work week.
Please review the upcoming events, I am
sure you will find that there is a diverse and
entertaining range of events which can now be
booked online or you can call Sharon or Lizzie
for further information and bookings.
I look forward to seeing you at the Club.
Phillip de Courcey
President and Chairman
E: president@navmil.org
CLUB DIRECTORY
THE NAVAL, MILITARY
& AIR FORCE CLUB
OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
111 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA 5000.
Telephone: 08 8223 2422
Fax: 08 8232 3082
Email: memberservices@navmil.org
Web: www.navmil.com.au
President
CAPT P.D. (Phil) de Courcey
Vice-President
Mr D.D. (David) Whitbread
Board
Ms E. (Elizabeth) Connolly
MAJ T. (Terry) Hassam
LEUT M.B. (Michael) Manetta, RANR
MAJ M.P. (Marc) Ockenden, RFD
WGCDR P.J. (Peter) Summers OAM
CAPT G. (Geoff) Walsh
General Manager
Mr Michael Marling
DINING ROOM
Lunch
Wednesday to Friday 12.00pm-2.00pm
Dinner
Wednesday to Saturday 6.00pm-8.00pm
MEMBERS BAR
Lunch
Monday to Friday
Dinner
Tuesday to Friday
Beverages
Monday
Tuesday to Friday
Saturday
12.00pm – 2.00pm
6.00pm – 8.00pm
10.30am – 5.00pm
10.30am – Late
5.30pm – Late
ACCOMMODATION CHARGES
Includes continental breakfast.
All bedrooms are non smoking.
Prices include GST.
Members
Single with Bathroom $135
Double with Bathroom $135
When booked in conjunction with Club
Event a 20% discount applies.
Reciprocal Members & Guests
Single with Bathroom $145
Double with Bathroom $145
2 COLOURS NOVEMBER 2011

In this issue
GENERAL MANAGER 4
CLUB EVENTS 5
BAR & DINING 14
CONVENOR GROUPS 15
MEMBER NOTICES 16
NEW MEMBERS 16
Featured Events
CONTENTS
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE 17
CALENDAR 19
Encounter Dinner
A traditional Club Event that regularly sells out,
members are encouraged to book early to avoid
missing this celebration. See Page 7 for more.
Mother’s Day Lunch
Why not spoil your Mother on this special day
and have her indulge in the excellent food and
service the Club offers at this very popular
annual luncheon. See Page 10 for more.
Guest Speaker Dinner –
Ms Charlotte Descamps
Ms Descamps will be in Australia in April to
perform a number of lectures on the East Coast
and has kindly agreed to this dinner at the club.
See Page 8 for more.
Penfolds Dinner
The Naval, Military & Air Force Club has again
joined Penfold’s to release the 2012 Bin range
of wines at this prestigious event!
See Page 13 for more.
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GENERAL MANAGER
From the General Manager
Welcome to the first
edition of Colours for 2012
featuring a wide range of
events and activities for you
to enjoy.
Over the coming months
you will see a number of
slight changes to the way
in which we operate and the services that we
provide in order to improve the value of your
Membership, helping us to redirect resources
to deliver on the changing ways in which you as
members have been enjoying the facilities over
the past twelve months.
Following on from the November edition of
Colours and in response to the growth in a la
carte dining we saw through the second half
of 2011, we will be continuing to promote
our Dining Room menu in both the Air Force
and Gallipoli Rooms in addition to the Colonel
Downes Dining Room. This ensures that
Members not wishing to dine in the more formal
surrounds of the Colonel Downes Dining Room
will be able to order from the same menu
dressed in Business/Smart Casual in both
auxiliary rooms during the day and in the Air
Force Room during the evening. To support
this increased focus on a la carte dining, the
Bar menu will be slightly rationalised however
given the ability to order from either menu, the
dining selection will actually increase for those
Members dining in one of the auxiliary rooms.
To support further the focus on a la carte
dining and the unique service made available to
Members of private Clubs around the world, we
will be offering ‘Aperitifs in the Ward Room’ as
mentioned by the President in his column above.
To provide us with the necessary resources to
service this rekindled initiative the Board has,
based on a review of dining room bookings,
agreed to limit a la carte dining to Wednesday
through Saturday evenings. Full service will be
available Wednesday through Saturday for lunch
and private function bookings in excess of 40
guests will still be able to be taken on a Tuesday.
As a result, themed dining will now move to
Wednesday evenings. Members will be asked
if they would like to partake in ‘Aperitifs in the
Ward Room’ at the time of booking dinner in the
Colonel Downes Dining Room.
Finally, a number of regular maintenance and
painting jobs were completed over the Christmas
shut down this year including the painting and
freshening up of the Billiard Room Work is
now continuing upstairs in the accommodation
area with each of the rooms being completely
repainted.
I hope you enjoy this edition of Colours and find
a number of Events or groups such as our
recently introduced Waypoint Group, detailed
further on page 15, that are of interest.
I look forward to seeing you around the Club
enjoying everything your Club has to offer.
Michael Marling
General Manager
“Landunna” is the original name of the Club’s building named by Mr John Rounsevell who built
the home in 1872. It was named after his father’s birthplace in Cornwall.
Members can find out more information about the Club’s history in “The Club , Martial and Mufti”
by David Brook, available for sale in the Club.
Cigar & Single Malt Dinner
Friday 17th February 2012
Huddled in a dark corner of a deserted public
park, a man pulls a long, dark, object from his
pocket. He flicks the flint on his lighter, brings
the flame to the tip of the oblong object and,
shielding it from a momentary breeze, carefully
sucks in, slowly rolling the end across the flame.
In a few seconds, he extinguishes the flame,
takes a deep puff and luxuriates in the sweet,
flavours of a cigar of the finest origin, but in a
few minutes, before any passers-by complain,
he stubs out the cigar, throws it into a nearby
bin and goes on his way.
However, an unusual phenomenon has swept
the country - men, and a few women, smoking
cigars in garden areas set aside for the occasion
and finding support in a fellowship of cigar
smokers. The events go by various names: cigar
nights, smokers, or cigar dinners.
Why the attraction? The bottom line is quite simple
and straightforward--everyone wants to enjoy
his/her cigars the way they are supposed to be
enjoyed: in a relaxed atmosphere, where the best
food and wine are available, where the camaraderie
is irresistible and the night is always young.
Time: 19:00 for 19:30
Dress: Black Tie
Cost: $65.00, to be invoiced with drinks
Bookings Close: Friday 10th February
Smoking will be in the Garden Only
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CLUB EVENTS
Oysters and Sparkling in the
Gardens
Saturday 18th February 2012
A popular Club Event, join fellow members at
this special Saturday event, the first in 2012,
to showcase both South Australian oysters and
sparkling wine. A great, informal way to meet up
with friends or introduce the Club to prospective
Members. It gives you a chance to socialise
and relax while snacking before dinner- without
spoiling dinner altogether! A complimentary glass
of the Lane sparkling on arrival will be served.
Members are encouraged to continue their
evening and book into the Imperial Room where
Chef will have prepared a special two course
meal at a cost of $39.00 per person.
Time: 16:30 to 18:00
Dress: Club Casual
Cost: $20.00, to be invoiced with drinks
Bookings Close: Wednesday 15th February
Celebrate the Army Dinner
Friday 24th February 2012
On March 1st, 1901, 28,923 colonial soldiers
– comprising permanent members, militia
and volunteers – were transferred to the new
Australian Army. This year the Army celebrates
110 years of service to the nation.
This annual Club dinner allows Members to
reflect on the dedicated service of all units in
the Army and associated personnel, men and
women both past and present and to pay tribute
to those who have given their lives in the service
of their country. It is also an opportunity to
acknowledge the work currently being done
by the Australian Army at home and abroad.
This year we welcome LTCOL Mick Garraway,
Commanding Officer of 7th Battalion, the
Royal Australian Regiment as our special guest
speaker. LTCOL Garraway was born in western
Victoria and raised in the Riverina district of
New South Wales. He entered the Royal Military
College in 1992, and graduated in 1993 into
the Royal Australian Infantry Corps. His initial
appointment was as a Platoon Commander in
the 5th/7th Battalion of The Royal Australian
Regiment, where he served as a mechanized
platoon commander for two years and one year
as anti-armour platoon commander.
He served as a company second in command
and Training Development Officer at the Army
Recruit Training Centre, as Adjutant and
Operations Officer at the 1st/19th Battalion of
The Royal New South Wales Regiment, and as
the Current Operations Captain on Headquarters
1 Brigade. He served on exchange with the British
Army in 2002 and 2003, with the 1st Battalion
Irish Guards in Muenster, Germany. During this
period, he deployed with the company to Iraq on
Op TELIC, participating in the invasion of Iraq and
the battle for the city of Basrah.
Lieutenant Colonel Garraway returned to
Australia in January 2004 and took command
of B Company 5th/7th Battalion for two years,
which included operational service with the
Al Muthanna Task Group on Op CATALYST from
April to November 2005. In 2006 he served
as the Operations Officer of 5th/7th Battalion.
He attended the Australian Command and Staff
College in 2007, and upon graduation, served
as Military Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Army.
Upon promotion to Lieutenant Colonel, he served
as the Career Advisor for psc Majors and SSO
Lieutenant Colonels.
The dinner is open to all Club Members who are
encouraged to bring along guests to join current
and former serving members of the Australian Army
in celebrating within a traditional mess style format.
Time: 19:00 for 19:30
Dress: Mess Dress / Black Tie with Miniatures
& Evening Wear for Ladies
Cost: $67.50, to be invoiced with drinks
Bookings Close: Tuesday 21st February
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CLUB EVENTS
Wine Luncheon -
Shottesbrooke
Wednesday 14th March 2012
Since inception, Shottesbrooke has embarked
on an enterprise built from the ground up;
planting every cutting, establishing quality
vineyards through to planning and designing
the cellar door and winery.
Nick Holmes purchased a small grazing property
at Myponga in the hills of the Fleurieu Peninsula
in 1981 to establish his first vineyard and launch
the Shottesbrooke wine label. In 1989 Nick
acquired more land at McLaren Flat where the
premium red varieties are grown. This is now
home to the Shottesbrooke cellar door and
winery.
Today Shottesbrooke is proudly an estate-grown,
family-owned boutique winery. The company
is focused on producing high quality wines
and has a commitment to grow and expand its
distribution while remaining a genuine boutique
producer.
Time: 12:00 for 12:30
Dress: Jacket & Tie
Cost: $67.50, includes 3-course meal and wine
Bookings Close: Wednesday 7th March 2012
St Patrick’s Day –
Garden Cocktail Party
Saturday 17th March 2012
St Patrick’s Day celebrates Saint Patrick, the
most commonly recognised patron Saint of
Ireland. The Club’s garden party will be themed
around all things Irish and, by association, the
colour green. Members and guests are invited to
attend wearing something green and indulge in
Chef’s Irish themed canapés and Irish flavoured
drinks with a selection of traditional Irish music
to be piped into the gardens. Those wishing to
continue in the frivolity are encouraged to book
into the Imperial room where Chef will have
prepared a two course Irish Themed menu.
Time: 16:30 to 18:00
Dress: Club Casual
Cost: $25.00, to be invoiced with drinks (dinner
$42.00, to be invoiced with drinks)
Bookings Close: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Celebrate the RAAF Dining
in Night
Friday 23rd March 2012
Although Australian Military aviation can be traced
to flights made by a Royal Engineer Balloon Section
at the Sydney Agricultural Ground on 7-8 January
1901, it was not until late 1910 that a plan for
an Australian Aviation Corps was submitted to
the Military Board. Final approval to establish the
Australian Flying Corps was promulgated in Military
Order No.570 on 22 October 1912, with orders
placed for two B.E.2a, two Deperdussin and a Bristol
Boxkite to equip the new air arm.
734 acres of grazing land was purchased at Point
Cook, Victoria at a cost of over £6,000, and the
creation of the Central Flying School was announced
on 7 March 1913. The first flying training course
commenced on 17 August 1914.
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is the secondoldest
independent and permanent air force in the
world (after Britain’s Royal Air Force). Whilst its
origins can be found in the Australian Flying Corps
of World War I as above, the Air Force was not
established as a separate organisation until 1921.
This formal Club dinner is to commemorate the
foundation of this arm of the services and all
members are invited to attend.
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Time: 19:00 for 19:30
Dress: Mess Dress / Black Tie with Miniatures
& Evening Wear for Ladies
Cost: $67.50, to be invoiced with drinks
Bookings Close: Tuesday 20th March 2012

CLUB EVENTS
Wine Luncheon -
De Bortoli Wines
Wednesday 11th April 2012
De Bortoli Wines is a third generation family wine
company established by Vittorio and Giuseppina
De Bortoli in 1928. The couple emigrated to
Australia from Northern Italy, from mountain
villages at the foothills of the Italian Alps, near
the historic town of Asolo.
Their son, the energetic and dynamic Deen
De Bortoli, (b 1936 – d 2003) expanded and
consolidated the business created by his
parents. Deen’s children established De Bortoli’s
reputation for premium wine including icon
dessert wine Noble One and the Yarra Valley
wines.
Italian family values passed down from Vittorio
remain core values, there is a culture of hard
work, generosity of spirit and of sharing good
food, good wine and good times with family
and friends.
Time: 12:00 for 12:30
Dress: Jacket & Tie
Cost: $67.50, includes 3-course meal and wine
Bookings Close: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Encounter Dinner
Friday 13th April 2012
It is 210 years since LCDR Matthew Flinders and
Captaine de vaisseau Nicholas Baudin had their
chance meeting in Encounter Bay.
Captain Matthew Flinders in his ship, Investigator,
left Kangaroo Island on the 6 April 1802 and
sailed east. He named the narrow strait between
the island the mainland Backstairs Passage, and
a bay on the island Antechamber Bay.
About 4 o’clock in the afternoon of 8 April
a sail was seen ahead and preparations made
for action, but on heaving to it was found that
the ship was the French Le Geographe under
Captain Baudin. Flinders went on board, gave
Baudin some of his charts and informed him
where water was available on the island and
at Port Lincoln.
Baudin had come from the east and many of
the names bestowed by him along the coast
have been retained including Lacepede Bay,
Rivoli Bay, Guichen Bay and Cape Jaffa.
Flinders named their meeting place
Encounter Bay. On the 8 April 1902 a plaque
commemorating this meeting was unveiled at
Rosetta Head, Victor Harbour.
A traditional Club Event that regularly sells
out, members are encouraged to book, along
with their guests, early to avoid missing this
celebration of the anniversary of this historical
encounter.
Time: 19:00 for 19:30
Dress: Mess Dress / Black Tie with Miniatures
& Evening Wear for Ladies
Cost: $65.00, to be invoiced with drinks
Bookings Close: Tuesday 10th April 2012
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CLUB EVENTS
30 year Members Lunch
Wednesday 18th April 2012
The Naval, Military and Air Force Club of
South Australia is holding its annual 30 Years
Membership Luncheon to celebrate Members
loyalty to their Club.
An invitation will be sent to members with at
least 30 years continuous membership as at
1st April 2012. We are aware there are many
Members of the Club who may have had 30
years of Membership but not necessarily
continuous. These Members will not have
received this invitation. If you are aware of one
of these Members, please extend this invitation
to them so they can also join the festivities.
The lunch will be held in the Club Dining Room
with pre-luncheon drinks served from noon.
A two course luncheon will be offered followed
by coffee. Partners are encouraged to attend.
Time: 12:00 for 12:30
Dress: Jacket & Tie
Cost: $50.00, to be invoiced with drinks
Bookings Close: Wednesday 11th April 2012
Guest Speaker Dinner –
Ms Charlotte Descamps
Saturday 21st April 2012
“Life on the Battlefields 94 years later”
A qualified battlefield guide, Ms Charlotte
Descamps was born in Poperinge, Belgium and
started up the B&B Varlet Farm specialised for
guests having an interest in the Great War. Ms
Descamps worked as a battlefield guide for the
New Zealand Embassy on Anzac Day between
2004 and 2009 and having carried out research
work for the Passchendaele Memorial Museum
1917 at the National Archives in Kew lectured at
the Western Front Association seminar in Canada
in 2011.
Varlet Farm is situated in the centre of the
battlefields of Third Ypres, part of the Salient.
Eventually 5 major battles were to be fought in
the Salient. Today, there are hardly any visible
signs of the Great War, other than the many
cemeteries and memorials, to explain to what
extend the Salient was destroyed. Yet, year after
year, evidence of that conflict is being found.
Ordnance is part of daily life for those working
in the soil: farmers, contractors, constructors,
everyone is aware of the fact that they will come
across live ammunition. An average of over 200
tons of ammunition is still being collected every
year. High explosive shells, shrapnel shells,
trench mortars, hand- and rifle grenades, toxic
ammunition : it is all part of the iron harvest in
the Salient
Working in the soil reveals more of the history
of this area : helmets, rifles, rum jars, badges,
buckles, silent pickets etc., which are still
being found are revealing more information.
Occasionally ammunition dumps or a tunnel are
being discovered as well. Research in archives
gives information on dugouts which are still
down deep in Flanders Fields today.
Ms Descamps will be in Australia in April to
perform a number of lectures on the East Coast
and has kindly agreed to this dinner at the Naval,
Military & Air Force Club of South Australia
following a series of lectures on the Great War
in the UK, US, Canada and New Zealand.
Time: 19:00 for 19:30
Dress: Jacket & Tie
Cost: $65.00, to be invoiced with drinks
Bookings Close: Wednesday 4th April 2012
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CLUB EVENTS
Anzac Day Breakfast
& Lunch
Wednesday 25th April 2012
Members and families are invited to attend
breakfast after the Dawn Service at the Club.
A hearty buffet breakfast with all the trimmings
and accompanied by Gunfire coffee and tea will
be served.
Time: 07:30 to 09:30
Dress: Jacket & Tie / Dress of the Day
with Medals
Cost: $20.00, includes full buffet breakfast
Bookings Close: Friday 20th April 2012
Anzac Day Members
Bar Lunch
Whilst the first light heralds the Dawn Service,
midday at the Club will see all of the traditional
Anzac Day activities in full swing. Members are
encouraged to come to the Club on this very
special day, to enjoy a casual lunch and spend
time reminiscing with friends both old and new.
We look forward to having as many Members as
possible enjoy the ambience of the Club and the
spirit of its membership which has been instilled
by Members who have served their country in
a common cause, breeding a comradeship and
camaraderie which is unique to your Club.
Time: From 12:30
Dress: Business / Smart Casual
Cost: Complimentary for Members, guests
$10.00
Bookings Close: Friday 20th April 2012
Fathers & Daughters Dinner
Friday 4th May 2012
This special event invites members to enjoy
dinner with family in the formal ambience of our
Colonel Downes Dining Room. Bring along your
daughters, granddaughters and daughter in laws
for this Club favourite, and for those wishing to
play, a light Snooker tournament will be arranged
after dinner.
Time: 19:00 for 19:30
Dress: Black tie for gentlemen and school
uniform or evening wear for the ladies
Cost: $60.00 for adults invoiced with drinks and
$38.00 including drinks for girls 12-15 years
Bookings Close: Tuesday 1st May 2012
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CLUB EVENTS
Mother’s Day Lunch
Sunday 6th May 2012
Why not spoil your Mother on this special day
and have her indulge in the excellent food and
service the Club offers at this very popular
annual luncheon. Families including children
8 years and over are most welcome to attend.
Lunch will commence at midday with members
and guests requested to be seated by 12.45pm
at the latest. Individual tables are available and
Head Chef Norman Langenbrinck will create a
limited choice two course menu plus a selection
of canapés on arrival. All Mothers will receive a
complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival.
Time: From 12:00
Dress: Jacket & Tie with Club Casual for
young guests
Cost: $55.00 for adults invoiced with drinks
and $38.00 including drinks for children
8 – 15 years
Bookings Close: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Wine Luncheon -
Kalleske Wines
Wednesday 9th May 2012
In South Australia’s Barossa Valley, the Kalleske
family have been farming and growing grapes
since 1853 near the village of Greenock. They
are one of the region’s leading grape-growing
families consistently growing some of the
Barossa’s best quality grapes.
All Kalleske wines are estate grown and vinified
with minimalist winemaking techniques used
to fully capture the essence of the vineyard
allowing genuine handmade estate wines to be
produced. The range is a diverse mix of wines
that showcases the splendid Kalleske grapes.
Since the first wine release in 2004, Kalleske
has rapidly gained a reputation for producing
top-quality hand crafted wines. Kalleske are
committed to continue making genuine estate
grown wines of individuality and of vineyard
and winemaking excellence.
Time: 12:00 for 12:30
Dress: Jacket & Tie
Cost: $67.50, includes 3-course meal and wine
Bookings Close: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
President’s
Degustation Dinner
Saturday 12th May 2012
DEFINITION – Degustation is a term meaning
“a careful, appreciative tasting of various foods”.
Enjoy a breathtaking meal matched to premium
wines at this gala Club event. Chef Norman
and House Manager Mark have put their heads
together to bring you yet another night of fine
food and good wine served in our intimate
Dining Room. Join the President at this exclusive
black tie dinner and share in some of the
most exclusive Club cellared wines matched
a selection of exquisite courses. The menu is
a modern Australian style designed around the
best of local produce and carefully selected local
ingredients.
Music Adelaide’s Sax & Guitar Duo will be on
hand to provide some light background Jazz
inspired music for guests to enjoy throughout
the evening.
Time: 19:00 for 19:30
Dress: Black Tie
Cost: $105.00
Bookings Close: Wednesday 9th May 2012
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CLUB EVENTS
Blues on the Balcony
Sunday 20th May 2012
The Naval, Military & Air Force Club’s Blues on
the Balcony is set take place on Sunday 20th
May 2012. Once again aiming to capture the
spirit of the music, your team of staff will pass
delectable cuisine and accompanying hors
d’oeuvres and pour assorted fine wines. It will
be held in the gorgeous surrounds of the Club’s
garden - sunshine, a cool breeze and the best
sounds in town provided by Luke Thompson
& Paul Whitney, an experienced duo with an
extensive repertoire of blues, you’d be mad
to miss it!
Time: 12:00 for 12:30
Dress: Club Casual
Cost: $45.00, to be invoiced with drinks
Bookings Close: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Quiz Night
Friday 8th June 2012
Get your thinking caps on and get ready for
some fun at the next Club quiz night and dinner.
The theme for this quiz is the 70’s. The 1970’s
were a magical time, full of music, parties and
free love. Roll back time peace and love were
what the hippie era was all about, so spread the
magic and wear a 70’s Costume. Mark Jennings
will host the evening, complete with raffles and
fabulous prizes. Organise a table of 8 or join the
Club table for a night of fun, hilarity and 70’s
recollections.
Time: Dinner 18:45, Quiz 19:30
Dress: 70’s Attire, Club Casual
Cost: $50.00 per person including a 2 course
dinner to be invoiced with drinks
Bookings Close: Tuesday 5th June 2012
Wine Luncheon -
Bremerton Wines
Wednesday 13th June 2012
Langhorne Creek, just 70km South East of
Adelaide, produces some of the finest fruit in
Australia, That’s why Craig and Mignonne Willson
chose to make their home there in 1985. The
winemaking team headed by family winemaker
Rebecca Willson has taken the quality of their
wines to new standards.
Rebecca seeks the best possible fruit from
their own and other specialised Langhorne
Creek vineyards to craft traditional, full
bodied, full flavoured, mouth filling Langhorne
Creek wines that show a consistency of style
whilst encouraging the true varietal grape
characteristics to be expressed.
The winery has invested heavily in a premium
French & American oak program using 220 litre
barriques to ensure subtle and complementary
oak influences. The winery utilises traditional
open top fermenters, made from stainless steel
and a purpose built barrel cellar for maturation.
New laboratory and tasting facilities are part of
the winery.
Time: 12:00 for 12:30
Dress: Jacket & Tie
Cost: $67.50, includes 3-course meal and wine
Bookings Close: Wednesday 6th June 2012
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CLUB EVENTS
Winter Carvery
Sunday 17th June 2012
Our ever popular Winter Carvery is back, created
and presented by your talented kitchen team,
led by Head Chef Norman Langenbrinck. With
a choice of three meats and all the trimmings,
as well as a selection of delicious desserts, this
is sure to be the season’s treat. Come along and
enjoy in the relaxed atmosphere of the Club’s
annual Winter Carvery.
Time: 12:00 for 12:30
Dress: Jacket & Tie
Cost: $60.00, to be invoiced with drinks
Bookings Close: Wednesday 13th June 2012
Serving Officers
& Partners Dinner
Friday 22nd June 2012
The annual Serving Officers & partners Dining in
Night is one not to let pass. Early bookings will
be essential for what has become an extremely
popular event on the Club’s calendar. The formal
Dining in Night is open for all Serving Officers
and their partners.
Serving Officers and their partners who are not
Members of the Club are welcome to attend as
guests of Members. This popular evening is the
ideal event for Club Member Serving Officers
and their partners to showcase the strong sense
of camaraderie and community spirit that is an
integral part of the Club’s ethos.
Time: 19:00 for 19:30
Dress: Mess Dress/Black Tie with miniatures
& evening wear for ladies
Cost: $67.50, to be invoiced with drinks
Bookings Close: Tuesday 19th June 2012
Guest Speaker Breakfast –
Isobel Redmond MP
Wednesday 27th June 2012
Isobel Mary Redmond is the current
parliamentary leader of the South Australian
division of the Liberal Party of Australia and
the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament
of South Australia since 2009. The Redmond
Liberals won 18 of 47 seats in the South
Australian House of Assembly at the 2010
election, a gain of three since the previous
election. Redmond has been the member for
the electoral district of Heysen in the House
of Assembly since 2002.
Born and raised in the very outskirts of Sydney
Isobel’s parents instilled in her and her four
siblings a strong work ethic and understanding
for people less fortunate than themselves. Isobel
continues to take a great interest in ageing and
disability issues as a result of the volunteer work
she and her family undertook when she was
younger.
Coming from a family of modest means and
before university fees were abolished, Isobel
worked in the public service to pay her own
way while studying with the NSW Barristers
Admissions Board at night. After marrying her
American husband Jim and while deciding where
they might live, Isobel remembered visiting the
Adelaide Hills as part of a three-week bus tour
around Australia at the age of 18. She told her
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CLUB EVENTS
friend travelling with her at the time that she
would come back and live here one day and
she did – Isobel and her husband Jim moved
to Stirling.
Time: 07:30 to 08:45
Dress: Jacket & Tie
Cost: $25.00, includes full breakfast
Bookings Close: Wednesday 20th June 2012
Penfolds Dinner
Saturday 30th June 2012
The Naval, Military & Air Force Club has again
joined Penfold’s to release the 2012 Bin range
of wines at this prestigious event! Experience
an evening of fine wine and dining. Head
Chef Norman Langenbrink will be preparing
a delicious four course menu accompanied by
matching wines from the 2012 Penfolds Bin
Release. Now, after more than half a century,
the annual Penfolds Bin Release continues to
lie at the forefront of Australia’s fine wine offer.
The 2012 Penfolds Bin Release will entice and
tempt the Penfolds faithful far and wide. The Bin
138 Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre, Bin 28 Kalimna
Shiraz, Bin 128 Shiraz, Bin 407 Cabernet
Sauvignon and the Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz
will all be showcased on the night.
Time: 19:00 for 19:30
Dress: Black Tie
Cost: $125.00 per person including wines
Bookings Close: Friday 22nd June 2012
Military History Quiz
March-June 2012
1. Which ships were engaged in the world`s first
battle between ironclad vessels in 1862 at
Hampton Roads?
2. What was the WW2 German Navy`s B-Dienst?
3. What was the primary cause of the First
Sino-Japanese War?
4. When and by whom was the French Foreign
Legion created?
5. What are the two Battle Honours for HMAS
AE2?
Answers To Summer 2011 Quiz
1. Admiral Erich Raeder
2. General Orde Wingate
3. General Heinz Guderian
4. Crimean War
5. Halberds
The winner of the summer 2011/12 quiz is
Major Roger Donnelly.
Answers can be emailed to memberservices@
navmil.org or posted to LTCOL Lachlan Dickson
(Rtd) 111 Hutt St. Adelaide 5000
The winner is drawn by ballot from all the correct
entries and wins a complimentary main course in
the Dining Room.
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BAR & DINING
Aperitivo Fridays
1st & 3rd Friday each month
Being in a friendly atmosphere where people
get together to have a drink and some
complimentary “stuzzicchini” (finger food), while
chatting and having a good time, is the concept
of ‘APERITIVO’. So, why not come along on the
first and third Friday of the month,
Each Aperitivo Friday, House Manager Mark
will select options from a range of interesting
beers, wines and spirits, for Members to enjoy
at Member Bar prices, whilst Chef Norman will
provide a range of complimentary “stuzzicchini”
or tasting plates for Members to try.
Time: 17:30 to 18:30
Dress: Business/Smart Casual
Cost: Complimentary stuzzicchini, individual
drink bill*
Wednesday Night
Themed Dining
1st Wednesday each month
“Family Dining”
On the first Wednesday of each month Chef will
provide a selection of dishes from the Bar and
Dining Room to create a menu that will satisfy
the entire family. A complimentary dessert will
be made available and a family movie will be
shown in the Long Tan Room from 7.30pm
each month.
2nd Wednesday each month
“Asian Cuisine”
On the second Wednesday of each month, the
menu is Asian. From India to Indonesia and East
to China and Japan, Chef will create a selection
of main course dishes each month using the
freshest regional produce available for you to
choose from with a complimentary glass of Club
Reserve Sauvignon Blanc.
3rd Wednesday each month
“la cucina Italiana”
On the third Wednesday of each month,
the menu is Italian. Chef’s approach here is
freshness and simplicity. Spaghetti, macaroni,
fusilli, lasagne or even gnocchi – a selection of
dishes will be presented to choose from along
with a complimentary glass of Club Reserve
Shiraz.
4th Wednesday each month
“Steak”
Start the week with a steak cooked to perfection.
The fourth Wednesday of each month, Chef will
select the best cut of steak available and expertly
cook it on the grill to your liking. Served with
a choice of sauces and a complimentary glass
of Club Reserve Shiraz.
Time: From 17:30
Dress: Business/Smart Casual (to be held in one
of the ante rooms)
Cost: $28.00, individual drink bill*
Bookings Essential
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Waypoint Group
A diverse group of Members and guests who
meet to expand their network of friends and
business associates. It is intended to be informal,
rather a drop in at the Club on the second
Tuesday of each month.
Time: 16:30 to 18:00
Dress: Club Casual
Cost: Drinks invoiced separately
Convenor: WGDCDR Peter Summers
Walking Group
Meet in the Club foyer every Thursday.
Time: 09:00
Distance: approximately 2km
Difficulty: easy
Cost: FREE for Members & Guests
Inquiries: via Sharon at reception
Book Club
Meet on the last Friday of each month with
a casual bar meal following the discussion.
Time: 11:00 Discussion, 12:30 Lunch
Dress: Business/Smart Casual
Cost: Complimentary, individual food and
beverage bill*
Convenor: Mrs Shirley Dillon via reception at the Club
Food & Wine Lovers Group
Meet bi-monthly on the fourth Tuesday. 2012 –
March, May, July, September, November
Time: 19:00 for 19:30
Dress: Jacket & Tie
Cost: Varies
Convenor: Mr Graham & Mrs Christine Inns
via reception at the Club
Mahjong Group
Meet each Monday with a casual bar meal
following in the Gallipoli Room.
Time: 10:00 Mahjong, 12:30 Lunch
Dress: Business/Smart Casual
Cost: Complimentary, individual food and
beverage bill*
Convenor: CAPT Alan Williams via reception
at the Club
Club Bridge
Meet bi-monthly on the third Wednesday. 2012
– February, April, June, August, October. Bridge
proceeded by a casual bar meal in either the
Gallipoli or Air Force Room.
Time: 12:00 Lunch, 13:00 Bridge
Dress: Business/Smart Casual
Cost: Complimentary, individual food and
beverage bill*
Convenor: Mr Roy Schulz via reception at the Club
Golf Group
Consists of three events each year; Gall Cup
versus the Adelaide Club, The Robert Baxter
Cup versus the Savage Club in Melbourne and
the Club Annual Golf Day and Dinner played in
August.
Convenor: CAPT Mick Taylor via reception
at the Club
Snooker And Billiards
The Club’s Billiards Room has two full size tables
that our maintained and serviced regularly.
It is a place essentially for fun and games where
members can socialise and play in a friendly
and convivial atmosphere. A place to meet other
members and bring your guests and sharpen
your snooker, billiards and pool skills.
Event: November – Challen Kerr Trophy
Tournament with the Adelaide Club
Coaching: Professional coaching and practise
matches can be arranged
Convenor: MAJ Peter Walsh, via reception
at the Club
CONVENOR GROUPS
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MEMBER NOTICES
New Members
We welcome the following new
members;
Judge S Stretton SC
Mr K Stephens
Mr A Coles
MAJ K Petersen
Mr R Gomez
Det Snr Sgt P Taggart
COL S Amor
Mr T Emery
Mrs A Manning
Mr G Manning
Mr I Rollings
CHAP N Mathieson
Mr J Gordon
Dr G Ujvary
Mrs M Jennings
CMDR A Williams
Mrs E Baggio
Mr A Baggio
Dr A Geering
MAJ J Lewis
New Member Reception
Bi-monthly on the 1st Friday – 20th April
& 1st June 2012
Held bi-monthly to coincide with Club Aperitivos on the first
Friday of the month, Members are encouraged to come along
and welcome our new Members to the Club.
Time: 17:30 to 18:30
Dress: Business/Smart Casual
Cost: Complimentary stuzzicchini, individual drink bill*
Cruising Yacht Club of SA Inc.
Town, FLM and Life Members of the Naval, Military & Air Force
Club of South Australia have the opportunity to join the Cruising
Yacht Club of South Australia under a special reciprocal
membership offer, available for $300 per annum. Located
on the Le Fevre Peninsula at North Haven the prestigious
clubhouse includes the Mariners Restaurant, Horizon’s
Function Room, Dockside Bar and Bistro and all the necessary
ancillary amenities.
Royal United Services Institute of South Australia
‘Promoting informed debate about defence and security.’Monthly Luncheon and Guest Speaker Program
Monday, 6 February 2012: ‘Cyber Threat: the 3 Ts!’ Lieutenant Commander Garry Callow RAN, Joint Electronic Warfare Operational Support Unit
Monday, 5 March 2012: ‘Security at Australia’s airports.’ Mr Michael Miller, Air Services Australia.
RUSI has been around for over 100 years helping the Defence and wider community improve their knowledge of military, political and strategic matters
that affect all of us. Non-members are most welcome! Come and see what RUSI is all about!
Monthly luncheons are held at 12.00 noon on the first Monday of every month at Keswick Barracks. Contact our Secretary, Ms Elaine Atkinson for
further details on 08 8305 6378 or email rusikes@bigpond.com. Also, check out the Club website!
Additionally, we are privileged to have Professor Purnendra Jain from the Centre for Asian Studies at the University of Adelaide speak to us at the
Naval, Military and Air Force Club on Thursday, 23 February at 7.00pm. Professor Jain has recently returned from Japan and will discuss Japan’s
Triple Disaster (Earthquake, Tsunami and Fukushima). What are the challenges that Japan has faced and what do they mean for Australia?
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Military History
Thursday 26th April 2012
LTCOL Langdon Blight - A History of Anzac Day
As we approach the centenary of the Gallipoli
landing in 2015, it’s appropriate that we reflect
on the meaning of Anzac Day as a day of
national commemoration. To do this, we need an
understanding of the history of Anzac Day, and how
it has evolved into the day we now know. It has
three distinct components: the Dawn Service, the
march, and the fact that it is a holiday. But Anzac
Day probably means something a little different for
each Australian, and we all have opinions on the
future and relevance of the day. The intent of the
presentation is to look at the history of Anzac Day,
how it has evolved, and to stimulate some thought
on where it might go into the future.
Lieutenant Colonel Langdon Blight joined in the
Army Reserve in 1976, and his postings have
included service with the 10th/27th Battalion,
The Royal South Australia Regiment, and with
the Adelaide Universities Regiment. Langdon
has an interest in South Australian history and in
military history generally, and would argue that an
appreciation of our past is central to determining
our future.
Military History
Friday 28th June 2012
FLTLT Sean Leyden
In 1977, Martin Van Creveld wrote a first-of-itskind
comprehensive study on the importance
of logistics in warfare entitled Supplying War.
Highlighting the example of the North African
campaign of WWII, Van Creveld wrote that,
“Though Rommel’s supply difficulties in 1941-
1942 are probably mentioned as a crucial
factor in his fall by every one of the enormously
numerous volumes dealing with him, no author
has yet bothered to investigate such questions
as the number of lorries that the Afrika Korps
had at its disposal or the quantity of supplies
those lorries could carry over a given distance
in a given period of time.” When the analysis is
done however, one finds that, although he was
normally a tactical genius, Rommel in this case
had placed himself in an impossible position.
Come and learn about the critical role logistics
play in warfare through the hard lessons learnt
by Rommel during the North African campaign
of WWII.
Sean Leyden is a regular presenter at the
Military History Nights and is a former U.S. Navy
Lieutenant Commander and F/A-18 pilot. Sean
now enjoys researching, speaking and drawing
on military history topics as a means of creating
messages that inspire powerful living.
Time: 18:00 Lecture, 19:15 Dinner
Dress: Jacket & Tie
Cost: $39.00, includes a two-course meal with
Club Wine ($12.00 Lecture Only)
Bookings Close: Tuesday 26th June 2012
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
Time: 18:00 Lecture, 19:15 Dinner
Dress: Jacket & Tie
Cost: $39.00, includes a two-course meal with
Club Wine ($12.00 Lecture Only)
Bookings Close: Tuesday 24rd April 2012
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111 Hutt Street, Adelaide SA 5000.
Telephone: 08 8223 2422
Fax: 08 8232 3082
Email: memberservices@navmil.org
Web: www.navmil.com.au

MARCH CALENDAR - Put this in a prominent place for future reference
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
4 5
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
11 12
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
18 19
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
25 26
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
13
Waypoint Group
1630 hrs
Food and Wine
Lovers Dinner
1900 hrs
6 7
Family Dining
From 1730 hrs
Shottesbrooke
Wine Luncheon
1200 hrs
14
Asian Cuisine Dining
From 1730 hrs
20 21
la cucina Italiana
Dining
From 1730 hrs
27
Steak Night
From 1730 hrs
28
Walking Group
0900 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
1
8
15
22
29
Aperitivo Friday
1800 hrs
2
16
Aperitivo Friday
1800 hrs
23
Celebrate the RAAF
Dining in Night
1900 hrs
Book Club
1100 hrs
3
9 10
30
17
St Patrick’s Day
– Garden Cocktail
Party
1630 hrs
24
31
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
8 9
Easter Monday
10
Waypoint Group
1630 hrs
3 4
Family Dining
From 1730 hrs
11
De Bortoli Wines
Wine Luncheon
1200 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
5
12
Good Friday
6
13
Encounter Dinner
1900 hrs
7
14
APRIL CALENDAR
Asian Cuisine Dining
From 1730 hrs
15 16
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
17 18
Club Bridge 1200 hrs
30 year Members
Lunch 1200 hrs
la cucina Italiana
Dining From 1730 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
19
New Members
Reception
1730 hrs
Aperitivo Friday
1800 hrs
20
Guest Speaker
Dinner –
Ms Charlotte
Descamps
1900 hrs
21
22 23
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
24 25
Anzac Day
Breakfast & Lunch
0730 hrs & Lunch
from 12:30 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
26
Military History
LTCOL Langdon Blight
1800 hrs
Book Club
1100 hrs
27
28
29 30
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
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MAY CALENDAR
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
6
Mother’s Day Lunch
From 1200 hrs
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
7
Waypoint Group
1630 hrs
1 2
Family Dining
From 1730 hrs
8
Kalleske Wines
Wine Luncheon
1200 hrs
9
Walking Group
0900 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
3
10
Aperitivo Friday
1800 hrs
Fathers &
Daughters Dinner
1900 hrs
4
5
11 12
President’s
Degustation Dinner
1900 hrs
Asian Cuisine Dining
From 1730 hrs
13 14
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
15 16
la cucina Italiana
Dining
From 1730 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
17
18
Aperitivo Friday
1800 hrs
19
Blues on the
Balcony
1200 hrs
20
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
21
Food and Wine
Lovers Dinner
1900 hrs
22
Steak Night
From 1730 hrs
23
Walking Group
0900 hrs
24
Book Club
1100 hrs
25
26
27 28
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
29 30 31
Walking Group
0900 hrs
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
3 4
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
5 6
Family Dining
From 1730 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
7
New Members
Reception
1730 hrs
Aperitivo Friday
1800 hrs
Quiz Night
1845 hrs
1
8
2
9
JUNE CALENDAR
10 11
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
12
Waypoint Group
1630 hrs
13
Bremerton Wines
Wine Luncheon
1200 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
14
15
Aperitivo Friday
1800 hrs
16
Asian Cuisine Dining
From 1730 hrs
Winter Carvery
1200 hrs
17
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
18
19 20
Club Bridge
1200 hrs
la cucina Italiana
Dining
From 1730 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
21
22
Serving Officers &
Partners Dinner
1900 hrs
23
24 25
Mahjong Group
1000 hrs
26 27
Guest Speaker
Breakfast – Isobel
Redmond MP
0730 hrs
Steak Night
From 1730 hrs
Walking Group
0900 hrs
28
Military History
FLTLT Sean Leyden
1800 hrs
Book Club
1100 hrs
29
30
Penfolds Dinner
1900 hrs
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