24redeemer alumni | REDEEMER RECORD<strong>Redeemer</strong> VeteransThere is a new look for our<strong>Redeemer</strong> Veterans!Our members have found that we are all very busy people anddon’t want to have committee meetings, so at the recent AnnualGeneral Meeting, it was voted… “to suspend the ‘Association’and continue in a less formal format”. I’m happy to announcethat there will not be a committee or any meetings orreports, but simply All Social!The <strong>Redeemer</strong> Veterans group will continue to meet for coffeeat 3.30pm (new time) on the second Sunday of the month atThe Coffee Club on the corner of Cinderella Drive andSpringwood Road, Springwood.Past parents, Carol Fisher, Robyn Bailey and Margaret Fletcher willbe organizing a Christmas break up and the reunion gathering for2013. With formalities aside, we hope to see many more of youjoining us for fun and fellowship.Important ThanksWe have to thank the many people who have played a big partover these last years to keep the Association going. In particular,our retiring President, Noela Kleinschmidt and Secretary Pat Skytte.These two ladies have held positions on the committee and workedhard together in organising numerous successful functions.Incorporating past parents, past and present grandparents,past <strong>College</strong> Council members and past employeesRecent FunctionsIn November 2011, our end of year function was well attendedby 38 members and friends. It was held at the Rasa MalaysiaChinese Restaurant at Underwood. A most enjoyable luncheonto conclude the year. We were pleased to welcome two newcouples, who are recent past parents.The 11th Annual Reunion was held in March and was an extremelysuccessful cocktail evening held in the <strong>College</strong> Home Economicsbuilding. This was a wonderful two course finger food dinnercatered for us by the college’s own Year 12 Hospitality Studentsunder the capable guidance of teachers Mrs Jenny Ludwig and MrsKate Wilkinson. The food was superb, as was the wine, generouslydonated by Tyson Stelzer. Pastor Robin Stelzer (a past parent) wasour MC for the evening and Principal David Radke welcomed usand thanked us for hard work at the college over past years. It waswonderful to see 56 guests enjoy the friendship and fellowshipmade through their involvement at the college.The new informal format allows us to be more flexible and socurrent parents and friends are also welcome.If you know anyone that would like to come along, we wouldbe pleased to hear from you, so that we can be sure to keepeveryone informed.Carol Fisher (07) 3341 6713Robyn Bailey (07) 3208 6650Margaret Fletcher (07) 3423 1554123456781. Some of the Year 12 Hospitality students and Mrs KateWilkinson (catering for the <strong>2012</strong> Annual Reunion Dinneron Friday 2 March <strong>2012</strong>, cocktail evening).2. Rosilyn Frieberg (Deputy Principal), Stan Dudgeon,Lily Seeto and Carol Fisher.3. Anne Constantine, Bruce Vickers, Ken Krenske andSandra Vickers.4. Lyn Esdaile, Brian Schmidt, Tricia O’Mara, Lis andPastor Robin Stelzer.5. Jan Fawke, Peter and Pam Joll, Robyn Solomon.6. Ken O’Mara, Rita and Noel Hickey.7. Anne Schmidt, Gwen Dudgeon, Pat Skytte and Ruth Carlson.8. Greg and Margaret Fletcher, Bruce and Sandra Vickers,Paul and Anne Constantine.
REDEEMER RECORD | redeemer alumni 25Alumni NewsStephen Hill (92) has left professional engineering after 15 yearsin the industry, and commenced full time this year at Holy SpiritSeminary as an aspirant for the Catholic Priesthood.Dr Gemma Olsson (95) has been successful in the RoyalAustralasian <strong>College</strong> of Surgeons fellowship exam inneurosurgery. Gemma is currently a senior registrar-neurosurgeonat Mater Children’s Hospital. Well done Gemma!Sam Borgert (10) and Dominic Fay (10) debuted on air at96five last December, and since then have been working with thestation hosting a weekly radio show. After spending the first partof <strong>2012</strong> on Saturday nights, they were promoted to the Saturdaymorning breakfast show, and can now be heard on air from6.00am until 10.00am every Saturday morning on 96.5FM. Theirschool days are often brought up in their chats, as well as storiesabout Sam’s ancient car, and their weekly joke (which is rarelyfunny!) The duo can also be seen performing in the BrisbaneComedy Festival at the Brisbane Powerhouse in March, andhosting various corporate events.Dr Gemma Olsson (95)Andrew Roiko (08) has been chosen in the Queensland Under21 Indoor Cricket squad. Andrew has been playing at both theBeenleigh and Toombul indoor cricket centres and was a pastmember of <strong>Redeemer</strong>’s Cricket, Rugby and Volleyball teams.Damon McIntosh (06) and Dominic Harper (10) are bothmembers of the band “For This Cause”. Dominic completed oneyear of his Bachelor of Music degree but took time off this yearto pursue his musical endeavours. This year has seen them tourAustralia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore withtheir debut album to be released later this year. You can checkthem out at www.facebook.com/forthiscause. Photograph byDemi Cambridge (10).Sam Borgert (10) and Dominic Fay (10)News from Past StaffLin Holzheimer (1980-1984) has recently retired to the gloriousGranite Belt near Girraween National Park and close to dozens ofwonderful boutique wineries. “Life is good!”EngagementsRecently engaged and want to tell the world?! … email yournews and a photo through to: alumni@redeemer.com.au toinclude the details in the next issue of <strong>Redeemer</strong> <strong>Record</strong>.Carmel Wendt (10) was engaged to Jason Barnes on 25 May<strong>2012</strong> on Jason’s 21st birthday and their 13 month anniversary.Rhys Crowley, Luke McKenzie, Reuben Chant, Damon McIntosh (06) andDominic Harper (10)