Vic Newsletter April 2013 - Order of Australia Association

2 2CHAIRMAN’S WORDThe National Conference of the Order of Australia Association was held in February in Canberra and was a greatsuccess on all levels. In the Director’s meeting a lot of business was completed and signed off of which more detailswill be forthcoming. The AGM covered another couple of issues where votes were required and all matters werebrought to a conclusion. The big challenge ahead is for us to be the hosts for the 2014 National Conference for theOrder of Australia Association and I am pleased to announce that we already have three confirmed sponsorships –one from Budget Car and Truck Rental, one from the Harold Mitchell Foundation and the third from the GandelGroup. We are endeavouring to have up to 6 major sponsorships that will help to bring down the price of themorning and afternoon teas, lunches, dinners and social events.Some of the events that are already confirmed are a reception hosted by the Governor at Government House,a lecture series at Melbourne University, trips to the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, the Macedon Ranges,Ballarat and Bendigo and also quite a few people are forthcoming with home hosting activities.Early registrations are encouraged and a discount is available for those who participate in this scheme. It will also helpus to determine numbers as some activities are restricted because of capacity on coaches or sightseeing attractions. Ifyou know of someone or would like to be co-opted yourself on one of the conference committees we are lookingfor people to help us with the transport, home hosting, accommodation and tourism aspects of the conference andin particular we will need volunteers to man a registration desk for five days. The conference convener is BoardMember Duncan Stalker OAM and I thank Duncan and his extended team for the excellent work they have alreadyput into this conference by having brochures, dvds and information packs on hand one year out from the event.In relation to the Victoria State Branch it’s nice to be able to formally welcome new members Diane James AM,Julian Stock AM, David Rayner OAM and Richard Williams OAM and in welcoming new members I would alsolike to thank the departing members, Don Hyde AM, Kevin Howard OAM, Max Chester OAM, Trevor Brown AMand Jacqueline Taylor OAM. These Board Members have given so much of their time and their network to furtherthe Order of Australia Association in Victoria and in Kevin Howard’s case leaving a legacy of 14 regional groups.We are lucky to have the quality of our previous members and our new members who have kept the Associationin a good financial position in what has been a difficult time. We look forward to those present and past membersparticipating in the 2014 conference. Future functions that will be highlighted by direct mail, via the website ornewsletters will be the New Recipients function kindly hosted by Seasons Botanical Hotel in St Kilda Road and theCultural Lunch this time with the United States Consul General as our special guest. There is also a terrific theatrenight for Hot Shoe Shuffle starring David Atkins and Bobby Fox. We are looking at doing more joint ventures withour proud corporate sponsor RACV and they are very happy for our members to join in some of the activities thatthey host and give suitable acknowledgement to the Order of Australia Association members present.It’s a year of change, a year of challenges, a year where you the members are the most important ingredient of theAssociation and in particular our regional groups, which I have said time and time again are the future of the Orderof Australia Association Victorian Branch. I look forward to visiting many of you during the year and keeping youupdated with State and National issues and I am a phone call away for any matters you would like to discuss with me.David G. Mann OAM, Chairman, Victoria State BranchCommunicationsThe cost of communicating with our members represents about 70% of Victoria Branch’s normal operating expenses.Currently all communication is by snail mail. Members with email would be making a significant contribution toreducing the $10 per member annual cost of communication by electing to receive all communications electronically.Would you please indicate your willingness to assist us to become more cost-effective by sending your email addressto oaavicmbrsec@theorderofaustralia.asn.auKen Wright OAM, Chair of the Mallee Regional Group, was most impressed with the Wreath Laying ceremony heldduring the recent Annual Conference in Canberra. He writes “It was a moving experience, particularly to my wifeand I, both of us having an uncle on the Remembrance Wall, and placing a poppy beside each name. Both weresergeants and both only 21. We also experienced the sound and light of an Australian Bomber Command Lancasterapproaching the target, and the voices of the pilot and his crew. We all owe much to those courageous men.April_2013.indd 25/04/2013 5:19:15 PM

33Order of Australia Association National Conference 2013This report of the National Conference was submitted by Barbara Thompson OAM.The 27th National Annual Conference of O.A.A. in Canberra was for me a standout event for its speakers & the excellentsocial occasions & entertainment provided for those 430 attendees. Getting together over drinks at the “Meet & Greet”Thursday afternoon gave us a chance to meet other visitors before we were bussed to a reception at the magnificentnew National Arboretum located 10 minutes. drive from the city centre - the area devastated by recent bushfires.The building sits on the hillside over looking Canberra & Lake Burley Griffin. 250 hectares of rolling hills have beenplanted in groves with over 40000 trees from Australia & around the world. As it develops it will become a significantrecreational, scientific & educational hub. We were welcomed by a very glamorous & charming A.C.T. Chief MinisterMs. Katy Gallagher, heard from the Chairman of the Arboretum & entertained by the A.D.F .Federation Guard Drillsquad & also by Tania de Jong A.M. who is known to many of us through Pot Pourri. She founded Creativity & CreativeUniverse to inspire people to find their voice & to improve well being & engagement in communities & organizations.The weather was perfect again on Friday evening when we were taken by bus to a reception at Yarralumla hosted by theGovernor General. The scene on the lawn in front of the residence was perfect- marquees, tables & chairs set out onthe edge of the lake. The food & drink provided was beautifully presented. The Governor General welcomed us & she& her husband mingled with the guests.The Royal Military College Band played & Service personnel waited on us. Agreat occasion. Saturday morning we were up bright & early to leave by bus at 8am for the very moving Wreath Layingceremony at the Aust. War Memorial. General Peter Gration gave the commemorative address & at the conclusionwe were all able to lay a Poppy on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. After coffee at the hotel we assembled inthe conference room for a multi faith observance. We were addressed by Rev.Prof. James Haire A.C.KSJ followed byspeakers from the Christian Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish & Muslim Communities. An interesting Q.&A. followed. Saturdaynight the conference culminated with a gathering at National Gallery of Australia. Drinks & canapés were served on thelawns outside & the Curator, Jane Kinsman welcomed us & talked of the Toulouse Lautrec exhibition. We had about1 hour to wander through the Gallery before entering the new, beautifully decorated Gandel Hall for dinner. We wereseated at tables of 10 & after welcoming speeches, the Loyal Toast & a spirited rendition of two verses of the AustralianNational Anthem & Grace we were served a delicious meal. Entertainment was provided by soprano Louise Page withaccompanist Phillipa Candy - two very talented artists. A splendid function to conclude an exceptional conference.Congratulations to the Canberra Committee.Three New Members Elected to the Victorian Branch CommitteeThe profiles of David Rayner OAM and Richard Williams OAM will be featured in the forthcoming Newsletters.In this issue is the profile of Diane James AM:- Diane James AM was recently appointedto the Association’s State Branch. Diane is a successful business entrepreneur, boarddirector, international speaker, corporate MC and business consultant. Her career hasincluded two start-up companies and numerous State and National board roles, leading toher being awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 2011. She is mother to threeadult children, who were raised in Ocean Grove. Diane’s interest in community affairs andpublic policy, led to a 20-year involvement in coastal and oceans planning. She served asChairman of the Victorian Coastal Council for over a decade, developing the State’s firststrategic approach to coastal planning and management and was a regular invitee to speakoverseas, including a World Oceans Summit at UNESCO Paris, and she held chairing roleswith the National Oceans Office and Coastal CRC. She campaigned strongly for Victoria’sfirst Marine Protected Areas, proclaimed in 2002, the world’s largest system of marine national parks. In the privatesector, Diane established an executive relocation company, Positive Move, to help business and industries in Geelongand the Western District settle relocating executives and their families. When the business was sold after 14 years, Dianeheard about the Liberty Swing. This innovative swing is designed for children in wheelchairs to provide them with thetherapeutic and recreational opportunity to have a ‘swing in the park’ alongside their able-bodied siblings and friends.Diane was fortunate to meet the inventor, put a proposal forward and was awarded global marketing rights. The LibertySwing is now mainstream equipment for public parks, hospitals, respite centres and schools around Australia and Dianehas agents for her export territories in Ireland, France, Spain, Sweden, and North America. The business has wonnumerous awards, including a segment on the ABCs New Inventors, but importantly, thousands of children haveexperienced the exhilaration and excitement of soaring through the air on a swing for the first time. After a decade,Diane has felt ready to move on again, and this company was recently sold, and will continue to operate from Sydney.Diane is now concentrating on her newly formed communications consultancy, specialising in corporate MC work,executive mentoring and training, along with her numerous directorships.April_2013.indd 35/04/2013 5:19:17 PM

4 42013 Australia Day Flag Lowering CeremonyOrder of Australia Day Ceremony held at the Shrine of RemembranceThe Flag Lowering Ceremony of the Order of Australia Association, Victoria Branch, held at the Shrine of Remembranceon Australia Day, is now truly significant. This function provides positive contact between the Association and the peopleof Victoria. The Lowering of the Flag in the late afternoon of Australia Day is a colourful way to conclude our Official Daywhich began at the Raising of the Flag in the morning at the Melbourne Town Hall.The following gave special assistance to the organizers:-1. Daryl Pinner OAM, from the Shrine of Remembrance2. Warrant Officer Melville Frampton, the Parade Commander3. Don Kinsey AM, a member of the Association, recited the Ode for the Fallen.This comes from The Fallen, a poem by the English poet and writer LaurenceBinyon and this adds so much to the dignity of the day.4. Wreaths were laid by:• Daniel Taylor, Consul General of New Zealand• Air Vice-Marshall Chris Spence AO (Rtd), Chairman and Shrine Trustee• Paul Wheelton OAM – Vice Chairman of the Order of Australia AssociationThe Association is sincerely grateful for the support given by the Shrine of Remembrance Authorities. The Consul Generals fromNew Zealand (Mr Daniel Taylor), Turkey (Mr Derin Ersavci), Malta (Mr Charles Mifsud)and the Honorary Consul from Canada(Mr Dennis Cliché) attended the ceremony. Present also was Mr Stefan Romaniv OAM, Chair, Australia Day Committee, Victoria.Air Vice-Marshall Chris Spence AO (Rtd), also spoke at the Reception which was held within the Shrine after the Ceremony. Henoted that there are extensive plans for the Shrine to provide major extensions in the underground basement area where majorexhibitions would be mounted to cover the 1st and 2nd World Wars and subsequent Wars, such as Vietnam and Afghanistan.There are only two boats in the world used by the Australians during the Gallipoli landing and one of these will be housed in thisnew section. Some 65 Members of the Association with their friends and approximately 1250 members of the Victorian publicattended the Ceremony with the public spontaneously joining in with the events as they progressed.Max Chester OAMEastern Suburbs Regional GroupThe final function for the 2012 year was a most successful Multi-Faith Service held at the Victoria Police TrainingAcademy Chapel in Glen Waverley on Tuesday 11 December. The Service was followed by afternoon tea and atour of the Academy. The first function for the year was held on 19 March and was a most enjoyable visit to thespectacular Blue Water Lotus Garden at Yarra Junction with a talk by the owner followed by a light lunch in the waterlotus gardens. The Activities Group with Convener Dot Browne OAM has finalized the following program for 2013.30 April Luncheon with Guest Speaker, Beth O’Brien OAM, speaking on the Prison System and Corrective Servicesat Bucatini Restaurant - Mitcham24 July Christmas in July Luncheon at Samson Hill Winery - Kangaroo GroundAugust Visit to Shrine with guided tour and refreshments10 Oct Reception for OA 2013 Awardees residing in the Eastern Region at the Monash Art Gallery with a talk bythe Curator23 Oct ESRG AGM with the “Clown Doctor” as guest speaker at Box Hill Pavilion19 Nov Melbourne Tram Boat Scenic Cruise along the Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers with lunch at Anglers TavernAt the AGM on 17 October all Committee positions were filled for the 2012/13 year. It was pleasing to note thatin the Australia Day Order of Australia Award announcements the Minute Secretary, Colin Browne (husband ofCommittee member Dot Browne OAM), received an OAM for services to athletics, education and the community.South Central Suburbs Regional GroupThe Group had a record 15 Australia Day Honours recipients and they have all been welcomed by the Group.The first Newsletter for the year has been posted to 205 members,non-member awardees for the last two yearsand Imperial Honours recipients. The first activity is a visit to the Old Treasury Building and luncheon then laterthe Group are repeating the previously successful function at the Palace Dendy Cinema in Brighton in May.Iinternationally acclaimed theatre organist David Johnston OAM will give a recital on the historic Wurlitzer organbefore accompanying a silent movie, after which a sit-down basket lunch will be served. The wider membership iswelcome subject to catering limitations. The program framework for the year has been set, with final details to bedetermined at the next Committee meeting.April_2013.indd 45/04/2013 5:19:20 PM

55Mornington Peninsula Regional GroupThe Regional Group Committee welcomes to its ranks members of the East Central Suburbs Region (City of GreaterDandenong and City of Casey) who join us until formation of their own Regional Group. The Chairman and membersacknowledge with regret the death of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE and pay tribute to her as an extraordinaryAustralian and a generous supporter of our Regional Group over many years. Congratulations are extended to therecipients of Awards namely : Australia Day 2013 Russell Ardley OAM, Gillian Nikakis OAM , Frank Roberts OAM,David Wright OAM , Jennifer Bryant OAM , Peter Mill OAM , Laurence Harkin AM, Norma Plummer AM , PeterJabour OAM and Ian McKeon OAM . We are very fortunate in Australia that, under the Australian Honours System,nominations for Order of Australia Awards come from the community itself. Thr Group urges members not to letthe opportunity pass to encourage nominations which recognise the actions and achievements of people we noticewho “go above and beyond “the call of duty on behalf of our community. Our first event for 2013 was the AnnualCruden Farm Picnic on Sunday 24th March. Cruden Farm now is preserved as a lasting Monument to Dame ElisabethMurdoch and well worth visiting if you haven’t already had the pleasure to do so.PLANNED EVENTS FOR 2013. Please put the following dates in your diary.Anzac Day Service Mt Eliza Memorial Garden 2pm Thursday 25th April 2013.New Awardees Cocktail Party Friday 10th May 2013.(Invited Guests only)Celebration Of Community—Multi Faith Service in the Peninsula Community Theatre, Wilson’s Road, MorningtonSunday 9th June 2013.Annual Luncheon /Schools Awards Friday 16th August 2013.(Venue to be advised)Annual Dinner / Roy Ward Prize Friday 18th October 2013. (Venue to be advised)Remembrance Day Mt Eliza Memorial Garden Monday 11th November 2013.Our Regional Group would welcome all members of the Association to attend our events.South West Victoria Regional GroupThe group has held two major activities since the last Newsletter. We held our December luncheon in Port Fairy inearly December. Again the venue was the delightful restaurant overlooking the eastern beach. Our guest speaker wasour newest member to the group, David Hawker AO, who retired as Speaker of The House of Representatives atthe 2007 election. David spoke to the topic “From the Speaker’s Chair”. He gave a very informative address on theresponsibilities and at time onerous duties of the office, with his address peppered by a host of amusing, sometimeshilarious, anecdotes. All of those present enormously enjoyed the address and the function.AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATION: Again this year our group combined with the Warrnambool RSL to stageour regional “Lowering of the Flag” ceremony. A new and successful effort was made to involve the youth of thedistrict through an essay competition titled “My Australia”. We were so grateful for the substantial assistance ofthis by the local Ace Radio network through station 3YB. We were delighted to have the participation this year ofNaval personnel from HMAS Cerebus and Air Force cadets from the newly formed Warrnambool unit, although wewere disappointed that the latest Defence budget cuts forced the non-participation of the local army reserve unit.The, at times, very moving ceremony was warmly appreciated by the many people present and at its conclusion ourmembers and their guests socialised at a reception with the many other guests.Loddon/Campaspe Regional GroupThe group met at the Kangaroo Flat Sports Club recently to enjoy a pleasant Luncheon. Guest speaker was MrRoger Jones OAM, a 2012 recipient, who received his Award for “services to the community through executive roleswith a range of emergency service organisations”. Roger outlined the experiences during his career, noting the everchangingrole of emergency services within modern society. The Committee has held discussions with La TrobeUniversity regarding a possible link with our group supporting prospectiveleaders who are currently undertaking courses. In conjunction with theVictoria Branch, the Region is planning for the next Annual Conference ofThe Order of Australia Association, to be held in Melbourne in February2014. The Macedon Ranges region is a possible post-Conference tourdestination for those delegates wishing to extend their visit. The Group areexcited at the prospect of showcasing this beautiful area to the north-westof Melbourne, in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. Photo taken byGraeme Millar OAM of Guest Roger Jones OAM with Chair, Elaine MurphyAM. .April_2013.indd 55/04/2013 5:19:20 PM

6Central Highlands Regional GroupThe Central Highlands Region received four new Order of Australia awards in January and we hope to persuadethem to join the Association. Although the region is quite far flung it is pleasing to note that the members of theAssociation do continue to maintain contact. For example Ms Jean Wise OAM gathered the local members togetherfor lunch in Warracknabeal on Australia Day. This type of local activity is to be applauded. The Group hopes foranother large turn out for the Annual Luncheon on 26th May in Ballarat.North East Victoria & Goulburn Valley Regional GroupThis year the Group is celebrating 20 years since its establishment with plans already completed for a luncheon to beheld at the world acclaimed Epicurean Centre at Brown Bros Winery at Milawa. The venue is most fitting as this iswhere it all began in March 1993 with a picnic on the lawns at the winery where the late John Brown Snr was electedas the first Chairman of the Group. This promises to be a most exciting event as it is expected that three or fourof the original members will be in attendance. An illustrated presentation of those in attendance and the activitieson that historic day is planned. Planning for the activities for the remainder of the year are almost complete with aline-up of exciting speakers and functions which will include: ▪ The August function in Nagambie with a visit to seeBlack Caviar, ▪ A guest speaker who will explain the organising of CHOGM, ▪ The five new awardees from withinthe region this Australia Day.Mallee Regional GroupOn Australia Day, the Mildura Rural City Council again provided special tables at district Australia Day ceremonies forOrder of Australia Award recipients and introduced them to the audience during the proceedings. There were fournew recipients of Australia Day awards in the Mallee Region: Dr John Horton OAM (Birchip), Christine Knight OAM(Merbein), Leanne Morgan OAM (Mildura) and Robert Pollock OAM (Red Cliffs). The Red Cliffs Club was the venuefor the Mallee Group’s Luncheon and Annual General Meeting on Sunday 10 February 2013. The lunch was probablyone of the rare occasions where there were four former Mildura Mayors present: Ken Wright OAM JP, Shirley PennyOAM JP, Brian Grogan OAM and Peter Byrne OAM. Guest speaker at the lunch was Peter Byrne who spoke on theimportant work being undertaken by the Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Community Council to help integrate into the Malleeregion genuine refugees who have been granted permanent residency in Australia. He stressed that the majority of thenew arrivals had a keen desire to be accepted by the local community, to work hard and to further their education. At theAGM following the lunch, the Mallee Group re-elected the Committee for a further term. Members of the Committeeare: Ken Wright OAM JP (President), Bill McGinty OAM (Vice-President), DanMacFarlane AM (Secretary/Treasurer), Brian Grogan OAM, Betty Krake OAMand Shirley Penny OAM JP. The Group President Ken Wright and Valda Wrightattended the Order of Australia Association National Conference in Canberrain February. They also extend their congratulations to Laurie Andriske OAM onreaching his 90th birthday recently and wish him many more.Photo: Peter Byrne OAM and Donnie ByrneWestern Suburbs Regional GroupThe Western Suburbs Regional Group held its final event for 2012 on 31st October when a luncheon was heldat “Quatrefoils” restaurant, Sydenham. This “pre-Christmas” event featured as guest speaker Dr. Graeme SmithOAM, Managing Director of the Lort Smith Lost Dogs Home. A significant donation from the Western SuburbsGroup was made to the Lost Dogs Home for its continuing vital work. Feature guest was the retiring RegionalGroups Co-ordinator Kevin Howard OAM. The chairman, on behalf of the Western Suburbs Group, expresseddeep appreciation, particularly for Kevin’s sterling efforts in helping to revive the Group from February 2011 andhis on-going support and encouragement. The Annual Meeting was held and resulted in John Nicol OAM beingre-elected with acclamation. Vance Hilton OAM, John Ravenhall AM and Allan Eldridge OAM were “re-elected” totheir previous roles and Dr. June Kane AM was also elected to the executive committee. Reports from the chairman,secretary and treasurer were received favourably and accepted. The 42 members and guests enjoyed the event verymuch. An “executive” committee met at the Williamstown R&SL in December to review the 2012 year program andcontinue planning for 2013 and which will include an evening event in the program to enable members who cannotattend lunch time functions to be present. A luncheon was held at Parliament House in February, followed by abrief viewing of Question time in the Legislative Assembly and the opportunity for a “Cook’s tour” of the building.The event was “hosted” by the Speaker, Ken Smith through the good graces of Chairman John Nicol. The secondGroup event for 2013 will be a luncheon on 9th May, with State Chairman David Mann OAM as the guest speaker.April_2013.indd 65/04/2013 5:19:21 PM

7Barwon Regional GroupOur first function for the year was the annual Australia Day Reception for members and their guests in the picturesquegarden at the Geelong Club. Lieutenant Colonel D.E.F. Bullard, OBE, RFD, ED former Commanding Officer ofthe Fifth Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment proposed the Toast to Australia. We are pleased to welcome six newHonours awardees in the Australia Day list. The Groups annual film afternoon at the home of Neville Gaynor inLeopold will be on Sunday July 14 at 1.30pm; the film will be ‘Quartet’.North Central Suburbs Regional GroupThe Group welcomed five new awardees on Australia Day 2013. A meeting has been held with Cr Childs, Mayor of YarraRanges and contact made with Cr Phillips, Mayor of Banyule and Cr Perkins, Mayor of Nillumbik to introduce the newgroup to the Mayors and discuss projects of mutual benefit.Letters are being written to each of the Mayors seeking theirsupport for hosting an annual function to recognise the new awardees of that year. It is proposed that each municipalityhost the function on a three year rotation basis. The priorities for activities this year are: A reception for new awardees.The aim of the Group is to have the function hosted by one of the municipalities in August / September and includeboth Australia Day and Queens Birthday recipients. A function combined with ‘adjacent’ regional group and a functionfor members with guest speaker followed by morning or afternoon tea. Promotion of activities of various regionalgroups e.g. Mornington Peninsula’s Open Day at Cruden Farm. Several members attended the recent 2013 NationalConvention in Canberra. The over 300 attendees enjoyed the many aspects of the conference including functions atGovernment House, The War Memorial, The National Gallery and the recently opened Arboretum.Gippsland Regional GroupGippsland Regional Group is well into the planning process to hold two Luncheons at either end of Gippslandthis year. The first one will be held at Jindivick on Sunday 5 May. For further details and bookings please contactDavid Packham OAM. at holleyhill@bigpond.com. We are proud to have been invited to host the OA VictoriaBranch at one of their meetings and this will take place at Morwell. on 10 August. There were nine new Orderof Australia recipients in Gippsland on Australia Day.Victoria Branch Committee 2012-2013Chairman:David Mann OAMDeputy Chairman. Metro: Paul Wheelton OAMDeputy Chairman. Country: Duncan Stalker OAMImmediate Past Chairman: Don Hyde AMSecretary:Marion Lau OAM JPTreasurer:Julian Stock AMCommittee: Diane James AM Bill Horman AM APMWellington Lee AM OBE RFD David Rayner OAMRichard Rozen OAMBrian Stahl OAM JPRichard Williams OAMVoi Williams OAMRegional Group ContactsBarwon – Chair/Convener Mrs Margaret Fremantle OAM Ph: 03 5253 1974Central Highlands – Chair/Convener Dr John Hurley AM jhurley5@bigpond.comCentral Suburbs – Chair/Convener Mr Peter Habersberger AM RFD pghabers@bigpond.comEastern Suburbs – Chair/Convener Mr Terry O’Callaghan AM terryoc@netspace.net.auGippsland – Chair/Convener Mrs Beth Delzoppo OAM bdelzoppo@bigpond.com.auLoddon Campaspe – Chair/Convener Assoc. Prof. Elaine Murphy AM EM2B@activ8.net.auMallee – Chair/Convener Mr Ken Wright OAM wrightken@bigpond.comMornington Peninsula – Chair/Convener Mr Brian Stahl OAM JP ber.bri@bigpond.comNorth Centreal Suburbs – Chair/Convener Mr David Doherty OAM davdoh1@optusnet.com.auN E V & G V – Chair/Convener Mr Kevin Howard OAM kmpro@w140.aone.net.auNorthern Suburbs – Chair/Convener Doreen Akkerman AM doreen.akkerman@gmail.comSouth Central Suburbs – Chair/Convener Mr Geoff Oscar AM genoscar@melbpc.org.auSouth West Victoria – Chair/Convener Mr Peter Habersberger AM RFD peterhabers@bigpond.comWestern Suburbs – Chair/Convener Mr John Nicol AM jnpl@bigpond.comApril_2013.indd 75/04/2013 5:19:22 PM

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