AGM 2020
An overcast and stormy day greeted the 16 members and friends of the Association who attended the Association’s 31st AGM at the Wacol Military Museum on Sat 24th Oct. Not surprising the incoming Committee is unaltered from that of last year with the only change being Kieran Nelson becoming Treasurer in lieu of Doug Ng:-
Andrea Williams, past President and current Editor for the PNGAA (Papua New Guinea Assn of Australia) was awarded the Patron’s Medal for 2020. Andrea has supported and assisted our Association in many ways over the past decade and a half. A prime example was the holding of Rabaul’s 100th Anniversary Party -harnessing the resources of both associations made for an outstanding event and fund raiser. Unfortunately Andrea was unable to attend because of Covid-19 restrictions but a speaker phone call to her in Sydney enabled out Patron, Maj Gen Pearn, to make the presentation to President Phil on her behalf.
The meeting was followed by a free BBQ lunch thoroughly enjoyed by all those present.
Towards the end of the lunch the heavens opened with a deluge of badly needed rain.
- President. Phil Ainsworth
- Vice-President Bob Collins
- Secretary Colin Gould MBE
- Treasurer Kieran Nelson
- Committee Members. Peter Rogers DFC, Mike Griffin, Paul Brown, Doug Ng, Tony Boulter, Peter Rogers (the younger).
- Patron Maj Gen John Pearn AO. RFD.
- Assn Welfare Officer Paul Brown
- Museum Weapons and Curator Paul Brown
- Chaplain Ron MacDonald (Salvation Army)
- Auditor Guiseppe Sciacca. (SDP Accountants)
- Asst Museum Curator Colin Gould MBE
Andrea Williams, past President and current Editor for the PNGAA (Papua New Guinea Assn of Australia) was awarded the Patron’s Medal for 2020. Andrea has supported and assisted our Association in many ways over the past decade and a half. A prime example was the holding of Rabaul’s 100th Anniversary Party -harnessing the resources of both associations made for an outstanding event and fund raiser. Unfortunately Andrea was unable to attend because of Covid-19 restrictions but a speaker phone call to her in Sydney enabled out Patron, Maj Gen Pearn, to make the presentation to President Phil on her behalf.
The meeting was followed by a free BBQ lunch thoroughly enjoyed by all those present.
Towards the end of the lunch the heavens opened with a deluge of badly needed rain.
| AGM 2020 President Report |
During the AGM. L-R. Maj Gen John Pearn AO. RFD, Kieran Nelson, Bob Collins, Phil Ainsworth, Colin Gould, Paul Brown.
Seated with back to camera. Mal Zimmerman, Peter Rogers DFC., Ron MacDonald.
Seated with back to camera. Mal Zimmerman, Peter Rogers DFC., Ron MacDonald.
Some of those present. Ron MacDonald (Chaplain), Kieran Nelson (Treasurer and Facebook Master) Peter Rogers DFC. (Committee), Colin Gould (Secretary and Asst Museum Curator), Peter Rogers (the younger) (Committee), Maj Gen John Pearn AO. RFD. (Patron), Bob Collins (Vice President), Phil Ainsworth (President), Paul Brown (Welfare Officer and Museum Curator)
Patron Maj Gen John Pearn AO. RFD. presenting the Patron's Medal via phone conversation with Andrea Williams. Phil Ainsworth accepting the Patron's Medal on behalf of Andrea.
Having a cuppa after the BBQ lunch. Marie Zimmerman, Jessica Harrington (Jessica and her friend Syliva McNeilly work at the museum regularly cataloging all items such as maps, papers, displays, books, etc.), Kieran Nelson, Joyce McGrade.
Gerry McGrade and Mal Zimmerman enjoying a cuppa
Colin Gould MBE, Paul Brown, Ron McDonald.
Peter Rogers DFC and Bob Collins
