THE ANZA TEAM

AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION

261A Beach Road, Singapore 199541

Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm

+65 6291 6301 www.anza.org.sg facebook.com/anzasingapore

@anzasg

@anzasingapore linkedin.com/groups/ANZA-Singapore

GENERAL MANAGER

Kerry Low gm@anza.org.sg

ACCOUNTS AND OPERATIONS

Ellie Mills accounts@anza.org.sg

ADVERTISING

Karen Henaghan marketing@anza.org.sg

EVENTS

Melinda Kaur events@anza.org.sg

DESIGN

Christina Lim design@anza.org.sg

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

Nikki Hutchins info@anza.org.sg

Fresh out of our Annual General Meeting (AGM), and off the back of our New Members’ events, it has never been more apparent just how vibrant and diverse our community is. The colourful presentations at the AGM illustrated just how many wonderful volunteers we have driving our programmes, from all the parent coaches and age group coordinators involved with kids’ Soccer, Netball and Nippers, to the catherding Ride Captains of our lycra-clad cyclists and the brave souls who have stepped up to learn the intricacies of Mahjong. Then there are the folks dedicated to helping the broader Singapore community and across the region through the charitable work of ANZA Action, and the clandestine activities of Secret Men’s Business (SMB).

With ten different well-established sports groups and 15-20 unique interest groups at any one time, all of which are powered by hundreds of incredibly dedicated volunteers, opportunities to ‘find your tribe’ within ANZA have never been so abundant. Thirtythree tours are also planned for 2023, which means you can get out and explore a cultural/foodie/historical or architectural element of our home every ten days or so. As I say repeatedly when meeting new members at our events, whether you’re new to Singapore or simply new to ANZA and looking to get involved - dive right in! Register for a sport, group or activity and there’s a good chance that before you know it, you will have made lifelong friends.

The AGM was graciously hosted at the residence of NZ High Commissioner, H.E Gabrielle Rush, with whom we are looking forward to working closely over the coming year in her role as association Patron. We were delighted to also have in attendance Angela Robinson, Chargé d’affaires, Australian High Commission and ANZA life members, the indomitable PJ Roberts, our ANZA Ambassador, and Raelene Tan, who I feel should be dubbed our ‘ANZA Treasure’. With the election of our new Executive Committee, we welcome Angela Lee, Melanie Speet, Megan Scott and Kylie Barry and bid a fond farewell and massive thanks to outgoing members Zenaida Bharucha, John Neilson, Nolan Bradbury and Alistair Green.

Of course, ANZA is not just about activities, our iconic events are back on track too. Remember to mark 25 August 2023 in your diary which we have announced as the date for our highly anticipated GLITTERBALL. You won’t want to miss this return to fabulousness, which is destined to be the party of the year as we celebrate 75 years of ANZA in Singapore.

I look forward to seeing you out in ANZA-land!