Celebrations
ISSUE 79 – AUGUST 2012
President’s Report
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
[For the benefit of members unable to attend the Melbourne National Conference, much of what follows was taken from Lance Tapsell’s report at the AFCC AGM. Ed:]
President’s Report
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Do you like statistics?
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Celebrants and GST
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Brain Game
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Melbourne 2012: AFCC National Conference in Review
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Mothers’ Day Memorial Service 4 Beneficial Tax Changes effective 1 July 2012
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Cautionary Note to all users of PA Systems with Wireless Microphones
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Marriage Equality - Your Input
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Darwin Mini-conference: February 2013
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2013 Annual AFCC National Conference New Members of the AFCC
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AFCC Member Hotline Tel 1300 555 875 Email afcc@civilcelebrants.com.au www.afcc.com.au
It’s been another stellar year in the history of the AFCC. We have seen nothing less than spectacular growth. We have always been the only truly national celebrant organisation and we are without a doubt the largest. At 30 June 2012 we had 1180 members across the nation. I would like to recognise our outgoing volunteer national committee members who have worked so hard on behalf of members. Lynne Dalrymple from Queensland was a long time committee member for the AFCC, took a couple of years break and offered to come back onto the committee late last year. Since then she has worked hard to promote networking meetings across Queensland. A difficult task in itself, but Lynne has also been working hard on the Funeral portfolio. I thank Gabrielle Armstrong who came onto the national committee for a short while to represent NSW. Unfortunately, due to other commitments, Gabrielle has not been able to continue with her committee role. Tony Nolan from SA has worked very hard to represent not only SA but also the Northern Territory. Tony has also been doing a sterling job in the admin and membership portfolios, particularly in a period of tremendous growth in our membership base. The ACT is represented by Brian Richardson. Brian not only manages the needs of
our members in the ACT and local region, but also has put in a super-human effort in bringing together the Federation’s OPD program. This has been an enormous job and Brian has managed the task expertly. Now, when Brian is not busy dealing with OPD, he is busy communicating with you, our members, with a steady stream of valuable information via our e-Blasts. When Brian isn’t dealing with OPD or e-Blasts, he works as Editor of our quarterly magazine “Celebrations”. Maxine Lowry commenced work on the transformation of “Celebrations” some time ago and Brian has continued that valuable work. Chris Brember was elected onto the committee last year and commenced work on the IT side of things, but again, unfortunately due to changes in his circumstances and work commitments, he was forced to resign from the committee, but I thank him for his efforts. Valerie Costarelli from Tasmania has been very much flying under the radar in her portfolio. While looking after the interests of our members in Tasmania, Valerie has been very busy in her job as Treasurer. She has expertly managed the finances of the federation. Her skill is very much appreciated and needs no further explanation. Julie Nelson has been very busy as well! She not only has
worked tirelessly in representing Victoria, but also has worked closely with the Melbourne conference committee. Now, when she’s not busy with those tasks, Julie has worked extremely hard as our Secretary. Another unsung but very valuable task. Alan Milson, until recently living in WA, represents the ‘sandgropers’ amongst us. He has also managed the ‘legal and ethics’ portfolio which includes our regular and effective liaison with the A-G’s, a liaison which is truly alive and well. This is despite assertions still circulating that only CoCA and their representatives are in dialogue with the A-G’s. Alan has also been manning and managing the AFCC ‘ 1300’ telephone number, even, as some of you will have read in “Celebrations” whilst fighting bushfires. And when he’s not dealing with that, his other job is to make me look good, a near impossible task for which I thank him. I would like to thank the 201112 national committee members them all for their hard and voluntary work on behalf of you, the members, and I look forward to working with the new committee in 2012-13.
Lance Tapsell AFCC President
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Do you like statistics? The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has recently updated marriage statistics for 2010. Type www.abs.gov.au/marriages into your search engine to take a stroll through the latest data published State by State and Territories and collated nationally from the records of the Registrars of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Did you know, for example, that there were 121,176 marriages registered in Australia in 2010 (an increase of 1,059 on the previous year) and that 69.2% of all marriages were performed by civil celebrants?
The percentage of marriages performed by civil celebrants has continued to trend upwards (and the percentage conducted by ministers of religion trending downwards) since 1999 when the numbers were about equal. In 2010, 78.6% of couples who lived together before marrying were more likely to marry in a civil ceremony than those who lived apart. Lots of very interesting information ..... for those of us who like statistics .....
Celebrants and GST Information has come to hand recently that leads us to believe that some new celebrants are mistakenly including a component of GST in their invoices to clients. This is either done as a result of information received during their Certificate IV training, or in a belief that it is a requirement of their business operation.
A GST liability does not exist for a business or person under that threshold, however a person operating a business or service under that threshold may register for GST.
Members who issue invoices to their clients for celebrant services should be mindful of the distinction between “Tax Invoice” (GST Registered) and “Invoice”(non-GST registered).
A person or business not registered for GST should not include on any invoice either an amount of GST or a statement that the price/fee includes GST.
Instructions to include a GST component in an invoice for celebrant services are incorrect unless the issuer of the invoice is registered for GST. Further, including a GST component in an invoice for a non-GST registered person or business could expose members to a liability for GST and penalties.
If an amount is stated on an invoice as GST then that amount must be remitted to the ATO.
For further and more complete information, check the ATO Guide for Small Business titled “GST for Small Business” available from their website at www.ato.gov.au “ The advice given here is intended as ‘general only’ in the interests of members. Any member who is unsure of their obligations or liability should seek specific information from the ATO or consult a tax professional.
A check with the ATO has resulted in the following (verbal) information being given; “A person or business has a GST liability if they operate as a provider of goods or services and the goods and/or services they provide exceed a turnover of $75,000.
If a price or fee for service is stated to include GST, then an amount equal to 10% of the GST inclusive price must be remitted to the ATO. If any invoice is or has been issued to any client that includes a component stated as GST and that amount has not been remitted to the ATO, then the ATO may require all similar amounts on all invoices to be remitted. Further, a penalty through compliance provisions may be imposed.
Brain Game Grab a pencil and paper and find as many words as you can, of 4 letters or more, from the letters that make-up the word CELEBRANT. No proper nouns, slang, foreign words or abbreviations allowed, but if you can’t come up with more than 50 words, well ...... you just haven’t tried hard enough. 2
Alan Milson
AFCC: Legal and Ethical Portfolio
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Melbourne 2012: AFCC National Conference in Review The warmth and excitement emanating from the historic Coopers Inn, scene of the Welcome Reception for this year’s National Conference, was a nice contrast to the Melbourne winter outside, especially for our arriving Queensland and WA celebrants. Helped by the energy and enthusiasm of folk band Lark, not your average wedding band, this event was a great way for begin our 2012 Conference. Delegates enjoyed catching up with old friends and having a bit of a dance… well done Ron!
The setting for the Conference itself was the iconic Hotel Windsor. From our main room, the picture windows provided a memorable view of Parliament House, the beautiful Treasury Gardens and of course our wonderful trams gliding past ….. quintessential Melbourne. The Welcome to Country ceremony by Stan Yarramunua was unexpectedly moving as Stan recounted the story of grieving for his lost wife, contrasting our ideas of end of life ceremonies with Indigenous Australians’ approach to death.
Over the next two days, delegates enjoyed a varied program covering a diverse range of issues and topics under the theme ‘Looking to the Future’. While everyone will have their own highlights and sessions that were of particular impact and relevance to them, several items seem to have been particular stand outs. The unusual sounds emanating from the Winston Room during Voice Coach Sandra Baigel’s session may have raised a few eyebrows in the Windsor’s restaurant, but for the celebrants Conference time-keeper Ron Thomas, present it was an enlightening flanked by National Committee stalwarts Lynne Dalrymple workshop on the effective use of voice and Julie Nelson. in ceremony. Tasmanian celebrant Maxine Lowry provided much needed son unwrapped the glad wrap protecting her insight and explanation of the very current and bridal sand shoes, was in stark contrast to what topical issue of Marriage Equality, presented she had imagined her wedding would be! in a respectful and sensitive manner over Performer, novelist and celebrant Jane Clifton several popular sessions. And who would have earned a spontaneous standing ovation for her thought that a presentation on ‘Tax Implications Keynote address on Day Two which covered for Celebrants’ by Graham Allen from the ATO stories on life, love, relationships and family; would have concluded late (by choice) and to a told as only she could. standing ovation. Our Plenary sessions provided wonderful opportunities to meet and hear from some inspirational women. Hysterical laughter greeted our first Keynote speaker, playwright Hannie Rayson and her story of her civil ceremony on the beach at Sorrento. The reality of her wedding to “The Prince”, as her boat wove through scores of angry swimmers while her
Social commentator Bettina Arndt was a most memorable speaker during the spectacular Gala Dinner in the Windsor’s Grand Ballroom. Great food, lots of wine, a hotly contested Silent Auction (congratulations successful bidders!) and a well used Vintage Photo Booth all combined with some great music and dubious dancing to produce a night that will be talked about for years to come. Our conference concluded with a variety of ceremony workshops including Tricia JusterSchofield performing her unique medieval Renewal of Vows Ceremony. What was originally meant to be a demonstration ceremony became somewhat emotional for the “couple”, on this occasion my wonderful wife Deb and myself. Thank you Tricia for closing our 2012 Conference in such a meaningful and memorable way. To those of you who were fortunate enough to attend this year’s conference I’m sure that you are looking forward to Canberra 2013 with as much anticipation as I am. For celebrants who are yet to experience one of our National Conferences, I urge you to consider joining us next year, make a holiday of it and enjoy and benefit from all that Conference has to offer. On behalf of our wonderful Melbourne Conference Team,
A group of hardy conference souls and partners with Alan Jacobs and ‘Puffing Billy’ (and Neil the Conductor) in the cold, foggy and drizzling Dandenong Ranges on the Social Day after the conference.
Paul Cochran Convenor
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Mothers’ Day Memorial Service [Earlier this year, your AFCC National Committee responded to a call to support a Mothers’ Day memorial service in Melbourne. We were pleased to do so. The story of the special day is recounted here by event convenor and celebrant Robyn O’Connell. Ed:] The first Mothers’ Day Memorial Service was put on by a group of dedicated Victorian celebrants. Inspired by a dream I have had for some years, to hold Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day and Christmas Memorial Services, this year’s event was the first of what I hope will become an Australia-wide service put on by celebrants for their communities. This service was held in a Community Centre in Knox Shire and, while we could have used a Funeral Director’s premises, this was about elevating the status of CELEBRANTS, not the Funeral Director. As well as this, for some it is painful to go back to a funeral home or a crematorium, especially if the bereavement was recent. Some Funeral Directors hold their own services and advertise that they are available for all, but invariably the majority that go are ones that used that particular Funeral Director (from my personal experience). So, that’s the dream, let’s talk about the reality! The following celebrant groups made donations: Warrandyte Group ($100), International College of Celebrancy Alumni ($100), Funeral Celebrants Association of Australia ($100), Civil Celebrations Network Inc. ($200) and the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants ($200). As well as this we were ably supported in kind by many business associated within the funeral industry: Heritage & Heritage Funerals, Templeton Family Funerals, Tally Ho Catering, Icon Memoir and M&K Creative. To set the scene, the centre looked beautiful due to the efforts of a half a dozen dedicated women. We chose autumn
colours for our theme and used shrubbery out of our gardens.). The service was conducted by three celebrants. We had 50 people attend, which I think was fantastic for our first time. Many of our attendees had had children die so we were also catering to the needs of bereaved parents as well as those missing their own parents (sometimes both). In the interest of ‘paying it forward’, people were invited to bring a small gift of toiletries which were donated to a women’s shelter - people really took this to heart and my large boot was FULL of donations! We are donating to the Hanover Welfare Services who run shelter for both women and men. We plan to do the same for Fathers’ Day and for Christmas, we will request toys and donate them to the Knox Emergency Relief Appeal. Sue Gilby welcomed everyone to the ceremony and Jan Hunneybell, a singer who wrote a fabulous song called I’m There, sang acapella. I told a story I had written called ‘The Circle of Life’ (which anyone is welcome to use from my website). Following the story, we had a DVD which had the photos of the loved ones that had been sent to us. Tracey O’Connor stepped in on the day when one of our presenters woke up with no voice (every celebrant’s nightmare) and read a reflection on motherhood and a poem which applied to both those who had had mothers and children die. Sue came back to finish off by inviting Jan to lead us in singing together at the end. A sumptuous morning tea followed and the food not eaten was given to a relief centre. Positive comments were received from those who attended. It was a fantastic day but it was also a huge amount of work both before and after . A big thank you to everyone who supported us. We really appreciated it. On a personal level, I would like to thank Suzie Gordon, Elaine Herrick and Sue Gilby, who were the backbone of the event as well as Isabella Russo, Tracey O’Connor, Robbie Fincham, Helen Byrns and Naomi Taylor for their contributions and my colleagues who came (and brought friends) on the day. This is proof that dreams DO come true and, yes I ‘teared-up’ before we started when I realised that this was my dream that actually became reality!
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Beneficial Tax Changes effective 1 July 2012
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Unless a celebrant has a current individual ruling to the contrary, the celebrant activity is typically treated by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a ‘small business’ for income tax purposes. From the start of the 2012-13 income year, the small business ‘instant asset write-off’ threshold has increased from $1,000 to $6,500. The change only applies if you operate a small business that has an aggregated turnover (of your small business and annual turnovers of any connected or affiliated businesses) of less than $2 million. From the 2012-13 income year onwards, you may be able to use the capital allowance provisions to immediately write-off (that is, claim a deduction for) a depreciating asset that cost less than $6,500, where you start to use it for taxable purposes. Example: Claiming a deduction for an asset under the ‘instant asset write-off’ threshold: During the 2012-13 income year, a celebrant purchases a new wireless public address system for $4.000. As the system is otherwise a depreciating asset, is used entirely for taxable income purposes and cost less than $6,500, the celebrant can claim an immediate $4,000 ‘business’ deduction for the 2012-13 income year. As with the ‘GST’ item (above) the information here is intended as ‘general’ and should not be relied on according to members’ individual circumstances. Any member wanting clarification or guidance should seek specific information from the ATO or consult a tax professional.
Cautionary Note to all users of PA Systems with Wireless Microphones The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is currently reviewing use of the radio frequency spectrum now used by PA Systems and radio microphones. This review is intended to provide a more effective use of various frequency bands for existing and new services. It seems certain that the radio frequencies for wireless microphones typically used by celebrants will change as a result of that review. ACMA representatives have not been able to confirm when their “review” will be completed or what frequencies will be allocated to devices like PA Systems and radio microphones once the review has been completed. What Should You Do? If you already have a PA system with wireless microphone functionality: Continue to use your current PA system. Be
aware, however, that traffic on the frequency you are using may increase and may cause interference in the future.
may be wanting to ‘offload’ (at discounted prices) systems that may not be compliant when the changes are implemented.
If you are considering purchasing a PA system:
Your AFCC National Committee will keep you informed as soon as the details of any changes and/or the timeframes are known.
There are currently tax incentives (above) that make a new purchase attractive. Should the ACMA make changes, those changes CANNOT be made “overnight”. The transitional time for any change, together with “grandfathered” agreements, generally takes many years to fully achieve, in a similar way as the transition from analog TV to digital TV is taking several years to be fully implemented. You are, however, strongly advised to confirm with your retailer that the specifications of your new device will comply with the new frequencies that will be allocated, or is at least capable of being modified to operate on those frequencies. Be aware of retailers who
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Celebrations Marriage Equality - Your Input The discussion on marriage equality in the public and political arena is ongoing and will be a contentious subject until, and probably after, it is resolved. The subject is surrounded by emotion, the pressure of vocal opinion, the pragmatism of politics and, in some circles, ignorance and fear. Delegates at the recent AFCC National Conference in Melbourne entered into the discussion and looked at the wider issues which makes this discussion and any subsequent decision to be about marriage equality for all and not just same sex relationships. That wiser discussion includes transgender relationships and all other shades of relationship outside the Marriage Act 1961. The AFCC was asked to reply to a question from the press some time ago and issued the statement that is currently on our website
Are you already missing the friendship and networking of the Melbourne Conference? Did you have a wonderful time learning new professional ideas in Melbourne? Are you in an isolated, regional or tropical area of Australia, bereft of celebrant friends and professional ideas or can’t get to conferences in July? Are you counting the days ‘til the Canberra conference in July 2013, wondering how you will get your next celebrant ‘fix’ when it is so far away? Come to Darwin on the 9th and 10th of February 2013 for the first ever, regional, AFCC sponsored NT Tropical Celebrants Conference!! Our key theme is ‘Explore the possibilities…’ Exciting and practical workshops, friendly and informative lunchtime sessions and a good range of modelled ceremonies will
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(accessed from the members page). For our members and celebrants generally, there are more issues to consider. These range from our own personal beliefs, to the commercial and legal aspects for us as celebrants. Already emotional blackmail has been attempted by stating that celebrants would have to perform same sex marriages, even if against their personal beliefs, a statement that is patently wrong. The AFCC, as the only truly national professional celebrant association, and because of its acknowledged progressive and inclusive approach, will be involved in the debate either by purpose or by invite. It is important, therefore, that we ensure that any suggestion, comment or reaction to others’ statements is made with the majority support of members. As the only celebrant association to seek full
individual and free input from its members on the matter of the Professional Celebrants Fee (PCF), therefore enabling us to supply tabulated feedback to the Attorney-General’s Department and other interested parties, the AFCC is aware of the need to ensure all opinions and comments from members are examined in a free environment. To achieve this, the AFCC intends to repeat the success of the PCF consultation process to garner as many opinions and comments from our members as possible. You are invited, therefore, to send any comments, statements, opinions or ideas on marriage equality to a single, dedicated and confidential AFCC email address: equality@civilcelebrants.com.au Again, all members’ input will be collated to develop an AFCC policy that is guided by members on this otherwise contentious topic.
be provided to conference participants through Celebrating Relationships and Business and Technology. With a myriad of recreational activities, and the Gateway to Bali, the Philippines and Singapore (flights weekly), Darwin is at its glorious best in the Wet Season. With a short drive to Katherine and a short plane trip to the glorious Centre of Australia and Alice Springs, Darwin in February is a good starting point for those looking for a more unusual or adventurous holiday. With OPD (subject to confirmation) and upgrading opportunities being planned for experienced celebrants either side of the conference, there are also many opportunities for gardeners, military buffs and nature-lovers to enjoy all that the tropics can offer at that time of the year.
Full details about this conference will be available on the AFCC website from September onwards, including registration information.
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2013 Annual AFCC National Conference: Canberra 8-9 July 2013 “Ruby Jubilee – 40 years and still celebrating.”
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repare yourself for the winter wonderland that will meet you at the annual AFCC national conference in Canberra in July 2013. Not only will it be a celebration of 40 years since the implementation in 1973 of the Marriage Celebrants Program in Australia as we know it – the Ruby Jubilee year - 2013 is also the 100th anniversary of the founding of Canberra. Everyone will be celebrating, so don’t miss out!
The conference will include sessions that will be unique to the Ruby Jubilee celebrations, as well as some which will be unique to Canberra. At no other AFCC national conference will you have this experience or have the opportunity to be part of the presentations being planned!
A view down ANZAC Parade from the War Memorial, across Lake Burley Griffin to Old Parliament House and New Parliament House in the background.
The venue – Rydges - Capital Hill, Forrest – a hotel in the Rydges Group, well known throughout Australia - is central to the Parliamentary triangle with all its visitor attractions as well as the upmarket shopping / dining areas of Manuka and Kingston.
Lake Burley Griffin foreshore on a misty July morning
Inside Rydges - Captial Hill
Whether you are visiting Canberra for the conference or for any other reason, you’ll find everything within close proximity to Rydges Capital Hill. The ACT and local Region members of the AFCC look forward to meeting and greeting you next July in Canberra and sharing what will be a rewarding and unique time together. Further details will follow, but lock the dates into your diaries now and WATCH THIS SPACE!
The National Carillon, Aspen Island, Lake Burley Griffin - one of Canberra’s most popular wedding venues
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New Members of the AFCC
On behalf of your National Committee, a warm and sincere welcome is extended to ALL new members, including the 155 who have joined since the last issue of Celebrations magazine was released in March 2012. We hope your membership of the most progressive, fastest growing and truly national association of professional celebrants will be worthwhile and enduring and that you take advantage of the many benefits and savings on offer. The 155 new members shown here brings the total number of new members welcomed in 2011-12 to 383. If continuing members notice a new member here from their own town, suburb or region, please do what you can to make them even more welcome. All new members’ contact details have been loaded onto the AFCC website and can be found at ‘Find A Celebrant’. Nicole WEBSTER
Elizabeth Bay NSW
Mathew CUMMINS
Traralgon Vic.
Fiona ANDERSON
Cranbourne Nth Vic.
Bronwyn COZENS
Myrtelford Vic
Denise McNAMARA
Chermside Qld.
Vicki MARTIN
Port Denison WA
Gayle BAILEY
Crystal Brook Qld.
Marianne SPRUYT
Currum Downs Vic
Elizabeth FORREST
Largs North SA
Annette OATES
Childers Qld.
John LOVE
Duncraig WA
Jean ATKINSON
Gawler SA
Gillian POTTER
Burnside SA
Tarryn PATEN
Mitcham Vic.
Fiona LOYE
Alexandra Hills Qld.
Terri ARMITAGE
Churchlands WA
Phil BADCOCK
Modbury North SA
Cathie HILL
Unley Park SA
Sylvie SCHEMBRI
Knoxfield Vic.
Joy ALLEN
Five Dock NSW
Yvonne WOOD
Mitcham Vic.
Angelina HOMRODY
Ormeau Qld.
Raelene WALKER
Bedfordale WA
Annette BOYLE
Yamanto Qld.
Sherry DAVIDSON
Rockhampton Qld.
Jim BIRCH
Alexandra Hills Qld.
Wendy JORGENSEN
Allanson WA
Jill KENNEDY
Wembley Downs WA
Joanne (Jo) REES
Claremont WA
Maree FRY
Farrer NT
Beverley RISSTROM
Coomoora Vic.
Julianne BOTTIGLIERI
Kingscliff NSW
Dallas VERFURTH
Drumcondra Vic
Irene HARRINGTON
Montmorency Vic.
Gramatia YOUNG
Woollahra NSW
Joy PRIDE
Mona Vale NSW
Kimberley TAYLOR
Atwell WA
Valerie COCKBURN
Eden Hill WA
Julie SMITH
Cohuna Vic.
Julie CASSEL
Minnamurra NSW
Vivienne THOMPSON
Waterford West Qld.
Ieisa GRIFFIN
Mosman NSW
Patricia LAWTON
Valley View SA
Georgia O’BRIEN
Leichhardt NSW
Rosina SANTAROSSA
Mossman Qld.
Tracey WHITING
Aramac Qld.
Terence (Terry) McKAY
Gladstone Park Vic.
Wendy WITHERS
Ferntree Gully Vic.
Mary MULLANEY
Mt Gambier SA
Adrian DOWNEY
Stanhope Gardens NSW
Deborah MUNRO
Adelaide SA
Danielle DuBOIS
Avalon NSW
Rebecca PARSEY
Old Beach Tas.
Monique LOY
Greenhills NSW
Karen MANN
Mount Compass SA
Susan HORNE
Forest Lake Qld.
Alison McCALLUM
Craigieburn Vic.
Bronwyn SPARTALIS
Northgate SA
Janice BRADLEY
Luddenham NSW
Teresa HAUFF
Chelmer Qld.
Chess ALLAN
South Yarra Vic.
Judith DUFF
Stafford Qld.
Kate O’TOOLE
Ascot Qld.
Joy BYRNE
Preston Qld.
Christine GAUDRY
Picnic Point NSW
Janice BIGLIN
Albany WA
Teena TRANTER
Glenorchy Tas.
Kerri ALEXANDER
Balgowlah NSW
Noelene SMITH
Keilor Vic.
Trevor LYALL
Belgian Gardens Qld.
Janet HOLME
Robe SA
Graeme ARMSTRONG
Mosman Park WA
Janet WOOLLARD
Applecross WA
Margaret HAGAN
Golden Grove SA
Anne FOOTE
Toolleen Vic
Jeanette DILLWORTH
Glenmore Park NSW
Georgina REYNOLDS
Crows Nest NSW
Martess DOWLING
Warradale SA
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New Members of the AFCC Continued... Denise NICHOLLS
Lalor Vic.
Lynette HAYES
Encounter Bay SA
Timothy HUTTON
Toowoomba Qld.
Neil LIDDELL
Kariong NSW
Paul GRECH
Richmond NSW
Susan WINTERS
Pheasants Nest NSW
Graham CODE
Erica Vic.
Catherine BROCKBANK
Fairlight NSW
Annette HANSEN
Louth Park NSW
Lianne RICHARDS
Kariong NSW
Nola DEBNEY
Batemans Bay NSW
Linda De BARTOLO
Hebersham NSW
Wanda COOPER
Green Point NSW
Debra HOLDER
Richmond Vic.
Vania PITTIONI
Epping NSW
Robert SMITH
Essendon Vic.
Barry KELLY
Ivanhoe Vic.
Bruce LOGAN
North Haven SA
Jane HOUSE
Coolbellup WA
Darran MORAN
Cambridge Park NSW
Paul VENTICINQUE
Richmond NSW
Nitza LOWENSTEIN
Killara NSW
Peter KNIGHT
Beachmere Qld.
Hanna YACOUB
Silverwater NSW
Lynette BUCKINGHAM
Kew Vic.
Bronwyn LINDSAY
Stirling SA
Leslie MELVILLE
Ridge Park South Qld.
Kylie GREY
Merimbula NSW
Rebecca LOVELOCK
Briar Hill Vic.
Jenaleen DOWNIE
Cooks Hill NSW
Anthony TAMPLIN
Nth Lambton NSW
David SCHNEIDER
St Kilda East Vic.
Kali POWER
Melton West Vic.
Maureen STRACHAN
Toowong Qld.
Janita WINTHROP
Richmond Tas.
Michelle ANDERSON
Clayfield Qld.
Susan WHITTAKER
Bellevue Heights SA
Christine MIDDLETON
Portarlington Vic.
Suzanne BOWEN
Rowville Vic.
Denise WILKOWSKI
Sanderson NT
Dennis VARKOLY
Kings Langley NSW
Bonnita TRAVERS
Fitzroy Vic.
Lee KELLER
Morphett Vale SA
Aishwarya SARASWATI
Urunga NSW
Erwin HUIG
Bellbird Park Qld
Wendy STAYNER
Langwarrin Vic.
Dee POTTER
Longford Tas.
Lesley MANGAN
Dandenong Vic.
Trish JOHNSON
Manly NSW
Christine CHURCHILL
Greenwith SA
Joanne LINGARD
Waikiki WA
Sandra HILL
Lake Kathie NSW
Marnie BICKNELL
Kingston Tas.
Coralie JENSEN
Eastwood NSW
Kerry FIELD
Thornlands Qld.
Penelope CARRICK
Belair SA
Emily DAVIS
Prospect SA
Jenne GARDNER
North Nowra NSW
Helen WYLD
Wharoonga NSW
Tracey SMITH
Cranbrook WA
Dianah GRIFFITHS
Blakeview SA
Sarah BAILEY
Redcliffe Qld.
Susanne CLARKE
Bendigo Vic.
Margo ANDERSON
Balaclava Vic.
Liane KIRWAN
Wynnum Qld.
Lynette SHAW
Ulladulla NSW
Ellen ALLEN
Allora Qld.
Gemma STECK
Oxley Park NSW
Carol NEIL
Eastwood SA
Kate HUNGERFORD
Annadale NSW
Anthony KRUCK
Regents Park Qld.
Lyn HALL
Adamstown NSW
Michelle ADAMS
Booragoon WA
Alice COLGRAVE
Toorak Gardens SA
Jennifer BRAGG
Wurtulla Qld.
Wendy COLVILLE
Quakers Hill NSW
Alicia READ
Coromandel Valley SA
Your Celebrations Editor ....... Signing Off The editorial baton for Celebrations magazine is now being passed to Julie Nelson. I’m sure you will give Julie at least the same level of support you have given me through production of the previous 8 issues. The next issue is planned to be released before Christmas 2012, so contributions of articles, stories, poetry and anything else you’re prepared to share will need to be sent to Julie at celebrations@civilcelebrants.com.au by Friday 23 November 2012, please. Cheers to you all and thank you for your support. 95 Brian Richardson (Ed: now retired)