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Old Collegians’ Association ____________________Page
2013 was a year of change for the Old Collegians Association. Long serving President Peter Madden stepped down from his position as president and committee member. A huge thank you to Peter Madden for the time and effort he has put in as President of the Old Collegians Association. Peter’s dedication to the group has been second to none. Thank you Peter for all of your efforts. At the AGM of 2013 the following committee was elected:
Justin O’Brien - President, John Fitzgerald – Senior Vice President, Tom Bennett – Junior Vice President, Sam O’Dwyer – Treasurer, Nick Jahnecke – Administrative Officer, Joe Virgona, Dean Bushell, Roger Hardwick, Jane Littore, David McCusker, Greg Thompson Andrew Conte, Sam Hopgood, Nick Cooper as General Committee.
On Sunday 10 February the Annual St Joseph’s College Old Collegians Golf Day was held at 13th Beach Golf Links Barwon Heads. 200 players took to the beautifully maintained Links course in an Ambrose style team competition. In what were near perfect conditions, some teams burnt up the course, others made extremely hard work of the day. A most enjoyable day was had by all who took part. Overall winners on the day were the team comprising of Rob Threlfall, Glen Anderson, Mathew Leigh, Adrian Buckley and Tim Dobbyn. The Annual Golf Day is a major fundraiser for our Old Collegians with all money raised generously going towards the St Joseph’s College Bursary Fund. Many thanks to all of the players and sponsors of the Golf Day who helped raise over $12,000. 2013 saw a major revamp of the Reunion program for the Old Collegians. The introduction of the Pre 1970 Reunion and the Melbourne Reunion, added another dimension to the networking opportunities for past students of the College. The Annual Reunion held at the College in May had over 300 Old Collegians attend. The night is always filled with great memories and laughs from times past. In July the SJOCA held a Reunion for those who attended the College prior to 1970. Over 100 past students took the opportunity to visit the College for a tour and some lunch. Some who attended hadn’t been back to SJC for over 30 years. The Melbourne Reunion was held in October at the Emerald Hotel South Melbourne. Over 40 past students attended and made a great night of it. Many thanks to Jane Lewis and her staff at the Emerald for a great night. Thanks also to Joseph Boonen (Br Ben) for taking some wonderful photos on the night. The Mass for Deceased Old Collegians, Staff and Benefactors was held in November in the College Chapel. Fr Matthew Thomas celebrated the mass with us. During this Mass the deceased were remembered and afterwards those in attendance enjoyed afternoon tea in the College staffroom. Thank you to all committee members for their dedicated commitment to the Association and to St Joseph’s.
Justin O’Brien - President
Having fun at the Golf Day
Cathching up with old mates at the Pre-1970s Reunion lunch Cathching up with old mates at the Pre-1970s Reunion lunch Melbourne Reunion
