Old Collegians’ Association 2015 was a landmark year for the Old Collegians’ Association. The Old Collegians Association has contributed nearly $300,000 in 2015 to special projects that will create many opportunities for those who attend the school. At the AGM of 2015 the following committee was elected: Justin O’Brien - President Andrew Conte – Senior Vice President Sam Hopgood – Junior Vice President Sam O’Dwyer – Treasurer Nick Jahnecke – Administrative Officer General Committee Members - JoeVirgona, Dean Bushell, Roger Hardwick, David McCusker, Greg Thompson, Nick Cooper, Tony Honner and Robert Hennessey. On Sunday 19 April the Annual St Joseph’s College Old Collegians’ Golf Day was held at 13th Beach Golf Links Barwon Heads. Just under 200 players took to the beautifully maintained Links course, in an Ambrose-style team competition. With pouring rain overnight and hail on its way, everyone rugged up and still managed to get out on course, which was still in great condition given the weather we had. We were extremely lucky and the rain stayed away from 7am through until the end of the round, although the wind got the better of most of the Callaway Supersoft Golf Balls that were in the showbags. In what were extremely tough conditions, some teams still burnt up the course, while many others made extremely hard work of the day. Most of all an enjoyable day was had by all who took part. Overall winners on the day were the team from Eagle Sponsor, Hogan’s Axle Corrections. With an amazing 13 under of the stick, 59 comprising of Alan Hogan, Josh Dempsey, A Bennett, Cam Mermone, and Paul Cumper. The Annual Golf Day is a major fundraiser for our Old Collegians association 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 $13,000 on the day. Beach Winning Team – Hogan’s Axle Correction team – Alan Hogan, Josh Dempsey, A Bennett, Cam Mermone, and Paul Cumper – 53.9 Beach Runners Up – Felice Male, Chris Burke, Brad Walker, Paul Bourke, John Bantow - - 55
Creek Winning Team – Louis Rowan, Martin Rowan, Ash Pyle, John Shamby and Ned Harris (a Year 11 student here at SJC) - 54 Creek Runners Up- Yokohama Tyres team – John Glaanis, Joe Raso, Dena Sindani, Daniel Alessi, Hai Ho – 55.7 The Annual Reunion held at the College in May had over 200 Old Collegians attend. The night is always filled with great memories and laughs from times past. The night started with a tour of the College and many past students commented on the development of the school facilities. The Melbourne Reunion was held in October at the Emerald Hotel, South Melbourne. Over 30 past students attended and made a great night of it. Many thanks to Jane Lewis and all the staff at the Emerald Hotel. 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. The committee has done a wonderful job in raising funds and investing wisely over a number of years. This year we have contributed $250,000 to the Westcourt Campus Chapel Project. The building of the Chapel is well Golf Day under way and is planned to be opened in 2016.This is a project the Old Collegians can be proud to be associated with. As in past years we have also donated $20,000 to school bursaries which assist families in need with the opportunity to send their boy to St Joseph’s College. We have also contributed $12,000 to a project that will recognise the high achievers each year. The Dux of the College wall has been completed in the Year 12 (A Block). Feedback from the students and teachers has been very positive. Thank you to all committee members for their dedicated commitment to the Association and to St Joseph’s.
Golf Day
Justin O’Brien - President
Pre-70s Reunion Annual Reunion
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