There was a great turnout for the Gold Mitre Lunch
From the Old Trinity Grammarians’ Association A new year brings a sense of optimism, excitement and anticipation that the year ahead will allow us to build on past successes, correct previous missteps or discover new opportunities to grow. After a challenging couple of years, there was always going to be heightened anticipation and expectations about 2022. Whilst the year has not been without its own challenges, it has been fantastic to see the community together again, getting involved and enjoying the experiences of on-site learning, school camps, working from an office, social interactions without masks and sporting endeavours outside our living rooms! This energy has been evident within the OTGA Committee as we look forward to a big year with enthusiasm. The committee has been refreshed in 2022 as we farewelled Tom Hudson (OTG 2006), Denis Curnow (OTG
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2017) and Will Murphy (OTG 2019), welcomed Will Toner (OTG 2021) and welcomed back David Constantinou (OTG 2002). Tom, Denis and Will, who stepped down due to work, education and travel plans, were highly valued members of the committee and the OTG community and we thank them for their significant contributions. The committee continues to have OTG representation from across six decades, ranging from the Class of 1976 through to the Class of 2021, ensuring we remain focused on supporting the ~8000 OTG members. At the end of 2021, the Old Trinity community gathered at the Marles Playing Fields at Bulleen to celebrate the career of Rohan Brown at Brownie’s Big BBQ. It was fantastic to see so many OTGs of all ages come together for an enjoyable afternoon under a blue sky. Rohan was often in his favourite spot
behind the BBQ, connecting with the crowd and ensuring everyone was well fed. Rohan has been an active and integral part of the Old Trinity community and the OTGA for many years and we thank him for his tireless efforts and support. Thanks also to Jon Carnegie (OTG 1984) and the OTGAFC for their efforts in making the day a big success, and to Luke Power (OTG 1997) for an entertaining and touching speech. Being able to connect with a number of Old Boys at the venue of so many great sporting memories was excellent and really highlighted how, as a community, we are better together. This theme was further reinforced at the Stephen Jones ‘Be Glorious’ Leadership Breakfast in February. In its second year, it has really cemented itself as an important event in the Trinity calendar that acts as a fitting tribute to a great Trinity man (Stephen Jones OTG 1996),
