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QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY REGIMENT ASSOCIATION IncNEWSLETTER
President's Report
The Association ended the year on a successful note with membership higher than ever before, with money in the bank and with successful functions during 2000. However I am keen to ensure that we don’t lose the pace in 2001. I therefore hope that members of the Association will continue to have their eyes out for new members and that the functions will be as successful. Our first key function the “Back to the Regiment Night” is on Friday 16th March 2001 commencing at 1800hrs at the Standfast Club. It is only $15 for members which includes dinner and some drinks. It will give you a chance to meet blasts from the past and also the new CO of the unit Peter Jeffrey and the new 2IC Ross Williamson. We have some ties for sale on the night.
On the 12th of May the Regiment is holding its annual Officers Mess dinner. If you are an ex member of the Officers Mess and wish to attend but have not recently been invited write a note to the 2IC MAJ Ross Williamson to let him know of your existence and your contact details. The final major function for the year will be the Association AGM to be held at the United Service Club on Friday 14th September 2001. Please note your diaries. Further details will be later magazines. I wish to welcome the following new members to the Association Mr and Mrs Bates-Smith, Bob Donelly, Dr James Griffin, Ian Hanger, QC, and James Underwood. If any member wishes to know whether any ex member of the Regiment is a member of the Association and that person’s contact details do not hesitate to write the Secretary a note. The history project is continuing. Presently we are having scanned unit photographs. That is an ongoing task. On behalf of all members of the Association I wish to congratulate LTCOL Wayne Lynch, the outgoing CO, on his stewardship of the Regiment over the past two years and to wish him well in his future service. At the same time, I would like to record our congratulations of Gary Symons, the former Regimental 2IC, who has been promoted to LTCOL to assume command of 41 RNSWR – no doubt a poke in the eye for the Rum Corps. See you on the 16th of March!!
Paul Smith. From the CO’s Desk
My tenure as CO is drawing to a close too quickly. We have been fortunate not to have any training incident that has resulted in the serious injury of any person. Additionally, apart from the occasional CO’s Warning to officer cadets we have not had any disciplinary concern. QUR supported the East Timor venture by providing training staff to 7 Brigade prior to the departure of 6 RAR. A commendable number also advised of their willingness to reinforce the contingent if necessary. I have no doubt that I will often reflect about the many good times that I have had in the Regiment and the dedicated competent staff as well as the enthusiastic youth that we trained as our successors. I wish them a long and happy military experience. I know they will be better people for this. To the former COs of the Regiment - move over and make room for me. Thank you for your guiding comments at the Annual Dinners. LTCOL Peter Jeffery welcome to your new command. LTCOL W.J. Lynch
ANZAC Day Observance Toowong RSL monument in Memorial Park, Sylvan Road, Toowong & later at the Walcott Street Depot 0600 QUR contingent forms up in assy area 0630 - 0715 Service 0730 Gunfire Breakfast at Standfast Club Association members are cordially invited to attend the service and the subsequent Gunfire Breakfast at Walcott Street to which the Association contributes along with the Toowong RSL.
BACK TO THE REGIMENT NIGHT - FRIDAY 16 MARCH 2001OPERATION ORDER 01/01SituationThis annual function continues to be a highly successful social function for the Association MissionAssociation members and their partners and guests are to RV in the Standfast Club, the soldiers’ club at the Regiment’s St Lucia depot, for an evening of good cheer with old comrades and new acquaintances from amongst the membership and those currently serving in QUR. ExecutionGeneral Outline: The activity is to be conducted in 5 phases: ♦ Phase 1 Concentration ♦ Phase 2 Drinks and fellowship – some current equipment will be available for inspection ♦ Phase 3 Barbecue meal (and maybe a few brief words of welcome and appreciation) ♦ Phase 4 More drinks and the exchanging of yarns ♦ Phase 5 Departure
Groupings and Tasks Groupings will be fluid and the task is to have a good time.
Co-ordinating Instructions H Hour 1800 hours (no problem if you can’t arrive till a little later) Dress Smart casual but don’t worry about being overdressed if it’s convenient to come straight from the office. Assembly Area Ample parking is available in the depot grounds in Walcott Street. Administration and Logistics♦ Cost $15 per head (includes barbecue and most drinks) - $10 for current unit members. ♦ Payment Send a cheque with your reply form or you can pay at the door. ♦ RSVP 9 March. Please use the enclosed form or phone Peter Morton on 3848 4736 ♦ Drinks A fruit punch will be available for those wishing to avoid alcohol. ♦ Rations The unit Catering Section will be providing a gourmet barbecue. ♦ Ties Some new pattern QUR ties will be available for sale at $20 – lapel pins too. Command and Signals◊ Executive Committee HQ will be located adjacent to the bar. ◊ Name tags will be available showing the vintage of your QUR service.
2001 Calendar of Events
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