BATTLE OF PASSCHENDAELE COMMEMORATION LUNCH

INVITATION TO OFFICERS’ CLUB  MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS

BATTLE OF PASSCHENDAELE COMMEMORATION LUNCH

The Auckland Officers’ Club in conjunction with The Northern Club is hosting a lunch to follow on from The Battle of Passchendaele Commemorative Ceremony.

All Members and their friends are warmly invited to attend.

The Hon. Ron Mark, Minister of Defence, will be the honoured guest speaker. He will speak on developments within the NZDF.

DATE         Saturday 12th October 2019

TIME         1.00 pm

COST         $45.00 pp. This includes a set main course, petit fours, coffee or tea, and two glasses of either house wine, NZ beer or soft drink). Please advise any dietary requirements.
                                      
DRESS       Serving Officers: Uniform, Medals and Decorations; Members: Suit, Medals and Decorations.

RSVP         To The Northern Club (phone 09 379 4755 or email office@northernclub.co.nz) by Thursday 10th Oct.
                              
Prior to the luncheon, you are invited to attend the Official Commemoration Ceremony of this battle, to be held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum in the World War 1 Hall of Memories at 11.00 am. The Hon. Ron Mark, Minister of Defence will be the honoured guest speaker. Auckland Choral, the Royal NZ Navy Band and 3/6 Battalion, will be participating in this Service. President Capt Lindy Esslemont will be laying a wreath on behalf of The Officers’ Club.

Why not make a really great day of it and attend both events. If you are coming to the Commemoration, please let me know and I will arrange Reserved seats.

Ken Young, Social Committee, Auckland Officers’ Club.