Dear Members, Dig out your glad rags and attend this year’s first Officers’ Club Formal Dinner on Friday 21 February; a Signature Event that offers a lens into our nations future security in a geo political context. Our Guest of Honour, the Minister of Defence, Hon Judith Collins KC, will enlighten us on the benefits of NZ joining AUKUS, Pillar 11, the trilateral security partnership between Aust. UK and the US that promotes a free and open Indo - Pacific that is secure and stable, including collaboration on advanced capabilities.  She will also explain the possible ramifications if we don’t join. A Q&A opportunity will be provided. As with other Global Challenges Dinners, this promises to be a thoroughly absorbing evening enjoyed in the company of fellow Officers’ and Northern Club Members. Time:  6.30 pm for pre dinner drinks in the Wintergarden. (Please note the Minister will arrive at 6.00 pm.) Dress:  Black Tie or Mess Kit with Miniatures. Cost:  $149 pp. Includes pre dinner drink, three course dinner with wine, petit fours tea and coffee. Please RSVP on Northern Club Members Page or directly with the Club reception.  Icy and Ken Social Committee.

Good Evening Young Members   Join us for the annual Young Guns Formal Mess Dinner on Saturday 9 November! Thanks to our Officers' Club Committee and Club 19 for once again bringing the traditions of a Formal Mess Dinner to the club, along with other young Northern Club Members. Enjoy an evening of exquisite cuisine, engaging camaraderie, and unique customs. As you enter, you’ll be welcomed by laughter and tradition. Savour a curated meal, partake in lively traditions and the daily toasts recognising achievements, and forging connections. Dress code: Mess Dress, or civilian equivalent. Cost: $129 per person includes drink on arrival, 2 course dinner & beverages finished with petits fours & Port for the Loyal Toast.   Please book directly with The Northern Club through their online portal. If you would like to inquire about booking more than 10 tickets, please contact events@northernclub.co.nz.   See you there! Officers' Club Committee

Greetings,   Social Committee is pleased to invite Members of The Auckland Officers’ Club to a shooting contest in acknowledging the achievements of CAPT Jesse Wallingford at Gallipoli in 1915.  If you have not seen the handsome shooting trophy awarded to Wallingford, it sits above Sarah’s desk in the NC Office for your viewing pleasure.   Date: Sunday 20 Oct Timing: 0900 - 1500 Location: Whangaparoa Range Disciplines: -.22 Rifle, Shotgun Trap, and 9 mm Pistol. Equipment: Firearms will be provided by the Pistol Club, however, you may bring your own shotgun if preferred.  Cost: Pistol Club levy charge ($10pp) plus Ammunition (Thanks to Kurt Breetvelt who has offered to purchase them and advise the per person cost before the shoot).   Please Register through the Event Detail link below by midday on 14th Sep. Due to Pistol Club registration requirements, no late RSVP will be accepted.  This event is been organised by the Navy Pistol Club, and is open to Officers’ Club Members ONLY, with or without a Firearms Licence. Maximum 24 participants, first come first serve. No guests are allowed on the day.   Yours Sincerely, Auckland Officers' Club Social Committee  

Good Morning Members of the Auckland Officers' Club   Pleased to invite all club members, Vice Patrons and service representatives to our Annual Tri-Service Cocktail Reception. The intention of this evening is to reciprocate the hospitality we receive from the three services, to promote the Club and enhance the bond that we have with the local bases. This event is fully subsidised for our members and their partners. Please refer to the INVITATION for more information. Please RSVP through the below Event Details tab by Thursday 12th Sep 24.   Kindest Regards. Auckland Officers' Club Social Committee 

Good Evening Members Of the Auckland Officers' Club   Last chance to book in for this wonderful event! Following the success of Base visit to Papakura Camp last year, Base Commander RNZAF Base Auckland, GPCAPT Cannon, and the President of the Auckland Mess Committee, SQNLDR Tracey Collins, has kindly invited us to visit the RNZAF Base Auckland, followed by a social gathering at the Auckland Officers’ Mess. This promises to be a really interesting and absorbing visit, and we are exceedingly grateful to SQNLDR Gus Cabre, our Air Force Rep, for initiating and giving a presentation on this special visit. Please refer INVITATION for more information. Compulsory RSVP by SUNDAY 5 JUL 24. Hosting capacity is limited, we accept registration on a first come first serve basis. Please use the RSVP link for the correct ticket for BUS or SELF DRIVE, and clearly stating all attendes’s FULL NAME.   Kindest Regards, Auckland Officers’ Club Social Committee