Vale Peter Lauder 2/66

Published October 25, 2015October 25, 2015 by Roger Nation

From the 8 RAR Association Website: 8rarassociation.org/8rarassoc/a-soldier-died-today.php

Peter Lauder MC passed away on the 21OCT 2015.
The funeral will be held in St Augustine’s Church on Charlton Street: Hamilton. At 10 am on 30th OCT 2015
Veterans including those members of the 8 RAR Association are invited.
The bearer party will be provided by the Lauder family
At this stage it is unlikely that a poppy ceremony will be a part of the proceedings at the family’s request.
A grey 8 sash will be provided by the Association and later presented to the family.
In lieu of flowers a donation to Icon Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.
A Guard of Honour will likely be provided by 8/9 Battalion RAR and veterans.
The funeral will be followed by a cremation with the wake being held at the Royal Queensland Golf Club.

The OTU Song

Published September 11, 2015September 11, 2015 by Roger Nation

Gentlemen,

At the National Committee Meeting last week the various versions of the OTU Song were discussed.

As per The Scheyvillian 2 of 2012, the oldest printed version of the OTU Song has been provided by John Caine (1/67).

The committee has decided that this should be the correct and only version of the OTU Song used by the Association at its various functions.

The words can be found on the website under "The Association" tab of the home screen (after logging in).

Regards,

Roger Nation

Webmaster

1/70 Reunion 2016

Published August 26, 2015August 26, 2015 by Roger Nation

Notice 1/70 Class Re-Union – Melbourne 22 – 25 April 2016

There is a four day re-union being held in Melbourne from Friday 22 to Monday 25 April 2016 for Class 1/70 (and their partners).

Attendees are responsible for booking their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

The four days will run as follows:

Date	Activities
Friday 22 April 2016	The annual OTU Scheyville Association Mixed Dinner (Melbourne CBD) Further details to come. You will need to book yourself and your partner directly with the OTU Association and pay directly for this Mixed Dinner to the Association some weeks in advance. Dress: Lounge suit and tie, with miniature medals for men, and equivalent dress for women.
Saturday 23 April 2016	Optional activities Attendees will be free to plan their own activities, or participate in a group activity (details of which are to be confirmed).
Sunday 24 April 2016	A Class 1/70 lunch Details will be provided closer to the date. Bookings will be via Ray Andrews with payment in advance to the established Class 1/70 bank account administered by Treasurer Wal Muir. The lunch will be preceded by a tour of the brand-new $45m development at the Shrine of Remembrance, which is a short tram ride from Melbourne’s CBD along St Kilda Road. This is the exact same route we will all march along the following day, Anzac Day 2016. This Sunday lunch will be held at a venue TBC near to the Shrine. Dress: Smart casual.
Monday 25 April 2016 (Anzac Day)	The Anzac Day March Details will be provided closer to the event. Bookings will be via Ray Andrews. Dress: Dark-coloured lounge suit, tie (preferably OTU tie) and medals. The Anzac Day Lunch for Scheyvillians This is for all Scheyville classes. I will give you details closer to the event. Bookings and payments will be direct to the OTU Association well in advance. Dress: ANZAC Day March wear for men and smart casual for women.

If you are in Class 1/70 and have not been receiving communication on this event, or have any questions, please contact me via services@andrewsgroup.com.au .

Ray (Andrews)

OTU Scheyville Class 1/70

Coordinator, Melbourne Re-union 2016