DUNSOC VIC Happy Hour
Pool Room
RACV Club
500 Bourke Street Melbourne.
1400 – 1800 hrs.
Attend when you can and catch up with old friends and connect with new members.
Pool Room
RACV Club
500 Bourke Street Melbourne.
1400 – 1800 hrs.
Attend when you can and catch up with old friends and connect with new members.
MCC Dining Room, MCG Brunton Ave Richmond
Speaker: Joel Sardi, Resilience Specialist
2 Course Luncheon and 4-hour drink package, $85.00 per head.
Bookings are essential.
5 December 2023
1200 for 1230
Naval, Military and Air Force Club
Topic: AUKUS: Capability, Sovereignty, and Regional Security?'
Speaker: Dr Maryanne Kelton
Abstract: At King’s College London, on 31 January 2023, the Australian Foreign Minister argued that “... we are not hostages to history. We decide what we will do with the present. And we decide what we do to help shape the region that we want.” How does the Australian Government’s announcement of AUKUS, the new formal security relationship with the UK and the US, promote regional security? With its twin pillar promises of conventionally armed, nuclear powered submarines and AI, cyber, quantum and undersea technologies, can AUKUS deliver the capability to serve Australian interests, enhance strategic advantages, and shape the Indo-Pacific?
Bio: Dr Maryanne Kelton is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Business, Government and Law at Flinders University. She is a researcher in Australian Foreign Policy, the national security-international political economy nexus, Alliance relations, and the strategic implications of digital technology.
The cost of the luncheon is $80.00(TBC) which includes a main course and dessert. For further information, contact Doug Strain on 0407 200 664 or dougstrainie@gmail.com.
Our next DunSoc Vic event will be a Happy Hour+ to be held at the RACV City Club in the Pool Room. Any members from other branches who are in Melbourne at that time are more than welcome.
Our Occasional Guest on this occasion will be Dave Sabben. David served as 12 Platoon’s commander in one of Australia's most intense battles of the Vietnam War – the Battle of Long Tan. At 21 years old, it was an experience he would never forget. Meet Dave to discuss his latest book Mentions in Despatches an Infantry Platoon in Vietnam, June 66 - Jun 67, a day-by-day account of an Infantry Platoon in the first year of the Australian Task Force at Nui Dat in Vietnam and secure your signed copy.
Come along, meet Dave, catch up with old mates and colleagues and meet new.
The afternoon will commence at 1400 hrs finishing up at 1800 hrs. Come and go as you please. There will be bar snacks and drinks at bar prices. A $5 note to the Treasurer on the day will gain entry.
We look forward to connecting on the 24th.
MCC Dining Room, MCG Brunton Ave Richmond
Speaker: Gwen Cherne, Veteran Family Advocate Commissioner, Repatriation Commission.
2 Course Luncheon and 4 hour drink package, $85.00 per head
Bookings close 2 Oct, To book Contact the Convenor DUNSOC Vic Roger
MCC Dining Room, MCG Brunton Ave Richmond
Speaker: RSM - Army WO Kim Flemingham NSC OAM
2 Course Luncheon and 4 hour drink package, $85.00 per head
Bookings close 3 Jul, To book Contact the Convenor DUNSOC Vic Roger Schie 0417 533 307
RACV Club, Carbine Bar, 501 Bourke Street
1400-1800 hrs
Come along and meet old friends and enjoy some finger food, drinks at bar price. Come and go as you please. $5.00 per head.
Imperial Service Club at the Royal Automobile Club building at Circular Quay.
Meet at noon for lunch at the United Service Club.
Imperial Service Club at the Royal Automobile Club building at Circular Quay.
Meet at noon for lunch at the United Service Club.
Imperial Service Club at the Royal Automobile Club building at Circular Quay.
Meet at noon for lunch at the United Service Club.
VIC Branch – Luncheon.
Meet 1200 for 1230h.
MCC Members’ Dining Room, Jolimont Rd, Richmond.
Imperial Service Club at the Royal Automobile Club building at Circular Quay.
Imperial Service Club at the Royal Automobile Club building at Circular Quay.
Meet at noon for lunch at the United Service Club.
Imperial Service Club at the Royal Automobile Club building at Circular Quay.
Imperial Service Club at the Royal Automobile Club building at Circular Quay.
Imperial Service Club at the Royal Automobile Club building at Circular Quay.
Imperial Service Club at the Royal Automobile Club building at Circular Quay.