All Ranks 78th Corps Birthday Luncheon Brisbane 2020

An invitation is extended to all current and past members of RAEME and friends of RAEME to attend our Annual All Ranks Luncheon. This year we celebrate the 78^th Anniversary of the establishment of the Corps and the luncheon provides an opportunity for all "Bluebells" celebrate our achievements.

Guest Speaker

We are pleased to announce that Brigadier Ed Smeaton will be our guest speaker this year. Brigadier Smeaton has just returned from Operations in the Middle East as the Commander Task Group Afghanistan.

BRIG Smeaton joined the Australian Army on 20 January 1989 as an Officer Cadet at the Royal Military College - Australia, subsequently graduating as a RAEME Officer on 15 July 1990 and has completed 31 years’ service.

In October it was announced that Brigadier Smeaton will be retiring. He will be accompanied by his wife Simone and will be a great opportunity to catch up and thank them for their service. 

Venue:     Port Office Dining Room, Brisbane CBD (Port Office Hotel) Corner Edward and Margaret Streets.

Timings:  1130 hrs pre luncheon gathering for 1230 hrs start, finishing at 1700hrs

Meal:        Entree, Main (3 way alternate drop), desert (cake) tea and coffee.

Drinks:     Drink package included for the first hour once seated (after the first hour drinks are own expense)

Dress:      Smart Casual - Gents Tie please 

RSVP:      Registrations close Sunday 22 November. If you have any dietary requirments please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Reserve a Seat. Limited Numbers to a maximum 110 tickets. RAQ Financial Members and up to one guest receive a discount of $10 per ticket (Max $20 per member). 

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Please make up a table of RAEME friends and guests. Tables of eight to ten available or part thereof. As this is a limited event, bookings generally go very fast, so book a seat or table now! If you wish to request specific seating or arrange a group table, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Conditions:

• Once purchased and paid for, tickets are non-refundable
• Guests must comply with the Port Office Hotel conditions of entry http://portofficehotel.com.au/
• Tickets have no cash value
• We cannot guarantee the attendance of the guest speaker due to operational reasons. We will provide a replacement guest speaker if this happens.

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