BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://qld.raeme.org.au///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260530T042113AEST-1124FzXVui@https://qld.raeme.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260529T182113Z DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the RAEME Association – Queensland (R AQ)\, Sunshine Coast Chapter\, Annual Luncheon to be held at the Maroochy RSL on Saturday 12 September 2020.  \;The invitation is extended to al l current and past members of RAEME\, and friends of RAEME\, who live on t he Sunshine Coast/Wide Bay area\, or the surrounding region\, including Br isbane. \; Visitors to the area at the time are also welcome.\nAs prev ious attendees will be aware\, the prime purpose of the gathering is to pr ovide an opportunity for those of us who live in the wonderful Sunshine Co ast region to renew old friendships and meet newly retired ‘Bluebells’ who may have moved to SE QLD.  \;The luncheon this year is of particular importance as it will provide most\, if not all attendees the opportunity\ , after many months\, to collectively celebrate surviving the COVID 19 pan demic and the easing of social restrictions. \;Everything is on track\ , including acceptances - we still have about 30 seats to fill - so get in soon to avoid disappointment.\nThe \;staff of the Maroochy RSL have n ot only considered in detail our lunch \;setting  \;the first clas s meal and everyone’s personal needs on the day\, but are also ensuring we have a safe and COVID free day. In particular\, they have provided the fo llowing advice\, and we will be ensuring that you are \;directed \ ;safely to the lunch rooms on the First Floor\, the reception desk and to your table. We will also give you an \;“Admin Brief” to make sure you rae settled properly.\nSadly\, we advise that our intended guest speaker\, LTCOL Lingo isn’t going to be available for the lunch. Colin has been dep loyed at short notice to Victoria with 125 \;pers from 7 CSSB to suppo rt the COVID outbreak containment measures. This is Colin’s second deploym ent this year\, as he was deployed to VIC/NSW in early 2020\, to support&n bsp\;the bushfire fight. He has been a busy man and we are sorry he can’t be with us as he would have a lot of interesting stories \;to tell abo ut bushfire recovery and COVID support.\nThe good news is we have a very g ood replacement speaker\, who has generously volunteered his time to addre ss us. Mr Geoff Gillespie\, the Chief Operating Officer of Raytheon Austra lia\, has agreed to speak to us about 'Defence and Industry - A Perspectiv e'. He has an interesting background and will draw much empathy from the A ppys in the audience.\n Our Colonel Commandant\, Queensland\, Colonel Stev e Evans (Retd)\, will be our host and once again BRIG Ross Grant (Retd) wi ll be our MC.\nLunch Details. Important details to remember include the fo llowing:\n\nVenue – Room M4 Maroochy RSL\, corner Memorial and First Avenu es\, Maroochydore.\nTimings – 1200 for 1230 hours on Saturday 12 September 2020.\nCost - Members and up to one Member Guest $43 Each. All other Gues ts $48. \;\nDress – Neat casual.\nMenu – \; Three Course Meal\, wi th Tea/Coffee. Meals will be served as ‘alternate drop’ ( Details in the f ile below). Please let us know of any special dietary needs.\nDrinks – The bar opens at 1200 hours and drinks can be purchased at your own expense. \nParking - Free parking is available in the multi floor car park directly opposite the RSL. Before departing\, and to ensure easy exit from the car park\, please advise the attendant at the front desk in the Club foyer of your vehicle registration number to facilitate egress.\n\nReserve a Seat(s ). \; Click on the 'Register' Button above to book.\nThe following COV ID restrictions will apply during the lunch: \n\nTables will be limited to a maximum of six guests.\nAll guests will be required to sign in on arriv al at the function room and out when departing.\nsocial distancing of 1.5 m between guests is to be maintained when queuing at the entrance to the f unction\, the bar or toilets. \nsanitizer machines will \; be availabl e for use around the club.\n\nNotwithstanding\, we encourage you to make u p a table of friends and enjoy the day within the ‘social distancing’ rule s. \; If you do wish to request specific seating\, or arrange that tab le of friends\, please email us at: \;commschair@qld.raeme.org.au.\nIf you have any difficulties booking or paying on the website\, please email the Webmaster at: webmaster@qld.raeme.org.au\nIf you can’t use the websit e to book then please contact our Treasurer\, Steve Howells\, at: \;tr easurer@qld.raeme.org.au\nWhichever way you wish to secure your booking(s) for the lunch\, they need to be made and paid for by COB 03 September 202 0 as we need to confirm numbers with the venue management.\n*We cannot gua rantee the guest speaker attendance due to Defence operational requirement s\nJoining the RAQ\nIf you'd like to join and save on your ticket price\, Membership is available from $10 Annual Subscription to $100 for a once of f Life Subscription. Joining is easy and can be done online. Click on the& nbsp\;Membership tab \;for all the details https://qld.raeme.org.au/in dex.php/notices/events/event/454-raq-sunshine-coast-luncheon-2020 DTSTART:20200912T023000Z DTEND:20200912T070000Z LOCATION:Maroochydore RSL (85 Memorial Avenue\, Maroochydore QLD 4558\, Aus tralia) SUMMARY:RAQ Sunshine Coast Luncheon 2020 URL:https://qld.raeme.org.au/index.php/notices/events/event/454-raq-sunshin e-coast-luncheon-2020 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR