BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://qld.raeme.org.au///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261106T031334AEDT-4585ZvDUEu@https://qld.raeme.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20261105T161334Z DESCRIPTION:Kittyhawk Drive Chermside (off Hamilton Rd)\nThe meeting is gen erally \; held in the Board Room Level 2 via the lift\nParking is avai lable. Members are invited to the 'The Kitchen' at the Club for a meal and catch up following the meeting.\nMore details are available by clicking o n the Meeting file link below. \; https://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/eve nts/event/669-raq-monthly-meeting-annual-general-meeting DTSTART:20261202T073000Z DTEND:20261202T093000Z LOCATION:Kedron Wavell Services Club (61 Kittyhawk Drive\, Chermside QLD 40 32\, Australia) SUMMARY:RAQ Monthly Meeting & Annual General Meeting URL:https://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/event/669-raq-monthly-meeting-a nnual-general-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261106T031334AEDT-4588FSpj72@https://qld.raeme.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20261105T161334Z DESCRIPTION:\nThe RAEME Association Darling Downs luncheon is held quarterl y and is open to all members\, guests\, families\, partners and others who are associated with the Corps.\nThe functions areheld on the Ambrose Deck at the City Golf Club. As with most clubs\, one advantage of membership o f the City Golf Club\, is that you get discounts on meals and drinks. You also get free tickets in the monthly draw for a car (held on the last Sund ay of each month). Good news is that membership is free\, and lasts for 3 years.\nIf you know of anyone who would be interested could you pass this on. \;\nTime: \;1200-1600hrs\nVenue/Address: \;254 South St\, South Toowoomba\, QLD 4350.\nCatering: \;Meals/Drinks available at own cost. \;\nDress: \;Casual\nRSVP: - southwest@qld.raeme.org.au&nbs p\;\nOrganiser: Peter Pile/Clarrie Sanders\n \;We look forward to seei ng you on the day :-)\n \; https://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/eve nt/688-raq-darling-downs-luncheon DTSTART:20261115T020000Z DTEND:20261115T060000Z LOCATION:City Golf Club (254 South St\, South Toowoomba QLD 4350) SUMMARY:RAQ Darling Downs Luncheon URL:https://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/event/688-raq-darling-downs-lun cheon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261106T031334AEDT-4591PR3Rtw@https://qld.raeme.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20261105T161334Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin the RAEME Association Queensland for Women in RAEME 20 26\, an evening celebrating the achievements and contributions of women ac ross RAEME\, Defence and industry.\nEveryone is welcome\, including the en tire veteran and business community\, serving ADF members\, Defence and in dustry representatives\, families\, friends and supporters.\nOur guest spe akers are: \;\nLieutenant Colonel Alison Lee\, CSM (Retd).\nAn aeronau tical engineer and former senior Army officer\, Alison’s distinguished car eer included operational service in East Timor and Iraq\, appointments wit hin 5th Aviation Regiment\, two operational deployments to Afghanistan\, a nd oversight of the introduction of the MRH-90 aircraft into the Regiment. \nAlison was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal and promoted to Lieuten ant Colonel in 2010 before retiring from the Army in 2013.\nShe subsequent ly established a successful career in the defence industry\, holding senio r logistics and integration roles with Northrop Grumman and Penten. Alison is now Head of Logistics – Australia for PentenAmio.\nShe holds a Bachelo r of Engineering (Aeronautical)\, a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Strategy and Management.\nJulie Fedorniak\nJulie Fedor niak served in the Australian Army for 21 years\, attaining the rank of Wa rrant Officer Class Two and building a career in vehicle maintenance\, tec hnical leadership and training.\nJulie completed recruit training at Kapoo ka in January 1986 and initially served in the Royal Australian Corps of T ransport at Oakey. In 1988\, she transferred to the Royal Australian Elect rical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME)\, completing the Vehicle Mechanic A dult Trade Course at the RAEME Training Centre as a member of the 1/88 cou rse.\nShe spent the following six years serving in several Townsville unit s. Subsequent postings included the Leopard tank rebuild line at Bandiana and service as Workshop Sergeant with Darwin Logistics Company.\nReturning to Townsville\, Julie served with the 3rd Combat Service Support Battalio n before joining the 5th Aviation Regiment\, where she became the regiment ’s first female “black trades” Artificer Sergeant Major (ASM).\nIn 2007\, Julie served as the North Queensland Technical Training Management Officer (TTMO) in Townsville. After 21 years of Army service\, she moved into the civilian sector as Fleet Manager at James Cook University\, bringing exte nsive technical and leadership experience to the role.\nMelanie Annand\nA Royal Australian Navy veteran\, mental health support worker and advocate\ , Melanie brings more than 16 years’ experience supporting veterans and th eir families across Australia.\nAs President of Women Veterans Network Aus tralia\, she provides national leadership focused on recognition\, connect ion and better outcomes for women who have served. Her work spans veteran wellbeing\, welfare advocacy\, crisis support and research into military s exual trauma\, with a strong commitment to trauma-informed\, person-centre d support.\nMelanie’s contribution to the veteran community has been recog nised through several honours\, including Life Membership with RSL Austral ia for more than 15 years of dedicated service to veterans and their famil ies.\nChontelle Anderson\nChontelle Anderson joined the Australian Army in 2014 as a Vehicle Mechanic and was named ASEME Trainee of the Year in 201 6. In 2020\, she became the first female Craftsman to undertake an industr y secondment with Erebus Motorsport\, travelling Australia with the Superc ars team.\nHer career has included service in Darwin and Adelaide\, and th ree years at the Joint Proof and Experimental Unit – Port Wakefield\, wher e she received a Commander’s Commendation. Now serving with the 14th Regim ent\, Royal Australian Artillery\, she has helped establish its workshop a nd prepare it for Initial Operational Capability.\nEvent details\nDate: Fr iday\, 27 November 2026Time: 6.00 pm–8.00 pmVenue: The Ship Inn\, South Br isbaneCost: $25 per person\nThe evening includes inspirational speakers\, canapés and a lucky door prize.\nRSVP is essential\, as places are limited . https://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/event/689-women-in-raeme-wir4 DTSTART:20261127T080000Z DTEND:20261127T100000Z LOCATION:The Ship Inn (Sidon St\, South Brisbane QLD 4101) SUMMARY:Women in RAEME (WIR4) URL:https://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/event/689-women-in-raeme-wir4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261106T031334AEDT-4601gSVREl@https://qld.raeme.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20261105T161334Z DESCRIPTION:\nThe RAEME Sunshine Coast Chapter is holding our last get-toge ther for 2026\, and we’d love to see you there!\nOur next gathering is sch eduled for \;Sunday\, 22 Novemebr 2026\, once again at the Brightware Hotel\, kicking off from 1200 hrs (midday).\nThese get-togethers have been extremely successful\, with healthy turnouts of around 50 people at recen t events. It’s always fantastic to catch up with friends and old mates\, s hare a few stories\, and welcome some new faces into the fold. If you have n’t been along before\, this is a great opportunity to reconnect with the RAEME family in a relaxed and friendly setting.\nWe’ll also have a few luc ky door prizes up for grabs on the day\, \; just a little extra incent ive to come along and enjoy the company.\nPlease let us know if you’re abl e to attend\, so we can confirm numbers and arrange the appropriate bookin g with the club.\nWe look forward to seeing there.\nSunshinecoast@qld.raem e.org.au\nRAEME Sunshine Coast Chapter\n \; https://qld.raeme.org.au/n otices/events/event/694-raq-gathering-sunshine-coast DTSTART:20261122T020000Z DTEND:20261122T070000Z LOCATION:Brightwater Hotel (15 Freshwater St\, Mountain Creek QLD 4557) SUMMARY:RAQ Gathering Sunshine Coast URL:https://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/event/694-raq-gathering-sunshin e-coast END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261106T031334AEDT-4604IWJUn1@https://qld.raeme.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20261105T161334Z DESCRIPTION:All\, just a heads up that 4 REGT has released some early infor mation regarding the 2026 RAEME Birthday activities to be held on Tuesday\ , 1 December 2026\, at the new Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) Workshop\, 4th Regiment\, Royal Australian Artillery\, Lavarack Barracks.\nThe day is shaping up to be a great Corps event\, with activities planned including volleyball\, tug-of-war\, chain-of-command relays\, go-kart racing\, displ ays\, along with food and drinks throughout the day.It’s great to see unit s already getting behind the Corps Birthday celebrations and making use of the new AFV workshop facilities. More details will be shared as they beco me available.\nRAEME Birthday has a long standing tradition which encourag es maintaining traditions and fostering esprit de corp. This annual event provides an excellent opportunity for serving and non-serving members to c elebrate the proud heritage of the Corps and thank all members for their s ervice.\nIf you have any questions\, please \;contact the RAQ NQ Team. \nArte et Marte https://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/event/698-raeme-bi rthday-4-regt-townsville DTSTART:20261130T220000Z DTEND:20261201T060000Z LOCATION:Lavarack Barracks (Cluden Dr\, Murray QLD 4814\, Australia) SUMMARY:RAEME Birthday 4 REGT Townsville URL:https://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/event/698-raeme-birthday-4-regt -townsville END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261106T031334AEDT-4607IhNab6@https://qld.raeme.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20261105T161334Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nAn invitation is extended to all RAQ\, current and former R AEME members and all friends of the Corps to attend a RAQ (NQ) get togethe r. \;\n\nWhat – RAQ (NQ) Gathering – The Vale Hotel\nWhen – Sat 12 Dec ember 26 from 1230h – onwards\nWhere – The Vale Hotel – \;222 Ross Riv er Road\, Aitkenvale QLD 4814Ph: (07) \;4779 0100\nWhy – RAQ (NQ)’s en d of year gathering. Time for those south of the NQ border to book some tr avel (plane\, train or automobile) to escape the cold and embrace the warm th. Let’s enjoy our great NQ weather\, surrounded by good mates and social banter\, RAEME NQ style.\n\n\nRAEME Badge Raffle\n$100 Member Draw\nBar S nacks 1330h\nRAEME Merchandise will be on sale\n\nPlenty of good company a nd much more….\nEnquires – \;north@qld.raeme.org.au\n \;\n https:/ /qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/event/700-raq-north-queensland-gathering- townsville DTSTART:20261212T023000Z DTEND:20261212T070000Z LOCATION:Vale Hotel (222 Ross River Rd\, Aitkenvale QLD 4814) SUMMARY:RAQ North Queensland Gathering - Townsville URL:https://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/event/700-raq-north-queensland- gathering-townsville END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261106T031334AEDT-4610shBaVv@https://qld.raeme.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20261105T161334Z DESCRIPTION:\nGather your mates and join us at the iconic Port Office Hotel \, Brisbane\, on Sunday\, 29 November 2026\, for our Annual All Ranks Lunc heon as we celebrate RAEME’s 84th Birthday.\nAll serving and former RAEME members\, partners and friends of the Corps are warmly invited. It’s a gre at opportunity to reconnect\, share stories and celebrate our Corps’ achie vements over a relaxed afternoon.\nMeet our first guest speaker\nWe’re del ighted to announce Wing Commander Keirin Joyce CSC as our first guest spea ker.\n\nWing Commander (WGCDR) Keirin Joyce is an Australian Defence Force Academy graduate with an Honours Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering. WG CDR Joyce has spent the last 20 years in support of the ADF Uncrewed Aeria l Systems (UAS) capability including deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.\n WGCDR Joyce is currently a Doctorate of Philosophy candidate. He was the 2 014 Chief of Army Scholar\, is the 2025 Sir Richard Williams Fellow and ha s twice been awarded the Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship in 2009 and 2024. For his efforts on the acquisition of the RQ-7B Shadow 200 Tactical UAS he was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross \;in the 2012 Honours L ist.\nKeirin is married to Rachael\, an expert democracy and electoral edu cator\, they have four children\, including their son Declan who is servin g as an Aircraft Technician in the Royal Australian Navy. He is the Presid ent of the ADF Drone Racing Association\, a Fellow and Chartered Practicin g Engineer of Engineers Australia\, and on the Committee of the Royal Aero nautical Society – Canberra Branch.\nEditor’s note: Many members will know Keirin as a RAQ Life Subscriber and former RAEME Lieutenant Colonel who l ater transferred to the Royal Australian Air Force. He was also one of the three editors of our most recent Corps history book\, \;With Skill an d Fighting Craftsmen of the Australian Army 1942-2014.\n\nGreat value tick ets – cheaper than 2025!\nRecognising the ongoing cost-of-living pressures facing our members\, serving soldiers and their families\, RAEME Associat ion Queensland (RAQ) has deliberately reduced ticket prices compared with 2025.\nWith financial support from RAQ\, we are keeping this special celeb ration affordable and accessible\, ensuring as many members of the RAEME f amily as possible can attend.\nTickets are now on sale at these reduced pr ices:\n\nRAQ members and serving soldiers: Just $50 per person\, with up t o one accompanying guest also eligible for the $50 rate.\nAll other guests : Just $60 per person.\n\nYour ticket includes an entrée\, main course\, b irthday cake\, tea and coffee\, with meals served family style at the tabl e. Drinks package arrangements will be confirmed.\nWe’ll announce further guest speakers in coming editions of Spanner News Weekly.\nEvent details\n \nDate: Sunday\, 29 November 2026.\nVenue: Port Office Dining Room\, Port Office Hotel\, corner of Edward and Margaret Streets\, Brisbane CBD.\nTime : Gather from 11.30 am for a 12.30 pm luncheon\, finishing at 5.00 pm.\nDr ess: Smart casual.\n\nNot yet a member? Join RAQ to access member pricing and save $10 per ticket for yourself and up to one guest.\n\nBook your All Ranks Luncheon tickets here.\nHave seating\, dietary or other questions\, contact our Deputy Chair Paul Gibbs\nCome along\, bring a mate and help u s celebrate 84 years of RAEME service and Corps spirit. https://qld.raeme. org.au/notices/events/event/703-all-ranks-84th-corps-birthday-luncheon-bri sbane-2026 DTSTART:20261129T013000Z DTEND:20261129T070000Z LOCATION:Port Office Hotel (40 Edward St\, Brisbane City QLD 4000\, Austral ia) SUMMARY:All Ranks 84th Corps Birthday Luncheon Brisbane 2026 URL:https://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/event/703-all-ranks-84th-corps- birthday-luncheon-brisbane-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261106T031334AEDT-4618sxofho@https://qld.raeme.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20261105T161334Z DESCRIPTION:\n\nRAMS will be hosting an all ranks mixed dinner to celebrate RAEME's 84th Birthday\, held in the CH-47 Training Wing hangar on Friday 27th November 2026. The dinner is open to all serving and ex-serving membe rs of the Corps\, and invited guests. The dinner provides attendees a chan ce to celebrate the occasion and interact in an enjoyable and relaxed envi ronment.\nThe evening will include the recognition of select personnel thr ough promotions and farewells\, set against the backdrop of a formal dinin g experience. In addition to the ceremonial aspects\, the dinner promises to be a memorable social event\, with a focus on building esprit de corps and reinforcing RAEME values. We warmly encourage all members\, partners\, and invited guests to attend and contribute to the significance of this o ccasion.\nTicket sales now open. \;Click here to contact the organiser \nBLD C07\, Main RAMS HangarSwartz Barracks\, Orr Road\, Oakey QLD 4401 ht tps://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/event/704-rams-raeme-84th-birthday-a ll-ranks-mixed-dinner DTSTART:20261127T070000Z DTEND:20261127T135900Z LOCATION:Swartz Barracks Oakey (Swartz Drive\, Oakey QLD 4401\, Australia) SUMMARY:RAMS RAEME 84th Birthday All Ranks Mixed Dinner URL:https://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/event/704-rams-raeme-84th-birth day-all-ranks-mixed-dinner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20261106T031334AEDT-4621h0bDVA@https://qld.raeme.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20261105T161334Z DESCRIPTION:\nImportant information for entry to the Barracks - Non-DCAC Pa ss Holders\nAll visitors without a pass will need to register and be escor ted onto the base.\n\nTo facilitate easy access on the day\, the following  \;National base induction form \;(select Gallippolli Barracks)\, must be completed prior to getting here and only takes a couple of minutes . Please have your email proof of completion to facilitate entry. \nNote: Base induction is required every twelve months\, if it has been longer tha n this\, please re-complete the induction.\nPlease be at the Lloyd Street front gate NLT TBC (subject to change) on the day and bring your ID and&nb sp\;proof of National base induction completion with you.\nIf you have any questions\, please contact the organiser.\nArte et Marte https://qld.raem e.org.au/notices/events/event/705-raeme-birthday-gallipoli-barracks DTSTART:20261126T230000Z DTEND:20261127T040000Z LOCATION:Gallipoli Barracks Enoggera (270 Lloyd Street\, Enoggera QLD 4051\ , Australia) SUMMARY:RAEME Birthday Gallipoli Barracks URL:https://qld.raeme.org.au/notices/events/event/705-raeme-birthday-gallip oli-barracks END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR