The 500 Supporters’ Group AFL Luncheon

Congratulations to Patrick O’Brien (Chair, The 500 Supporters’ Group), members of the 500 Supporters’ Group committee and to the Group’s many friends and supporters on a most successful AFL Lunch on Tuesday, 7 May in the Olympic Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. A record attendance of 480 contributed to a very successful function in support of the Ruben Centre, which provides health, education and development projects for the people of the Mukuru slum in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Foundation is indebted to Master of Ceremonies, Leon Weigard OAM, who has generously hosted these functions for many years. The Foundation is grateful to Guest of Honour, Br Frank O’Shea, Director, Ruben Centre and Special Guest, The Honourable Jeffrey Kennett AC, former Premier of the State of Victoria and immediate Past President of the Hawthorn Football Club. The Foundation is also grateful for the presence and support of Nick Maxwell and Luke Ball from the Collingwood Football Club and to comedian, writer and producer Mick Molly for his assistance with the auction.

We look forward to the 500 Supporters’ Group pre Melbourne Cup Luncheon on October 29.

Pictured: Patrick O’Brien, Frank O’Shea, Jeff Kennett, Anthony Ryan (Foundation CEO) and the Olympic Room, MCG

Forthcoming Fundraising Functions

Two of the Foundation’s major annual fundraising functions are fast approaching – The 500 Supporters’ Group ALF Luncheon and the Edmund Rice Dinner Brisbane.

The 500 Supporters’ Group AFL Lunch

The 500 Supporters’ Group 2013 AFL Lunch is to be held in the Olympic Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Tuesday, 7 May. The 500 Supporters’ Group twice yearly lunches provide funding for health, education and community development projects operated by the Ruben Centre for the people of the Mukuru slum in Nairobi, Kenya. The luncheon will be hosted by MC Leon Wiegard. Guest of Honour will be Br Frank O’Shea, Director, Ruben Centre. Special Guest Speaker will be The Honourable Jeffrey Kennett AC, former Premier of the State of Victoria and immediate Past President of the Hawthorn Football Club. To learn more about The 500 Supporters’ Group – click HERE

Date:                Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Time:                12.00 – 2.00pm (doors open 11.30am)

Venue:              Olympic Room, Melbourne Cricket Ground

Cost:                $110

Bookings and prepayment are essential and must be made via Try Booking. To Book – click HERE

Edmund Rice Dinner Brisbane

The annual Edmund Rice Dinner Brisbane is to be held in the Great Hall, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Saturday, 11 May. The Edmund Rice Dinner will support the construction and refurbishment of a new Edmund Rice School, supported by Comunidade Edmund Rice, in the highlands of East Timor and the delivery of Edmund Rice Camps recreational and mentoring programs for disadvantaged youth in Queensland.

Date:                Saturday, 11 May 2013

Time:                7pm

Venue:              Great Hall, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Cost:                see flyer above

To book online – click HERE

Insight – Newsletter – Callan Services, PNG

Callan Services National Unit in PNG has commenced production of a newsletter entitled, Insight. For recent news of Callan Services and Issue No. 1 of Insight – click HERE or visit our Callan Services Website Page HERE and click on the PNG flag.

Pictured: Learning Sign Language – Callan Services – PNG