2024 Geddes Dinner – Warning Order
Dear Victorian Scheyvillians, the 2024 Geddes Dinner is to be held on Thursday 22 August
at the Toorak Services (Heroes) Club, 72 Clendon Rd. Toorak. It promises to be a fine evening of camaraderie and celebrating “The Scheyville Experience”.
There will be an excellent guest speaker, a first class meal accompanied by good wines, and, an ideal military atmosphere.
Could you please mark this in your diaries.
Kind regards,
Frank Miller OAM
Chairman, Victorian Chapter
excellent speaker – Mr George Petrou OAM, a first class meal accompanied by good wines, and, an ideal military atmosphere.
Guests are welcome.
George Petrou OAM
The guest speaker at this year’s Geddes Dinner is George Petrou OAM. George will talk about stories and paintings which are captured in his book “The Art of Sacrifice”.
The book chronicles his unwavering dedication to honouring Australia’s military personnel. Amidst his own battle with chemotherapy, this commitment became a source of personal strength. Through haunting and poignant stories and historical images, the book delves into themes of valour, courage, bravery, and sacrifice.
In a foreword to the book, General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK CVO MC wrote:
“… this is a magnificent book, a wonderful contribution to our Australian urge to learn and commemorate and understand that notion of ‘sacrifice’. I commend George and his contributors for what you are about to experience.”
We are honoured to have such a dedicated champion of veterans for our guest speaker.
Registration
Timing: 6.30 for 7.00 pm.
Dress: Lounge suit
Cost: $65.00 per head for meal, and some wine at table. Other drinks are at bar prices. (This price includes a subsidy from the Chapter).
To accept the invitation please advise Rob Youl:
Mob 0407 362 840
To pay: Direct Debit to the OTU Victorian Chapter
Bank: ANZ
BSB: 013304
Account: 259969777 (please add “Geddes” and your surname as a reference when paying)
We look forward to seeing you there.
Frank Miller OAM
Chairman, Vic Chapter, OTU Association.2024