Dear Fellow Members

2015 was the 35th Anniversary of our

the Club, The Australian Anglo-

Indian Rangers Club and we can

look back on our progress as a club at that time. We

had a grand dinner dance where many of our founder

members and senior members of the club were able to

bond together, meet and reflect on our great Club. It

was a very nostalgic evening. Our other functions, Nite

in Calcutta and our monthend functions have been

well received.

December has been a jolly month with our Christmas

Tree, Seniors Lunch and our New Years’s Eve Dinner

Dance. Our Christmas Tree, with Santa and Noodles

the Clown had both Parents and Children bring in the

Christmassy feeling. The seniors enjoyed a Sunday

Roast at Springvale RSL with Christmas Carols.

Our members and guests will bring in the New Year in

a fine style with our gala dinner dance. We then are

meeting with the Anglo-Indian World Reunion, 2016

which is being held in Sydney in Jan, 2016. A request

from the organizers to ensure that your bookings are

all confirmed.

Later in January, 2016 AAIMRC together with the

Anglo-Indian Association is hosting a carryover Mini

Reunion in Melbourne. Details are on the next page.

I would like to condole all those who have lost a loved

one in the last six months and also wishing a speedy

recovery to those members and friends who have not

been well.

Happy New Year!! Congratulations on another

incredible year. We hope that the new one will bring

just as much joy and good fortune to all.

Thank you for all your support.

.Glaxon Saunders

President –AAIMRC

MESSAGE FROM AUSTRALIAN ANGLO-INIDAN MELBOURNE RANGERS CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBERS: THANK YOU to all the members who contribute so much to the club; we owe you so much and without you the club would not function as well as it does. The success of the club is because of your great support and encouragement. The Committee wishes you all a very happy

New Year.

Reg.No. A002205L

JANUARY, 2016

Australian Anglo-Indian Melbourne Rangers Club P.O. Box 105. Noble Park, Vic 3174

Email address: melbournerangersclub@hotmail.com Webpage: http://melbournerangersclub.com.au

Committee Members: Glaxon Saunders - 0418176501 George Sarkies - 0455498312

Sam Bamford - 0412438278 Ronnie Mayne - 0418855430

Freeda Talukdar - 0425775157 Nigel Rose - 0434515614

Alan Talukdar - 0427849875 Jenny Gray - 0438092909

Adrian D’souza - 0448903548 Melville Agacy - 0422939932

Nigel Nagle - 0420416137 Michael Rozario - 0466898366

Australian Anglo-Indian Melbourne Rangers Club P.O. Box 105. Noble Park, Vic 3174

Email address: melbournerangersclub@hotmail.com Webpage: http://melbournerangersclub.com.au

The AGM was on 27th August, 2015 and the following new Committee members were appointed:

1- Glaxon Saunders - President 2- Sam Bamford - Vice-President 3- Freeda Talukdar - Secretary 4- Alan Talukdar - Treasurer 5- Jenny Gray - Entertainment Secretary 6- Adrian D’souza - Asst. Treasurer 7- Nigel Rose - Committee Member 8- Ronnie Mayne - Committee Member 9- George Sarkies - Committee Member 10- Mel Agacy - Committee Member 11- Nigel Nagle - Committee Member 12- Michael Rozario - Committee Member

VISION FOR THE FUTURE MRC has embraced members from Calcutta and the sub-

continent, making it Melbourne’s richest multi-cultural

social club. It is our committee’s vision - to incorporate

young-fresh minded men and women with a progressive

outlook on life while at the same time encourage the many

earlier members that have let their membership lapse over

the past decade to renew their membership – to take the

Melbourne Rangers Club to a new level over the next year.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE AAIMRC has embraced members from Calcutta and the sub-continent, making it Melbourne’s richest multi-cultural social

club. It is our committee’s vision - to incorporate young-fresh minded men and women with a progressive outlook on life

while at the same time encourage the many earlier members that have let their membership lapse over the past decade to

renew their membership – to take the Melbourne Rangers Club to a new level over the next year.

A WARM AAIMRC WELCOME TO OUR NEW

MEMBERS:

1- Maurice & Matilda O’Reilly 2- Tessie Hourigan 3- Melville Quinn & Colleen Rahim 4- Dulcie Madeira 5- George & Aurean Nazareth 6- Melville & Jean Agacy 7- Vernon & Grace Franklin 8- Audrey & Edward Korsten 9- Virginia & Barry Ramraj 10- Johnson Reid 11- Sandra Freeman 12- Tyrone Merces 13- George Morris 14- David & Liliana Sreenivas

MINI-ANGLO-INDIAN REUNION - MELBOURNE ANGLO-INDIAN ASSOCIATION and MELBOURNE RANGERS CLUB to-gether are hosting a gala event from Friday 29th Jan, 2016 to 31st Jan, 2016. Tickets prices for the single events are as follows: 1- Meet & Greet - $25.00 (29/01/2016) at Springvale Town Hall, Springvale 2- Grand Ball - $50.00 (30/01/2016) at Springvale Town Hall, Springvale 3- Jam Session - $15.00 (31/01/2016) at Dandenong Warriors Club, Dandenong Total package cost is $85.00 (for all three events) For tickets to the above events, please contact Glaxon Saunders, Adrian D’souza and Freeda Talukdar, Jenny Gray

TREASURER’S REPORT FOR FIN YEAR

2014-15

CONCISE FINANCIAL DETAILS AS UNDER

1- Total Income : $28,363.93

2- Total Expenses : $29,923.50

3- Operating Loss : -$1,559.57

Please note that the revised Financial Statement

has been audited and certified by Dean

Humphries CPA of Clanbrooke Pty Ltd (who

has been auditing the club in the early years)

MEMBERSHIP commences from 1st July to 30th June.

BANK DETAILS: CBA Bank BSB No. 063-175 & A/C NO. 10450074

To foster a spirit of unity & friendship in a relaxed environment; offer a range of social, cultural & sporting events & contribute to

various charitable organizations within the Community”

The aim of the club is to promote activities bringing members together, be it social or fund-raising.

MARG GERARD ADVISORY SERVICES: 1- AGED HOME & COMMUNITY CARE: Marg is able to provide advice and assist with any aged & community care details required. 2- CENTRELINK INFORMATION: Assist with changes to Centrelink payments and import Seminars 3- HOME LOANS & BANKING NEEDS (compliments by ANZ Bank) Marg is a representative and successful business woman of ANZ and is happy to assist with home, investment or business loan or any other banking needs. 4- MIGRATION: Can assist with migration from India either to study, work or come as a carer or migrate to Australia.

Contact Marg Gerard via email: marggerrard@hotmail.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF EVENTS IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS - 2015 35th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS: The Club completed 35 wonderful years. Last year we had a grand celebration with a gala dinner dance and all founder and senior members were invited to the function. We were able to accommodate all the founder committee members of the club who were presented with a small gift in token of appreciation for their role in the start up of the Melbourne Rangers Club. Senior Members who could make it to the anniversary function relived fond memories of years gone by and met old friends whom they had not met for ages. It was a heavily subsided function with sumptuous dinner and drinks and all members and guests had an enjoyable evening. In commemoration a gift was given to all members & guests. NITE IN CALCUTTA: Was a great success. The hawker-style stall was great and everyone enjoyed the street style food. This will continue to be our main attraction in the coming year. FATHER’S DAY: Was held in the 1st week of September, 2015 and was very well attended. The food was great and all the members and guests had a good time, especially the singing and then the dancing. PRESIDENT’S NITE: All members and guests were happy to show off their culinary talent. There was plenty of home cooked food and all members and guest who attended the function went home feeling great….. NOODLE-CHOW NITE: The Caterer was excellent and he served a great variety of snacks, noodles and fried rice. It was a total different experience with food. Members & Guests enjoyed a game of bingo and then danced thro’ the evening to the music of Glax the Sax and Ronnie Mayne. CHRISTMAS TREE : The Children and parents had a good time with “Noodles the Clown” and “Santa Claus”. Thanks to Sr. Margaret for putting on that extra smile on the kids by donating gifts to all the kids. Ronnie Mayne did an excellent work by organizing games for the kids and Children were happy to win prizes. SENIORS LUNCH: Was held on 20th December, 2015 which was a joint event with the Australian Anglo-Indian Association and was held at the Springvale RSL. It was a great afternoon with a carvery style buffet lunch. Members/guests enjoyed the carol singing, the excellent lunch and had a great afternoon which bought in the spirit of Christmas. NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER DANCE: Tickets are selling well (this newsletter was already in printing, hence could not put in the highlights of the night)

POKIES TRIP Saturday 06TH & Sunday 07th February, 2016 Venue: Mulwala Ski Club & Tocumwal Golf Club Members $70.00 & Guest $80.00 (Payments to be made by 10/01/2016 to reserve seats on the bus) For details & bookings contact Jenny Gray on 0438092909

BINGO & KEBAB NITE

Friday 08th April, 2016 from 7.30 p.m. at Edinburgh Hall, Cnr Edinburgh & Dowling Road, Springvale North, Vic 3175 Kebabs (by specialist caterer) will be served. Drinks: BYO Members: $15.00 Guest: $20.00

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MONTHLY FUNCTIONS ARE CATERED.

BOOKINGS MUST BE CONFIRMED ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE

FUNCTION

MRC FAMILY B-B-Q PICNIC

Sunday 13th March, 2016 at Cardinia Reservoir Park, Duffy’s Rd, Narre Warren, Vic 3804 From 11.00 a.m. onwards. Spicy Sausages, Meat Tikkas and salads will be served. BYO drinks

CALENDER OF EVENTS FOR NEXT SIX MONTHS JANUARY, 2016 to JULY, 2016

NITE IN CALCUTTA (Bollywood Nite) Saturday 23rd July, 2016 from 7.00 p.m. onwards at Gaelic Park 324-334 Cnr Perry & Church Road, Keysborough Vic 3173 Band: Next Generation - BYO drinks - Food on Sale: Hawker Style Members: $25.00 - Guests: $30.00 & Children $20.00 Prizes for the best dressed Bollywood outfit.

ROCK-N-ROLL NITE – dance to the music of RON MAYNE & GLAX THE SAX

Friday 27th May, 2016 at 7.30 p.m. at Edinburgh Hall, Crn Edinburgh & Dowling Road, Springvale North, Vic 3175 HOPPERS will be served along with “Gulab Jamuns” BYO drinks Members: $15.00 & Guest: $20:00