SI Joondalup – ANZAC Day – April 2011

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SI Joondalup Play a Role on Anzac Day

President Kate Haydock’s idea to play an active role in the Anzac day service at Joondalup’s central park memorial was welcomed by all members. The simple task of laying a wreath became a marathon in some respect as Kate had many people to contact and protocol to follow but all went without a hitch and some pleasant outcomes. The members who attended the service witnessed a very moving event, members of the public present, around 1000 ages ranging from babies to the elderly, are getting more familiar with the name – Soroptimist and Kate met two retired charter members of the club, Bernice Marwick and Rima Zuerab who have been invited to attend a dinner meeting. After the service the seven members were able to sample an Anzac biscuit along with a hot drink provided by the organisers.

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ANZAC DAY 2011 – JOONDALUP CEREMONY.

Ms Wendy Tuffin, President of RSL sub-branch, has sent a formal invitation for us to participate.
Time is 5.45 am for a 6 am start. Wreaths are to be laid on the wreath table near the lectern at 5.45 am. I am picking up the wreath on Sunday and will have it there. Ashleigh Wheildon and I will place it on the Cenotaph to symbolise women and children affected by war. It will be a silent service in keeping with their tradition. Soroptomists please join us if you are able, wearing your blue Soroptimist T-shirt. I realise it is Easter and people may be away. It would be helpful for publicity for the club if you have a camera and are able to take a photo. I look forward to seeing you there. It seems to me that the ceremony is in accord with the values of our club. We pledge “love of country” and “all that is best and truest in mankind”. This is such a commemoration.
Hot off the press. The phone rang as I typed this and it was Wendy Tuffin delighted that we would be there and loving the idea of Ashleigh representing children.