Battalion
Friday 7th March - Sunday 10th March 2008
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Newsletter #01 - March 2007
Introduction
Greetings to fellow members of the "Originals" 1 RNZIR, the 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. Thank you all for returning the questionnaire regarding future Reunions.Thank you the Whangarei "Team". Congratulations on a job well done in organising the wonderful and unforgettable Reunion of 2006, held in Palmerston North. The Action Plan for that Reunion is being used as a guide in planning the next Reunion in Palmerston North.
Organising Committee - Palmerston North 2008 Reunion
The Reunion committee has had some changes since the last in 2006. Arthur (Yogi) Brear is the Chairman and the Secretary/Treasurer role is being performed conjointly by Chris and Sheila Simpson. See the left side bar for further details.Reunion in 2008
The following information is the first in preparation for the reunion to be held in Palmerston North on 7th, 8th, and 9th March 2008. The major response to the questionnaire was that a 2 year period between reunions is the most desirable.Using the experience of past organisers the 2008 organising committee is using the excellence of their planning and preparation to assist in making the 2008 one as memorable as the last.
Reunion Attendance Costings
The cost for attending the reunion has been established $105 per person, and $210 per double.Reunion Format
A similar format to the previous reunion will be retained, but with some differences. It is also expected that by returning to Palmerston North we will once again have the opportunity to visit the Battalion at Linton Camp.Tentative Programme
With Palmerston North RSA as our Headquarters, the tentative programme is as follows for 7, 8, and 9 March 2008:| Friday 7 March | Detail |
| Registrations. | Palmerston North RSA.
Check in, mix and mingle. |
| Saturday 8 March | |
| Registrations Continuation | Check-in at Palmerston North RSA.
Afternoon: 1 RNZIR visit. [TBC] Evening: Formal dinner and entertainment. Dress: Suit, Mess Kit or Dress jacket and tie with miniature medals worn. |
| Sunday 9 March | |
| Church parade | Assemble RSA and march to Cenotaph. |
| Afternoon at RSA. | Happy hour, finger food lunch, and entertainment. |
Bid to Organise 2010 Reunion
On Sunday, a bid for any future Reunion will be held with final speeches and farewells. Be prepared if you want to stage the next one in 2010.Accommodation
Accommodation will be an individual concern. Book early to avoid disappointment. Transport will be arranged to meet flights and transfers to Motel/Hotel.The following table shows a random selection of Motels and their contact details, When making a booking, quote 1RNZIR "Originals" for a group booking discount. Note Motel prices may increase slightly by the time of the reunion.
Name
| Phone No. | $Rate
Single Room | $Rate
Double Room | Comment | |
| Broadway Motor Inn | 06 359 2935 | 79.00 | 94.00 | ||
| Aplpha Motel | 06 357 1129 | 79.00 | 94.00 | Extra person $12.00 | |
| Mid City Motel | TBA | ||||
| Kingsgate Motel | 0508 725 643 | 79.00
Economy | 94.00 Standard | 115.00 Premium | |
| Camelot Motor Lodge | 06 355 4141 | Nil | 110.00 |
www.nzmotels.co.nz/PalmerstonNorth/PalmerstonNorthMotels.aspx
Contacting Battalion Members
With this the first mail-out and publishing of the Newsletter all effort will be made in attempting to contact all we have an address for, at this stage over 600 members of the Battalion.If you know of any members of the 'Originals' who may have changed their address or live in your area then please spread the word about your reunion.
You are our best 'salesperson', please let us know. Click the following link to see the Reunion website with information to help you to inform others via the internet.
Memorabilia
The memorabilia will be a low key affair.Blazer Pocket Monograms, we are looking at getting a fresh lot done so if you would like one just mark below, also looking at a Polo type tee shirt with the reunion details on it similar to that produced for the Hastings reunion. This will assist in getting the numbers right for ordering purposes.
Reunion Website and Email
An official Reunion website is again running Reunion Website. The site is being hosted and managed by Vic Johnson at no cost.There is also have a Reunion email address to contact the Reunion organisers, 1rnzir@cb.co.nz
In Conclusion
All that is asked for now is for 2 minutes of your time to send confirmation of your attendance at the Reunion by clicking here
There is also means for Reunion online registration via the website .
We look forward to seeing you all at the Originals Reunion of 2008 so would you please send registration as soon as possible.
From the team in Auckland our best wishes to you all. Take care.
Auckland Committee
Chris Simpson
Any queries please call Chris Simpson, 021 33 22 22
"We Will Remember Them"
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