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 MAGazine

 Our 17th Birthday Celebration  It all started on 16 September 1991.

Another very successful evening — we were honoured to have as guests Justice   Michael Kirby, Johan, Stevie Clayton the CEO of ACON, Michelle Sparks, ACON’s new Community Development Manager together with over 100 members, friends and visitors to celebrate our 17th.  Although the actual anniversary day is on 16th September, which is Steve Ostrow’s birthday — hope you had a happy one Steve.

In my speech to the gathering, after thanking all for their attendance, I also thanked Steve for his idea of a group for mature gays, ACON for their support of Steve's idea and their continued support of MAG and to all the guy who have helped MAG be where it is today.  I also mentioned all those guys who are no longer with us for their love, friendship and dedication to our group and I toasted all our ‘Absent Friends’.  I also pointed out that whilst ACON supports MAG, to which we are very thankful; MAG in return supports ACON by a number of our guys who volunteer their time to assist on ACON’s Packing Team in packing the Safe Sex Packs and Needle Exchange Packs.  A truly great partnership.

The Sydney Star Observer sent along a lovely guy, Morgan, to record the evening in pictures.  I congratulate guys of the Catering Committee  for the magnificent supper table spread.  Thanks Erroll for your efforts in providing all the ingredients for supper.   Thank you to the guys who took the trouble to wear BLUE on the night.    I had a most enjoyable night, as tragic as I was!

Our 2008 Christmas Party    Don’t forget that our Christmas Party will be held at the Taxi Club, on Saturday, 13th December 2008 —  in the function room on level 2 of the Taxi Club, Flinders Street, Darlinghurst, just along from Taylor Square.

The cost of $10.00 per head must be paid by Saturday,  29 November.

Liquid refreshments to be paid for by the attendees.

Thank you  I would like to thank a reader Ross H for your suggestions to improve our Newsletters.   I’ll certainly take on board the suggestions offered.

Blowing Whistles    I urge all readers to attend a performance of Blowing   Whistles —  please see the flyer displayed on Page 8.

MAG will be holding a Theatre Party for the 5pm session on Sunday 26 October.  Please contact me if you would like to join us.  Should you be unable to go on that Sunday, please book thru the Theatre.  A number of guys have had nothing but praise for the play when they saw it during the Mardi Gras this year.

Congrats to Noel Murphy for being re-elected for a third term as President of the Mature Age Men group in Brisbane.  Noel was a MAG committee member before he moved up to Brissy.  He would love to assist any of our guys go up north for a visit.   Please contact me for his telephone no.

 

Best wishes  David, Secretary & Editor of the Newsletter. Tel: 9516 2063.

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