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The Australian American Chamber of Commerce, The late Ambassador L.W. “Bill” Lane, A.O. (and Patron) & The Honorable Nigel Warren, Australian Consul-General and Senior Trade Commissioner Presents The 2014 Chevron Australia Day Ball 6:00pm Reception Silent Auction Bidding Opens 7:45pm Silent auction closes Seating in the Ballroom 8:00pm Welcome & Loyal Toasts by Master of Ceremonies Mr. Gordon Stirling Hon. Nigel Warren, Consul-General Donald Campbell, Chevron National Anthems Performed by Jack Vidgen 8:15pm Dinner 9:00pm Performances by: Damian Smith and Jack Vidgen “Amb Bill Lane Spirit of Australia Award” Presentation 9:30pm Live Auction 10:00pm Australia Day Ball Raffle is drawn Dancing with Wonderbread 5 MAJOR SPONSORS SPONSORS BEVERAGES The Board of the AACC would like to recognize and thank Tom Klein and the staff of the Fairmont Hotel for their partnership over the last 6 years. With much appreciation!! Rosemount Estate is a proud partner of the Australian American Chamber. The partnership is celebrated at the 2014 Australia Day Ball Dinner... Born in NSW, Damian Smith trained by Robin Hick School of Dance, McDonald College School of Arts in Sydney, and School of American Ballet. After dancing with Ballet du Nord, he joined San Francisco Ballet in 1996. He was promoted to soloist in 1998 and to principal dancer in 2001. Jack Vidgen entered Australia's Got Talent 2011 and won. Since the win, Jack has signed with Sony Music and on August 19, 2011 he released his album, titled "Yes I Am". In the album, it includes originals and covers. Jack did a promotional tour for his album performing around Australia in stores. He has also appeared on the X Factor as a special guest performer, and recently won an award at The Nickelodeons Kid Choice Award 2011. He performed a brilliant cover of Katy Perry's "Firework". Jack's from Sydney, Australia, and lives with his mother, Rachel. AUSTRALIA DAY On May 13, 1787, Captain Arthur Phillip, in command of eleven ships laden with convicts, left Britain for Australia. He successfully landed the full fleet of eleven ships at Botany Bay on January 18, 1788. However, they left the bay eight days later due to it’s openness and poor soil, and settled instead at Port Jackson a few miles north. The ships landed 1,373 people, including 732 convicts and the settlement became known as Sydney. Australia Day is celebrated on January 26 each year, to commemorate the first fleet landing. The day was first proclaimed a public holiday in 1838, the fiftieth anniversary of the founding. However, there is evidence of some form of celebration being held in Sydney as early as 1817. Various names, including Anniversary Day were used in different States, but by 1931 all of Australia had adopted the name Australia Day, a title long advocated by the Australian Natives Association. In 1946 the Australia Day Council was formed in Melbourne to foster national appreciation of the day’s significance. THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight' O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming. And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? On the shore dimly seen, thro' the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream; 'Tis the star-spangled banner: oh, long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion A home and a country should leave us no more? Their blood has wash'd out their foul footstep's pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Oh, thus be it ever when free men shall stand, Between their loved homes and the war's desolation; Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land Praise the Power that has made and preserved us as a nation. Then conquer we must, when our cause is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust"; And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free, We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea, Our land abounds in nature’s gifts Of beauty rich and rare, In history’s page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We’ll toil with hearts and hands, To make this Commonwealth of our Renowned of all the lands, For those who’ve come across the seas We’ve boundless plains to share, With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair. AUSTRALIA DAY GRAND DRAWING Prize Value $5,500 3 for $50, 7 for $100, 20 for $250 Prize: Two Economy Class Air New Zealand tickets from San Francisco to Sydney (return), two night’s accommodation in a Suite including breakfast at the World Class Swissotel Sydney LIVE AUCTION How does the Live Auction work? Our Live Auction begins around 10:00pm after dinner with our Auctioneer, Gordon Stirling. To bid on an Auction lot, participants need to raise their auction “paddle” number, located on the back of the catalogue. Auctions should take approximately 2-4 minutes each and the successful bidder will be presented with a receipt following the closure of the Live Auction. All auction items must be paid for with the cashier at the conclusion of the Live Auction around 10:30pm. While we appreciate the donations, please recognize that the Australian American Chamber of Commerce does not accept responsibility for changes, or restrictions that are placed on the prizes. All changes, if any, must be handled directly with the donor of the auction prize. We recommend checking with a tax advisor on any tax implications the prizes may present. Please note some auction items have expiration dates and are subject to terms and conditions including blackout periods. All sales are final. BONUS AUCTION PRIZE Two tickets to one of the final performances by Damian Smith at the San Francisco Ballet. Orchestra or Dress Circle seating. One Nights stay at the Fairmont San Francisco including breakfast for two Autographed pair of Damian’s ballet shoes #1 - 5 Star Croatia – Villa Papilio for 10 Enjoy a 7-day/6-night exquisite vacation escape on the Dalmatian coast. Villa Papilio boasts a five-star rating and encompasses three levels of entertainment living, including an outdoor infinity pool and indoor lap pool. Wake up to handpicked organic fruits and vegetables from the estate’s own expansive gardens and dine on one of the many terraces while enjoying breathtaking coastal views. Beautiful beaches are a mere 10-minute walk. Accommodating up to ten individuals, this is an extraordinary way to experience a must- see destination, Croatia. Donated by: Irena Matijas Prize Value: $11,500 #2. Seven Day Holland America Line Fall Caribbean or Mexico Cruise for 2 This Experience Includes: Seven day cruise for two aboard a Holland America Line ship in a minimum outside stateroom. Choose from any seven day trip in the Caribbean or st th Mexico from Sept 1 , to Dec 15 , 2014. Donated by: Holland America Line Value: $2500 #3. Visit Marrakech for 2 at Riad l’Orangeraie Definitely the best way to visit Marrakech is to stay in a Riad! Restored to its previous grandeur by a passionate team 12 years ago, this ancient Marrakech residence has been transformed into a Riad with a delightful ambiance. The seven spicy bedrooms, warm and colorful like their name, open onto two patios. The garden patio, where you can enjoy the flowers and aromatic plants while the fountain trickles in the background and the pool patio, an invitation to the art of relaxation, beside the sky blue mosaic pool. Donated by: Cyril Bernard Prize Value: $1500 #4. NASCAR Driver for a Day NASCAR Racing Experience plus Hyatt Place 3-Night Stay with Airfare for 2 This Experience Includes: NASCAR car racing experience for 2 at your choice of participating locations throughout the contiguous U.S. (exluding Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii) 3-night stay in a standard guest room at participating Hyatt Place hotels Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 within the 48 contiguous U.S. Winspire booking & concierge service The NASCAR Racing Experience This is a driving experience like no other racing experience or racing school -- an experience you will never forget! Enjoy a package for two that provides classroom training AND the ability to drive real NASCAR Sprint Cup cars on a professional super speedway track during two 8-minute racing sessions per driver.