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PATRON: Sir David Levene OBE, KNZM President: JOHN LINDSAY Secretary: VICKY LATTA PO Box 58 076, Botany, Auckland 2163 Telephone: (Bus.) 09 277 0456 Email: [email protected] 26 September 2016 Newsletter to members CARBINE CLUB 2016 POST OLYMPIC LUNCHEON - Friday 16th September 2016 A very successful Post Olympic luncheon was held at AUT Millennium on the 16th September. Carbine Club member Mike Stanley spoke from his perspectve as NZOC President providing a number of facts, figures and insights into the logistics of sending the team. This was followed by fellow Carbine Club member and Rio Chef de Mission, Rob Waddell speaking about his role as Chef de Mission and the behind the scenes work to ensure the competitors had the best possible environment within which to operate. He also spoke of New Zealand’s legacy to children of one of the Brazilian favelas. Mike Stanley then interviewed pole vaulter, Eliza McCartney, her coach, Jeremy McColl, weightlifter Tracey Lambrechs, her coach, Dr Adam Storey, runner Lucy Oliver and sailor Gemma Jones. It was fascinating to hear memorable aspects of the Games from each of the athletes and coaches and their future plans. Eliza McCartney Lucy Oliver Gemma Jones Tracey Lambrechs A very special thank you to Mike Stanley for his organising the panellists. It made for a very memorable luncheon enjoyed by all who attended. CARBINE CLUB TROPHY - Tuesday 1st November 2016, Auckland Racing Club If any Carbine Club members are interested in attending the Auckland Racing Club’s Melbourne Cup raceday and the presentation of the Carbine Club Trophy, please advise either Bruce Goldsworthy - email [email protected] or Vicky Latta – email [email protected] to ensure you are included in the group. PTO. FUTURE FUNCTION DATES Make a note in your diary of the following function dates: . Sunday 4th December 2016 - Christmas Barbeque 27 Maungakiekie Avenue, Greenlane . Monday 5th March 2016 - Carbine Club Annual Charity Golf Tournament Pakuranga Golf Club . Friday 26th May 2017 - Carbine Club Annual General Meeting & Members’ luncheon Remuera Golf Club Regards VJ Latta Secretary CARBINE CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND .