Riverina Gathering
Torrential rain and howling gale force winds two days prior to the event, floods imminent and the threat of more rain did not deter 50 members of the Riverina Shore Community attending the 2010 version of this long standing event on Sunday 17 October in the Riverina City of Wagga Wagga.
Held at the beautiful property ‘Monameith’ set on 300 acres of Riverina Grass plains, the Old Boys' Union together with Riverina District President Charles Oliver (72), his wife Trish and Riverina Treasurer Gearld Bassingthwaigte (63) greatfully acknowledge the contribution by the Abbot family of Tim, Fiona, James (Year 11 ) and their daughter in putting such a fine afternoon.
Antony Weiss, Housemaster of School House, along with Rick Clive from the OBU were the guests. Both gave speeches, Antony on Boarding and School activities and Rick on Old Boys affairs including the website, the Online Careers Portfolio and prominent Old Boys who have achieved success of late.
Centre of attention to everyone was Walter Sheaffe (32) and his wife Meg who on 10 May this year celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Andrew Clinton (72) and his partner Judy hosts of the 2009 event held in Junee had some good news about an event to happen next year brought along their two lovely foster children.
Following the speeches an informal meeting was held with Ron and Meg Merriman putting their hands up to host next years luncheon at their home in Boorowa on the first Sunday after Term 4 commences. Both Charles and Gearld will continue in their roles in 2011, while once again the district will proudly sponsor the Golden Boots Debating Award in 2011.