Woy Woy - 3 March 2016

Although numbers were slightly down - with the absence of one of our number particularly noted - we had a most enjoyable "first for the year".  Thanks to Roy for organising.

Vale - Peter Crumlin

On January 11^th, it was nearly standing room only at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium when many of his friends joined his much loved wife, Joan, his four daughters, Nicola, Julie, Megan & Lisa, and their families to farewell Peter Robert James Crumlin who passed away peacefully at the Calvary Mater Hospital, Newcastle on 23 December 2015. His death, at 76, was sudden and unexpected, and a great shock to us all.

Peter was known as “Crum” or “Crummie” to most of us - and to some he was the “Mystic Star”, or simply “Mystic”. He gained this latter nickname during his time at General Credits (before joining AGC), and it came from him being a man of mystery who shone at night.

Many of us will have fond memories of Crum from the time we spent with him at Chatswood District Office where he served as District Sales Manager and, later, District Credit Manager … and where most of us would have witnessed his famous (infamous?) “Star Jump”.

After Chatswood, Peter went on to manage the Gosford and Wollongong offices before assuming a Credit role in NSW State Office.

Quite the raconteur, his many tales of his time in the UK, his Rugby mates, and his lawnmower-attacking dog, “Strawb”, are but a few that were always sure to amuse and entertain. For that, and many other reasons, he will be very much missed.

Please feel free to add your own memories of Crum in the Comments section below.

Christmas 2015

Another Christmas and another most enjoyable gathering of the clan - at the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel on November 26th. Thanks to Nev Hine for organising it.

The weather was hot, the friendship was warm but, luckily, the beer was cold.

Among the usual faces it was good see Ian Nay again; and also Singapore-based Graham Curd making a return visit.

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

Another great achiever

One of our members has received one of the highest international accolades awarded by the International Life Saving Federation.

Peter George AM was made a Knight in the Order of Lifesaving at the World Conference for Drowning Prevention being held in Penang. Peter, one of Surf Life Saving Australia’s longest serving members, became the third Surf Life Saving recipient of the prestigious award.

“I feel very proud to receive this honour. I do it because I love it, never for the recognition, but it is always nice to be recognised,” Peter said.“I have been a lifesaver for almost 50 years and to receive this international honour now means I have been recognised at every level, which is very humbling.”

Peter is currently the General Manager of Corporate Service for Surf Life Saving Australia. He is a former national Director of Lifesaving and, of course, AGC’s Chief Financial Officer.

Congratulations Peter!

Pyrmont - 3 September 2015

Despite the absence of a few of our regular friendly faces, another very enjoyable gathering was held at the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel.

A most welcome visitor was Graham Curd taking a break from his duties as Westpac's Head of Legal, Asia based in Singapore.

Pyrmont - 14 May 2015

Travel, illness and family emergencies reduced the numbers but not the enjoyment of this gathering at one of our favourite watering holes.

 

Here's to the next one!

Woy Woy - 26 February 2015

It was back to Woy Woy for our traditional first-lunch-of-the-year there.

Despite some confusion over the actual number of attendees (how did that happen Roy?), it was a most enjoyable event. Here's to the next one!