August Monthly Luncheon – Mr Michael Headberry

Monthly Luncheon

WEDNESDAY, 4TH AUGUST MICHAEL HEADBERRY

Michael is a foundation student of Monash University and heads up the Alumni Group named Th e Monash Pioneers, comprising students from the fi rst fi ve years (1961-1965). His professional life included the cofounding of the Australian Centre for Retail Studies at the David Syme Business School at Monash University and, from 1995 to 2014, Managing Director of Retail Synergy Group Pty Ltd. Michael is a member of Military History and Heritage Victoria, the Spirit of Australia Foundation, an Affi liate Member of Box Hill RSL Sub- Branch and a recognised authority on Sir John Monash.

In 2013 he initiated the Sir John Monash Sculptural Project at Monash University and chaired the Project Board. Th e statue by Peter Corlett OAM was unveiled by the then Governor of Victoria the Honourable Alex Chernov AC QC in April 2015. Sir John is depicted in civilian dress in recognition of his lifelong legacy and multi-disciplinary achievements.

In 2016, former Deputy Prime Minister the late Tim Fischer AC approached Michael to Chair the newly formed Saluting Monash Council in Victoria, a position he continues to hold. Th e aim of this Council is to secure an Honorary Field Marshal rank for Sir John. Th e presentation entitled “John Monash- Australia’s National Possession” will summarise his life’s achievements in the disciplines of Engineering, Law, Science, Medicine, the Arts, Education, Business, Military Command and as a Community leader. Th e focus will be on his personal values, motivations, personality, humanism and behavioural style as elements in understanding John Monash, the Man (and a Founder of Th e Graduate Union in 1911).

12:00NOON arrival for 12:30pm start (Online: 1:15pm Please logon 1:10pm) Graduate House 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053

Online Booking: to be advised Phone: (03) 9347 3428 Email: admingh@graduatehouse.com.au Dine in Pricing: Members $35, non-members $40 Virtual Attendance Pricing: Members $10, non-members $15