ELECTION OF FIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF

THE GRADUATE COUNCIL 2001 Looking back over 2002 I realise that the settlement with the University and the obtaining of the building permit for our new building while difficult, were easy compared with the detailed planning and execution now required.

As Chairman of Council I am most appreciative that all Councillors have joined in our deliberations, decided what is best for the Graduate Union and taken ownership of our decisions. All the committees of Council and their chairpersons have worked very effectively and I especially thank John Gill and the Development Committee, Elizabeth Shellard and the House Board, Robert Gibson and the Accounting and Audit Committee, and Barbara Funder and Geoffrey Dye for maintaining the excellent standard of The Melbourne Graduate. However, the people who really keep Graduate House going so smoothly are our Secretary-Warden, Eugene Spanti and his staff, who have done a magnificent job resolving the myriad issues which arise every day, and looking after our residents and members so well. I know how difficult Eugene’s job is at times, and I have the utmost admiration for his professionalism and tact in tackling and settling the hard issues. He is also fostering strong links with the other University colleges and with the University itself. Above all I thank you, our members, for your enthusiasm and enjoyment of our many activities, for your support as volunteers, and our residents for their collegiality and for providing a principal reason for the continuation of the Graduate Union as an affiliated college of the University. I look forward to the commencement of work on our new building, with its greatly improved facilities while at the same time we restore the exterior of the terraces and refurbish their accommodation, so that we have both old and new befitting our magnificent position on University Square.

David Bellair

REPORT OF THE GRADUATE HOUSE BOARD

Another challenging year has been successfully completed. The occupancy rates have continued to rise: 2000 – 75.6%; 2001 – 88.6%; 2002 – 95.1%. Kidd’s Warehouse has been demolished and the University of Melbourne has almost completed the entrance to the underground car park below University Square. Extensive plans are currently being finalized for a new four-storey building. These plans are soon to be on display for members and residents.

Numerous refurbishment projects have been undertaken during the year, which include:

Conversion of the former television room into two student rooms

Moving of the television into the Games Room and replacement of the billiard table with a soccer game table

Refurbishment of the ten terrace front exteriors is almost complete

Quotations are currently being sought for the repair and redecoration of the Stella Langford corridors, kitchens, bathrooms and stairwells • Considerable alterations to security have occurred at Graduate House, including: 1. Installation of a security camera and intercom at the front entrance 2. Front doors, other than the main entrance door, converted to exit only doors 3. Changing of all external locks and keys

4. Installation of window stops to minimize opening height on windows 5. Addition of trellis to raise the height of all rear fencing During the year, resignations were received from Paul Reidy, the Graduate House Chef, and Andrea Rulli, the Administrative Assistant. John Gasparotto, with eleven years’experience in the catering industry, has been displaying his talents to the culinary delight of both residents and members alike. Lauren McKerley has adapted quickly to her new environment and her warmth and enthusiasm are much appreciated. In summary, we continue to be blessed with a loyal and efficient staff, whose work in running The House and maintaining and raising standards has been invaluable. In particular, Eugene Spanti is to be commended for his highly effective managerial skills and considerable assistance with regard to the planning of our new building. Finally, we look forward to another exciting year of planning, progress and development and, if you have still not viewed the changes, we warmly invite you to do so. Elizabeth Shellard Chairman of the House Board

NEW MEMBERS

The following new members joined the Graduate Union in the period February to April 2003. We welcome them and look forward to their participation in our members’ programs.

Annual Members

Victor LUCI, BCom(Deakin) Suhayla MUBARAK, BA(India) Raymond NAPIER, FellowASCPA David NOBLE, BTheol Sam PATON, BAgEcon(UNE) Lina RICCIARDELLI, BAHons(Adel) Anthony ROMANO, BBus Kerry SUTTER, BA(Monash) Carolyn SWEENEY, BEd(Catholic University) Jean-Christophe VERSTRACK, Liamtiak(Leuvan) The following Annual Members have both supported The Graduate Union over a very long period and were admitted as Life Members by Graduate Council at the February Council Meeting.

Life Members

Professor H R Clive PRATT, BScHons, PhD (London), joined 1981 Dr Diane STENHOUSE, BDSc, LDS, joined 1964 All degrees are from University of Melbourne unless otherwise noted. Degrees are stated as presented on members’application forms.