OIGA News From the President Firstly, let me bring you up to date on some Council news. Earlier this year Vice President, Steph Louey (’08), announced she was off to the Big Apple to try her luck together with partner, Ryan Buckingham (’08). As a consequence Elise Dunstan (’01) has been unanimously appointed by Council to fill the role as Vice President and I know that she will perform with the passion and commitment that is her trademark! Mike Gowans (’93) has also relinquished his position on Council as has Claude Jabbour (’04) and Jess Harris (’08). I take this opportunity to publicly thank them for their years of service to Council and the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians’ Association.
Water Polo Premiers 2017
The work of Council goes on and by the time you read this our Cocktails and Connections networking event will have taken place but not without the concerted efforts of Alumni and Development Officer, Peter Swain (’75) and Alex Bacskos (’13). The reunion program continues with six having already taken place in what has been a busy first six months. My thanks to those Councillors who gave up their time to support this important program. A reminder to alumni to let us know when their contact details change in order to stay informed of School and OIG news as well as to be invited to OIG events. Email alumni@ivanhoe.com.au to update your details. Our sporting clubs had some good results in 2017 with our men’s Water Polo team taking out back-to-back Grand Finals and our Netballers losing in a playoff in their Grand Final match. Mixed results for our cricket, soccer and football clubs with the U19s taking out the premiership in Section 3 of the VAFA. However the enthusiasm of all clubs to strive for better things in 2018 is very apparent. It is great to know that the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians’ Football Club will be fielding a Women’s AFL team in 2018. We continue to support the Cambodian Teachers Scholarship, enabling four teachers from a small village school in Peak Sneng to attend university in Siem Reap. We invite you to support this worthy venture via our website at oldivanhoe.com.au as we still have two years to go before completing our commitment of $5,000. Until next time, Wayne Vanderwert (’89) President OIGA
President Wayne Vanderwert presents First XI Captain Jesse King with the OIGCC Kendall Cup 2018
Vale We regret to announce the passing of the following members of the Ivanhoe Grammar School Community Simon Brown (’60) Buckley/Brown Era David Evans (’64) Brown Era Kenneth Pulling (’41) Buckley Boy Bruce Porter (’42) Buckley Boy Bruce Chivers (’57) Brown Era Ross Herron (’67) Brown Era
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Mervyn Barton (’38) Buckley Boy Peter Miles (’60) Brown Era Maxwell Williams (’42) Buckley Boy John Down (’40) Buckley Boy Peter Nicholls (’55) Brown Era
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Leslie Hudson (’43) Buckley Boy, Yea Boarder Ray Prasad (’49) Brown Era Geoffrey Wright (’48) Buckley Boy
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