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NC OLD BOYS NCOBA President’s Message We have managed a very successful last part of the year with some great engagement between Old Boys and the broader Nudgee College community. In particular the NCOBA Race Day and End of Year Dinner were very enjoyable events. I am grateful to all who helped organise and support our association to ensure such success – especially Vice President, Mr Andrew McNamara, and Treasurer, Mr Doug Carrigan, who assisted in registrations for events. Importantly, the Memorial Mass was very well
attended this year, and our thanks to Mr Kieran McCarthy (NC 1979-83) and Mr Vince Rao (NC 1955-56) who ensured Old Boy engagement went well. Mr Aldo Varricchio (NC 1987-91) supported the Young Alumni Welcome Lunch, and the annual NCOBA Golf Day at Virginia Golf Course was well attended in October, with thanks to Old Boys Mr Adrian Hunter (NC 1991-92), Mr Brendan Williams (NC 1988-92) and Mr Simon Carter (NC 1974-78) who assisted. The End of Year Dinner
at the Story Bridge Hotel was a cracker with NCOBA Secretary Mr Tony Gleeson and Old Boy host Mr Richard Deery (NC 1975-79) organising a great dinner for all. Our thanks to the Development and Communications team, particularly Ms Tehani Lai Koun Sing and Ms Hannah Kilburn, and all those who support us at the College. It has been a successful year, and we greatly look forward to a bigger and better 2022. Mr Hugh Hamilton NCOBA President
NCOBA Race Day It was a truly fabulous day on Saturday 9 October for the 2021 Nudgee College Old Boys Race Day and NCOBA Cup at Eagle Farm.
Above: Ms Carmel Cule, Mr Hugh Hamilton (NCOBA President), Ms Kristin Devitt and Mr Tony Gleeson (NCOBA Secretary). Below: Mr Richard Morrison with Trainer Ms Desleigh Forster and the Sherrin Family, owners of Apache Chase with the NCOBA Cup.
With more than 250 people in attendance, it was wonderful to see so many of the Nudgee College community coming together and enjoying the networking, fundraising and awesome hospitality of the Brisbane Racing Club and ‘The XXXX Cup Day’. Different ages, fashion lovers, and punters of all levels of seriousness enjoyed the day. We were very grateful to the generous sponsors and supporters of the event. The NCOBA Cup was won by Apache Chase and all agreed the event should be an annual event. Our sincere thanks to Old Boys Mr Richard Morrison (NC 1987-91) and Mr Matthew Rudolph (NC 199294), both from the Brisbane Racing Club, who helped us organise such a wonderful day. We hope to see even more of you there next year. Mr Andrew McNamara NCOBA Vice President
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