The Golden Jubilee (50th) Anniversary Lunch

PRESIDENT'S INVITATION
We look forward to our 50th Anniversary Function on the 17th November 2006 with 50 years of history to remember. Our founders, no doubt would be amazed at what has occurred over that span of time, not forgetting that their efforts were on-carried by a lot of hard working members who, have brought us to today. No mean feat considering the circumstances. Those of us who worked for OTC in that period, are rightly proud of our accomplishments, professionalism, "can do" approach and the esteem in which we were held world-wide.

Some credit for that success was due to the rapport that existed between all areas and the "pursuit of excellence!" Our initial social function was a "Buffet Tea" held at the "State Ballroom in Market Street, Sydney" and attended by the Chairman of the Commission and GM of that time. A grand affair!

Do enjoy our forthcoming "Golden Jubilee Function " as a celebration of success and the bringing together of those with whom we shared so much and the remembrance of those who are no longer here to share our memories with. Please also remember, that our future lies in your participation and support in our association's activities; which I trust we may look forward to?
Sincerely,
Henry Cranfield

Further commentary (unsure of author)...

We gathered in the auditorium of the Bowler’s Club at noon (nominally!). There were those who arrived at 11:00am who were so keen to get there! It was great to see so many familiar faces and many which had not been sighted for some time. The noise level gradually increased as old friends greeted one another and I am sure copious quantities of amber fluid were encouraged to evaporate. At about 12:30, our MC, Peter Bull, was able, with great difficulty to persuade us all to find a seat so that we could enjoy a very pleasant meal which was to be punctuated with the comments from the speakers for the day. (There was a minor technical hiccup when we discovered that we had been hooked into the PA for a number of raffles. Several techs were despatched to sort out the problem and it was soon fixed!). The Celebration Video was also screened and well received. We also received a message from our friends across the ditch in NZ.