ARBORFIELD - Friday 18th to Sunday 20th June 2004
inclusive
Presentation of a
Special Memento to Bill Cleasby
by Max Warwick on
behalf of Gordon Bonner &
The September 49ers
Contributed
by Max WARWICK (49B)
Presentation Speech
Penned by Gordon G. Bonner (49B), on confinement in Leeds Hospital 12th June 2004
Gentlemen,
On this, our very last Reunion upon
hallowed ground, the September 49ers decided to mount a delegation as the
last item on the AGM Agenda, on behalf of all members of the ARBORFIELD OLD
BOYS ASSOCIATION.
Each year many unsung heroes worked hard to build and give life to
a successful Association which bears fruit at the Annual Reunion.
To name a few, at the risk of leaving a few out, we have always
looked to the Chairman, the Membership Secretary, the Hon Treasurer,
Webmaster, College RSM and most importantly, providing the link between the
past, present and future, the Apprentices, who have over many years,
volunteered to come and look after us whilst we are here.
The efforts of all these individuals are noted and much
appreciated.
However, there is one individual whose efforts on behalf of the
Association have been outstanding. He is my friend and your friend, “Uncle
Bill Cleasby”. -
BILL, this is your life – please step forward.
(Turn
to Bill - Call to front)
The man standing before you is the epitome of the quintessential
English Gentleman, he conducts our affairs in a polite, restrained and
efficient manner, with a warm and ready smile for everyone – nothing is too
much trouble.
He has, for many years, been the focal point for the
administration and the conduit for logistical effort in all matters relating
to the ARBORFIELD OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION.
Bill, from us all please accept this
framed photograph of the Sydney Opera House.
(Present
photograph)
Why Sydney
Opera House? Well, I photographed it
and like it, but more importantly this Australian Icon is a tangible
illustration of the strong friendship links between the Old Boys of the UK and those of the FAR EAST OLD FARTS who live in Australia. This is born out of
the strength of this Association which you are so much part of.
Bill, thank you
Signed Gordon Bonner 49B
The
Photograph
Photograph: Gordon Bonner
The Dedication
Presented to Lt Col (Retd) IWJ Cleasby MBE
By the September 49'ers on behalf of the
Members of the ARBORFIELD OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION
In appreciation of services rendered, 19 June 2004.
Foreknowledge
Source: E-mail from Gordon Bonner to listed
addressees:
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From:
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Gordon Bonner
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Date:
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Wednesday, February 18, 2004 6:17AM
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To:
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George Millie
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Cc:
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Reg Vera Harper; Roy Ashman; Pete Henry; Pat Dale
Haynes; Greg Peck; Max Warwick
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Subject:
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Final Reunion at Arborfield
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Dear All, well, all good things come to an end
at some time or another. There is one man who more than any other has made a
significant contribution the success of the annual reunion, and that is Bill Cleasby. I personally feel that his efforts should not go
unnoted. To that end, should you all agree, I will
mount a spectacular photo of the Sydney Opera House, which I personally
photographed from the Manly Ferry, for Max and I
to present at AGM on Sat 19 June. The reason I have selected the Sydney
Opera House is because there is a strong connection between the Sept. 49ers
and Australia, thus, what
could be more appropriate than Australia's most famous
Icon. The inscription will read as follows:
Presented to Lt Col
(Retd) IWJ Cleasby MBE
By the Sept 49ers on behalf
of the Members of the ARBORFIELD OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION
In appreciation of
services rendered, 19 June
2004.
All in Favour?
Yours As EVERton
Gordon
Published: 1st July 2004
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