THE
MELBOURNE
The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Inc.
GR ADUATE
Periodical newsletter of the graduate union of the university of melbourne incorporated Print Post approved pp337834/00022 registered association no. AA0023234B April 2009 Volume 62 No. 2 www.graduatehouse.com.au
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Ninety-Seventh Annual General Meeting of the Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne Incorporated (“The Graduate Union”) will be held on Thursday, 28 May 2009 at 5.30 pm at Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton
Contents CALENDAR OF GRADUATE HOUSE EVENTS
2
STELLA LANGFORD PROJECT UPDATE
2
DONATIONS
2
Eugene Spanti, Head of College and CEO April 2009
AGENDA
AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS 2 NEW MEMBERS
ELECTION ISSUE
2
1. WELCOME, APOLOGIES AND RULES FOR CONDUCT OF THE MEETING
Annual Report Income Statement Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements Statement by Council Independent Audit Report Graduate Council Election Candidates’ Statements
3 5 5
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES To confirm the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 29 May 2008
6 7 8 9 9
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
LETTERS
8
VALETE
8
GRADUATE COUNCIL NEWS
STAFF, MEMBERS AND RESIDENTS
10
LUNCHEON SPEAKERS
11
FROM THE HEAD OF COLLEGE
12
Office Bearers President: The Honourable John Cain Vice President: Dr Robert Gibson Chairman: Mr J Andrew Binns Vice Chairman: Mr David N Sparks Head of College and CEO Mr Eugene Spanti
4. REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 2008 5. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2008 Consider and, if thought fit, adopt the accounts of The Graduate Union as printed in the April 2009 edition of The Melbourne Graduate. 6. ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS The Returning Officer will announce the result of the election and the President will declare the names of the elected Council Members. 7. RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITOR 8. STELLA LANGFORD PROJECT UPDATE – Presentation By Max Architects 9. OTHER BUSINESS (Discussion and Question Time) 10. CLOSE
MEMBERS EVENING AT GRADUATE HOUSE 29 APRIL 2009 : 5PM – 6.30PM MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE COUNCIL April 2009 Volume 62 No.2 – 1
THE MELBOURNE GRADUATE CALENDAR of EVENTS Apr 23 Punters Corner Wine Appreciation Dinner Apr 29 Meet & Greet Graduate Council Candidates May 6 Luncheon Speaker: Mrs Jan Dimmick ‘Day in the Life of a Tennis Umpire’ May 28 AGM & Dinner/Lecture Speaker: Professor Robyn Eckersley ‘Climate change politics’ Jun 3 Luncheon Speaker: Ms Sophie Maj ‘The Refugee Experience’ June 25th Special Event Debortoli Winery Tour Light Lunch with wine and cheese tastings. Jul 1 Luncheon Speaker: Dr Jim Peacock, CSIRO ‘Science and the Major challenges confronting the world’ July 23 London Celebrity Chefs Reunion Dinner Aug 5 Luncheon Speaker: Mr Kenneth Park, Art Historian Aug 27 Twilight Lecture: US Consul-General Sep 2 Luncheon Speaker: Mr Roscoe Howell Modern Day Slavery Oct 1 Luncheon Speaker: Professor Margaret Gardner Oct 22 Wine Appreciation Dinner Nov1 Luncheon Speaker: The Rev Tim Costello Oct 22 Twilight Lecture: Mr Peter Costello Dec 2 Luncheon Speaker: Dr Kim Dovey The Melbourne Graduate is normally published four times a year by The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Incorporated. It is edited by Eugene Spanti and Lyn Weston, under the direction of the Graduate Council and its Executive Committee. The Melbourne Graduate welcomes letters from readers and reserves the right to edit them for publication. Please keep word count to a maximum of 250 and address to The Editors, The Melbourne Graduate. Registered Address: The Graduate Union, 220 Leicester St., Carlton, Vic. 3053 Australia. Telephone: (03) 9347-3428 Facsimile (03) 9347-9981 www.graduatehouse.com.au – email: sec@graduatehouse.com.au Printed by: FSG Design & Print, 1 Argent Place, Ringwood, Vic 3134. Tel: (03) 9873 5144
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STELLA LANGford update
D
ue to the builders’ facilities taking over the footpath in January, the signboard explaining the project was, of necessity, placed in front of the terrace at 222 Leicester Street. In mid-February the steel frame to support the façade was put in place to allow for the safe demolition of the rear and interior walls of the three terraces. The first of the ground level concrete slabs was poured Concrete pouring behind the façades towards the end of February with the second pouring being completed during the second week in March. The building really began taking shape when the framework for the exterior walls was erected in mid-March. The Stella Langford Project Appeal total at 31 March: $33,496 Donors to the Appeal at 31 March 2009:- Mrs K Binns, Mr C Blandy, Dr T Brown, Prof G Brown, Mr M Butler, Mr A Campain, Dr P Campbell, Miss E Carvosso, Dr A Casey, Ms Y Clarke, Mr A Cohn, Mr W Cushing, Mrs M Dean, Mr J Dunstan, Miss M Edmondson, Mr D Eyres, Mr F Ford, Mr R Goodman, Mr J Grant, Mrs A Gregory, Dr W Hamilton, Mr R Hardcastle, Mr D Hart, Dr D Hayden, Mr G Henning, Dr M Hill, Ms J Kay, Dr J Kearney, Ms C Kellam, Mr B Krahnert, Dr P Law, Mr B McKeon, Mrs M Mearns, Dr A Parker, Dr J Robertson, Mr H Rosengren, Mr R Skilbeck, Mr N Taylor, Dr G Vaughan, Mrs M Wass, Mr T Werner. Special thanks to Dr John Kearney, Life Member from Mudgeeraba, Queensland and his wife Alison who will name an apartment in the Stella Langford building, having donated $10,000 in November 2008.
DONATIONS
AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS 2009
Building Fund: $200 G Jones, $100 C Kellam, $75 M Merchant, $50 B Stevenson, $25 B Dove Residents Assistance Fund: $175 G Jones, $50 B Stevenson The Graduate Union appreciates an amount of $500 received from Dr Elizabeth Shaw and the Stillwell family, an annual endowment which is put aside for any special requirements relating to the upkeep of the Stillwell Room.
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) Professor Michael B Crommelin AO (Joined in 1979) Member of the Order of Australia (AM) Dr Michael R Jones AM (Joined in 2000) Mr Norman F Dalton AM (Joined in 1972) Mrs Annemaree Lanteri AM (Joined in 1976) Emeritus Professor Allison G Mackinnon AM
Many thanks to Professor Vassilios Sarafis for his regular donations throughout the year. In addition, in February he donated a gift to the value of $50.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) Professor Martin M Comte OAM (Joined in 1971) Professor Barbara A Hayes OAM (Joined in 1985)
(Joined in 1996)
NEW MEMBERS The Graduate Union is offering one year’s free membership in 2009 to all new graduates of the University of Melbourne. This initiative will introduce new events and networking opportunities of interest to this group. The following new graduates joined the Graduate Union as a result of this special membership offer. Ms L Atwood, BA/LLB(Hons) Miss K Altis, BA Ms J Anstey, BCom/Arts Ms M Bakes, BECE(Hons) Mr S Bergamin, MAgribus Miss S Bitcon, BA/LLB Miss H Brain, BA Ms A Brand, BA, DipMus Mr J Carnegie, BMus(Hons) Dr M Casey, PhD(Psych) Dr E Chong, MBBS Miss G Considine, BA Mr C Cousens, BA Ms C Ellis, MA Miss E Evangelista, BA Mr G Furlong, MEd Ms E Hamilton, BA/LLB
Mr F Hofheins, BA(Hons) Mrs M Ingvarson, BA Dr S Kalus, MBBS/BMed Sci/DML Miss S Jakins, BBus Ms J Keogh, MSL Miss L Kharsas, BOptometry Miss Lee, BArch Dr K LePlastrier, MPsych Mr S Lewis, BSc Ms J Lord, MA Ms A Maguire, MA Mr T Mattingsbrooke, BLearn/Dev/Traing Ms A Maudsley, BUrbPlang&Development Mr I Mence, BA Mr P Miziewicz, BUrbPlang&Developmnt Miss L Neville, BA/BTeach Mr P Newton, BSc
Miss H Ngan, BA Mr J Nunan, BA(Hons) Ms C Orr-Thomson, BA(Hons) Mr M Ovais, MEd Mr P Pallot, BA/LLB(Hons) Miss H Price, BEd Ms M Rewakowski, MA Mr D Riddiford, BTeach Dr S Ross, PhD Mr L Rowland, MTesol Ms V Steiner, MSocWork Mss P Talbot, BA/LLB Miss N Whitelaw, BA Ms K Witt, BA(Hons) Miss L Xiao, BCom Ms A Yeoh, LLB/BCom Mr T Yang, LLB/BCom
All degrees are from University of Melbourne unless otherwise noted. Degrees are stated as presented on members’ application forms.
THE MELBOURNE GRADUATE
ANNUAL REPORT Your Council presents its report on the Association for the financial year ended 31 December 2008 The names of Graduate Council members are listed below: President The Honourable John Cain Vice-President Dr R W Gibson Chairman Mr J A Binns Vice-Chairman Mr D N Sparks Ex-officio and nominees of Vice-Chancellor Ms J Stephens Mr D Proctor Twelve elected members Until May 2011 Dr R W Gibson (from May 2008 Mrs M Cliff (from May 2008) Vacancy Vacancy Until May 2010 Mr J A Binns (from May 2007) Ms C A Kidston (from May 2007) Mr D N Sparks (from May 2007) Mr E Wong (from May 2007) Until May 2009 Mr A G Cleghorn (from May 2006) Mrs G J Fisher (from May 2006) Dr A K Roberts (from May 2006) Mr N J Taylor (from May 2006) Co-opted Members filling Vacancies Mr D McInerney (from Dec 2008) Dr C Booth (from Dec 2008) Co-opted Member (as per Rule 19(e)) Mr D Eyres Nature of operations and principal activities The principal activities during the year were the conduct of a residential postgraduate college affiliated with the University of Melbourne and the provision of facilities as University Graduates Club for members of the Graduate Union to enjoy social and intellectual activities. There was no significant change in the nature of these activities during the year. Results and review of operations The financial statements show a total operating revenue of $2,364,417 with a surplus of $215,900 (last year $491,637). Revenue includes function and conference income of $421,614 (last year $347,244). Occupancy peaked at 98.31% in March and averaged 88.82% throughout the year.
Donations amounted to $67,691 and the Graduate Union received $7,500 from the William Berry PostGraduate Trust and bequests totalling $25,000 from the Estates of Dr John Champness and Dr H.R.C (Clive) Pratt. Long term debt are the fixed interest loans with National Australia Bank of $1million fully drawn and the $6 million fixed interest loan of $500,000 drawn to 31 December 2008. At 31 December 2008 cash on deposit had grown to $1,090,294. The Stella Langford Project While the consultants were developing the detailed specifications, discussions were held with the National Australia Bank which resulted in the bank agreeing to provide finance of $6 million under appropriate conditions. Tenders were called in July and after considering the specialized advice of the architects, Graduate Council entered into a contract with APM Group (Aust) Pty Ltd. Work commenced in October. There was a minor delay initially with the need to remove asbestos sheeting particularly from areas at the rear of the terraces. A more serious problem than was expected arose when earthworks commenced and contaminated soil had to be removed in accordance with Regulations. As some of the excavated material was unsuitable for use as backfill, clean material had to be brought on site. Loan arrangements with the National Australia Bank were finalized at an interest rate below that originally negotiated. The Graduate Union has also agreed to make some repayment of principal in the sixth and seventh year of the loan. Members will be kept informed of building progress in The Melbourne Graduate. A progress report will be made at the Annual General Meeting Graduate Council The Graduate Union depends on the contribution from members of Graduate Council and the staff. In May, due to insufficient nominations, the usual elections did not take place. Mr Darren Room, Ms Johann Ruth and Mr Tony Vriends did not seek reelection to Graduate Council and we thank them for their contribution during their time on Council. Following the Annual General Meeting, we welcomed Mrs Merren Cliff to Council as a new member and congratulated Dr Robert Gibson on his re-election. Also during the year, we welcomed Mr Douglas Proctor who was appointed by the Vice-Chancellor following the departure of Dr Carolyn O’Brien. In view of the two vacancies created at the May election, Graduate Council unanimously agreed to invite Mr Daniel McInerney and Dr Christopher Booth to fill these vacancies. Mr David Eyres, a member of the Stella Langford Project Committee was also co-opted to Council.
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THE MELBOURNE GRADUATE Graduate House Staff Head of College and Chief Executive Officer, Eugene Spanti continued to be supported by Assistant Secretary Lyn Weston, and in July Mr David Tey was employed as Operations Manager overseeing day-to-day operations. In the conference and function area, Martin Rule continued to run a very efficient operation. The catering team, namely Chef Robert Goodman, Kitchen Assistants Sujata Mandahar, Margaret Schintler and Basma Tantawy continued their excellent work for both residents and members. Rosie Ellul, Conference Supervisor, with Carman Tabone and Aron Peudel continued to provide friendly and efficient service to conference and events patrons and lunchtime guests. The front desk was very capably handled by Diana Moyses, welcoming the many residents who sustain the high occupancy levels. In August Shirley Ho was employed part-time to assist with accommodation bookings and general administrative tasks. Diane Thomas continued as Bookkeeper attending Graduate House on Tuesday and Thursday to deal with the day-to-day accounts. Throughout the year housekeepers, Anne Ladkins, Sheila Bevan and Anna Condello ensured accommodation services were maintained to high levels, while Lou Tarquinio and Carmine Santalucia, the maintenance and handymen maintained the building and service areas. All have contributed to a smooth working team. Membership
the Graduate Union in 2008 (Resident 92, Ordinary 45, Life 4, Associate 6, Corporate 4). Additional social events are planned for 2009 and it is anticipated these will attract new members and increase business opportunities. Reciprocal Contacts In October the Head of College visited China during the University of Melbourne Open Days in Beijing and Shanghai. From China he travelled to Taiwan and Thailand visiting National Taiwan University and Mahidol and Chulalongkorn Universities to discuss possible reciprocity. It is expected that Agreements will be signed in 2009. Summary The outstanding financial results of the Graduate Union reflect the excellent facilities at Graduate House, which has resulted in sustained high occupancy and a substantial increase in use of the conferencing facilities. The dedication and enthusiasm of the staff, ably led by the Chief Executive Officer, ensured members and residents received outstanding service and value for money. The Graduate Union experienced another very successful year and also commenced the next stage in redevelopment of its Leicester Street properties. Significant events after year-end There have been no significant events, other than those that have been referred to in this report, since 31 December 2008 which may affect the operations or financial position of the Graduate Union. Signed pursuant to a resolution of Council.
There were 1943 members at the end of 2008 of whom 1452 were life members.
Mr J Andrew Binns Chairman 7 April, 2009
Over all membership categories, 152 new members joined Attendance at Council and Committees (*part year only)
Hon J Cain Dr R Gibson Mr N Taylor Mr A Binns Mr D Sparks Mr A Cleghorn Mr E Wong Ms C Kidston Dr A Roberts Mrs G Fisher Mrs M Cliff* Mr D Room* Ms J Ruth* Mr A Vriends*
Council Mtgs No held Attd. 8 5 8 8 8 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 5 8 6 8 6 8 8 8 5 8 1 8 1 8 0
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House Board Mtgs No held Attd
5 5
3 5
5
5
5 5 5 5
2 5 1 2*
5
0*
Acct&Audit Mtgs No held Attd. 4 4 4
4 2 3
4
2
4
2
Membership Mtgs No held Attd 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
1 2 0 3 3 2 2 1 3
3 3
1 0
SL Project Mtgs No held Attd. 7 1 7 6
Fundraising Mtgs No held Attd. 3 2*
3 7 7 7
7
1 7 4
Rules Mtgs No held Attd
1
1
1
0
1
1
1 1 1
1 1 0
3
6
THE MELBOURNE GRADUATE INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 December 2008 2008 $ INCOME Subscriptions
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 December 2008 2007 $
82,207
74,757
1,247,373
1,299,215
10,254
11,809
854,981
788,839
65,436
11,609
Donations: Other
2,255
4,647
Interest received
59,189
38,636
Government Grant
30,930 11,792
Nil 2,518
2,364,417
2,232,030
Accommodation Property rentals Catering Donations: Building
Other income
2008 $ CURRENT ASSETS Cash (See Note 4(a)) 1,137,798 48,384
2,879
8,466
10,630
Prepayments
33,447
22,878
1,228,095
838,188
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant & equipment 16,917,062 (See Note 5)
1,006,233
805,540
397,977
333,262
TOTAL ASSETS
55,209
57,603
103,184
110,545
Rates & government taxes
18,185
15,878
Professional fees
98,019
77,350
Legal expenses
14,566
13,862
Insurances
26,627
26,278
Interest & bank charges
98,251
93,569
Repairs & maintenance
193,317
125,595
1,000 68,258
Nil 64,655
2,080,826
1,724,137
283,591
507,893
Employment costs Catering supplies Utilities Communication costs
Scholarship Depreciation
NET SURPLUS
LESS ABNORMAL ITEMS
16,159,335
18,145,157
16,997,523
CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors and 629,270 borrowings (See Note 6) Provisions 160,669 (See Note 7)
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
789,939
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors and 1,500,000 borrowings (See Note 6)
255,626 104,834
360,460
1,000,000
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,500,000
1,000,000
TOTAL LIABILITIES
2,289,939
1,360,460
NET ASSETS
15,855,218
15,637,063
65,436 2,255
4,647
Transferred
67,691
16,256
MEMBERS’ EQUITY Reserves 14,441,036 (See Note 8) 1,414,182 Retained Funds
491,637 ======
TOTAL MEMBERS FUNDS 15,855,218 ========
215,900 ======
16,159,335
16,917,062
Donations: Building Donations: Residents’ Assistance Fund
NET SURPLUS (after deducting Abnormal Items)
11,609
801,801
Receivables (See Note 4(c)) Stock (See Note 4(b))
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
EXPENDITURE
2007 $
14,438,781 1,198,282
(See Note 11)
15,637,063 ========
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THE MELBOURNE GRADUATE The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1(a) STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES These financial statements are general purpose financial reports prepared for use by members of the Association. The Council has determined that the Association is a reporting entity. The statements are prepared in accordance with the requirements of applicable Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements in accordance with Schedule 1 of Associations Incorporation (Prescribed Particulars) Regulations 2001. The statements are prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historic costs and do not take into account changing money values or, except where specifically stated, current valuations of non-current assets. The following material accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless otherwise stated, have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report. 1(b) PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Plant and equipment are measured on a cost basis. The carrying amount of plant and equipment was reviewed to ensure that the carrying value of these assets reflected their effective lives. 1(c) DEPRECIATION OF FIXED ASSETS The depreciation charge for plant and equipment is calculated on the straight line basis over the effective lives of the assets. 1(d) OPERATING REVENUE Details of operating revenue are in the Income Statement. Consistent with the previous year, life subscriptions & donations have been brought to account on a cash-received basis. Accommodation revenue is brought to account on the accruals basis. 1(e) INCOME TAX The Association’s income is exempt from income tax by virtue of Section 23(e) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (as amended) and has been endorsed as a tax concession charity for GST and fringe benefit tax by the Australian Taxation Office. 1(f) DONATIONS The Association is registered as a Deductible Gift Recipient for donations over $2. Donations are accounted for through the Income Statement and where applicable the Reserves. (See Note 8). 2008 2007 $ $ 2. AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION For audit of accounts 8,860 6,466 For other services Nil Nil (no other benefits were received by the auditor) 3.
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ EMOLUMENTS
The Council members of the Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne Inc have not received and do not receive any remuneration for their services. 4(a) CASH Cash at Bank 4 6 ,1 5 4 17,619 Cash Float & Bar Float 1,350 1,250 782,932 Term Deposits - NAB 1,090,294 1,137,798 801,801 4(b) STOCK – AT COST 10,630 Wine & Food 8,466 8,466 10,630
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4(c) Receivables GST Refundable Accounts Receivable
2008 $
2007 $
45,255 3,129 48,384
Nil 2,879 2,879
5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (a) Property (i) Nos 210-214 Leicester Street, Carlton – Stella Langford Bldg. Freehold land and buildings at Graduate Council’s valuation 4,600,000 4,600,000 December 2006 (ii) No 216-220 Leicester Street, Carlton Freehold land and buildings at Graduate Council’s valuation December 2006 5,200,000
5,200,000
(iii) Nos 222-228 Leicester Street, Carlton Freehold land and buildings at Graduate Council’s valuation December 2006 3,400,000
3,400,000
(iv) Nos 230-234 Leicester Street, Carlton Freehold land and buildings at Graduate Council’s valuation December 2006 2,550,000 15,750,000 (b) Plant and Equipment Plant and equipment - at cost 459,523 Provision for depreciation (239,660) 219,863 (c) Capital Improvements Bathroom Renovations – at cost 47,339 (35,734) Less: Transfer from Reserves 11,605 (d) Stella Langford Project – at cost 965,295 (29,701) Less: Transfer from Reserves 935,594 Total Property Plant & Equipment (Items (a) to (d)) 16,917,062
2,550,000 15,750,000 430,989 (171,402) 259,587 63,318 (15,979) 47,339 102,409 Nil 102,409 16,159,335
6. CREDITORS AND BORROWINGS Current Creditors 3 9 9 ,0 2 0 44,759 Accruals 38,771 37,774 GST Payable Nil 6,394 Residents’ Bonds & Advance 166,699 191,479 Accommodation Deposits 629,270 255,626 Financial Liabilities 1. Total Current and Non-Current Secured Liabilities Commercial Bill (Interest Only 1,000,000 1,000,000 Fixed Matures 2014) (a) Commercial Bill (Interest Only Nil Fixed Matures 2013) (b) 500,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 (a) The $1million commercial bill is secured over 216-220 and 222-228 Leicester Street, Carlton. (b) This is a $6 million commercial bill facility to be fully drawn by end of October 2009 for Stella Langford Project. It is secured over 216-220 and 222-228 Leicester Street, Carlton
THE MELBOURNE GRADUATE 2008 $
2007 $
7. PROVISIONS 104,834 Employee Entitlements 160,669 Other than the provisions raised the Council is not aware of any other contingent liabilities. 8.
2008 2007 $ $ (b) Reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to operating surplus before abnormal items Operating surplus before abnormal 283,591 507,893 items Depreciation of non current assets 68,258 64,655
RESERVES
(a) Asset Revaluation Reserve Balance at 1 January Revaluation Increment Balance 31 December
14,410,358 Nil 14,410,358
14,410,358 Nil 14,410,358
28,423 2 ,1 8 0 30,603
23,776 4,647 28,423
Nil 3 5 ,7 3 5 (35,735) Nil
4,370 11,609 (15,979) Nil
Nil 29,701 (29,701) Nil
Nil Nil Nil Nil
Nil 75 75 14,441,036
Nil Nil Nil 14,438,781
(b) Residents’ Assistance Reserve Balance at 1 January Donations Balance 31 December (c) Building Reserve Balance at 1 January Donations Transfer to Assets (see Note 5(c)) Balance 31 December (d) Stella Langford Reserve Balance at 1 January Donations Transfer to Assets (see Note 5 Balance 31 December (e) Bursaries/Scholarship Reserve Balance at 1 January Donations Balance 31 December
9. STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS (a) Cash flows from operating activities Members’ subscriptions 82,207 Accommodation & meals 2,127,384 Donations & other income 110,413 Payments to suppliers & employees (1,651,592) Net cash provided by operating 668,412 activities Cashflows from investing activities Property rentals Commercial Bill Funds expended on development and renovations Funds expended on asset purchases Interest on investment accounts Net cash used by investing activities Net increase/(decrease) cash held Cash at start of financial year Cash at end of financial year
74,757 2,096,281 18,774 (1,625,004) 564,808
10,254 500,000 (873,324)
11,809 (165,727)
(28,534) 59,189 (332,415) 335,997 801,801 1,137,798
(47,220) 38,636 (162,502) 402,306 399,495 801,801
Changes in net assets & liabilities Increase/(Decrease) in provision for employee entitlements Decrease/(Increase) in receivables Prepayments and inventory Increase/(Decrease) in other Creditors/Borrowings Decrease/(Increase) in non-current assets Increase/(Decrease) in Reserves Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash Held
55,835
9,643
(53,910)
12,478
873,644 (893,676)
20,591 (213,231)
2,255
277
335,997
402,306
10. SHARE CAPITAL The Association has no share capital. The Association was incorporated under the provisions of the Associations Incorporation Act on 12 June 1991. 11.
RETAINED FUNDS
Retained funds at 1 January Add Net Surplus for year Less Donations transferred to other Reserves Retained Funds at 31 December
1,198,282
706,645
283,591
507,893
(67,691) 1,414,182
(16,256) 1,198,282
12. The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne Incorporated is not a trustee of any trust at the date of this report, except for the Residents Assistance Fund (See Note 1(f)). The balance of the Residents’ Assistance Fund is deposited separately with the National Australia Bank.
STATEMENT BY COUNCIL The Council of The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne Incorporated is of the opinion that: (a) the accompanying Income Statement is drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the operations of the Association for year ended 31 December 2008; (b) the accompanying Balance Sheet is drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Association as at 31 December 2008; and (c) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Association will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. By resolution of the Council. J.A. Binns E.A. Spanti
Chairman Head of College and CEO Carlton, 7 April 2009
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THE MELBOURNE GRADUATE A. L. Law, FCA
3 Evergreen Avenue, Balwyn Vic 3103 Phone 9830 1242, Mobile 0417 013 395 ABN 45 614 724 892
LETTERS Chartered Accountants
INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATE UNION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE INCORPORATED SCOPE I have audited the financial report of The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne Incorporated for the year ended 31 December 2008, as set out in the Annual Report on pages 3 to 7. The elected Council is responsible for the financial report and has determined that the accounting policies used and described in Note 1 to the financial statements which form part of the financial report are appropriate to meet the needs of the Associations Incorporation Act (Victoria) 1981 and the needs of members. I have conducted an independent audit of the financial report in order to express an opinion on it to the members. My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free of material misstatement. My procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial report and the evaluation of accounting policies and significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the financial report is presented fairly in accordance with Accounting Standards, the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (Victoria) 1981 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements in Australia so as to present a view which is consistent with my understanding of the Graduate Union’s financial position, and the results of its operations and its cash flows. The accounting policies do not require the application of all Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements in Australia. The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis. AUDIT OPINION In my opinion, the financial report of The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne Incorporated is properly drawn up in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements in Australia, so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne Incorporated as at 31 December 2008, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended on that date. A. L. Law FCA Registered Company Auditor, Reg No. 9310 Carlton, April 2009
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
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Dr M R (Taffy) Jones AM, Member Many thanks for your letter of congratulations on my recent award and for your kind words which were much appreciated. The Union and I go back a number of years but unfortunately I don’t get the chance to come in very much because my work takes me away. However, the staff there did a terrific job in running a special birthday party for me on December 4th last year at Graduate House which was a great success. Thank you again for your kind words. February 2009 From Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Warmest thanks for your good wishes on the occasion of my 100th birthday written on behalf of the Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne. I was interested to hear that with the opening of the new building the Union has expanded beyond your expectations and you have recently commenced another project – the redevelopment of the three terraces, Stella Langford Annexe, which will greatly benefit your members and resident students. I hope that sometime when I am visiting the University I will be able to visit Graduate House and see what you have achieved. February 2009 From Patricia Boaden, Life Member I should like to congratulate you on the success of the annual Christmas Dinner held at Graduate House on 12 December. To begin with the carols being sung as a background to the arrival of guests was a pleasant idea that established the Christmas side of the celebrations. Our new chef excelled himself while Martin’s innovations on the tables kept us guessing for a while but soon received the accolade ‘great’. The recital of carols from an earlier century was just beautiful. Five singers only from the Queens College Choir performed with exceptional skill and musicianship. For me, of course, came the ‘great’ moment when the winner of the Plasma TV was announced. To say I was surprised was an understatement. I was flabbergasted. I had always believed that the likelihood of my winning any such magic machine was utterly remote. All I can say now is, Thank You Graduate House and thank you to its CEO, Eugenio Spanti for providing the function (and a special thank you to Diana and David who drove the monster to my home and set it up. It actually functioned within 20 minutes of its arrival!) January 2009l Editors’ Note In the ‘Letters’ section on page 2 of the February edition, Justine and Mark Tippett thanked staff for the smooth running of their wedding, saying they were ‘thrilled to be the first to have “tied the knot” at Graduate House’. While Justine and Mark were indeed the first to be married in the ‘new’ building, the late Colin Watson and Marie Dowling were, in fact, the first couple to be married at Graduate House. Dally Messenger III conducted the ceremony which took place in the Library on 14 June 1979.
VALETE Since publication of the last edition of The Melbourne Graduate we have been notified of the deaths of the following members: Mr W Banks, Life Member joined 1951 Mrs J Bitcon, Life Member joined 1968 Miss M Edwards, Member joined 1975 Mrs I Friedrich, Life Member joined 1943 Dr A Leslie, Member joined 1985 Mr F Martin, Life Member joined 1950 Sir John Young, Life Member joined 1949 The Graduate Union appreciates the support of these members and extends condolences to their families. We regret that space constraints do not allow individual acknowledgement of each deceased member.
THE MELBOURNE GRADUATE GRADUATE UNION COUNCIL ELECTION 2009 General Information As a result of the call for nominations published in the February issue of The Melbourne Graduate six (6) valid nominations have been received for the six (6) positions to be filled. A poll will therefore not need to be held, and the following candidates will be declared elected by the President at the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday, 29 May 2008. The first four candidates (^) will have terms expiring in May 2012 and the other two candidates will have terms expiring in 2011.
Personal Information and Policy Statements Submitted by Candidates For the information of members of the Graduate Union the successful candidates are listed below in the order in which their names were drawn by lot to determine the terms of office as required in Rule 4.2 of the Election Regulations. The information provided by the candidates has been standardised only by listing the surname first, followed by other names, and the listing of degrees and diplomas and the inclusion of the names of the proposer and seconder of the candidate. ^FISHER, Glenda Joan, MEd(Melb), BEd(Bendigo), THTC(Melbourne Teachers College), TPTC(Geelong Teachers College) Proposer – Jane Blaxland Seconder – Andre Gregory Cleghorn I have served as a Councillor since May 2006 and am currently chair of the Membership Committee as well as a member of the Executive, House Board and the Stella Langford Project Committee. I believe I have contributed to the success of Graduate House on a number of levels over the past three years but in particular in growing membership and helping to further develop good governance practice. My broad experience in education and governance will enable me to continue to contribute positively to the Graduate Council. I consider it a privilege to be elected for a further term to the council of the Graduate Union where I will endeavour to be pro-active in ensuring the organisation continues to grow and satisfy the needs of a broad constituent of members. ^EYRES, David, BArch(Melb), FRAIA Proposer – John Andrew Binns Seconder – David Norman Sparks I am a retired architect. After working and travelling overseas, I worked as an architect in Melbourne on a variety of projects including design of buildings of all types for schools and university colleges and on existing and historic buildings. Last year I joined the Stella Langford Project committee and was co-opted to the council and this year joined the Membership committee. With my experience with building projects I have been able to contribute to the Stella Langford Project and now hope, if elected, to work towards increasing membership and the further development of the Graduate Union. ^CLEGHORN, Andre Gregory, BSc(Hons), MSc(Melb), MIAPTC&B Proposer – Glenda Joan Fisher Seconder – Jane Blaxland Current councillor & member of the Membership & Stella Langford Project Committees. Medical Microbiologist and now operating a plant biotechnology laboratory. Our current building has revolutionised our ability to provide postgraduate accommodation and conferencing facilities. The new development will expand these facilities and add car parking. Now is the time to concentrate on our collegiate activities & expand our membership. My aim is to provide: • Regular academic lectures • Social activities for members • Travel service using our reciprocal rights.
^BOOTH, Christopher, BSc(Hons), DBiotech, GCAppFin Proposer – Jane Blaxland Seconder – Glenda Joan Fisher Chris holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Microbiology from the University of New South Wales. His time there included working for the University Housing Office, and serving on resident committees for Goldstein College. Upon graduating, he conducted laboratory research at hospitals in Sydney and Brisbane. Being an outgoing fellow, he pursued a career in technology commercialization, then worked in venture capital whilst completing his doctorate at the University of Queensland. At AusBiotech, his goal is to facilitate growth of the biotechnology industry in Australia. He is married, lives in Box Hill and his interests include music, film and travel. Chris has filled a vacancy on the Graduate Council since December 2008 and serves on the House Board, Speakers Forum Committee and the Accounting and Audit Committee. He brings experience in finance, marketing and hospitality; and a commitment to the advancement of Graduate House. McINERNEY, Daniel, BEc, LLB, MTax Proposer – Glenda Joan Fisher Seconder – Jane Blaxland Dear Members, I have filled a casual vacancy on Council since December 2008 and am a member of the Accounting and Audit and the Rules Committees of the Council. I have enjoyed the opportunity if serving on Council and I consider that my professional background will enable me to make an ongoing and valuable contribution to the Council in the future. I am a barrister at the Victorian Bar, focusing on taxation and commercial litigation. I also undertake pro bono litigation as part of the Duty Barristers and Victorian Bar Legal Assistance Schemes. Prior to joining the Bar I was a solicitor for ten years in government and the private sector. Prior to joining the Bar, I gained management training and experience as a member of the Chief Executive Officer’s Consultative Group at the Australian Government Solicitor and as a member of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Young Leadership Team. ROBERTS, Andrew Kingsley, MBBS(Melb), FRCS, FRACS, FACS Proposer – John Andrew Binns Seconder – Merren Cliff The Graduate Union has continued to grow and develop during my first term on Council over the last three years. A number of new international reciprocal links have been established and initiatives to increase membership number are ongoing. I remain keen to expand our membership base across all age groups and to develop an even greater range of activities for the membership, enhanced by the new facilities that the exciting building project will provide when completed.
Ron Ritchie, Returning Officer April 2009 Volume 62 No.2 – 9
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s t af f, members & r es ident s STAFF Margaret Schintler Retires after 19 years at Graduate House Margaret commenced work in 1990 as a housekeeper and breakfast cook and has seen many changes over the years, including the opening of the new building in 2004 and now the re-development of the Stella Langford Annexe. Margaret tells of many amusing incidents during her time at Graduate House, some which she says are not fit for publication in The Melbourne Graduate. Although she will miss her friends at Graduate House, Margaret is looking forward to retirement. She plans to indulge her love of gardening and cooking, and also to spend more time wining and dining. She will give more time to her volunteer work at Western Health and plans to offer her services also at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital. There is the prospect of some travel on the horizon, and she will also visit her brother in Queensland and her son and his family who live in Western Australia. Margaret will be missed at Graduate House by members and residents. Over the years she has become a friend to everyone. As she said so succinctly, “sometimes it’s not where you work, but who you work with that makes life enjoyable – I will miss you all.” Medley Hall
Medley Hall will close this year for extensive refurbishment and due to the illness of the chef there, Graduate House staff have taken over the catering for the 19 weeks, from February to 27 June. Between them, Bishal Gauli and Marwa Tantawy are providing breakfast and dinner each weekday and brunch at weekends. The residential colleges work closely together on many projects and Graduate House is pleased to have been able to assist Medley in this way. It has also been great experience for Bishal and Marwa to take on such an important task. Bush Fire Appeal Following the devastating bushfires in February, the Graduate Union donated $1000 to the Bushfire Appeal. In addition, the residents’ gold coin collection tin amounting to $70 was also donated to this Appeal. Although we have not been advised of any of our members having been directly affected by the bushfires, the Graduate Union is only too willing to assist members in any such need. Volunteers
Amongst the comings and goings of postgraduate residents and the numerous conferences and functions held at Graduate House, the third Monday of each month sees a busy, lively group of members at a large table at the rear of the dining room. They are the Volunteers, the ‘assembly line’ for distribution of the monthly mailout and the quarterly issues of The Melbourne Graduate ensuring their prompt arrival to keep members informed of the Union’s functions and activities. There have been many helpers since voluntary mail-outs began over twenty years ago when Life Members, Norma Long assisted by Patricia Boaden, Elsie Graham, Jean Barrie and others began this ‘essential service’, and their enthusiasm and commitment have been much appreciated by members and staff. 10 – April 2009 Volume 62 No.2
That special commitment continues and is exemplified today by several graduate and life members. Former Graduate Councillor and active member, Patricia Boaden continues with regular help, as does Marie Kehoe, a former Director of Mercy College Campus at Ascot Vale, and Arts Graduate Eva Nagy who says she “enjoys the Union’s social activities but wants to be useful as well.” Margaret Dean, an Arts Graduate from the University of Bristol and a regular helper, enjoys the mail-outs also as a means for graduates to meet. Her late husband Stanley, a former Council Chairman, also assisted in earlier days. They are joined in the team by Pauline Curran and Margaret Sheehan of the Sisters of Mercy Order whose efficient and valuable help is much appreciated. Barbara Funder also assists with the quarterly magazine and any special mail-outs. The Volunteers really enjoy the company on these occasions; to quote one, it is “the intellectual stimulus of a diverse group of members,” not to mention the College’s hospitality at morning tea and lunch, gratefully received on a busy day. Barbara Funder Golden Jubilee The Graduate Union offers congratulations to volunteer Margaret Sheehan who celebrated the Golden Jubilee of her Profession in the Melbourne Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy in January 2009. Margaret is a member of the Graduate House mail-out volunteer whom she joined in 2006, after she retired from many years working as a teacher in Victoria and Tasmania. In the later years of her career, Margaret managed and operated the Print Room at Mount Lilydale College where she was responsible for printing and collating all the usual print runs of a secondary college with over 1400 students. She brought a wealth of experience, and loads of energy, to our monthly mail-out. She has enjoyed making new friends and sharing the hospitality of Graduate House. Congratulations and best wishes to Margaret for the celebration of her Jubilee Year. MEMBERS Mr Gordon Duxbury OAM presents a copy of his book, 50 Years Guide Dogs in Victoria 19572007, to the Graduate House Library. Mr Duxbury has been a life member of the Graduate Union since 2001 and served on Council between 2003 and 2006 Summer Barbecue After a week of searing temperatures, a cool change came just in time for the first function of 2009. After a day of 43 degree heat the temperature dropped ten degrees in the late afternoon which meant guests could sit on the terrace and enjoy the balmy evening. Because of fire restrictions a proper barbecue and spit roast over coals was out of the question so the spit roasted pig was brought in already cooked and carved with expertise by Chef Robert Goodman, while the trimmings were prepared and served by the catering staff. The bar as always was ably manned by Rosie Ellul. A group of about 20 members joined staff and the residents already in the house for a very pleasant evening.
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Janet Winfield Janet Winfield is a Melburnian who completed her first degree (BA Hons. Anthropology) at Monash in the 1970s and resided, most recently, in the forested mountains of Gippsland. For the past 30 years she has taught secondary school both overseas and here in Victoria where she was instrumental in challenging staff to greater academic rigour in secondary curricula; and, taught in the disciplines of English, Prayer and meditation, Humanities, mathematics, environmental sustainability and Women’s Studies. In the early 80s her BLitt(Hons) in Semitic/Biblical studies, here at the University of Melbourne, led her to join Bill Culican (then Reader, Dept of History), Antonio Sagona (now Professor of Classical Studies) and the crew of the 1st Archaeological expedition, to Syria and the village of Yusseff Pasha situated adjacent to the Euphrates River in north-central Syria where the team ignored the litter of Hellenic ware, Assyrian and local influences concentrating instead on the evidence for town occupation c.1500 BC, the time of Abraham. Her current academic interests include: theology, orthodox spirituality, Christian mysticism, the call of women to priesthood (and the traditioning counterpoint of the established church), Christology, wisdom literature, anthropology, philosophy, environmental sustainability and an active ‘lay’ interest in astro-physics. Currently she is studying a Masters in Divinity at UFT as a student of Trinity College Theological School with a view to ordination into priesthood in the Anglican Church.
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Sara Brorström Sara Brorström is from the city of Gothenburg in Sweden where she is a PhD student at School of Public Administration at Gothenburg University. Sara began her PhD in the fall of 2006, so she is now doing her third year. Her field of research is about flagship projects in FEBRUARY
Dr Mary Familari had the ability to express in relatively simple words, a very complex concept. She explained with a series of slides the differences between the categories of stem cells and their capabilities for producing certain types of specialised cells. In her opinion animal models are not sufficiently robust to encourage human trials at this stage but she understands fully the need to begin human trials because this is the ultimate test for these ES cell –derived specialised cells. The ethical concerns about the use of surplus IVF human blastocysts to derive stem cells are very important and need to be resolved at the individual level. So the development of induced pluripotent stem cells (IPS cells) whereby adult cells, like skin cells, are converted into ES-like cells holds enormous promise and may allow us to move beyond the use of human blastocysts. IPS cells were generated for the first time in 2007 using the ‘Magic Brew’ i.e. four transcription factors to convert skin cells into ES-like cells, and there have been many developments since then. IPS cells fulfil all the criteria for pluripotent cells. In her talk, Mary spoke about Cord Blood Banks around the world including the one at the Royal Children’s Hospital, and the excellent work on bone marrow stem cell work over the last 20 years that has led to successful treatments of childhood and adult blood disorders. The cord blood banks are now able to treat some of these disorders without the need for bone marrow transplants.
municipalities in Sweden and what impact they have on the municipalities and the society. The theoretical areas are city marketing, theories about identity creation and institutional theory. The projects that she is studying in Sweden are three different flagship projects, a tourist project, a shopping mall and a culture project, all of which had the aim to change the municipalities and make them known. Sara will spend five months in Melbourne to work with her thesis, do some interviews, attend seminars and be involved in the life at the University of Melbourne. She has never been to Australia before so this is a really exciting experience for her to which she is really looking forward. She hopes to do some travelling while she’s here, see and experience as much as possible as well as make new friends and meet interesting people. Home in Gothenburg Sara likes to ‘hang out’ with her friends and family. She also plays handball, which is a very popular sport in Sweden. Her team consists of old friends and is always winning; the teams name is in Swedish “Heidlös”, which means ‘unstoppable’. Devan Linus Rajadurai Growing up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia he then pursed a degree in Bachelor of CommerceAccounting at Macquarie University, Sydney. Subsequently he had a brief stint working as an auditor in KPMG Malaysia. While working as an auditor, on the side he was under tutelage by a former stock broker, from whom he learnt to value stocks. The joke on him was that many stocks in 2008 were becoming valueless! Although having visited Melbourne many times, 2009 is his first year permanently living in Melbourne. He is also undertaking a Master of Business (Banking & Finance) at Monash University. Devan’s range of interests include travelling, watching movies, playing basketball, spending time with friends, and attending various social events held in Melbourne. He is an avid follower of various American TV series (which he hopes doesn’t take too much of his time in Melbourne) and is a huge fan of the NBA. Apparently his high metabolism enables him to enjoy his other passion in life which is eating. MARCH
Professor Chris Wallace-Crabbe captured the essence of his friend and colleague, Vincent Buckley, one of the most distinguished members of the University of Melbourne and whose career showed the very best values of the university. In all he did he stood for the search for civility, the search for truth, critical intelligence and creativity. He was an exciting teacher. He was passionate, inspirational and even odd. He was enthusiastic about poetry, but also questioning. His poem ‘Late Tutorial’ is for many of his students the embodiment of Melbourne University in the fifties and sixties. It also gives us a picture of Buckley himself, “still youthful puppet in an academic gown,” pondering the measured words he must say about Shelley or Keats, and the shock he would give his students if he spoke what he deeply feels: O man is sick and suffering from the world And I must go to him, my poetry Lighting his image as a ring of fire, The terrible and only means I have. Vin Buckley’s work and his life were also marked by his love of Ireland. He loved its poets, like Yeats or, later, Seamus Heaney, yet, like many others, he was disappointed in its reality, and particularly by the violence he found there. Yet his concern also led to one of his greatest poetry sequences, ‘Hunger Strike’. One of his Irish contemporaries remarked that this sequence could only have been written by an involved outsider. April 2009 Volume 62 No.2 – 11
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early another year has passed since the 2008 Annual General Meeting; according to the Returning Officer an election will not be required this year as six nominations were received to fill the six vacancies. Profiles of members standing for Council are included on page 9, together with an explanation by the Returning Officer. As requested by members at a previous Annual General Meeting, ‘Meet the Candidates’ evening has been scheduled for Wednesday, 29 April between 5pm and 6.30pm. The candidates and other members of Council will be in attendance and members will have the opportunity to meet them. As always, I look forward to working closely with Graduate Council to ensure the Union continues to expand and prosper. I am pleased to advise you that the Stella Langford Project is progressing according to schedule and once again an update by the Chairman of that committee has been included in this magazine so that members are kept informed both of progress and also of any problems arising along the way. There are only four places left for the 17 day Southern Italy Tour departing in September. If you are contemplating joining the tour may I suggest you book as soon as possible. Please advise if you would like additional information. This year we are also offering a one year free membership to all new graduates of the University of Melbourne which has so far attracted 60 new members. The Bistro Loyalty Card is proving to be quite a success with more than 80 cards having been purchased by lunch time visitors. Both of these initiatives came from last year’s annual staff retreat. The staff retreat is invaluable for staff to gather in a more relaxed environment to discuss ways to increase efficiency and expand services to members. This year’s staff retreat will focus on strategies to streamline the day-to-day operations at Graduate House to facilitate the additional tasks generated by the re-opening of the Stella Langford building. Members continue to contribute to the various Graduate Union Funds. The Stella Langford Appeal Fund is progressing and there will be another appeal in May prior to the end of the tax year. I ask all members to please consider this worthwhile cause, with all donations over $2 being tax deductible. The Graduate Union and University Graduates Club is your club and we hope members will continue to assist Council and the administrative team as we strive to offer more facilities and services to members and residents. There is much happening at Graduate House this year. I hope you will continue to enjoy a long association with us. Thank you once again for your continued support.
Eugene Spanti
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