About Apex 40

The Ideals of Apex were to provide a means of forming enduring friendships. So, do you remember the great friendships and fellowship you experienced in Apex? Why not continue those friendships that were developed in Apex by joining Apex 40, and extending them to a broader group of past members and partners.

Apex 40 branches are generally based around a local Apex Club, District or Zone. These Branches are autonomous. Some meet monthly, others less regularly, but all with a view to maintaining and fostering friendships, and occasionally providing assistance to local Apex Clubs. Branches often organize get-togethers with one or two other Branches. Sometimes it is with those in their own neighbourhood, or it might be an outing by one Branch passing through the area of another.

Each year members from the various Apex 40 Clubs gather for a weekend for the Annual Convention known as 'The Rort'. During this weekend there is a brief interruption to the festivities to conduct the necessary formalities of the Association (The Annual General Meeting). The Rort is generally preceded or followed by a 3 or 4 day itinerary covering visits to areas surrounding the town hosting The Rort.

The socialising of individual members with each other, across the whole organisation, never ceases. When on an interstate holiday, for example, members invariably look up acquaintances and friends made during the Rorts. It is a huge social club, and fosters friendships between whole families.

To gain more of an idea of what it is about, have a look at the Roaring 40s newsletter, published in March, July and November each year. This provides information on Apex 40 activities and items of interest from around the Branches.

There are currently about 27 active Branches, some with memberships in excess of 40, plus 14 'Members-at-large'. Members at Large are active members of the Association, living or travelling in areas where there is no Apex 40 Club, or find it not practical to join an existing Club, but still participate in our activities.

These people are all friends.This means that members have over 2,000 friends dotted all over Australia and the South Pacific, where they are always made welcome. See further down the page if you are interested in joining.

Apex 40 Branches

New South Wales: Alstonville, Byron Bay Oasis, Forbes, Grafton Oasis, Great 8, Lavington, Leeton, Lismore, Manly, Moree, Mullumbimby/Brunswick Heads, Nepean Valley, Wyong.
Queensland: Caloundra, Curtis Coast, Gold Coast, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Redlands, Wynnum/Manly, XEPA Great South East.
South Australia: Adelaide Hills, Macrams.
Tasmania: Devonport, Launceston.
Victoria: Bendigo, Geelong Oasis, Melbourne/Gippsland, Melbourne Norwesters, Sunraysia.
West Australia: Perth.
Malaysia: Seremban.

The Association has Members at Large in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and the Northern Territory

Membership

Apex 40 membership is open to former Apexians and former members of World Council Organisations who have reached retiring age, and their partners. We are a purely social organisation, but individuals or Clubs can assist local Apex Clubs when asked. Our Annual Convention or 'The Rort' is held in various locations, and is a fabulous social weekend, meeting with friends from Clubs Australia-wide.

Apexians! If you are interested and nearing Apex retiring age, please contact a member of your nearest Apex 40 Club and join in their next function -- you will be most welcome.

If you don't know where your nearest Apex 40 club is, then contact a member of the National Board who will point you in the right direction. If there is no Apex 40 club nearby, you may be able to join Apex 40 as a "member-at-large".

If you have enjoyed your time in Apex, then keep the fun and fellowship going, JOIN APEX 40.

History

For some history about the formation of Apex 40 see the transcript of a meeting held in July 1973, before Apex 40 was named and an article that appeared in 'The Apexian' in October 1974.