APEX 40
It keeps the FELLOWSHIP, the FRIENDSHIPS and the FUN alive!
It keeps the FELLOWSHIP, the FRIENDSHIPS and the FUN alive!
Also see an article that appeared in the Apexian October 1974.
49 Parslow Street,
Malvern, 3144
10/7/73
Dear Alan,
Enclosed please find a copy of my interpretation of the results of the meeting held at
Lionel's on Sunday last.
The report has been written in a very "off key" manner.
It has been purposefully done in that way. It has been suggested that we all have had
enough of everything being done according to "THE BOOK". At this stage – and hopefully in
the future the proposed organisation will not be one that requires a militaristic approach.
The proposed organisation is for ex-Apexians and their families to enjoy.
Hope to see you on Sunday 19th,
Yours in Apex,
David Saunders,
P.S. This typewriter is a little more efficient – and I am a little more sober – than was used
for the rest of the report!!
Dear Alan,
An informal meeting was held at the home of Lionel Mussell, 50 Venice Street, Mornington,
on the afternoon of July 8th, 1973.
The aim of the meeting was to consider the formation of an organisation of ex-Apexians.
Present at the meeting were:- Lionel and his family;- Kevin Frazer and his family; Alan
Padgham and his family; David Saunders and his wife. David Cotton and his family
attended to observe the meeting.
Apologies were made by Neil Hookey; Alan Kinder; Kevin Morrish and Barry Preston (per
Barry's son Tony).
Those present enjoyed a barbecue lunch – which demonstrated various culinary skills. Vi
Mussell backed up the barbecue with an excellent table of salads. Lionel's refrigerator was
well stocked and his wine cellar was amply full. Those there for the afternoon sampled,
very congenially, the results of the barbecue, table, refrigerator and cellar.
The meeting – of the men present – was an exploratory one. Discussion was open and
frank. No hard guidelines were stipulated. The feeling was that, should an organisation be
formed, it must not be a hard-binding one on its members. Due to the geographical
placement of potential members, a regular meeting place was decided against.
Those at the meeting felt that any organisation formed should be basically a social
fellowship club to keep alive and vitally strong the friendships formed by members during
their Apex years.
Family involvement in any organisation formed was considered to be of paramount
importance. Whilst the member of the suggested organisation would be an ex-Apexian, it
was hoped that the wife and children of the member would become involved with the
organisation.
With family involvement in mind, it was felt that possibly six meetings a year should be
held and that those meetings be held at weekends. The meeting could consist of a picnic;
a barbecue; a factory tour; a farm visit; a dinner dance; etc.. No formal meeting place, time
nor frequency is envisaged.
A major ideal of the organisation formed would be a willingness to assist the Association
of Apex Clubs – or affiliated bodies – at any level.
No name was chosen for the proposed organisation. Those present felt that the name
required considerable analysis. The name must be dignified and unique. It should be
verbally incorruptible and acceptable throughout all World Council members. Those
present decided to consider, and list, possible names for the proposed organisation.
It was decided at the meeting to elect an interim group to investigate and establish the
proposed organisation. The committee proposed was a President, a Secretary
(nominated by the President) and four members. It was envisaged that, at this stage, the
Secretary would also act as Treasurer. A vote was taken and Lionel was elected as
President. He chose Kevin Frazer as his Secretary. The four others elected to the
committee were Neil Hookey; Alan Padgham, David Saunders and Alan Kinder.
It was fully realised by all present – that the proposed office bearers were purely nominated
to act as an exploratory committee evaluating the possibility of forming the proposed
organisation.
Alan Padgham was asked to contact various Apex Clubs and inform them of the potential
organisation.
The committee felt that there may be a small fee on members to cover administrative
costs. However, it was hoped that this be kept to a minimum by mailing information
through channels available to Apex.
The committee agreed that membership of the proposed organisation should be
automatically open to:
(i) Any Apexian promoted to a Life office.
(ii) Any Apexian who retires from Apex at forty years of age.
(iii) Any ex-Apexian approved by the committee of the proposed organisation.
The meeting closed on a good note of fellowship and the hope of success of the proposed
organisation.
It was agreed that the next meeting should be a barbecue, held at the home of David
Saunders' parents, 75 Boundary Road, Mount Eliza. That meeting will take place from
twelve noon on Sunday., August 19th, 1973. It will be a bring your own food and other
requirements day. All interested people are welcome. Notify Kevin Frazer (735 1675) of the
numbers you expect to have there. This report constitutes an invitation.
Lionel Mussell, 50 Venice Street, MORNINGTON, 3931 75 2870
Kevin Frazer, P.O. Box 304, LILYDALE, 3140 735 1675
Alan Padgham, 53 Tate Avenue, WANTIRNA SOUTH, 3152 231 2653
Neil Hookey, 3 Avenue Victoria, HAWTHORN, 3122 822648
Kevin Morrish, 22 Marion Avenue, MOOROOLBARK, 3138 723 2772
Barry Preston, 24 Sussex Street, BRIGHTON, 3186 92 2991
Alan Kinder, 34 Shafer Road, NORTH BLACKBURN, 3130 88 5124
David Saunders, 49 Parslow Street, MALVERN, 3144 Bus 201234.