The theme for this end of year function is to provide members to a Career Retrospective of two guests who have both enjoyed very diverse career paths. The presentation will follow initial career choices made and then follow key influences or events that led to new decisions and directions.

The Association has been very fortunate to secure the well-known ABC presenter Dr Gael Jennings and also Squadron Leader Andrew State from DFR to be the key note guests at this year’s event. You will all be assured of a very interesting and enjoyable function that will include many lucky ticket prize draws.

The event will also celebrate the conclusion of the 2009 Mentor Program and also launch the program for new members interested in participating in 2010.

A brief overview of our two speakers:

Dr Gael Jennings is a strategic advisor to federal, state and local government, specialising in media, communications, education, health, medicine, science, engineering and maths, a broadcaster in current affairs, an executive in science and factual TV, and a media/ communications consultant, author and speaker. Gael has just recently taken up a new role as CEO of Great Connections and you will learn all about this on the night.

Squadron Leader Andy State entered the Royal Air Force in June 1989, graduating from Royal Air Force College Cranwell in November 1989. Following specialist Supply and Movements training, his first tour was at Royal Air Force Waddington developing deployment support for the new E3-D Sentry (AWACS) fleet. Since that time he has enjoyed postings to the UK, European, Kenya, and other African postings. He has also been posted in Washington and then transferred from the RAF to the RAAF in 2007, and then had a stint at DMO which was a precursor before becoming the Senior Military Recruiting Officer for Victoria in January 2008.

Please make sure you register early for this event, as numbers will fill quickly: PLEASE REGISTER BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 30TH TO ASSIST WITH CATERING

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