THE DIARY September 2018

SOCIAL CALENDAR

SEPTEMBERWed 5 Lunch with Her Excellency the Rt Hon. Dame Patsy Reddy GNZM QSO Winter Lecture: Secret SAS Missions in Africa with Michael GrahamMon 10 P!nk Pre-ConcertWed 12 Cocktails, Chocolate & Chick-lit(erature) Professional Women’s Lunch with Nilima ChowdhuryThurs 13 Whisky Tasting: Scotland vs NZTues 18 Winter Lecture: Heartbreak & Miracles – The Life of a Starship Pediatrician with Dr Simon RowleyWed 19 La Bohème Opera & DinnerFri 21 Blue September Breakfast Show CHER ConcertThurs 27 End of Month Happy HourFri 28 RNZN Birthday Celebration Reception

OCTOBERWed 3 Sake Tasting ExperienceFri 5 Beer FestFri 12 Passchendaele Commemorative LunchThurs 25 Opera at the Club End of Month Happy Hour

NOVEMBERFri 2 Tuvan Throat Singing PerformanceFri 9 Armistice Commemoration Formal DinnerThurs 29 End of Month Happy HourFri 30 St Andrews Day Dinner

Whisky Tasting: Scotland vs New ZealandThursday 13 September, 7:00pm

Bart Burgers from Malts of Distinction in Taupo will lead you through anexciting whisky taste-off between New Zealand and Scotland. Find out how our New Zealand whiskies stand up against their Scottish ancestors of now as Bart takes you through a series of pairings. It will be up to you to see who comes out on top! This event poses the ultimate Father’s Day present and a great night out with your dad. We can provide a Father’s Day gift voucher.$95pp to includes tasting whiskies and matched tasting plates

Cocktails, chocolate & chick-lit(erature)Wednesday 12 September, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Enjoy cocktails and canapes with two of NZ’s internationally successful fiction authors: Nicky Pellegrino who currently has two novels in the NZ Top 10 Fiction list and Catherine Bennetto whose writing has been compared to Marian Keyes and Bridget Jones Diary.Catherine is the author of the hilarious rom-com How Not To Fall In Love Actually and has a newly released novel Make Or Break. Nicky has written ten bestsellers including her latest, A Year At Hotel Gondola. Nicky and Catherine will chat candidly about getting to the top of their writing game, sharing their journeys, their inspiration, and the characters and life lessons that have inspired their popular books.This promises to be a highly entertaining evening, celebrating two successful Kiwi women and their views on women in today’s world. Book now for you, your girlfriends or bookclub!$37.50 includes two cocktails, canapés and a special sample of Bennetto’s award winning organic chocolate

R E L A X , N E T W O R K & B E E N T E R T A I N E D

President’s LetterIf you were lunching at the Club on August 25 you may have been served some rather delicious cake. To celebrate the Club’s 149th Birthday our kitchen team produced some rather spectacular cakes which were shared with the members dining in Bankside and the MDR.

Another milestone is this September. It’s Suffrage month, 125 years ago on September 19 the Electoral Act 1893 was passed giving all women in New Zealand the right to vote. As a result of this landmark legislation New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world in which all women had the right to vote in Parliamentary elections. It’s still something to be proud of.

In 1990, at the Northern Club Annual General Meeting, members were warned of the fact that if their Club didn’t change or improve, demand for membership could melt away to a trickle and the Club, unable to offer anything special to the next generation, would become a relic of the past. An agenda for change was introduced with amongst other things, women being able to be proposed for membership. It was a chance for the Club to ‘again stand tall.’

Today women only make up 13 percent of the Northern Club membership and for some time now the committee has been endeavouring to grow this number. As you know every five years every member has a chance to gift the joining fee to someone they would like to propose for membership.

This September to acknowledge Suffrage month the General Committee has decided that every member be given the opportunity to gift the joining fee to a woman whom they think would be a good fit and whom they would like to propose for membership of the Club through the usual process. This is a one-off offer only valid for the month of September. We encourage you to propose a daughter, a niece, a woman you work with or a woman you think would make a good member of the Club. It is fitting too, that in Suffrage month Her Excellency, the Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy Governor General will also be addressing the Club.

An ongoing theme of my editorials has been the importance of friendship thanks to membership of the Club. A young member approached me at a dinner recently and asked if it would be possible for there to be more occasions where young members could rub shoulders with the older membership. He spoke of his desire to hear more of the thoughts and views of our diverse membership.I assured him I was sure that many of our regular luncheon groups would be delighted to have some younger faces at their table and to hear from them too. So if your luncheon group is keen on a younger member joining you occasionally do let the office now and we will make a list of those young members interested in being invited and the groups who meet.

It’s through listening to each other we begin to understand each other, and this will make for a strong and happy Club.

Warm wishes,

Victoria Carter ONZM

Secret SAS Missions in AfricaPresented by Michael GrahamWednesday 5 SeptemberJoin Michael Graham, author of Secret SAS Missions in Africa as he shares his thrilling, first-hand accounts of covert operations during the Cold War period 1968-1980.Michael was inspired to write this novel by a chance meeting with the bestselling author, Wilbur Smith, in Air New Zealand’s Koru Lounge. The novel is based on fact, reading like a thriller and reveals the inside story of C Squadron, an elite but little-known branch of the SAS, charged with engaging in Africa’scounter-terrorism activities. Book now for a fascinating up close and personal insight into SAS operations.

Heartbreak & Miracles: The Life of aStarship Pediatrician.Presented by Dr Simon RowleyTuesday 18 SeptemberAdmired pediatrician Dr Simon Rowley has committed hisentire working life to the care and well-being of children. Don’t miss this fascinating winter lecture as he talks about his life in the high-pressured medical world, to life where the stakes are at their highest. Known for his humane, holistic views and being open about the personal impact of a career in medicine, Rowley will provide a rare glimpse into what it means to be entrusted with the most precious of responsibilities – a young human life.

Tuvan Throat Singing PerformanceFriday 2 November, 7:00pm

Yes we are serious! This will be an experience you will never forget. We are extremely privileged to have the opportunity to hear one of the world masters of throat singing perform exclusively at the Club. Throat singing is one of the world’s oldest forms of music. In the vast, cold grasslands of Tuva between Siberia and Mongolia, throat singing (or Khoomeii) has been part of the traditional way of life for centuries. Khoomeii is the art of singing two or more notes at a time by manipulating the muscles of the throat together with subtle movements of the lips, tongue, jaw and larynx. Join us for an extraordinary performance by Evgeny Saryglar who began throat singing as an 11-year-old herding animals with his grandfather. Later he studied with the great masters of throat singing and Evgeny is now the laureate of throat singing in Tuva. Experience this unique concept of sound and Christine Fernyhough will share how she discovered this remarkable musician. This promises to be an amazing evening of entertainment and enlightenment. $78 pp includes bubbles on arrival, two course dinner with wine

In a nod to Oktoberfest, the Wintergarden will be transformed into our version of a German beer hall for a bustling evening of beer and bratwurst. We’ve rallied together with local boutique breweries who will be putting forward their best craft beers for your beer-hopping delight. Gather a group, tie up your Dirndl and pull up theLederhosen - it’s going to be a party.$69.50pp includes beverages, live entertainment & traditional German fare Opera at the Club

Thursday 25 October, 7.00pm

Opera comes to the Club for one of the annual highlights on our calendar. A superb evening of fine food combined with the superlative voices of up and coming New Zealand opera stars. These artistes, all recipients of Freemasons scholarship funds, will present a sparkling evening of operaand operetta.Don your best black tie and enjoy front row seats for what will be a rousing performance accompanied by exceptional food and wine.$100 pp includes three-course dinner with wineDress: black tie or lounge suit

La Bohème Opera & DinnerWednesday 19 September, 5.15pm

La Bohème features the return of some of the most brilliant young New Zealand and Australian singers on the international stage.Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, La bohème will remind you what it means to be alive andin love.$275.50 pp includes premium tickets, two-course dinner with wine and transfer to the show

Sake Tasting ExperienceWednesday 3 October, 6:30pm

Did you know Sake is experiencing a worldwide resurgence in popularity?We say it is the Next Big Thing! And to give you a fascinating insight into this very versatile wine, we are proud to present Wayen Shennan, New Zealand’sonly Sake certified professional. Trained inToyko, Wayen has worked in three boutique sake breweries. He will take us through the many andvaried styles of Sake including the newestcraze – sparklingSake. Combined with perfectly match tastingplate, this will be an experience you don’t want to miss.Price TBC. Book now – seats are strictly limited

“We attended this event last year as a company and had an absolute blast! It was a lot of fun and great way to entertain colleagues andclients. Can’t wait to go again this year” - James McGhie – member

THE NORTHERN CLUB

19 Princes Street, Auckland 1010 | PO Box 4291 Auckland 1140, New Zealand | Phone +64 9 379 4755 thenorthernclubnz | | www.northernclub.co.nz

Members’ Events: cathy@northernclub.co.nz Reservations: anita@northernclub.co.nz Communications: alexandra@northernclub.co.nz

MEET OUR NEW NOMINEESMr Sam BejjaniMr Michael GillMr Brian Harrison

Mr Jerry HoMrs Sally JacksonMr Alexander Kay

Mr Sam MickellMr Stephen RendallMr Gareth Stephens

August saw a vast variety of events enjoyedFrom the Craig Heatley book launch with Sir John Key to Members’ Lunch with Hon. Judith Collins and our annual Truffle Dinner.

Bridge for BlokesB4B is an established social group that gathers at the Club every Wednesday morning. They would like to invite you to join the group to enjoy coffee and muffins, a quick lesson and play until the sandwiches and tea run out. If you’re retired or simply feel like taking the morning off work, this is a great group to join.

IN MEMORIAMProfessor H K Ibbertson

Royal New Zealand NavyBirthday Celebration ReceptionFriday 28 September, 6:30pm to 8:30pm

In association with the Officers Club, the Chief of Navy has kindly offered 30 guest passes to fellow Northern Club members to join him at the RNZN Birthday Celebration Reception at the HMNZS PHILOMEL Wardroom Mess.Dress: Lounge Suit/After 5.Email office@northernclub.co.nz to book your tickets.

Did you know?You don’t need to be concerned about the club being a building site when thinking of a venue for your next special occasion. Other than parking at Bankside not being available there is no disruption in the clubhouse including no noise contamination. Your continued support of the Club enables this exciting development to be built.

Passchendaele Commemorative LunchFriday 12 October, 1.00pm

The Officers’ Club warmly invites members of the Northern Club to this historically significant commemorative luncheon. Brigadier Hugh McAslan, Chief of Defence Intelligence will be the guest speaker. Members andfriends are invited for 1.00 pm to allow time to return from the memorial serviceat the Auckland War Memorial.$45 pp includes one course lunch with wine

Members’ WW100 Armistice CommemorationFormal DinnerFriday 9 November, 7:00pm

As our commemoration of historic WW100 events comes to an end, members and friends are cordially invited to this special dinner to mark the centenary of the armistice that ended the First World War at 11.00am on November 11th, 1918. We are delighted to have newly appointed Chief of Air Force, Air Vice Marshall Andrew Clark as guest speaker.$98.00 pp to includes a pre-dinner drink, canapés, a three-course dinner with wine & a glass of portDress: Dress: Mess Kit/Black Tie with Medals or Lounge Suit

Mr Colin TheyersMr Michael WalkerMs Jasmine Yao