Celebratory Lunch

2 February 2025
Sandalford Winery – Swan Valley

As the battle of Crete Memorial Project construction phase draws to a close the Committee decided to hold a lunch in recognition of the role played by the individual members and their respective partners.

Bill Evangel as Chair of the Committee thanked all the members of the Committee present for their contribution since 2016 when the project was initiated. Fundamentally the composition of the Committee has not changed very much over this period which means members have served this Committee in a voluntary capacity for nearly 9 years!!!

He also individually thanked Ken Michael, Phil Orchard and Catherine Papanastasiou who were unable to attend and also thanked Mike McDonald who left the Committee recently after many years of valuable service.

Th Committee was also pleased to be able to recognize the contributions of our Patron, Mr Richard Sandover and Gary Mitchel by presenting them each with a framed plaque.

Richard has supported the project from its inception and apart from making personal donations made available the Jackson McDonald Boardroom for the Memorial Design Launch event in May 2021.

Gary, at very short notice, admirably performed the task of MC for the Dedication Ceremony. A task the Committee will always be grateful for considering the tight scheduling and importance of the Dedication Ceremony.

John Yiannakis then thanked Bill for his role as Chair making a point of his ability to stay calm under fire and successfully lead the team.

The quality of food and service offered by the Winery was excellent leaving members well pleased with the event.

Bill Evangel thanking all concerned.