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ANZAA 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Saturday, February 4, 2012
5:30pm – Reception
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G'DAY USA AUSTRALIA DAY BALL IN CHICAGO 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
7:00pm – Cocktail Reception
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Around Australia in 80 Sips
Thursday, January 26, 2012
7:00 to 8:00pm VIP/Press Tasting
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Annual Christmas Party
Thursday, December 8, 2011
6:00pm to 9:00pm
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Afterhours & Speed Networking
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
5:30pm to 8:00pm
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FILM OPENING: ORANGES AND SUNSHINE
Friday, October 28, 2011
TBA
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Thirsty Third Thursday
Thursday, October 20, 2011
6:30pm to 8:30pm
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The Chicago Netball Club Summer Fling
Saturday, July 23, 2011
1:30pm to 4:30pm
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The Great Australasian BBQ
Sunday, July 10, 2011
3:00pm to 6:00pm
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ANZACC Midwest Annual AGM
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
5:30pm to 8:30pm
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Bride Flight Screening
Friday, July 1, 2011
TBA
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ANZACC Midwest Thirsty Third Thursday
Thursday, June 16, 2011
5:30pm to 7:30pm
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Taxation and Immigration Roundtable
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
6:30pm
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Thirsty Third Thursday-May
Thursday, May 19, 2011
6:00pm
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ANZAC Day event - Wisconsin
Sunday, May 1, 2011
12:30pm to 3:30pm
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ANZAC Day Commemoration - Chicago
Monday, April 25, 2011
7:00am
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Outback in the Heartland
Friday, April 15, 2011
7:30-9:00pm
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Taxation and Immigration Roundtable
Thursday, March 24, 2011
5:30pm to 9:00pm
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Thirsty Third Thursday-March
Thursday, March 24, 2011
8:00pm to 9:00pm
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ANZA: New Zealand Earthquake Benefit in Chicago
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
6:30pm to 8:30pm
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December 8, 2011

ANZACC Midwest members and guests came together at the private residence of Creata's Michael and Sue Lillioja at Burr Ridge, IL for an informal gathering to celebrate the holiday season and welcome guests of honor, Mr. Roger Price, Australian Consul-General in Chicago and his lovely wife Robyn. Attendees enjoyed excellent networking opportunities, as well as a selection of hors d'oeuvres, a delicious buffet-style Christmas dinner and Australian desserts paired with a selection of fine Spanish wines courtesy of Rodina LLC.
                    

September 29, 2011

Representatives of ANZACC Midwest and the local business community attended an Australian Consulate-General reception in honor of the Australian Parliamentary Delegation led by the President of the Senate the Hon John Hogg at theWit on Thursday, September 29, 2011. Left to Right: Michael Lillioja from Creata, Cameron McLeod from FCm Travel Solutions, Scott Adlington from Victorian Government, Hon John Hogg, Australian Consul General Bill Jackson, Judy Fitzgerald from OUR BIG SPLASH and David Malliband from Baker & McKenzie
 
     

July 10, 2011

More than 65 members and friends attended the inaugural Great Australasian BBQ at John Barleycorn on July 10, 2011. The gathering was an informal meet ‘n’ greet for individuals and families across the entire Australasian community in Chicago including the private and public business networks, as well as the cricket, netball and football clubs.
                              
 
     

April 25, 2011

ANZACC Midwest President Cameron McLeod of FCm Travel Solutions along with various other members and friends attended the ANZAC Day commemoration ceremony hosted by the Australian Consulate-General and the New Zealand Honorary Consulate at the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial on the Riverwalk in Chicago on Monday, April 25, 2011.
   
 
     

April 7, 2011

Chris Knepler - Australian Trade Commissioner, The Hon. Steve Bracks AC - Former Premier of Victoria and Australian Automotive Envoy Leader, Judy Fitzgerald - Founding Principal, OUR BIG SPLASH and Scott Adlington - Investment Manager, Chicago, State Government of Victoria at a "Motor City" networking reception supported by ANZACC Midwest at Detroit, MI on Thursday, April 7, 2011
 
     

January 24, 2010


ANZACC Midwest Treasurer, Jane Malhorta, at the raffle table at the Australian Market Day at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago


Even Chicago-based Kiwis like TimeZoneOne’s CEO Richard Tattershaw enjoyed the festivities at the Australian Market Day at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago


Wine Australia and Sixteen’s Crisp & Refreshing Master Class at the Australian Market Day at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

     

January 23, 2010


David Rampa, ANZACC Midwest President and 2010 Australia Day Ball Emcee


The 2010 Australia Day Ball was officially opened by the Consul General of Australia in Chicago, Elizabeth Schick


Judy Fitzgerald, ANZACC Midwest Vice President, David Rampa, ANZACC Midwest President and Kylie Rampa, Senior Managing Director, Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. at the 2010 Australia Day Ball

     

April 25, 2009

ANZACC Midwest President, Board and Members attended the ANZAC Day Commemoration Service at Elks National Veterans Memorial followed by breakfast at Duffy's Tavern and Grille.
 
L-R: Mr. Mark Olen (bugler); Mr. David Rampa, President ANZACC Midwest; Squadron Leader Shawn Bellas, Royal Australian Air Force (officially representing the Australian Defense Force); Ms. Elizabeth Schick, Australian Consul General - Chicago; The Hon. Kenan Ipek, Consul General of the Republic of Turkey; Mr. Edward Bukhardt, Honorary Consul of New Zealand; Ms. Toni Williams, Deputy Australian Consul General - Chicago; and Mr. Brett Parry (vocalist - anthems)
     

December 4, 2008

ANZACC Midwest private screening of Baz Luhrmann's new epic AUSTRALIA at Village Roadshow's first Gold Class Cinema in the United States

Libby Schick, Australian Consul General Chicago, and Kirk Senior, CEO Village Roadshow Gold Class Cinemas
     

December 3, 2008

ANZACC Midwest Green Design Event: Sustainment, Architecture & the City: Designing from the Future to the Present

Ian Smith, Australian Trade Commissioner Chicago and the Midwest, Guest Speaker Tony Fry, Director, Team DES and Peter Nicholson, CEO, Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance