Upcoming events
Recent events
ANZAA 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Saturday, February 4, 2012
5:30pm – Reception
G'DAY USA AUSTRALIA DAY BALL IN CHICAGO 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
7:00pm – Cocktail Reception
Around Australia in 80 Sips
Thursday, January 26, 2012
7:00 to 8:00pm VIP/Press Tasting
Annual Christmas Party
Thursday, December 8, 2011
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Afterhours & Speed Networking
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
5:30pm to 8:00pm
FILM OPENING: ORANGES AND SUNSHINE
Friday, October 28, 2011
TBA
Thirsty Third Thursday
Thursday, October 20, 2011
6:30pm to 8:30pm
The Chicago Netball Club Summer Fling
Saturday, July 23, 2011
1:30pm to 4:30pm
The Great Australasian BBQ
Sunday, July 10, 2011
3:00pm to 6:00pm
ANZACC Midwest Annual AGM
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Bride Flight Screening
Friday, July 1, 2011
TBA
ANZACC Midwest Thirsty Third Thursday
Thursday, June 16, 2011
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Taxation and Immigration Roundtable
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
6:30pm
Thirsty Third Thursday-May
Thursday, May 19, 2011
6:00pm
ANZAC Day event - Wisconsin
Sunday, May 1, 2011
12:30pm to 3:30pm
ANZAC Day Commemoration - Chicago
Monday, April 25, 2011
7:00am
Outback in the Heartland
Friday, April 15, 2011
7:30-9:00pm
Taxation and Immigration Roundtable
Thursday, March 24, 2011
5:30pm to 9:00pm
Thirsty Third Thursday-March
Thursday, March 24, 2011
8:00pm to 9:00pm
ANZA: New Zealand Earthquake Benefit in Chicago
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
6:30pm to 8:30pm
December 8, 2011 |
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| 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. | |||
 
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September 29, 2011 |
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| 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 | |||
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July 10, 2011 |
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| 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. | |||
 
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April 25, 2011 |
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| 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. | |||
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April 7, 2011 |
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| 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 | |||
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January 24, 2010 |
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 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 |
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January 23, 2010 |
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 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 |
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April 25, 2009 |
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| 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) |
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December 4, 2008 |
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| 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 |
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December 3, 2008 |
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| 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 |
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