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AMA 40th Anniversary
Sun 15 November 2009, 18:51
On Saturday 17th October, Ms Danielle Marchand, the President, welcomed the High Commissioner for Mauritius and the Chairman of the NSW Ethnic Commission to the Liverpool Catholic Club to celebrate the club’s 40th Anniversary.

MEMBERS & GUESTS AT THE AMA'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

A crowd of about 300 enthusiastic guests, members and friends attended the Black Tie Gala Dinner Dance and enjoyed the music of Jean Furlong and Mario Commarmond. Darren Marion and 4 lovely ladies from Jalsa Creole delighted the crowd with a great floor show.

In her speech the President acknowledged the tremendous amount of work by past presidents: Rex Mouton, Regis Paul, Jean Rosette, Pierre Commarmond and Pierre Figon to name a few, which has led the path to what the AMA has become today, a solid institution respected by all.

She went on to say that when the Australian Mauritian Association was founded in October 1969, it was there to stay. The longevity and loyalty of its membership tally is proof enough of this statement.

On the occasion of its 40th anniversary and in recognition of their continuous support, the AMA has decided to grant Lifetime Membership to the following members: JEAN FABIEN, JACQUELINE STANISLAS, FRANK WILSON, MARC PIERRE and YVES HEERAMAN.

Danielle also paid tribute to one person whose achievements on the AMA committee have been second to none. This person, Pierre Figon, has been a Committee Member for 34 unbroken years made up as follows:

This fantastic night ended on the stroke of midnight and as our guests filed out the doors, the smiling faces were a testament to a wonderful evening of good food, wine entertainment and most of all good company.

New Pétanque Federation Australia (PFA) President
Sun 19 April 2009, 15:30
Congratulations to Sylvio Jolicoeur, the newly elected President of PFA. Sylvio showed great courage in engaging himself to fulfil this position after a much awaited AGM on Sunday the 12th of April 2009.

Let’s back Sylvio one of our own AMA member in his new position.
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Visit of Mgr Maurice Piat
Sun 19 April 2009, 15:28
Unfortunately, the Bishop of Port Louis, Mgr Maurice Piat, has had to postpone his visit to Sydney due to surgery.

We wish him well and will keep you informed as soon as we receive any new information regarding his visit.
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Annual Picnic
Tue 31 March 2009, 15:25
Our popular picnic was held on Sunday 1 March 2009, at the LAKE PAVILION at Sydney Olympic Park and was very well attended.

The sixty odd members present enjoyed complimentary bacon, sausages and kebabs provided by the Association as well as beer and wine. All present, including about 15 new members, had a great time on a gorgeous day.
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Results of 2009 Annual General Meeting
Tue 31 March 2009, 15:20
The AGM was held on Sunday 29th March and attended by about 40 members. An election was held to replace the retiring members and the following were elected to the Committee: