As of yesterday, the Federal Government has offered grants for the 50 year celebrations of the Task Force’s commitment to SVN ;
“The Vietnam War Commemorative Grants programme has been established under the Saluting Their Service commemorations programme for 2015–16, and will provide one-off funding of between $4,000 and $20,000 for community-based projects and activities that directly commemorate any aspect of the Vietnam War under the theme of ‘camaraderie’. Examples of projects that may be considered for funding include commemorative events and reunions.”
87 Transport Platoon is applying for a grant under this system, and with this in mind it is rather imperative that the Assocn. has a pretty good idea of attending numbers expected at our 50th anniversary reunion next August.
If you are thinking of attending, please notify your intentions along with numbers of accompanying persons by “leaving a reply” to this post on the blog.
We need your answers by Monday next week at the latest (21 Sept 2015)!
87transportplatoon 
The application for this grant has to be lodged by the 30 Oct this year And a costing as to who much to apply for will be based on your returns
2x Bob and Adriana Wilson will be attending the reunion.
2x Janet and I are up for it, God willing !
1x I will be there. looking forward to seeing you all
1x Bob Rowe will be there
Sue will also be there
2x Yoki and I will be there.
1x I will be attending the 2016 reunion. Betty
5x We are looking forward to being there – Brian and Yvonne Englund and our daughter Michelle and grandchildren Heath and Saasha.
The following will be attended the Reunion.
2x Ken and Joy Purdie,
1x Pat Jerome,
1x Jeanette Henderson,
2x Jim and Marie Thomson.
Regards to all Jim T.
2x Glen and Patsy Hutley, all going well.
2x Count Mardi and me in. Thanks Ron wicks
2x Yes, we, me and that’s me and the old chook be there ifn the good Lord’s awillin and the crick don’t rise. Take care
Other attendees notified by phone;
2x Gerry and Barbara Geary
1x John Horner
3x Harry Sandra and Kim Walberg
3x George Desmett plus son and daughter in law.
1x Peter Brook
2x John and Jenny Pidgeon will be there,
1x and maybe Anna Marcelino.
2x Cathy Smith (Bevan’s widow) is looking forward to joining us at Coffs with her girl friend.
2x Merv Pickering and daughter Tracy Pickering will be attending
2x Pom and Jenny Hallam
3x Maureen Thomas and maybe 2 others
4x Dennis, Jo and Jess Quinn and maybe 1 more
will be there
plus 1x Hickey
Marg and I will naturally be going. I have 56 possible attendees at this stage. A great start so far.