VICE-REGAL VISIT National Motor Museum BIRDWOOD SA Sunday March 30 th 2008 FUNCTION TITLE: Unveiling of the Tom Kruse Bust at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood, South Australia. DRESS and WEATHER: Smart Casual / Jacket and Tie for Official Party. NB Forecast high teens to low 20s and showery. ESCORTS/HOSTS: 1. MR Kym Hulme, Director National Motor Museum (GG) 2. MS Allison Russell, Curator National Motor Museum (Mrs Jeffery) Functions: to meet Their Excellencies on arrival at kerbside; present members of the official party in a receiving line; be seated with them; escort and make informal presentations throughout the event; and farewell them at the Vice-Regal car. The Official Party will be positioned in a receiving line for presentation to Their Excellencies after arrival at the front of the NMM at Birdwood.
2 OFFICIAL PARTY: (22 people) His Excellency Her Excellency MRS Jeffery Flight Lieutenant Mark Saurins Federal Agent Champion MR Kym Hulme MS Allison Russell Mrs Margaret Anderson MR Phil Broderick MRS Mary Broderick MR Ian Doyle MRS Jane Doyle MR Neil Weidenbach MS Kristin Weidenbach MR David Hills MRS Lou Hills MR David Crawford MR Jonathan Crawford (3 rd and 4 th Generation) MR Keith Rasheed MR Tom Kruse MBE MRS Valma Kruse MRS Helen Hamp MR Colin Hamp The Governor-General Aide-de-camp to the Governor-General Australian Federal Police Director National Motor Museum Host GG Senior Curator National Motor Museum Host MJ CEO History Trust of SA Chair History Trust of SA Co Organiser Tom Kruse Bust Appeal EP The Back of Beyond Collection (Major TK Bust Appeal supporter) Co Organiser Tom Kruse Bust Appeal Neil s daughter & author of Mailman of the Birdsville Track Chairman of the Board for RFDS Central Operations Incorporated Trustee CMV Foundation Grandfather Sidney Crawford sold 1936 Leyland Badger to Harry Ding (Major TK Bust Appeal supporter) Wilpena Pound Resort (Major TK Bust Appeal supporter) Outback Mailman (being introduced at the Bust site) Tom & Valma Kruse s daughter Tom & Valma Kruse s son-in-law (being introduced at the Bust site) NB MR John & MRS June Parnell Late apologies
3 PRINCIPAL GUEST LIST (34 people) HON Ivan Venning MP MRS Kay Venning MRS Pauline Pfitzner MR Max Pfitzner MR Jeffrey Kruse MRS Ava Kruse MR Phillip Kruse MS Anne Noonan MR Charlie Paterson MRS Kate Paterson MR Leigh Radford MRS Tracey Radford MR Dave Burge MR Brendan Eblen MRS Pat Eblen DR James McLennan DR Lisa Beament MR Doug Brockfield MRS Chris Brockfield MRS Mabel Kruse MR John Kruse MRS Marlene Kruse MS Patricia Moseley F.R.S.A.S.A. MR John Hinge MR Tim Thomson MRS Kim Thomson MRS Suzanne Tillett MR Chris Tillett MR Aynsley Rowe MRS Cynthia Rowe MR Rod Short MRS Rachel Short MS Valmai Hankel DR Stephen Jiggins Member for Schubert Opposition Whip, SA Parliament Tom & Valma Kruse s daughter and son-inlaw Tom & Valma Kruse s son and daughter-inlaw. Tom & Valma Kruse s son Manager RFDS Corporate Relations National Editor ABC Rural Department Back Of Beyond Tours (supporter of the TK Bust Appeal) RDFS Board Member (supporter of the TK Bust Appeal) (Supporter of the TK Bust Appeal) Retired (supporter of the TK Bust Appeal) Tom s Sister-in-law and her son and daughter-in-law Sculptor Tom Kruse bust Tu & KLB Thomson Sculpture & Art Foundry Memorial Consultant S.D. Tillett Memorials Pty Ltd Leyland Badger Restoration Group Romney Park (Winemakers) SA Historian GG Media Advisor
ARRIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT: When Their Excellencies arrive with hosts/official Party, MC Ian Doyle will deliver a formal announcement. GG introduced to Tom, Valma, Helen & Colin. 1 st verse of National Anthem then sung by Ms Rosemary Boyle. 4 Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Their Excellencies, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, Major General Michael Jeffery and Mrs Marlena Jeffery. RUNNING SHEET: Main Contacts Kym Hulme Director NMM 08 8568 4006 (diverts to mobile) Ian Doyle / Organising Committee 0417 819 189 Time Action Duration 12.00 noon Their Excellencies arrive at the NMM at Birdwood and are met by Hosts Kym Hulme and Allison Russel and introduced to the official party 5 minutes 12.05 Walk to the bust site in the NMM grounds 5 minutes 12.10 Arrival Announcement MC Ian Doyle 12.11 Their Excellencies meet Tom & Valma Kruse and daughter Helen & son-in-law Colin Hamp 12.14 National Anthem 1 st verse Ms Rosemary Boyle 1 minute 3 minutes 1 minute 12.15 Official Party seated 1 minute 12.16 MC Welcomes Official Party and guests and talks about the life of Tom Kruse 12.20 MC introduces NMM Director Kym Hulme. Kym talks about the significance of the Leyland Badger and the NMM 12.23 MC Introduces His Excellency talks about Australian outback heros. 12.28 MC invites His Excellency, Tom & Valma Kruse to unveil the Tom Kruse bust - photos taken. 12.33 MC introduces Helen Hamp (Tom & Valma s daughter) responds on behalf of the Kruse family 12.36 MC invites the Official Party and guests to go to the luncheon area to mingle and have a drink media interviews 4 minutes 3 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes 24 minutes
5 1.00 Official Party and invited guests go to a seated BBQ lunch in an adjacent room 40 guests 40 minutes 1.40 Luncheon concludes Their Excellencies are shown through part of the NMM by Director Mr Kym Hulme and Senior Curator Ms Allison Russell 30 minutes 2.10 Their Excellencies depart NMM GUESTS: All guests will be wearing name-tags It is inappropriate for any curtsying to occur during presentations to the Governor- General and Mrs Jeffery - noted LECTERN: Provided Water jug/glass on a side table: Provided MEDIA: Channel 7 News, ABC TV News (likely), ABC Radio, RM Williams Outback Magazine, local newspaper/s Media Release: Yes indicating His Excellency will be officially unveiling the Tom Kruse bust but not quoting His Excellency. PHOTOGRAPHS / VIDEO COVERAGE: As a general rule, there are no difficulties with photographs or video footage being taken during the function. Requests for photographs with Their Excellencies will be made to the Aide, who will then approach the Governor-General at an appropriate time - Noted PLAN OF FUNCTION AREA: Kym Hulme has provided a mud map of the route through the NMM to be taken by the Official Party to the adjacent outside area where the function and lunch will be held.
6 SEATING: Unveiling of bust - MC Mr Ian Doyle Seating has been arranged for Their Excellencies in the front row, The Aide-de-camp Mark Saurins is seated behind Their Excellencies. The AFP officer is on the aisle, behind Ms Russell and in close vicinity to Their Excellencies Front Row (L-R): Mr Colin Hamp, Mrs Helen Hamp, Mrs Valma Kruse, Mr Tom Kruse, His Excellency, Mr Kym Hulme, Her Excellency, Ms Allison Russell (8) Second Row (L-R): Mrs Pauline Pfitzner, Mr Max Pfitzner, Mrs Reg Kruse, Mr Jeffrey Kruse, Mrs Ava Kruse, Flight Lieutenant Mark Saurins, Mr Keith Rasheed, Mr Phillip Kruse, Ms Anne Noonan, AFP Officer Champion. (10) Third Row (L-R): Mr David Crawford, Mr Jonathon Crawford, Mr Dave Burge, Mr Duaine Burge, Mrs Leane Burge, Mrs Jane Doyle, Dr Stephen Jiggins, Mr John Kruse, Mr Marlene Kruse, Mrs Mabel Kruse (10) Fourth Row (L-R): Mr Phil Broderick, Mrs Mary Broderick, Mr Neil Weidenbach, Ms Kristin Weidenbach, Hon Ivan Venning MP, Mrs Kay Venning, Mrs Margaret Anderson, Mr Charlie Paterson, Mrs Kate Paterson, Mrs Valmai Hankel. (10) Fifth Row (L-R) Mr Brendan Eblen, Mrs Pat Eblen, Mr Leigh Radford, Mrs Tracey Radford, Dr James McLennan, Dr Lisa Beament, Mr Doug Brockfield, Mrs Chris Brockfield, Ms Patricia Moseley F.R.S.A.S.A., Mr John Hinge (10) Sixth Row (L-R):,Mr Tim Thomson, Mrs Kim Thomson, Mrs Suzanne Tillett. Mr Chris Tillett, Mr Aynsley Rowe, Mrs Cynthia Rowe, Mr Rod Short, Mrs Rosemary Boyle, Mr Malcolm Ross (9) LUNCHEON GUESTS: (40 place named people around one table) Mr Colin Hamp, Mrs Helen Hamp, Mrs Valma Kruse, Mr Tom Kruse, His Excellency, Mr Kym Hulme, Her Excellency, Ms Allison Russell, Mrs Pauline Pfitzner, Mr Max Pfitzner, Mrs Mabel Kruse, Mrs Marlene Kruse, Mr Jeffrey Kruse, Mrs Ava Kruse, Mr Phillip Kruse, Ms Anne Noonan, Flight Lieutenant Mark Saurins, AFP Officer Champion, Mr David Crawford, Mr Jonathan Crawford, Mr Dave Burge, Mr Keith Rasheed, Mr Ian Doyle, Mrs Jane Doyle, Dr Stephen Jiggins, Mr David Hills, Mrs Lou Hills, Mr Phil Broderick, Mrs Mary Broderick, Mr Aynsley Rowe, Mrs Cynthia Rowe, Mr Neil Weidenbach, Ms Kristin Weidenbach, Hon Ivan Venning MP, Mrs Kay Venning, Mrs Margaret Anderson, Mr Doug Brockfield, Mrs Chris Brockfield, Ms Patricia Moseley F.R.S.A.S.A., Mr John Hinge (40) Wine service by Mr Rod Short GIFT: During her Vote of Thanks Mrs Helen Hamp will present Their Excellencies with a copy of The Back of Beyond Collection (DVD) and Mailman of the Birdsville Track (book), signed by Tom Kruse.
7 Main table guest list: The AFP Officer to be seated and have visual contact with Their Excellencies at all times - Noted. GRACE: Not being said LOYAL TOAST: Not being said WINES: White and red wines provided and served by Rod Short, Romney Park (Adelaide Hills) CATERING: Brendan Eblen, Wedgetail Tours and RFDS Board Member AMENDMENTS TO ARRANGEMENTS: Prior to the event the Aide needs to be advised of any alterations or changes made to the programme. There should be no changes whatsoever made to the function arrangements by the Federal or local police without direct discussions with the Aide. Should any arrangements change during the function, please liaise with the accompanying Aide who will in turn advise the Governor-General - Noted PARKING: Two (2) reserved Vice-regal car parks will be at the front of the NMM. Refer to location map. DEPARTURE OF VICE-REGAL PARTY: Their Excellencies will be escorted to their car, by hosts Mr Kym Hulme and Ms Allison Russell for a 2.10 pm departure. Prepared by Ian Doyle 0417 819 189 dms@iinet.net.au