Bones hangs up the clubs

After some 38 years of dedicated service to the RAN, WOPT Ian `Bones` Sutton has decided to call it a day, hanging up the crossed clubs early in 2004.

There would be few, if any, long term serving members that would not have been helped in some capacity by Bones over the years.

Scores of enthusiastic youngsters entering the PT branch have benefited from the knowledge and skills handed down over the 33 years Bones has spent as a RAN Physical Training Instructor.

An informal cocktail party has been organised to farewell Bones in the manner befitting such long and outstanding service. Details are as follows:-

• Date: Friday 12 December 2003.
  
• Time: 1830 to 2359.
  
• Venue: Old FIMA Building 7, Garden Island. Fleet Base East - Sydney.
  
• Cost: $60 per person - includes all food, champagne on arrival, beer, wine and soft drinks, gifts and entertainment.
  
• Dress: Neat Casual.
  
• RSVP: By 1600 - Friday 31 October 2003.
  
• Please send a cheque or money order made out to:- `WOPT Farewell Function`
  POPT Graham Murtagh
  C/- Navy Indoor Sports Centre
  HMAS Kuttabul NSW 2011.
  

Please note that confirmation of attendance will only be accepted with receipt of full payment.
An open invitation to attend is extended to all past and present RAN personnel, and their partners, who would like to pay tribute to Bones on this occasion.

Tickets and an information pack will be sent on receipt of payment. Please ensure the names of personnel attending, a return address and a contact phone number is enclosed with your payment.

This promises to be a truly memorable occasion! The organising committee look forward to hearing from plenty of Bones` friends and former shipmates in the near future.

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