OSCA
MR STEPHEN WEBSTER (' 73 ) OSCA PRESIDENT
DATE
ABOVE RIGHT : DR SCOTT MARSH DURING HIS TRUMPET SOLO AT THE ANNUAL DINNER
EVENT
1 / 07 / 2023 London Branch event 22 / 07 / 2023 The Tartan Dinner 4 / 08 / 2023 Bendigo Branch event 10 / 08 / 2023 Sydney Branch event 16 / 08 / 2023 Business Networking Breakfast 25 / 08 / 2023 40 Year Reunion 31 / 08 / 2023 Year 12 Father and Son Breakfast 14 / 09 / 2023 New York branch event 23 / 09 / 2023 Bangkok Branch event 8 / 10 / 2023 Rutherglen / North East Branch lunch 19 / 10 / 2023 Year 12 Valedictory Dinner 26 / 10 / 2023 Perth Branch event 29 / 10 / 2023 Bellarine Branch event 10 / 11 / 2023 50 Year Reunion 15 / 11 / 2023 OSCA AGM and Presidents ' Dinner 17 / 11 / 2023 30 Year Reunion 24 / 11 / 2023 60 Year Reunion 29 / 11 / 2023 1 Year Reunion
THE OSCA WELCOME
MAINTAINING , NUTURING AND GROWING THE CARDINAL THREAD
OSCA EVENTS & ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE SECOND HALF OF 2023
1 / 12 / 2023 OSCA / Wesley Golf Day 8 / 12 / 2023 OSMaD Opening Cocktails and performance
The OSCA welcome was extended to Dr Scott Marsh and his wife Anna who attended their first Annual Dinner . They were warmly embraced by all , including the Young Old Boys who chanted his nickname ' Colonel , Colonel ' during their ovation following Scott ’ s trumpet playing . It was a happy night and ' we were all better for gathering together ' as Rev Bill Morgan (' 34 ) said in his video message to the Annual Dinner guests , as he couldn ’ t attend in person . The dinner enabled us to recall the past , rekindle old friendships , forge new ones and dream of the future . It is one of many OSCA events , held each year , that maintain , nurture and grow the Cardinal Thread , which connects and includes us all , regardless of time or distance . We celebrated our community with warmth
and felt the connection that binds every member of the Scotch Family , including :
' Those who came before , are still here now , and will come after .'
Inclusiveness is at the heart of the Cardinal Thread , an old-fashioned value that respects diversity , identity and individuality . OSCA values every member of the Scotch Family equally by creating opportunities for all to be included and for none to be excluded .
OSCA ’ S ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SCOTCH FAMILY
OSCA ’ s events and engagements schedule for the second half of 2023 is full of many opportunities to connect both near and far . By the time this article appears some of the events listed will have been held , and I hope many of you enjoyed the camaraderie . Former OSCA President John Jeffreys (' 69 ) and OSCA Treasurer Philip Wright , organised and hosted the London Branch dinner that coincided with both the second Ashes Test at Lord ’ s and the Scotch 1st XI ’ s English Tour . In mid-August , the OSCA Events committee led by James Adams (' 05 ) and the OSCA Office will have held the first Business Networking Breakfast as part of OSCA ’ s Careers and Connections Program .
OSMaD ’ s musical productions are a highlight of the year , and this year ’ s production is The Hunchback of Notre Dame . Many of you were caught out by the move from the production ' s usual October timeslot last year , but it will again be held in December , so please take note of the dates . I encourage as many of you as possible to attend what will be another high-quality production . The OSCA Office is working with the school to try to reschedule OSMaD ’ s 2024 production back to October . Stay tuned !
OSCA and the Scotch Parents ' Association ( SPA ) are collaborating closely to engage current parents with OSCA ’ s events , such as the Business Networking Breakfast . OSCA and the SPA are developing a durable and robust network to connect the SPA auxiliaries with the relevant OSCA club or society to provide pathways for Young Old Boys , and parents , to pursue their interests after leaving school . SPA is a dynamic organisation and connections can be ad hoc , so ways are being developed to embed those important connections , and make sure that all Year 12 boys understand the opportunities offered by OSCA ’ s clubs and societies .
78 Great Scot Issue 169 – September 2023