MARITZBURG COLLEGE BULLETIN October 2013 | Page 16

M.C.O.B.A

MARITZBURG COLLEGE OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION
KEEPING IN TOUCH

FAREWELL TO CHARMAINE
It was with great sadness that we recently said
our farewells to Charmaine Hardie from the College Old Boys Office. Charmaine joined us in
May 2004, initially as a Data-capture Clerk and
to assist Linda with the ensuing Reunion weekend. Such was her positive impact that we
managed to keep her for the following 9 years.
Her charming demeanour complimented the friendly atmosphere in the MCOBA office, and made
the many visits by Old Boys a pleasant occasion.
As time passed, the demands in the office changed,
resulting in Charmaine taking responsibility for the
Veterans Reunion Luncheon, the School Leavers Induction Function, the Reunion Golf Day
and the Maritzburg Old Boys Golf day. Additional responsibilities included the office accounts.

Pictured above are O.C’s Mr Anthony Pinnell (1952) and Mr Des Galtry
(1944) who paid a visit to the school and posed in front of Jimeloyo with
their bashers and O.C blazers. The pair are regular visitors to the Old
Boys Office and enjoy keeping up to date with developments at their Alma
Mater

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS LUNCHEON
A luncheon for Honorary Life Members of the Maritzburg College Old
Boys’ Association was held at the Victoria Country Club on Friday 2 August 2013. Ken Elliott, David Randles and Anton Leisegang were unfortunately not able to be present.

CHARMAINE HARDIE
Charmaine was always fully committed and meticulous in the execution of her duties. Together
with Linda they forged a formidable team for what
was been almost a decade. It is not only Linda
who will miss her but also the many old boys
who dealt with her and many of us who have had
the pleasure of working with her over the years.
Back Row: left to right: David Wimble (1959) (Past President), Peter
Rodseth (1975) (Past President), Ted Reed (1959) (Past President),
Ralph Dobeyn (1956), Les Howard-Browne (1949) (Past President), Doc
O’Connor (1964), Brian Edwards (1956), Fraser McAllister (1963). Seated Middle: left to right: Dudley Forde (Past Headmaster), Alan McEwen
(1951)(Past President), Chris Luman (Headmaster), Keith Olivier (1948)
(Past Headmaster), Barry Bateman (1948)(Past President), Oliver Hart
(1954) (Past President) Seated Front: Kevin Trodd (1986) (President of
MCOBA), Steve Colenbrander (1978) (Vice President)

On behalf of the Old Boys Association we convey
our sincere gratitude for her contribution and unwavering dedication. We wish her all of the very
best with her new permanent appointment and
trust that she will keep in contact and visit us at will.
Jimeleyo Ji!
Kevin Trodd
M.C.O.B.A President

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