A Trip Down Memory Lane #1

A Trip Down Memory Lane #1

Hi folks, as you are aware, ALVA is turning 40 so as part of our celebrations we thought we would take a trip down memory lane. Every 2 weeks we are going to remind us all of some of the most amazing things that ALVA has done over the last 40 years.
For our first post, I thought I would pay tribute to those who started this fantastic organisation.

In August of 1978, Toni Stevens and Harriet Littlesmith discussed the idea of forming a ladies association within the variety industry. Initially, the main thoughts for this association were to unite the women of variety in friendship and form an alliance to help others less fortunate than ourselves within our ranks. A preliminary meeting was held with ten entertainers to discuss the possibility. The idea was overwhelmingly supported, possible names for the venture discussed and The Australian Ladies Variety Association – ALVA – was conceived.

Those founder members were:
Toni Stevens – President
Tami Lind – Vice President
Lynece Morris – Treasurer
Pat Scroope – Secretary.

Committee members:
Dorothy Barry
Fay Warnock
Elizabeth Garnett
Margaret Flanagan
Bunny Gibson
Robyn Alexander

Each of these ladies invited 5 other ladies to get involved and together they had the 50 charter members.
Along with their friends and colleagues, a total of 104 attended the Inaugural Banquet at the Sebel Townhouse on the 26th February 1979. Toni had invited Dame Vera Lynn to be our International Patron – she graciously consented and was with us to present the ALVA badges to Founder and Charter Members. Our Constitution was drawn up and the Association was opened to female entertainers, the wives of male entertainers, retired female performers and the wives of retired performers. Over the years we have opened up the membership to others within the industry. We also have Associate Members, such as Rita Barnett (Cornish), our very first Associate Member, who are not entertainers, but who have helped ALVA tirelessly over the years.

ALVA Celebrates 40 Fabulous Years

Well our Vice President has been at it again, spending hours preparing this fantastic advertisement celebrating ALVA’s 40 fabulous years. We do hope you can join us in 2019 as we celebrate with the women who started the organisation, and the women who continue to maintain it. 

Want to come along to the AGM. Tickets available here. 

ALVA AGM 2019

ALVA AGM 2019

Join us for our Members Meeting to kick off ALVA’s 40th year!   

 

After lunch we will be featuring a book launch with the amazing Katie Little.  Katie’s book “Catch a Falling Star” is a beautiful tribute to her Mum Jeannie Little and their life together. It’s an opportunity for us to honour Jeannie and hear about the journey Katie and her family are on. Looking forward to seeing you all as we join together to Celebrate the Ruby Anniversary of the 40  Fabulous Years of ALVA!

DATE:  Monday February 25​, 2019     

ARRIVAL: 10.30am for 11am start. 

VENUE:   Georges River 16ft Sailing Club  –  Sanoni Ave., Sandringham

 

EARLY BIRD:  $45  Closes Monday February 18

FULL PRICE:  $55   Starts February 19

(Includes a 2 course lunch)

TO SECURE YOUR BOOKING, 

ONLINE: Click the link:   2019 ALVA AGM

BY PHONE:    LISA: 0414591020    SUSIE:  0412038950   KERRI: 0412038950  

BY EMAIL: bookings@alva.org.au

BY POST:  Simply download the Booking Form send to PO Box 30 Ramsgate NSW 2217

ALVA Celebrates 40 Years!!!

ALVA Celebrates 40 Years!!!

ALVA would like to announce the Event Schedule for 2019.  We would appreciate it if you could put these in your diary. All the finer details will be sent approximately 6 weeks prior to each event.

  • Annual General Meeting – Monday 25th February 2019
  • 40th Annual ALVA Banquet – “ALVA – This is Your Life” – Monday 15th April 2019.
  • Winter Luncheon – Monday 3rd June 2019
  • ALVA Goes Gold Coast – Date TBA – will be August
  • 2020 Nomination Luncheon – Monday 23rd September 2019
  • 40th Annual Christmas Party – Monday 25th November 2019

 

ALVA Membership Due!!

ALVA Membership Due!!

Welcome back to 2019. Can you believe that ALVA is celebrating 40 years. Where has the time gone?. 
Well, I can tell you that you don’t want to miss a thing. So it is time for your membership to be renewed.
 
If you haven’t received an email but would like to renew your membership, you can Renewal Link
Once you have completed the renewal form, I would appreciate it if you could organise payment: 
 
Lifetime Membership (for full members wishing to change) 
 
It is going to be a bumper year. If you are on facebook, make sure you have liked the facebook page. We are doing some cool things and of course there will be notifications from our website. 
 
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future 
Kind regards  Kerri Lacey (Secretary)