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G'Day from AACC President, Jackie Yuen
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Dear Members and Friends,
With Spring in the air, I trust that you are all well and looking forward to some fun plans to enjoy the warmer weather.
We’ve had a busy month, hosting 2 events and planning for Anzac Day. Melissa, our new ED, is settling into her new role and finding her rhythm.
Our Aussie Club gathering at the Accenture office on March 31 was focused on the US Government’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 2022 and the implications for supply chain entities involved in the planned deployment of low emissions energy projects. Moderated by Cameron Briggs, Origin Energy (and AACC Board Member), our guest speakers included Dr Adam Best, Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO, visiting from Melbourne, and from the Bay Area, Akshay Honnatti and Cliff Tegel from EY and Swen Mehta from Accenture. Our guests included representatives from various tech companies, Australian Federal and State Governments and Legal firms. The discussion centered on supply issues, role of innovation and tax implications and how Australian companies may benefit from the IRA Act over the long term. Although a complex topic, all our speakers were enlightening and exemplified the benefits of connecting relevant participants.
To switch gears, our other event was the Penfolds Master Class hosted at the offices of our friends at Withers Worldwide. Charlotte Rawa, Penfolds Senior Luxury Brand Ambassador, led us through the class that started with Penfolds Thienot Rosé Champagne and included Yattarna Chardonnay, RWT Bin 798 Shiraz and the hard-to-find Bin 138 Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro. The pinnacle was tasting the Grange 2018 that was savored by all.
WHAT’S NEXT
ANZAC DAY
Our next event is ANZAC Day this Sunday April 23, 2023. We will be at an exciting new venue, on the USS Hornet in Alameda and start time is 2pm.
The program will include flag presentations, readings, wreath presentations and national anthems.
Please join us and if you haven’t already rsvp’d, please sign up here: RSVP at sfaussies.com
OTHER EVENTS
We are in planning mode for the next events that will include a members networking, golf tournament and another Aussie Club event. With that in mind, it would be great to get your feedback on what events you would like to see more of, please complete this short survey.
And for an opportunity to get to know our new ED Mel, join her for a meet & greet at a local SF café on the 1st Friday each month. It will be a chance to bond and have a chat over coffee, I’ll be there too, so come and say hello, the first meet and greet will be happening on Friday, May 5, 10am at Bluestone Lane, 55 2nd St, San Francisco.
Until next time, enjoy the spring time!
With gratitude,
Jackie Yuen
AACC President |
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The Australian American Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the SF Kiwis invite you to join us to commemorate ANZAC Day on Sunday April 23, with a service to be held at the USS Hornet in Alameda. The service will begin at 2pm and will be followed by a light reception. Guests will also have full access to explore the museum after the service.
The event is made possible with the support of the Australian and New Zealand consulates.
Date: Sunday, April 23 2023
Time: 2pm start
Location: USS Hornet, 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda CA 94501
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Introducing a monthly coffee meet up with the new AACC Executive Director.
Date: Friday, May 5 2023
Time: 10 am
Location: 55 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 |
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CSIRO Principal Research Scientist Dr Adam Best, along with Akshay Honnatti and Cliff Tegel from EY, and Swen Mehta from Accenture Ventures joined the Aussie Club for a productive discussion on all things energy and the Inflation Reduction Act. Thank you to AACC Board Member Catherine Bishop for hosting the luncheon at the beautiful Accenture offices in San Francisco. |
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Penfolds Masterclass Wine Tastings |
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Thank you to all who joined us at Withersworldwide for the Penfolds Masterclass Tasting event in conjunction with the BABC. We enjoyed a delightful immersion into wine making, history and…best of all… wine tasting of 7 iconic, 90+ point wines of Penfolds, including the world-famous Grange! |
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LATEST NEWS FROM AACC MEMBERS |
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NASA Leadership DownUnder |
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Even though they had both orbited around the planet many times as astronauts, it was a long journey from Washington DC to Canberra for NASA’s leadership team.
NASA Administrator (senator and one-time astronaut), Bill Nelson and NASA Deputy Administrator (and career astronaut), Col. Pamela Melroy were on a two-week journey to the other side of the planet to interface with the space agencies of Australia and New Zealand.
The Australian leg of the tour started at the Australian Space Agency’s headquarters in Adelaide, where, among a string of meetings and briefings, they launched the National Indigenous Space Academy, providing internships for indigenous students at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.
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United Announces Largest South Pacific Expansion in Aviation History |
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United Airlines today announces the largest South Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental U.S., including the first non-stop flight between San Francisco and Christchurch set to commence on December 1. United will be the only carrier to directly connect the U.S. and the South Island of New Zealand. With 66 flights between the US and Australia/New Zealand every week, United will operate nearly 40% more flights from the U.S. to Australia and New Zealand next northern winter versus last year. The carrier is adding new direct flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane and Auckland and increasing service to the region from its San Francisco hub with daily flights to Brisbane, twice daily flights to Sydney and flying larger aircraft to Melbourne. And thanks to United's relationships with Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, travelers can enjoy easy one-stop connections from these cities to more than 50 destinations in the region.
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#AUSSIEMATES COMMUNITY EVENTS
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APA Heritage Awards & Reception |
The APA Heritage Awards is a signature program of San Francisco’s celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Every year the APA Heritage Celebration Committee honors civic organizations that have achieved significant milestones in serving the community. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
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Steve Irwin Gala Dinner - 20 Year Anniversary Wildlife Warriors |
We are thrilled to announce the Steve Irwin Gala Dinner LA will be returning to the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills on May 6, the first Wildlife Warriors fundraising event in the USA since 2019.
The crowd represents a gathering of celebrity ambassadors, media, supporters, government, Australian tourism organisations and business partners including Virtuoso at a first class evening like no other, with the collective goal to raise funds for conservation. Entertainment will include Grammy Award winning songwriter, musician, actor and best-selling author, Rick Springfield and world renowned Australian First Nations dance troupe Bunjalung Kenjiel! This special night will also be hosted by a close Irwin family friend, Australian triple Gold Logie award-winning comedian, television and radio presenter, producer and media personality, Rove McManus. |
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CHECK OUT 'MATES RATES' FOR SOME GREAT OFFERS FROM OUR MEMBERS! |
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One of the many perks of being an AACC Member is having access to Member-only special offers, promotions and discounts. To access the codes for these fantastic AACC Member ‘Mates Rates’ please login to the Member Section of our website. |
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Free consultation ($650 Value) |
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