News
Vale David Barton Lewis OAM
The Australian Rugby Choir members were sad to learn of the passing last week of David Lewis OAM, the choir's foundation Patron, at the age of 80, and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Events
Annual General Meeting
18th September 2025 @ Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom Street, Hughes
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Where and when
The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Australian Rugby Choir (ARC) Inc. will be held at Hughes Baptist Church Hall on Thursday, 18 September 2025 commencing at 6.45pm.
Members unable to attend the AGM in person can participate via Zoom videoconference using the following link:
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If you wish to vote by proxy, please complete the Form of Appointment of Proxy and deliver it to the ARC Secretary by hand or via email at secretary(at)rugbychoir.org.au.
AGM 2025 Agenda
The draft agenda for the meeting and other relevant documentation can also be accessed in the ARC AGM 2025 documents area on the ARC website.
To facilitate the smooth conduct of the AGM, and in conformity with the rules under which the ARC is constituted as an incorporated association, only the prescribed administrative business, and business
that has been notified to the ARC Secretary/Acting Secretary and included in notice of the meeting, may be transacted at the AGM. This is intended to ensure that members can consider beforehand their views on any notified issues and be prepared to contribute to an informed discussion at the meeting. There will not be a catch-all 'other business' item on the agenda.
Call for nominations for Management Committee positions
All office bearer positions (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) and the five ordinary committee member positions on the ARC Management Committee will be up for election at the AGM. If you wish to nominate for election to a position, you will need to complete a nomination form and return it to the ARC Secretary via email at secretary(at)rugbychoir.org.au by Wednesday 17 September 2025. The committee nomination form is also available on the ARC website.
Phil Aungles on behalf of Martin Jennings
Acting Secretary
9 September 2025
Welcome
The Australian Rugby Choir is a men's choir based in Canberra. We aim to promote singing in the community by performing at the Brumbies' rugby matches and at other community and charitable events. Please get in touch with Scott on 0451 196 121 if you'd like to come to one of our practices. They're held on Thursday evenings from 7.30 to 9.20pm at the main hall of the Hughes Baptist Church, 34 Groom St, Hughes, ACT. Please arrive by 7:20 pm to be ready to start at 7:30 pm.
Membership
The choir is open to all men who enjoy singing, and can practise and perform at venues in or near Canberra.