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The Australian New Zealand American Association of Minnesota has been bringing together Australians, New Zealanders and Americans in the Twin Cities area since 1972. Say G’day and join us for our Australia Day/Waitangi Day dinner celebration, ANZAC Day, wine & cheese tastings, book group, picnics, Melbourne Cup, afternoon teas, concerts and other social activities scheduled throughout the year.

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ANZAA 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner

St Anthony Main

[ February 4, 2012; 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Celebrate 40 years of the Australia New Zealand American Association of Minnesota, and a combined celebration of Australia Day and Waitangi Day. The evening affair will begin with a cocktail reception followed by a plated dinner and an evening of reminiscing, special guests, a silent auction, and fun. The Hon Roger Price, Consul-General of Australia, [...] Read more »

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ANZAA 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner

Written by on October 30, 2011
February 4, 2012
5:30 pmto10:00 pm

St Anthony Main Event Centre

Celebrate 40 years of the Australia New Zealand American Association of Minnesota, and a combined celebration of Australia Day and Waitangi Day. The evening affair will begin with a cocktail reception followed by a plated dinner and an evening of reminiscing, special guests, a silent auction, and fun. The Hon Roger Price, Consul-General of Australia, will be in attendance as guest of honor, as will Chris Knepler,Post Manager & Senior Investment Director, Australian Trade Commission (Austrade). Chris manages Midwest operations for the Australian Trade Commission and works to deepen and broaden Australia-U.S. economic relationships in the region.  Priority sectors include clean energy, advanced manufacturing, professional services and industrial biotechnology.

Items for the Silent Auction include Gift Baskets of Australian goodies, tickets to the Australian Motown group Human Nature show at the State Theatre (4/3), tickets to New Zealand roots reggae band Katchafire at The Cedar Cultural Center(4/1), services, and more!

Location: Saint Anthony Main Event Centre

Reception 5:30pm, Dinner 7:00pm

Dinner Options

Chicken-
Herb Crusted Chicken with Wild Mushroom-Marsala Sauce
Tri-colored Rotini Tossed in Smoked Tomato Cream Sauce
With Sauteed vegetables

Beef-
Rosemary Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Gorgonzola Butter Florets
Herb Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
Poached Haricot Verts with Sweet Marsala, Caramelized Onions, and Slivered Almonds

Vegetarian-
Roasted Acorn Squash stuffed with Aromatic Vegetables and White Beans
Herb Roasted Baby Red Potatoes
Poached Haricot Verts with Sweet Marsala, Camelized Onions, and Slivered Almonds

Also there will be a pre-plated salad and ANZAA will host wine with dinner.

Questions? Please call 651-646-6972 (Neil) or 612-332-8431 (Ros).

Purchase tickets

Members $67; non-members $72 Tickets are on sale now, and must be ordered before January 20, 2012. If you are paying by check, please mail your payment to:

ANZAA,
PO Box 65010,
St Paul  MN 55165

and let us know if you would like beef, chicken or vegetarian as your main option. You may also pay here by Google Checkout/Wallet (you may also renew your membership, or join for the first time):

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