Our Approach
Established in 1972, ANZAA is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to provide a forum for a large and active membership of Australians, New Zealanders and Americans, residing in Minnesota, to connect and socialise through regular events in and around the Twin Cities.
Our Story
DOWN UNDER CLUB & ANZAA HISTORY
The Down Under Club started intermittently in the early 70s with a group of expats from Australia and New Zealand, working for Minnesota Companies like 3M, Control Data & University of Minnesota.
On ANZAC day April 25th 1972 the Down Under Club officially incorporated with bylaws and a board.
Meet the Board
Here are those ANZAA members that have joined the board to bring you some of the best Australian and New Zealand themed events.
And they all do this voluntary.
ANZAA Board
2025-2026
Executive Board
President
Kirstyn Sansom
Vice President
Richard McCoy
Secretary
Elizabeth McMahon
Treasurer
Rosalind Fendi
Board Members at Large
Neal McMahon
James Neild
Mike Whitney
Joseph Kirkwood
Jason Drysdale
Luke Held
Andrew Chaffe
Niki Opine
Carla Molloy