Welcome to the September Newsletter of the American Australian Association Limited! Shake off the winter doldrums and catch a good dose of Spring fever, with news and events from the Association.

Anthony Pratt and the Pratt family will be honoured at the American Australian Association Ltd’s Benefit Dinner, to be held in Melbourne on 11 March 2010.

Click here for the full article on the 2010 AAA Ltd Benefit Dinner.

Come join us for a fun-filled evening of Trivia where we test what we know and find out what we don’t know, about our countries.
Prizes to be won!!!

Price includes nibblies and first drink free.

Form a team of up to 6 people or come on your own. Register online at www.americanaustralian.org.au, or complete the attached form and fax in. Don't forget to provide us with your Trivia Team Name.

Questions? Contact Lisa Levar at 9338-6989 or rsvp@aaa-aus.org

Thursday 24 September 2009
James Squire Brewhouse & Restaurant
22 The Promenade / King Street Wharf (off Lime Street)/Sydney
6:30pm – 9:00pm
$30.00 per person (GST-inclusive)

Ambassador to the US Dennis Richardson AO discussed Australia-US relations under the Obama administration at an event attended by notables Hon. John Howard AC and NSW Governor and Chancellor of the University of Sydney Marie Bashir AC, on 17 August. The event was hosted jointly by the American Australian Association Ltd, the Department  of Foreign Affairs and Trade, NSW Industry and Investment, and the United States Studies Centre.

Join us for an evening of Wicked entertainment. We have 30 tickets for great seats to see Wicked, the Broadway musical that has taken Australia by storm.

Date: 11 November 2009
Venue: Capitol Theatre  13 Campbell Street, Haymarket
              (between George and Pitt Streets)
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: $105.00 per person, first come first served
Download the .pdf reservation/payment form below. Fax to 02 938 6990 or email to rsvp@aa-aus.org.

The American Australian Association in New York (AAA Inc) recently announced its 2009 Australia to USA Education Fellows (see pdf attachment).

The Association established its Education Fund in 1998 to promote educational exchanges between the United States and Australia. The Association awards Fellowships for postgraduate and postdoctoral research, particularly in medicine, science and engineering. In addition to its annual Australia to US Fellowship Program, the Association also awards Fellowships to American researchers through its US to Australia Fellowship Program. To date, over 90 Fellows have received awards totaling over US$2.5 million.

The Fellowships are funded through sponsorship of key corporate members and the Annual Benefit Dinners honouring prominent Australians and Americans.

Mark your calendars!
All events will be listed on our website under Events Listing and in the Events Calendar. Online registration available for most events. 

AAAL MEMBERS:
You must log in to register for members-only events or get the members' rates to events.

Not yet a member? Enrol online at www.americanaustralian.org.au or complete and fax in the attached form. Note: We no longer accept American Express. We accept Visa, MasterCard, cheque, money order and EFT.

October
Melbourne:
Members-only World Series Watch Party
Supported by Major League Baseball
Thursday 22 October 2009
Details will be emailed to members.

Sydney:
Members-only World Series Watch Party
Supported by Major League Baseball
Thursday 29 October 2009
Details will be emailed to members.

November
'Wicked' Theatre Night - 11 November (see details below)
Annual General Meeting (members) - 19 November
Thanksgiving Event - Date TBD

December
Members-only  Annual Christmas Party - 16 December

The Department of State recently announced the continuation of the J-1 Student Work Travel pilot program for Australian and New Zealand students for an additional year. If you are a current student or are graduating from university or college this year, this program offers a fantastic opportunity to live, work and travel in the US for up to 12 months.
The American Australian Association in New York is an authorised sponsor for the J-1 Student Work Travel Pilot Program. Click the link for more information.

We've launched our new website!

Working in partnership with Bridgehead Australia Pty Ltd, the Adelaide-based web design, systems development and brand management firm, the site has a robust events and membership area, image gallery, resources area, and a secure online reservation and payment system powered by eWay.

The website includes MyAAA, which allows members to register for members-only events, maintain their details and renew online. Members have received their login ID and passwords.