The Regular Force Cadet Association

M.V. Smith (Gentry class)

Left the Army in 1983 and bought a petrol station and engineering workshop in Matakana, near Warkworth and we are still here. Have twin daughters and a son and now have 5 wonderful grandchildren. If anyone is passing through, Gay and I would love to see you. We work 7 days a week and are nearly always at home.. It is the only petrol station in Matakana I enjoyed my time in the Army. Worked at Trentham, Vietnam, Singapore, Linton and Papakura.

Smudge Smith (Weir class)

Just an update have moved 200 metres down the road. Changed jobs, now a storeman for a shopfitting company only 500 metres away. Love to hear from ex clubbies. Thanks, Smudge.

Mike Smith (Gentry class)

Left the Army in 1983 and bought a Petrol Station and Engineering Workshop in Matakana, near Warkworth and we are still here. Had twin daughters and a son and now have 5 wonderful grandchildren. If anyone is passing through Gay and I would love to see you. We work 7 days so we are nearly always home. It is the only petrol station in Matakarna. I enjoyed my time in the Army and worked at Trentham, Vietnam, Singapore, Linton and Papakura. Contact us at mikegay@clear.net.nz

A. Smoothy (Ardagh class)

Hi Guys, I was in B coy as a chippy apprentice where I learnt a thing or two, as you do in the Club. I was then posted to Chch, 3 Fd Sqn RNZE until '75 when I saw the light and went down to Twizel. From there to Hampden and then Cromwell where I stayed until '85. That was when we came over here to Brisbane Aussie. I've been building houses for about 10 years and now I'm also in the swimming pool industry, for better or worse. Married with 2 kids and 2 grand kids. Same wife too. I try to get back to NZ as often as I can and go to as many reunions as I can afford to. Love life and wouldn't be dead for quids. Cheers to all you Clubbies, Jim Smoothy Email me at jimsmoothy@orcon.net.nz

R.B. Smyth (Young class)

Left army in 1956, qualified as Land Surveyor(1961), Civil Engineer (1966), Town Planner(1966)and Economist (1974). Worked in England and Europe as transport Planner, 1967 -1975: in Canberra as Assistant Secretary 1975- 1977; for New South Wales Government as Chairman of the Planning and Environment Commission and then Directorof the NSW Department of Environment and Planning1977 - 1987 and since then as a Planning Consultant and Director of Smyth Planning.

Jonathan Paul Snow (Ngarimu class)

Hoping to contact old friends from Cadet School

R.J. Sowerby (Williams class)

Retired from army 1975. Worked for Manakua City Council from 1975 to 1995 then retired to Mt Maunganui for 6yrs, Then went to South Island for 4yrs.  Now settled in Havelock North, hawkes Bay at Summerset on the Vines retirement village with my wife of 37yr Colleen.   Spend my days gardening and playing golf 3 to 4 times a week at Bridge Pa and like to attend reunions and my wife insists on a no golf holiday of her choice once a year.    Love a catch up if any of you are in the Hawkes Bay area.

H.G. Spence (Thorpe class)

I've been informed that the catering school in Waiouru is closing and it has prompted me to touch base with some old friends from cadets.  I'm in Auckland as a lecturer at MIT (chefing).   Would be great to hear from ex-Thorpe Class cadets.  Take care.

Fortes Fortuna Juvat

J.J. Sprangers (Hudson class)

RF Cadet 1978/79 -161 Battery 1980 - 82 - Instructor RF Cadet School 1983 - 85. New Zealand Police 1985 - 2002. Currently working for Sport Waikato. Married to Linda (ex Dental Corps) and have 2 teenage children. Live in Te Awamutu. Contact on joes@sportwaikato.org.nz

R.L. Stephens (Ardagh class)

Grad was Aug 69 and stayed in Waiouru till Xmas then posted to Trentham. Spent 73 & 74 in Singapore, back to ATG till Xmas 77, then Burnham till Dec 80, then Ngaruawahia till Dec 82, back to ATG again till July 84 when off to Sinai till April 85 and left Army from LF Comd in Aug 85. Went to Otago Uni as Catering Manager 86-90, then Southern Cross Hotel 90-93. Have worked for various Catering Contract Companies since then and am now living and working in Australia. Currently Sydney, but fully expect that to change in the not too distant future. Happily married to Dot. We always have plenty of room, so if you're in the area, look us up. Can be contacted via email dotnrodg@optusnet.com.au Left Sydney, went to Cape Tribulation with Dot for her career move. Did a stint in Solomons with RAMSI for a six month contract, then back to Far North Queensland. We now live in Port Douglas where Dot works for Outrigger Resorts & Hotels, while I travel each day to Cairns to work at the Shangri-La Hotel Marina.

M.A. Stericker (Hasset class)

Greetings other ex Cadets,I'm Still serving in the Engineers in Property Management looking after planned maintenance projects in Burnham Camp.After graduation I completed my apprenticeship in Plumbing,Gasfitting & Drainlaying. I was a cadet for the 40th anniversary, went to the 50th and I'm looking forward to seeing all at the 60th next year.

Bruce Stubbs (Thorpe class)

Hi Guys, Went to Engineers after Clubbies, into the Fire Service. Left in 90 to move to Bermuda in the Fire Service as a firefighter then Fire Captain. Moved back to NZ in 96 Joined the NZ Fire Service as an operational firefighter now officer. Still with NZFS in Wellington, with the National Training Department, Professional Development Unit. At City Fire Station. Married with 2 kidz. Proud to be a Clubbie. bcstubbs@xtra.co.nz

F. Tahuri (Weir class)

Joined club school 1969, spent months in Waiberia. Graduated to RNZEME Xmas 69 and posted to Base Workshops - Trentham. Left the Army in 75... had enough of being in green baggy skin. Needed to enjoy life in civvy street while I was young enough. Now living in Christchurch. I Have 3 grown up sons....all is good

W.T. (Rick) Tai (Webb class)

G'day, I am serving at Army GS, but am based at Trentham Camp. Married with 2 kids, a perfect pigeon pair. Just returned from our class reunion in Waiouru. Big Ups to Steve Harvey, and his team for organising it. Contact me at mailto:wt.ae.tai@actrix.gen.nz

Frank Taipari (Weir class)

Am attending 60th reunion at Palm North at Labour weekend