01/03/2026
Wow, what an incredible day we had Friday! Thankyou to everyone who came out on the day from near and far! We were so impressed with the crowds. So much positive feedback and so proud of our town and the people involved for putting this together.
I’m going to list some thankyou’s here for those who couldn’t stick around for the evening festivities:
- 100 Years Committee:
- Amanda (secretary for RTIC, town history signs, catering)
- Ed (treasurer for RTIC, co-ordinated machinery display and parade)
- Kel (president of Sportground, co-ordinated sports ground set-up, town working bees and capsule unveiling, music)
- Amanda Williams (raffle, co-ordinated hall displays)
- Sara Muller (scanning and laminating photos)
- Rosie Corcoran (kids entertainment)
- Peter Webster
- Bob McCall
- Dean McCall
- Rhys Wolfenden
- Lois Kreutzberger
- Luke Kirkwood
- Sandy Hamilton
- Scott McKenzie
Thankyou to Owen Smith who organised reprints of back to Rand and golden jubilee books we have for sale
Thankyou to everyone who got in touch and provided information, photos and memorabilia about the history of Rand for our hall displays. Big thankyou to Owen Smith, his sister Colette, and Fran Jones for the effort they went to for displays in the hall.
Rand cricket club volunteers for working the bar tonight.
Anyone who got involved in the working bees.
Everyone that contributed machinery for display and participation in the parade
Thankyou to all the business who donated raffle prizes. Post coming.
Thank-you to Lawson Logistics for their major donation that helped make the celebrations possible.
Thankyou for Darren Paul music for entertainment who stayed into the early hours of the morning for those who wanted to kick on. You were very generous with your time.
Massive effort everyone, thanks again!
Sara Kreutzberger
President
Rand Town Improvement Committee (RITC)