So, a reunion has been planned and the search is on for past and present Apex members from the region.

Zone 10 stretched from the Sydney Harbour up the east coast as far as Kempsey – and the function is open to every club in between.

“Apex was, and still is, a wonderful young men’s service club and was established in most towns and cities around the country,” Mr Gunn said.

“If you look, you’ll find  an ‘Apex Park’ in most country towns.

“Apex has been responsible for many well-known service schemes and, through their service work and fundraising, donated millions of dollars to many and varied charities.

“We’d love to see as many past and present members attend.”

The reunion will take place in Laurieton on March 14, 2019.

And, the plan so far is...

“Some visitors from out of town may well arrive early so we have arranged a few simple events before the dinner,” Mr Gunn said.

“On Thursday, March 14, happy hour will start from 6pm at Laurieton United Servicemen’s Club with dinner to follow at 6.30pm. 

“The reunion was never intended as a fundraiser, just a chance to catch up.

“However, the Apex Foundation's Magic Castle Chalet at Smiggins Holes is an outstanding success and has provided underprivileged kids some wonderful highlights to their lives.

“Apexians never change so there’ll probably be a raffle or two and maybe a fine session with funds raised to go to the chalet.”

To register for the reunion, visit https://apexreunion.weebly.com/ or phone John on 6559 5264.

Did you know?

The Association of Apex Clubs of Australia is the collective name given to individual service clubs across the country. An Apex club is a community service club, neither sectarian nor party political, that provides young civic minded people the opportunity to volunteer within the community and develop personally through club run schemes such as public speaking competitions. Club members are volunteers are aged between 18 and 45. The Apex story starts in March 1931 when three young architects, looking to make a contribution to their community (Geelong Victoria), decided to create Apex. By Christmas that year, clubs in Albury, Ballarat, Camperdown and Warrnambool had established. Over the past seven decades, Apex has chartered more than 1000 local groups and more than 200,000 younger Australians have learnt key skills while making a practical contribution to the common good. Apex's three founders, Ewan Laird, Langham Proud and John Buchan were motivated by a simple creed: citizenship, fellowship and service.