Holden Retirees Club
Luncheons are held at 12:30 pm on the first Thursday of
March, June, September and December each year,
at
The Mulgrave Room,
The Mulgrave Country Club,
Cnr Wellington Rd and Jells Rd,
Wheelers Hill,
Victoria
Click here for Map and directions
Melways Reference : Map 80, H1
The Club is serviced by buses from Dandenong and Chadstone.
Click here for bus route and time details.
Lunches are provided at a cost of $30 for a two course main meal plus tea/coffee, except for the December Lunch when a Christmas Pudding course is added, for $35. Meal costs may be reviewed from time to time.
Drinks are available at Club Bar prices.
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The next Lunch will be Thursday, 5 March 2026
Upcoming Lunch dates (first Thursday of the month):
2026: 5 March, 4 June, 3 September, 3 December
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Guest Speaker: Peter Xiberras
The Holden Retirees Club is delighted to welcome Peter Xiberras as our Guest Speaker for the March meeting, a lifelong motorsport enthusiast, successful businessman, and proud devotee whose story is truly fueled by ambition.
Peter is best known as the Team Owner and driver behind PremiAir Racing, the Supercars outfit competing in the Repco Supercars Championship. His journey through motorsport is as diverse as it is inspiring. From dominating the Australian Top Fuel drag racing scene to leading one of the country’s most dynamic Supercars teams. Peter’s hands-on passion for racing, engineering, and performance has made him a respected figure across the Australian motorsport community.
Off the track, Peter is the Managing Director of PremiAir Hire, one of Australia’s leading equipment hire companies. Starting from humble beginnings, his entrepreneurial drive and down-to-earth leadership have grown the business into a national success story. Whether it is in the workshop or the boardroom, Peter brings the same determination and team-first mindset that has defined his motorsport career.
A proud Holden and GM fan through and through, Peter’s love for the red lion runs deep. From his early days tinkering with Holdens to now running Camaros at the top level of Australian racing, his story will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt that special bond between driver, machine, and the Holden badge.
Join us in March to hear Peter share his story, his lessons from business and racing, and his enduring passion for the brand we all love.
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Special Guest - Mark Reuss
Our popular ex-Managing Director, Mark Reuss, is in Melbourne for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. It was not easy, but he managed to find a little time to join us when he learned that our lunch would be on. He is very limited by his official engagements, but will probably have a chat with us before Lunch so he can get away by around 1:30 PM.
We look forward to welcoming Mark to our Retirees Lunch once more.
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Mark Reuss has been President of General Motors since January 2019.
He directs the following global staffs: Product Programs and Safety; Battery Strategy including Development and Procurement; Global Manufacturing; Research and Development; Manufacturing and Product Engineering; Purchasing and Supply Chain; Design; Motorsports including the 2026 Cadillac entry into Formula 1; Global Markets including regional operations (North America, South America; China and GM International; Commercial Operations; Portfolio Planning; Quality; Marketing; and GM Defence.
From 2013 to 2018, Mark was Executive Vice President, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain and led program management of GM cars, trucks and crossovers worldwide.
Mark served as President of GM North America from 2009 to 2013 responsible for GM’s performance, manufacturing, portfolio and dealer network.
He also served as GM’s Vice President of Global Engineering where he created and led GM’s Performance Division in 2001 and was responsible for GM’s racing vehicles, including the V-Series Cadillacs and SS Chevrolets. He currently serves on the board of directors of Cadillac Formula 1 Team and GM Performance Power Units.
Mark held the position of Chairman and Managing Director of GM Holden Ltd in 2008 and 2009.
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There will be 2 delicious courses for $30.
MAINS: (Alternating)
Lemon Thyme Chicken - served with seasonal vegetables, creamy mashed potato and chicken gravy, OR
Beer Battered Fish - served with chips and salad, tartare sauce and lemon
DESSERT: (Alternating)
Sticky Date Pudding - served with butterscotch sauce and vanilla cream, OR
Passionfruit Cheesecake – served with berry coulis and vanilla cream
Tea and Coffee
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Members are reminded that unless you are also a member of the MCC, you must sign in when entering the Club. You may do this at the front desk. The Lunch fees will be collected just inside the door of The Mulgrave Room.
DOORS OPEN AT 11:30 AM; MEETING STARTS AT 12:30 PM.
If you arrive earlier, you may care to have some refreshment in one of the Club's other rooms while you wait.
Come along and enjoy a great meal in pleasant company!