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Presidents Report for March Robin Hearder
The great news is that thanks to Carolynne Roach stepping up to take on being the Committee convenor of Social Events, which has released Helen Taylor to be our new President, and Helen has accepted the nomination. Congratulations to both members ! All we need now is for someone to be the new Secretary at the AGM on Tuesday 26th March. I thought I would share a Committee Obituary with you -
“I know that you will all be saddened to learn of the passing of one of our Club’s most valuable members – Someone Else.
Someone’s passing has created a vacancy that will be extremely difficult to fill. Else has been with us for several years, and for every one of those years, Someone did far more than the normal person’s share of the work. Whenever leadership was mentioned, this wonderful person was looked to for inspiration as well as results.
Whenever there was a job to do, one name was on everyone’s lips, “Let Someone Else do it “. Everybody just assumed that someone else would make up the difference."
So what can YOU do to help our Club? We also need an Assistant Secretary to help the Secretary . Without members filling these 2 posts we cannot function as a Club , and it would be tragic if we had to close.
Membership figures remain strong and we will induct Coralie Carr and Judy Bayliss at the AGM. However the Committee will limit our numbers to 120, and if necessary open a Waiting List.
Many thanks again to Wendy McRobie and her team for organizing a wonderful Champagne Brunch at Toowoon Bay Park on Tuesday 5th March with Champers, juice, crackly bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, marinated tomatoes, hash brown and lovely stewed plums as dessert.
Thanks also to Paul Denney of Raine & Horne, Killarney Vale for his sponsorship.
We have the enjoyable Riverboat Postman’s trip & lunch coming up on Sunday 24th March, and the lunch & entertainment at Canton Beach Sports Club on Thursday 4th April. There are also some theatre shows being organised for you over the next few months for you to consider.
For all members who enjoyed reading books please remember to bring used books along for our Book Swap Table.
President: Robin Hearder Secretary: Jenny Daniell
Attendance & Apologies-Di Cooney-43329064 -0423988102
Meetings held on 4th Tuesday of each month in the Bias Room of The Bateau Bay Bowling Club
A message from Diana Cooney who looks after the attendances. Could members who are not able to attend a meeting please contact her prior to the meeting on 4332 9064 or 0423988102
Treasurers Report .Julie Commins OAM
Income for February 2024 was $3607.80 which mainly consisted of Riverboat
Postman's Cruise $1595 , Christmas in July Cruise $1700.00, Chicken &
Champagne Brunch $165.00, Raffle Proceeds $137.00.
There were expenses of $448.53 Consisting of : raffle prizes and guest
speaker gift $87.50, Event Tickets to John Williamson $152.00, WRLCG
Morning Tea $96.00, Probus South Pacific balance part year capitation Fee
$113.03.
Net operating balance of $4199.50
The Cash reserve account stood at $3712.51 Total club funds at end of
February 2024 - $7912.01
It would be appreciated if members could pay online for events using name of event
And either member name or Tag number.
Westpac Account BSB: 032 525 A/C 751399. Give your surname and item description (eg: Smith)
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.
4th April. Canton Beach Sports Club 11am Lunch & Entertainment.
30th April. Dinner Preview Restaurant
7th May 11am Toowoon Bay Park Mamma Mia High Tea
17th July. Xmas in July Cruise
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BBQ REPORT – Wendy McRobie Another lovely morning for the champagne brunch. 48 members paid, but 3 were struck down with the dreaded covid and could not attend on the day. Members appeared to enjoy the brunch selection and I am pleased to say that there was nothing left at the end of the day…….yippee! Thanks to Jenny & amp; Tom for the trivia, & we sang birthday wishes to Irene Brannigan & John Gretch. Paul Denny and Jordon dropped by to say hello, and offered to cover the cost of the drinks. Thanks to Raine & Horne Killarney Vale for this ongoing support and use of their gazebo at our events. Many thanks to all who assisted on the day……Rod, Robyn, Helen, Stan, Jenny D, Lynne B, Margaret M, Julie B, David McR, Tom, Col H, Robin, Paul K,……..couldn’t do it without you guys & you’re always so gracious and obliging to work with. A special thanks to Elizabeth McKew, who very unobtrusively, did some cleaning work on the BBQ’s. Our next event in May is the Mamma Mia HIGH Tea….celebrating all our lovely Probus Ladies. May 7 th , Toowoon Bay Park, 11am…..different, but definitely delicious! I will be collecting money for this ($15 pp) at the April meeting (23/4).
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SOCIAL REPORT …….Helen Taylor
Coming up Events are Riverboat Postman’s cruise on Sunday 24 th march. Train leaves Tuggerah at 9.08 arrives Hawksbury River 9.53 next train leaves Tuggerah 10.08 arrives 10.53 Train from Gosford leaves 9.27 next one leaves 10.27.Boat will wait if you are on the later train, It’s a short walk to Wharf. We have 31 members going .
Next is lunch at Canton Beach Sports Club on Thursday 4 th April .We have 25 Members going. We
need to be there at 10am cost is $20 p.p. We will meet in the Foyer.
We have Preview Restaurant at Ourimbah Tafe on 30 th April 6.30pm.Fully Booked for that date .
Other dates for your Diary are:
Xmas in July ..17 th July. We have 47 Members going ,I would really like a further 13 to go to round it off to 60 Members going.
3day trip to Oberon to visit Mayfield Gardens and surrounds 25 th 26 th 27 th September. 22 Membersgoing.
Lunch Japanese Gardens East Gosford on 15 th October. Names in September.
THEATRE ORGANISER – Lynne Beale
Until next time
Lynne
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GUEST SPEAKERS – Jenny Blair 2024
APRIL – 23 - Lance Godwin - Maritime History
MAY – 28 Rik Hart- Central Coast Administrator
JUNE- 25 Carol from Clown Doctors
JULY - 23 Geoff O’Reilly, Solicitor from The Entrance. A return visit
AUGUST 27 Garry Kennedy, Food Security. Return visit
WELFARE REPORT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Margaret Mahoney
Jenny Blair has Covid and we wish her well. Also Colin Dillon has also caught Covid but getting better.
Faye Evans is not well. Pat Collins has been having some tests and not well. Card sent
Ross King is now finally home but still has to have treatment.
Ron Massey is having 2 stents put in his heart on 19th March and we wish him well as he has been through a lot.
BOWLS CO-ORDINATOR – Rod Greenaway
Our next game against Glengara is at Glengara on Monday 15th April.
Next Committee Meeting in 9/4/2024 10.30am
Next General Meeting 23/4/24 10am
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Treasurer. Julie Commins OAM 0429608050
Vice-President. Helen Taylor 0418612900
Jenny Daniell Secretary 0418211081
Assist Sec. Judi Hearder 0414868955
Social Convenor. Helen Taylor 0418612900
BBQ Convenor. Wendy McRobie 0439811831
Theatre. Lynne Beale. 0401071195
Welfare. Margaret Mahoney 0408624086
Bowls. Rod Greenaway. 43339792
Raffles. Mary Anne Greck. 0403715497
Bulletin . Jenny Blair 0407206557
Guest Speakers Jenny Blair 0407206557
Diana Cooney Attendances & Membership 0423988102
Julie Bowd. Probus Cluster Representative
Meetings: 4th Tuesday of each month 10 a.m..Venue The Bateau Bay Bowling Club
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Committee Meeting. 11/7/2023 10.30am General Meeting 25/7/2023 10am
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