At the club meeting held today, 12th February 2015, long time club member and local identity, Mr Fred Moore, presented the club with a book containing 180 newsletters published by the club between 1987 and 1995. The newsletters detail the events and people that were an integral part of this club up to 30 years ago.
The gift was proudly accepted by the club’s President, Mr Brian Green, and will become a permanent part of the club’s fascinating library of memorabilia from its illustrious past.
The club’s first monthly bus trip for 2015 took place on the 2nd of February. To start the year off on a high note the bus visited the fascinating Norman Lindsay Museum and Gallery at Faulconbridge in the Blue Mountains.
The bus, with 20 members on board, left our Dapto headquarters at 8.15am for a visit to this old sandstone cottage once lived in by the artist and his muse, his wife, Rose from 1912 until his death in 1969. Here he produced many of his most famous works including the book “The Magic Pudding”.
On arrival the group was given a brief talk by one of the staff about Lindsay, his work and the history of the house and grounds.
Afterwards everyone was free to explore and enjoy the permanent exhibition of his work as well as the painting and etching studios. How interesting it all was.
Once the group had seen all there was to see the bus drove down the mountain to Penrith Panthers Leagues Club for lunch and a chance to chat about the day’s events. It was a most satisfactory start to the year’s program of trips. It was a visit enjoyed by all who took part.
The next bus trip is a Mystery Tour on the 2nd March. Make sure you get your ticket for the next trip in plenty of time, tickets will be on sale at the next meeting for a mere $12 for the day’s outing. We are limited to 20 seats so it is a question of first in, best dressed.
Doesn’t time fly? already it is time for the second meeting of 2015!
A question was raised at the last meeting asking, “When is the club’s AGM?”
As you are probably aware last year we changed the club’s financial year from the calendar year to the financial year as allowed in the constitution - rule 11.13.14.
This change was purely to assist our hard working Treasurer so he didn’t have to produce two financial statements each year. The only other effect it has is to delay the AGM (rule 11.8.2).
This change doesn’t affect the membership year which remains as the calendar year nor does it affect the hall and room bookings which again remain tied to the calendar year. We anticipate the AGM and election of office bearers will be held during the last meeting in July but this will be subject the club’s accounts being audited so bear with us on this it is a new experience for all of us. Once we have this year under our belt the following years should be easier.
I hope this clears things up.
All Memberships are due! It is still only $12 for the year but please bring the exact money.
Our show ticket organiser would like the $60 for those going to Les Miserable.
See you at the meeting!
Don't forget to come early.
This is the first meeting of 2015 and all annual membership fees are due but the good news is that annual fees are still only $12. Please make our hard working treasurer’s life a little easier by bringing the correct money in an envelope. If you want an application form one can be downloaded by >>Clicking Here<< . This form is designed to be printed on a DL envelope (110mm by 220mm).
The morning will have all the usual features:
During the meeting there will be the usual short reports about the various activities the club offers its members and you are able to bring up matters of interest to members during General Business - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is YOUR club.
The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.
As was originally discussed late in 2013 and confirmed last year our financial year has been changed to coincide with the Head Office financial year so we will not be having an AGM in January. The AGM will be held in late July or early August (possibly 30th July but the actual date will be given in plenty of time before the event).
The club’s Birthday Book was getting a bit tatty so a new one has been produced - please write your name clearly in the appropriate date if you would like your birthday or anniversary mentioned at the meeting just before the event.
New members are most welcome to come along and find out about the club, there is a short newsletter available for new or potential members at the raffle/signing in table which details coming events and contact details for the various group leaders. Please take one.
