17 December 2003
Hello fellows,
Some of the following was mentioned in last week’s electronic newsletter but for those of you who didn’t see it, I thought it was worth repeating some of the relevant bits again.
Congratulations to the new Board members elected at the AGM held last week. The successful candidates were Kevin Beltrame, Joe Campisi, Connie Galletta, Paul Giammarco, George Hallworth and Stephen Taylor who will support Keith Byrn during 2004/2005.
Special congratulations to George Hallworth who was nominated and subsequently elected as President Elect for the year 2004/2005. George is a respected senior member of our club and I am confident will have the support of all members during his year as President.
Well another Christmas carols event, in conjunction with Strathfield Council, has come and gone. Considering the rain we experienced during the preceding days and the weather on Saturday night I think we were lucky to get away with it.
Particular thanks must go to Bert Houston who not only coordinated the event but was responsible for carrying out many tasks himself leading up to the night and was assisted by Bill Carney. Overall the night was a success due to the support and assistance of those members who there on the night. Thankyou. I am not yet aware of the final financial result, but I understand it is on the positive side.
Regrettably the numbers attending the ”Christmas meeting ” at Viscardi’s Restaurant last week were small, but I hope the 20 members and 13 partners who did attend, enjoyed the night even though it was a little noisy at times due to a large gathering at adjacent tables. Whilst it seemed like we were waiting forever for the desserts they were worth waiting for when they finally appeared from the kitchen, some people were seen to have had multiple servings.
Over the last week Shirley has been in discussions with the Manager of Dan Murphy’s. Due to expected congestion in their carpark on Saturday 20th and because the people who buy a sausage on a roll delay their departure from the carpark until they have eaten, we have agreed not to do the BBQ on that day.
Peter Manenti’s brother, Andrew, passed away last week. On behalf of the members of the club I offer condolences to Peter and his family during this difficult time.
The next two Wednesdays are Christmas Eve and New Years eve therefore there will be no meetings on 24 and 31 December and no meeting on 7 January 2004.
Another Bowls Night is being arranged with the members of South Strathfield Bowling Club on 14 January 2004.
The first normal meeting back at the Golf Club will be 21
January 2004.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all members and your families a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year
Keith