Thursday, December 15, 2011

Special Presentation

A Special Presentation of Life Membership was made to Ron Howard during the Annual General Meeting.
Ron was one of the founding members of the Club and President from 2005 to 2009 and the only member of the original Committee still with the Club.
Congratulations Ron.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Newsletter. 2011. 5

G'day All.

What a great turnout for our Christmas Rally, our final event for the year. Twenty three vans and 45 members in all.Plus we signed up another new member during the event. Welcome Astrid. Going by the comments, everyone had a great time (despite the ordinary weather ). See Bob Jolly's Report on the Blog :- www.mnccclub.blogspot.com

The Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday morning and the Committee for 2012 is :-

President John Lenihan
Vice President Don Lewis
Secretary Colleen Crowley
Treasurer Bob Jolly
Committee } Ron Castle
Members } Keith Clarke
} Howard Edmonds
State Delegates Doug and Robyn Magennis
Public Officer Alan Rapley
Confirmed with Alan later as he was unable to attend the meeting.

The ' What's on 2012 ' was discussed and places and dates set for next year. It was agreed by all present that we hold the Christmas Rally at Brigadoon again next year.

I think all would agree that it has been a successfull year and look forward to a great 2012.

Ros and I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Keep those wheels turning. Cheers. John.

Christmas Rally Report 2011

The Christmas Rally at Brigadoon Holiday Park, North Haven, was well attended and probably a record attendance. Quite a number of members stayed for the full week in the hope that it would fine up. Unfortunately there were periods of rain which made things damp, but did not dampen our spirits. The recently acquired large tarpaulin which was erected energetically by some male members made a dry and suitable dinning/party area for the clubs social gatherings. Without it the weekend would have been difficult as suitable cover for the numbers attending was not available.
The number of members attending the Christmas Dinner was 45 and we gained another member on the weekeend, so welcome Astrid Van Eyke. The catering this year was considered excellent and the usual Christmas gift exchange was again presented well with plenty of humour by Santa Ros Lenihan and her assistant Colleen Crowley. Some gifts changed hands on several occasions, much to the delight of the crowd, and not so for some who had what they wanted gifts prized from their arms.
This Caravan Park offered large sites with plenty of room for cars and boats. The location was central for members but a lucky few only had to go just around the corner or up the road to get home.For those who like fishing it was an excellent opportunity to feed the fish so they can get bigger for next time.
I thank all those that attended and Colleenfor organising the caterer, and wish all the members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.



Bob Jolly.


Rally Leader.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Rally Leaders Bob and Maureen Jolly



Ron Howard is made Life Member







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