18 May 2008
G’Day Everyone
Well, firstly, I’d like
to thank all of you who have volunteered to hold a position on the
Executive Committee for the next 12 months. I’m certain that your
input and efforts will be greatly appreciated by all within the
club. Some of you have dedicated many years of continued support to
our club and your hard work has not gone unnoticed!
I’ve been a member of
numerous clubs over the years and looking back, I can't think of a
club that I have more thoroughly enjoyed being a part of. I honestly
believe that we have one of the finest glass collectors clubs in the
land, and for that matter possibly the world!!
Only recently, I was
chatting to a carnival glass collector interstate who was telling me
how incredibly impressed she was with, not only our club web site,
which in itself, is a boon of information, but also the club
newsletter which I have been told is “of world standard” !!
I, needless to say, was
absolutely chuffed, humbled and in total agreement to say the least,
that we have reached that level of professionalism in what we
produce.
As always, a thoroughly
enjoyable day was had by everyone in attendance at the May Annual
General Meeting, and I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Dot
and Bob for their excellent hosting skills.
It would be something of
an understatement to say that there are some truly amazing pieces of
carnival glass out there. Just recently, I had the privilege to see
an Australian carnival glass piece which, to my knowledge or
experience, did not know even existed. No, it wasn’t the much
discussed but never seen 'Koala', but it was a piece that, in my
opinion, was just as impressive to say the least. At this point you
must be wondering what it is, well…….you’ll just have to come to the
next meeting to find out!!!
Our next meeting will be
held on 17 August 2008 at Iris and John’s home in Lugarno NSW, and
will feature the theme 'Feathered Friends'. I’m sure almost everyone
has a piece of carnival glass stashed away somewhere with a motif of
a bird on it, so don’t forget to bring it or them along.
While I’m on the subject
of themes, try to spare some time to think of innovative ideas for
next year’s carnival glass meetings. Just when you may have thought
that we were almost out of ideas for themes, someone comes up with a
suggestion that just goes to show we are a long way from running
out!!
Oh, and while I think of
it, we also need to set the venues for the next year's club meetings
as well. So, if you haven’t held a club meeting before or for quite
some time, why don’t you volunteer to do just that, and you know the
club will love ya for it !
Gotta go now peoples,
but I promise we’ll catch up again at the next meeting.
So I’ll see ya there!!
and as always,
Happy Carnival Glass
Hunting!
Your Club President,
Maurice Geake
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