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20 November 2005
G’
day everyone and Happy New Year.
I trust
that everyone enjoyed themselves during the festive season, but not so
much so that it’s starting to tell on the scales! Although having said
that, I’m sure as every year goes by, I’m noticing I’m using a lot less
padding for that Santa suit. Now that’s a worry isn’t it?
The
November meeting, held at the home of Lesley & Bob Smith, was a total
success all around. Not only for the friendly hospitality and great food
on offer, but also the amazing amount of thought that went into
decorating the house and for the personalised Christmas present that
every club member received. On behalf of all club members, I’d like to
extend my sincerest thanks for the presents and for such an exceptionally
well organised meeting, it was a truly memorable day by any measure. Well
done guys, you’re a credit to the club.
Last
year the club achieved numerous goals along the way, those of which
included the selection of the club’s emblem (the Waratah in front of the
Australian Gum Tips Vase), the re-designing of the club flyer/pamphlets,
personalized CGCAA name tags, but probably none too more important, or
for that matter personally challenging, but most satisfying, was the
successful vote in favour of the special resolutions tabled and amended
to the club constitution. To be frank, it has been a bit like putting
bubble gum through a straw, on all accounts, but we got there in the
end.
As
you may recall, our February meeting is our traditional 'Dutch Auction'
meeting. So please remember to bring something wrapped, preferably not
still breathing, to this meeting as all proceeds go towards the club’s
kitty (bank account) and its always heaps of fun anyway come auction
time. Once again, thanks to the continuing generosity of our hosts, Cindy
and Kevin Mackley, lunch will be provided.
The
theme of the February meeting is blue carnival glass. Now personally, as
a collector of Australian carnival glass only, I can only hope that not
too many people mind if I bring along my 'Koala' float bowl in blue……,
trouble is, I just can’t seem to find where I
left it last!!!...... Maybe I’ll just have to wear a blue t-shirt
instead.
If
at any time you happen to think of something you’d like to share with the
club, whether it be an idea you have, a great find on a trip away or some
handy hints that all of us from time to time come up with, just let your
committee members know or contact our club newsletter editor and you can
be certain that all your input will be greatly appreciated by everyone!!!
In
signing off again, I really am looking forward to seeing you all at our
next meeting
on
Sunday,
19th February 2006 at Cindy & Kevin Mackley’s
home at Tumbi Umbi,
NSW.
So
don’t forget the theme is blue carnival glass, so bring along those
special pieces of 'Class Glass' that will astound everyone!
See
you there!!!
Happy
Carnival Glass hunting.
Your
Club President,
Maurice
Geake
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Some of the beautiful carnival glass
on display at this meeting
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Club members enjoying the convivial
atmosphere of the meeting
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