(Trafalgar Dinner 2008 photos Courtesy of SM Peter Barsch and Co)

Trafalgar Dinner 2009

The now traditional Dinner was held once more at the Rockingham Navy Club.

Attendees included Members of the Naval Association of Australia, The Ganges Association and various guests.

All commented on their enjoyment of the occasion.
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MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING 236 –held on  SUNDAY 21^st JUNE 2009

at ROCKINGHAM NAVY CLUB, POINT PERON ROAD, ROCKINGHAM

 

The Meeting commenced at 1230 with the recital of The Ode

 

APOLOGIES:  John Macdonald, David Rigden, Eric Beckwith, John Forgham, Maurice Goodridge, George Thomas, Derick & Alice Ramsdale, Mike Jones, Beryl Harwood, Bertha Bartholomew, Jim Stickley, Terri Breen, Liz White, Bill Hall

GUESTS:   Elaine Christy and Mavis Heard

NEW MEMBERS: Unfortunately, S/M Bill Hall was not at the Meeting so we were unable to present him with his Membership Card.  S/M Terri Breen was presented with hers on her arrival after the Meeting.

NUMBER PRESENT:        18 Full Members      4 Associate Members

BIRTHDAYS (JULY):  Brenda Smith (6^th)  Mick Finney (9^th)  Mark McGowan (13^th)  Knocker White (15^th)  Marion Darley (22^nd)  Dorothy Rawe and Chris Christy (23^rd) Karen Barsch (25^th)  Terry Craig (27^th)

FINES: were exacted

 

MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING 235 held Sunday 17^th May, details of which having been advised to all, there being no amendments or additions, Acceptance Proposed by S/M Les Darley  Seconded by S/MTerry Craig                                             AGREED

 

MATTERS ARISING FROM THOSE MINUTES & COMMITTEE MEETING held Thursday 11^th June – details of the latter having also been advised to all

 

GANGES DINNER – Amendment to Committee Meeting Minutes.. Apologies were extended to S/M Fred Bartholomew for omitting his name from those who attended.

 

TRAFALGAR DINNER – An email had been received from Phil Orchard who, having read the Minutes of the last meetings has kindly suggested that we invite Capt & Mrs Dowsing as non-paying guests.  Phil is happy to pay for his attendance, regrettably Isabel will not be able to attend as she will be at the airport, saying adieu to her mother who will be departing back to the UK after holidaying here.

A reply has been sent to Phil, acknowledging his kind gesture   

S/M Terry Craig proposed that we accept Phil’s offer, seconded by S/M Terry Rawe and AGREED

 

CHRISTMAS IN JULY – having been cancelled, those interested in attending the “Sunday  Roast” on Sunday 23^rd August, ($15 pp) were asked to list  names, payment by the next Meeting if possible.   Tickets will be purchased from the bar.                           ALSO

 

QUIZ NIGHT – Friday 4^th September, to commence approx 8 pm (after the traditional Friday Night Raffles)  -  List will be available for names of those interested (Price t.b.a.)

 

CITY OF ROCKINGHAM RECEPTION – Wednesday 24^th June will be attended by S/Ms Dorothy & Terry Rawe, Terry & Pat Craig.

 

WELFARE –Notification had been that S/M George Thomas will be arriving at Bethanie Waters (Olivenza Crescent, Port Kennedy) on Wednesday 24^th June – we will be notified which room he is in when known It was anticipated that several of our Members would be happy to go along and visit etc and, if George wished, transport to a Meeting.

 

 

 

TREASURER’S REPORT S/M John Breen  reported an Opening Balance of $3043.06

Receipts $218.80     Expenses $225.21   Current Balance $3036.65  John expressed his satisfaction with our present balance, although there will be some annual expenses due next month. He will accept payments for Trafalgar Dinner from the next meeting Terry Acceptance Proposed by S/M Terry Rawe, Seconded by S/M Tom O’Neill  – AGREED.

 

CORRESPONDENCE (additional to list circulated)                 INWARDS

 

CHRIS MITCHELL (Broome) Advising that S/M George Thomas arriving 24^th June

PHIL ORCHARD – Suggesting his invitation be sent to Capt & Mrs Dowsing

DAVE WRIGHT – (Runcorn RNA) Advising that parcel en route

 

                                                                                                            OUTWARDS

 

CITY OF ROCKINGHAM – Accepting invitation 24^th June

PRESTIGE CATERERS – Cheque $100.00 – Deposit re Trafalgar Dinner

 

ACCEPTANCE – Proposed by S/M Les Darley Seconded by S/M Mick Finney - AGREED                    

MATTERS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE  - A question was raised re the content of the parcel due from Runcorn.  It is understood that this will contain some RNA items.

 

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

It was requested that Shipmates who bring along a non-member to a Meeting, would please ensure that names are entered in the Visitors Book                          

 

NAA SOCIAL EVENING – Friday 26^th June – No interest was shown by Shipmates

 

SUBMARINE FIN  - It is understood that this will soon be displayed at the Naval Memorial Park, foundations are currently being laid alongside the Gun Turret.

 

EXTENSION TO THE ROCKINGHAM CLUBROOM.  It is also understood that Plans have been put forward, and appear to be in the process of being favourably accepted, for an extension.   This will house Memorabilia (some of which will be transferred from the Museum on Garden Island) and workshops.   Meanwhile, the Display Room is now housing a “library” for NAA Members’ use – and is being catalogued via Computer.

 

FORTHCOMING SOCIAL & OTHER EVENTS  (as previously mentioned, just as a reminder)

 

SUNDAY 23^rd August – NAA – Sunday Roast Lunch, noon, $15 pp

FRIDAY 4^th September – NAA – Raffle Night followed by QUIZ NIGHT

 

NEXT MEETINGS

 

GENERAL MEETINGS – Sunday 19^th July & Sunday 16^th August

COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Thursday 9^th July & Thursday 6^th August

 

RAFFLE PRIZE Kindly donated by S/M Ted Haines was won by Mavis Heard. (A “booby prize” was won by S/M Chris Christy.   The July Prize will be kindly donated by S/M Enid Carter and the August Prize by S/M Tom O’Neill       THANK YOU

 

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 Back In them Days.

                         Member Fred Bartholomew

 Swimming Certificate 1938   Ganges Piping Party 1939        HMS SIKH 1942