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DAVID BAXTER TAKES OUT THE MEMBERS DRAW
David Baxter took out the $60 members draw by being at the General Meeting on Wednesday 6th September and having his number drawn.
Congratulations David.
The prize now reverts to $20. You must be at the meeting or on Zoom to be in the draw.
General Meeting at Clubrooms 6th September with Ian Morris Talk. Freshwater Competition this Saturday
Dear Members
1. General Meeting at Clubrooms 6th September with Ian Morris Talk
I friendly reminder of the General Meeting to be held at the Clubrooms 462-464 North Road Ormond commencing at 8pm tomorrow night..
Includes Members Draw but you must be in attendance or on Zoom to be in the draw.
Ian Morris will be giving a talk on course fishing the Goulburn River
• Find out who has been catching what and have a chat with your fellow members
PLEASE NOTE: Finishing time of meeting is approximate. They may finish earlier or later.
Please also note the Freshwater Competition for in the Club Calendar for this coming Saturday:
2. Scheduled for Pondage and Goulburn River F1 Competition and Peter Elliot Trophy - 9th September
Another great Saturday's fishing to be enjoyed by all. So join us for a fund day of angling.
FINAL DETAILS ABOUT THE COMPETITION AFTER TOMORROW’S GENERAL MEETING
Cheers and Happy Angling
Gerry Toohey
Secretary
GUEST SPEAKER FOR MEMBERS MEETING ON 15TH NOVEMBER
Please note that the President is currently in the process of organising a guest speaker for the Members Meeting scheduled for 8pm on Wednesday 15th November 2023.
It is anticipated that the topic of the talk will be "Boat Safety".
This is a topic that should be on interest to all members so please make the effort to attend.
Once the speaker has been finalised this post will be updated to advise members.
Put it in your diary and come along.
Gerry Toohey
Secretary
NEXT MEMBERS NIGHT - 8PM WED 4th OCTOBER 2023
All members are reminded that the next Members Night will be held at the clubrooms at 462-464 North Road Ormond on Wednesday 4th October commencing at 8pm.
This will be preceded by a Special Meeting to discuss the future direction of the club and renumeration to selected office bearers.
Why not come along, meet with your fellow members and have a chat about all things angling.
New members are welcome to join at anytime but must be introduced by a member on the official application form. These are available at the clubrooms. The first 12 months of membership is free. What more can you ask? Why not join up?
We will have the members draw on the night but to win, you must be a financial member and be in attendance or on Zoom.
We hope to see you there. Good fishing everyone.
DATE OF 2023 CHRISTMAS FUNCTION CONFIRMED
Hello happy anglers.
We are pleased to announce that this year's Club Christmas Function will be held at the Sandbelt Hotel 630 South Road Moorabbin on Sunday 26th November commencing at 12 noon.
This was originally shown as Sunday 10th December in the Club Calendar on this website and in the Syllabus. Don't forget to book your tickets with Frank so catering can be arranged.
This was the venue for this year's Presentation Function and was endorsed by all who attended.
Keep safe!
Gerry
SYLLABUS FOR SEASON 2023-2024
We are pleased to announce that the new Syllabus booklet has been picked up from the printers and can be collected by members at the clubrooms during club meetings and functions.
Any members unable to make it to the clubrooms in the foreseeable future can request that a copy be mailed to them by emailing Secretary Gerry Toohey at the club's email address.
RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Please be advised that the club has received an application for membership dated 23rd July 2023.
Click here on NOTICES for details.
Gerald Toohey - Secretary
Presentation Luncheon at Sandbelt Hotel
The Annual Presentation Luncheon for season 2022-23 was held on Sunday 30th July at the Sandbelt Hotel in Moorabbin commencing at noon.
The luncheon was well attended as Angling Secretary George Green and President Ian Morris presented the awards to the season's recipients as members, family and friends watched on with interest as they enjoyed a 3 course meal consisting of an entree of pumpkin soup, main comprising roast beef and pork with lots of crunchy crackle and with apple sauce and gravy, sides of scalloped cheesy potato and seasonal greens.
This was followed by dessert of cheesecake and mini apple crumble with the most popular selection being the cheesecake washed down later with the usual cuppa of tea and coffee to round out the repast. There was a door prize as well as a marvelous selection of goods on offer in the club raffle which was well supported according to ticket seller Cally McMahon.
You can see some snaps of the luncheon including some of the award winners in the Gallery in what was a very enjoyable event. Or you would prefer click on SLIDESHOW to view a slide show of the snaps. Thanks to the organisers and attendees and a big congratulations to all award winners in particular Club Champion, Judy Green and Club Person of the Year, Gaynor Morris. Gerry Toohey - Secretary
SEASON 2023-2024 - PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
The following is an extract from the minutes of the 87th Club Annual Meeting held on 5th July 2023 which details the report made to the meeting by President Ian Morris regarding the year ahead.
Thank you for electing me this season. I would also like to thank some new executive members who join us with a wealth of knowledge, and who knows, maybe they might like to go fishing!! Gerry Toohey is our new secretary and Brendan Harris is our new Treasurer – please make yourself known to them and have a chat with them and make them welcome.
I would also like to thank the club’s new executive, for your time will not go unheeded and your comments and ideas will be most welcome.
The Club’s new executive will strive to deliver an exciting season, but we can only do this if the members participate. Suggestions on venues both fishing and social will be welcome. Please approach me or any member of the executive with your ideas and thoughts.
A worrying sign is declining members, and we must try and get some new members into the club. My aim would be to try and establish ways we can do this, and I invite members to give us some ideas. It is suggested we target young members which is a great idea. Lots of ideas in the past seem to be for a lot of effort for very little reward. I floated the idea of walking the local piers. Maybe again we make our presence at local fishing stores and street markets. Try and establish our name back out in the community. I think we need to make more of an effort for guest speakers to try and maintain members’ interest.
Whilst our financial situation is stable, we need to discuss ways of where we can save money but also deliver things that the members can see the benefit of. Accommodation reimbursements are a good idea, as is paying towards charter trips. One thing the executive needs to work out is if these continue, and other ways we can help the members.
I am looking forward to the next 12 months and I am hoping that we can get some more people attending the meetings.
LATEST NEWS FOR MEMBERS - 26TH JULY 2023
Members please note the following and enter in your diaries:
• George Green will be giving a talk on fishing the Werribee River at the 2nd August General Meeting.
• Ian Morris will be giving a talk on fishing the Goulburn River course angling style at the 6th September General Meeting .
• We will be holding a club auction at the Members Meeting on the 20th September.
Please bring your unwanted fishing gear to be included in the auction.
• In October the Members Meeting has been changed from the 18th to the 25th October due to members fishing the Bemm on the 18th.
See you at the club if not before.