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NOVEMBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

Holiday time is fast approaching and the sound of busy shoppers is increasing as those early Christmas bargains are being snapped up.

THIS WILL BE OUR LAST NEWSLETTER FOR 2011.  I have included dates for our regular meetings in February 2012 but no doubt our event list will grow by the time January’s newsletter is published.  Keep your ears open in the meantime as updates will be announced on club days.

Club Day – 23^rd October

A good crowd turned out even considering the day coincided with Labour Weekend.  I found out later, after having returned from Taranaki, that Roy Lewin had decided that day to do an item.  Now Roy is an elderly gentleman who religiously walks to the hall, accompanied by Roka, to enjoy a day’s entertainment.  It just goes to show, you are never too old to strut your stuff.

30^th October –Whangarei CMC afternoon at the RSA

This was another enjoyable afternoon coupled with a great turnout.  Guest Artists Sean Ryland and his two daughters Reba and Taylor (performing as “Double Trouble”) did a commendable performance.

5^th November – Variety Concert

This proved to be a very successful evening and we had a lot of positive feedback about out skits.  I’m not sure whether Colin is “Colin” or “Henry”, but he still has a hole in his bucket.  On all accounts I hear that the Beverley Hillbillies are still hanging out in Beverley Hills and the swagman, well, who knows where he hangs out these days.

Our thanks go out to everyone who contributed in some way on the night with a special thanks to Brent for raising his hand to do the compering, Bert for leading the Hillbillies skit and Sue for filling in with her banjo solo, JK as Stage Manager and for helping with the setting up the hall, the ladies in the kitchen who excelled themselves with organising the meal and supper, and the many other helpers on the night (you know who you are). Over $1,200.00 was raised for the club so that will go a long way towards our travel costs next year.

Our guest artists, Mike Hustable and Prue Martin, really excelled themselves and had the place rockin’ with their prominent captivating performance.  Thanks for your input you two.

6^th November – Northern Wairoa Regional Concert

Those of our members who made the trip over to Dargaville and those who were lucky enough to have been chosen to sing, came away saying there was a good array of entertainment and a great spread for afternoon tea.  Thanks to the Dargaville Club for hosting this event once again.

Club Day – 13^th November (Theme: Rock ‘n Roll) with Hibiscus Coast as our special visiting club for the day.

Thanks to our visitors for venturing north, it was wonderful to catch up with you folk again.  With the 40+ visitors, combined with our lot, we actually ended up with 120 people on the day.  A few folk remembered our theme and dressed up for the occasion.  Even some of our visitors came to light with an early ‘rock’ song which was great.  Everyone sang well and really got into the spirit on the day.

We are planning a return visit to the Hibiscus Coast Club next year.  Keep an eye on the events calendar and put your pennies aside.

Christmas Breakup – 17^th December

Remember our Christmas windup is on the 17^th December, under a month away.  We would appreciate any Christmas goodies to add to our hamper.  Please leave your items with Dot or Barbara.

If you want to sing on the day (Christmas song optional) then put your names down as you come in the door on the club days leading up to the 17^th, i.e. today and 10^th December.

The programme:       4pm start - club singers

                                    6pm – dinner (pot luck)

                                    7pm – club singers

                                    8pm – Music and dancing with Jim Foote on keyboard

Pot Luck Dinner

We would appreciate it if everyone could contribute with either a salad or sweet for pudding.  The club will be supplying the meats.

Cushions

Part of the hall equipment now includes cushions, to make your visit on club days more comfortable.  Just ask the MC on the day if you require a cushion, but please ensure they are returned before you leave the hall.

SPECIAL EVENT SUGGESTIONS

We are reaching the end of the year and the opportunity for you to make suggestions regarding special events which we are planning to hold next year.  Please, if you haven’t already made a suggestion, pick up a form from the front desk.  All suggestions will be considered.

Acknowledgements

·        Jan Harding, whom you may have noticed did not perform in our concert, ended up in hospital that week.  He is now recuperating at home.

·        Malcolm has come through all recent tests with flying colours.  He is now waiting for an appointment at the Auckland Hospital for follow-up radiation treatment.

·        Henry is currently undergoing further tests for reoccurring health problems.  Best of luck with your results Henry.

 Workshops:

Our workshop evenings (2 per month) run from 6.30pm to 10.00pm on the Saturday before each club day, unless otherwise advised.  There is a limit of 1 song per person per workshop with a small cover charge of $1.00 which goes towards hall hire which is also subsidised by the club.  You may get a second turn only if time allows, in which case your name will come up in the order of the list.  To give everyone an equal opportunity to have their songs chorded, we ask that you spend some time, before presenting your song to the band, to familiarise yourself with the tune.

Spaces are limited, so if you want to attend the workshops please give your name to Dot at the front desk on club days, or phone Barbara on 09 4370646.  It is also important to phone Barbara if your name is on the list and you find out later that you are unable to attend.

What’s Coming Up:

FURTHER DATES:  (Pop these on your calendar)

11^th February – Workshop at 6.30pm

12^th February – Club Day at 1.30pm

25^th February – Workshop at 6.30pm

26^th February – Club Day at 1.30pm

The Waipu Clansman Country Music Showdown

This event has been CANCELLED.  There were very few entrants.

USA Country Music Tour with top female artist winner 2009 – Marian Burns

Join Marian Burns, New Zealand’s furiously fast fiddler and country music star on the trip of a lifetime to experience the 2012 CMA Festival in Nashville – 5^th to 23^rd June 2012.

Trip includes return airfares direct from Auckland, as well as all internal flights in the US.

View the programme flyers at the front desk and on the notice board if you are interested.

For more information call Opportunity Travel Club Ltd – Toll Free on 0508 886 489.

ABBY’s CD

Ray and I have a few copies left to sell and we both feel that these would definitely be a good choice for that Christmas prezzie list.  She is already onto her second run of 200 and has been given air play in Ireland and Canada.  Not bad for a 15 year old.

TRADING TABLE

The Management Team have decided not to have a trading table as such on club days but perishable goods such as surplus fruit, veges, preserves, etc, will be gratefully accepted.  These goods will be placed at the front desk on the day (voluntary offering / voluntary acceptance of a gold coin donation.  Thanks to all who have donated items for the trading table in the past.

HELPERS FOR THE FRONT DESK
If you are willing to help Dot out at the front desk please get her to put your name down on the roster.  All volunteers are expected to turn up at the hall no later than 1pm on their elected day.

ATTENDANCE DRAW ON CLUB DAYS

As you come in the door on club day please make sure you are given a raffle ticket (free).  This entitles you to go into the attendance draw and you are eligible even if you are not a singer.

Birthdays:      Margaret de Senna, Larry Webb, Melanie Brown, Jan Bailey, Jan Harding & Jean Wilson.  Great to see a few more names up on the board.  Wishing you all a wonderful birthday.

                        A birthday list is located at the front desk.  Please add your names and the month (only) of your birthday if you wish to be mentioned in the newsletter.

Raffle inners:     30/10/11                                                      Raffle Winners:            5/11/11

                          1^st    No.   2                Betty Johnston                                                          $100 Note                 Sarah

                         2^nd   No.   8                Jan Harding                                                                $50 Note                   Mihaka from Hibiscus Coast

                         Kitchen Draw:         Judy Cawte                                                                Plus multiple spot prizes

                         Singers Draw:          Wilkie Major                                                             

            Raffle Winners:  31/11/11 (first multi draw)                      Raffle Winners:  13/11/11 (second multi draw)

                         1st   No. 11               Elva (Hibiscus)                                                          1^st    No.   2                Bev Hansen

                         2^nd   No. 24                Liz (Hibiscus)                                                   2^nd   No. 12                         Val Mayes (Hibiscus)

                         3^rd   No.   5                Jill Allen                                                                      3^rd   No.   1                Julie Johnston (Hibiscus)

                         4^th   No. 27                Margaret J                                                                  4^th   No. 21                Ann H (Hibiscus)

                         5^th   No. 50                Shirley M (Hibiscus)                                                5^th   No.   3                Ann H (Hibiscus)

                         6^th   No.   6                Daphne Stillwell (Hibuscus)                                    6^th   No. 11                Anne McComb

                         $50 Note                   Rosita                                                                          $50 Note                   Colin Lynch (Hibiscus)

Management Team Members

Acting President:                            Malcolm Venables                    Ph: 437 0646

Secretary:                                        Dot Armiger                              Ph: 435 6778

Treasurer:                                       Barbara Venables                     Ph: 437 0646

Musical Director & Patron:           Malcolm Venables                    Ph: 437 0646

Volunteer Co-ordinator:               Zita Wilson                                Ph: 435 2270

Assistant Musical Director &

   Newsletter Editor:                       Yvonne Bingley                         Ph: 437 2348

Stage Manager:                                John Keating (“JK”)                   Ph: 021 02593942

Team Member:                                    Henry Wilson                            Ph: 435 2270

OUR APPRA NUMBER:  010352

Remember we meet every 2^nd & 4^th Sunday of the month at the Onerahi Community Hall.

Team Meetings

Management Team meetings are held on the third Friday of each month.  These are not ‘closed’ meetings.  If any of our day members wish to sit in on one of these meetings, please let Malcolm know as scheduled times and venues may change.

Online Newsletter: To view our newsletter online via the New Zealand Country Music website, click on the following link or type this address accurately into your Internet Explorer address bar:

http://nzcountrymusic.com/clubs/onerahi-folder/onerahi-1.htm

A link has also been added via the NZ Country Music Facebook page for those who prefer using this form of media.

It’s time to put my pen down and take a break.  There will be plenty to keep everyone entertained (music wise) over the Christmas break.  Look forward to catching up with you somewhere in the North.  Have a safe and happy holiday.

  MRS T                                

INSTALMENT ONE

THE IRISH GUIDE TO MEDICAL TERMS AND THEIR MEANINGS

Artery                            the study of painting

Bacteria                          back door to the cafeteria

Barium                             what undertakers do after doctors fail

Caesarean Section a district in rome

Cat Scan                         searching for kitty

Cauterise                        made eye contact with her

Coma                               punctuation mark

Congenital                      friendly

Dilate                              to live long

Enema                              not a friend

Impotent                          distinguished, well known

Labour Pain                    getting hurt at work

Medical Staff         a doctor’s cane

Morbid                            a high offer

Nitrate                            cheaper than day rate

Disclaimer:

The Onerahi Variety Music Group, or the organisers of its meetings and events, will not be liable

for loss, damage or injury to persons or property while attending these events.

The Management Team will not be responsible for any confusion that may arise over

change of dates and/or venues.