Ceilidh cancelled
As many of you will know, we had to cancel the Ceilidh scheduled for 28 May. This is because less than 20 of our members (plus a few good friends from St Andrew’s Scottish Society) confirmed their attendance, and we felt that a Ceilidh would not be feasible with so few people. We apologise again for the inconvenience caused to those members who did plan to come.
The Committee discussed this, and decided that it raised important questions about how the Society is functioning and what you want the Committee to do. There is clearly no point in organising functions which you, the members, are not interested in attending.
In order to discuss these issues, we have brought forward the Annual General Meeting to Sunday 26 June (See notice below) so that we can hear the views of our members and, we hope, elect a new committee full of enthusiastic members to implement your plans.
Unfortunately no-one has so far responded to last month’s urgent appeal for volunteers to serve on the Committee and as Chief and Chieftains. Our committee has already shrunk and some of the existing members will not be standing for re-election. If you want to see our society surviving and keeping our Scottish heritage alive, please give serious consideration to offering your services at the AGM.
Meanwhile we are for the moment suspending the next two planned functions – the Noot vir Noot and the Christmas in July, so that we can take account of the views expressed at the AGM.
DIARY
AGM
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Eastern Johannesburg Caledonian Society will be held on Sunday 26 June 2011 at 14h30 at the Kensington Sea Scouts Hall, cnr Langerman and Orion Streets, Kensington.
AGENDA
1. Notice convening the meeting.
2. Welcome by the Chief
3. Obituaries
4. Apologies for absence
5. Minutes of AGM on 4 July 2010
6. Matters arising from the Minutes.
7. Reports from:
a) Chief
b) Treasurer
8. Election of new Office Bearers:
(i) Chief
(ii) Chieftains
(iii) Hon. Secretary
(iv) Hon. Treasurer
(v) Committee Members
9. Appointment of the:
(a) Hon. Piper
(b) Hon. Auditor
(c) Representative on Central Council
10. General
There will be tea and eats after Meeting.
Please phone Norma on 011 867 2250 or Christine on 011 867 5421 to confirm your attendance or give your apologies.
St Andrew’s Scottish Society’s Bowls Day
16 June 2011, at Herbert Park, Turffontein, starting time 9.30 for 10am roll off. There are 2 different categories: ‘Serious’ or ‘Fun’ (prices and prizes differ).
The theme for the day is “Hobo’s Dress” which will let you dress up for the maybe cold weather. There will be a prize for the best/worst dressed “Hobo”. We will also have a jumping castle for anyone with children.
For more details please phone Norma on 011 867 2250 or Christine on 011 867 5421.
Chief’s Night
Saturday 27 August, Chief’s Nights and welcome to Federation Chief, Benoni Country Club
CELTIC FEST
Several of our members who attended this new event on 13-15 May in Modderfontein and ran a stall, along with the St Andrew’s Scottish Society, were very impressed.
The well-attended event reminded us of the old Royal Scottish Gatherings, with all the traditional events – Pipe Bands, Highland and Scottish Country Dancing (involving several Easterns members), plus the Welsh Male Voice Choir, the Blarney Brothers and the Code Red Drum Corps and lots of stalls selling souvenirs and food.
Congratulations to Rory Bellingham and his team for the hard work they must have put into it. It is planned to become an annual event and the Caledonian movement should get fully behind this great initiative.
BEST WISHES
To Lil Hughes and Ian McQueen, who have both had spells in hospital. We hope you recover fully.
CONGRATULATIONS
Happy birthday this month to: Fred Brokenshire, Heather Brokenshire, Janette Pollock, Robbie Turner, Lyn Forbes, Alister Wilson, Almeida Whitley, Jessie Thompson, Ralph Henderson, Geraldine Devine, Ian McQueen, Trevor Powell.
Happy anniversary to: Jane and Bill Dyer, Elizabeth and Bob Johnston.
MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS
Thank you to those who have already renewed their membership. All of you should by now have received your invoice.
Please either post your cheque/PO to John Hanley at 26 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst 1448 or pay it through the bank to the Eastern Johannesburg Caledonian Society, Account No 50180445220 at first National Bank (Code No 252155).
If paying electronically please quote your name and/or invoice number.
