Werri Whisper

**Chairpersons's Report**

A warm welcome to our two newly elected Directors, Peter Jaszweski and Kevin Kelly and a farewell to Jeanette King and John Daly, your contribution over the past two years has been greatly appreciated.

The holiday season and warmer weather are now with us so we are looking forward to your company at the Club.

There are two major social events coming up in November—Melbourne Cup Luncheon (1/11/11) and Women’s and Men’s Bowling Club Presentation Night—19th November 2011. Further details elsewhere in Bulletin.

From the Board Room:

Constitutional By-Laws:
A sub committee called “Governance” to be formed to frame appropriate By-Laws to the Club’s Constitution where required. Matters raised at the AGM regarding voting procedures for election of Board Members to be addressed by this
sub-committee.
Sponsorship/Donations:
Gerringong Football Club $1500 and $240 to the “Pig Day” prizes.
TAB Prize—Saturdays:
Tab Prize on Saturdays to clearly state that only losing tickets for the previous week are eligible and only members may participate.
12 Seater Bus:
As our present bus is nearing it’s “used by date” a decision was made to purchase a 12 seater bus to allow greater flexibility and use. Full details of its purchase and use will be available as soon as details are finalised.
Financial:
Bar Trading continues to be strong and Poker Machines net clearances were slightly down for the month. However, after two month’s trading to the end of August resulted in a year to date figure of showing an increase of $13,454 over the 2010 figures.

Regards,

Gloria Carmichael
Chairperson

***Secretary Manager's Report***

Steady progress is being made with the Club refurbishment. Many favourable comments have been received from members on the openness of the Club.
There is still a long way to go, but each week members will see small changes until the plan is completed in February or March. Today refurbishment is really an on going program, it never comes to an end.

Business Bowls commences on Wednesday 12th October, favourite sons Joe Dignam and Brian Purcell have put together an interesting Bowls program for the Twilight Spring time season. There are still a couple of spots left. So ring Joe or Purc or me at the Club to register your team. Business Bowls can be played in barefeet.

The Clubs entertatainment program was well accepted by members over winter. We are looking forward to ramping it up a bit over Summer. Look for the program on www.gerringongbowlo.com.au.

Club 25 is planning a trip on Sydney Harbour as a preview for this years Sydney to Horbart Yacht race. Expressions of interest, please see Shelly Godbee.

Wine tastings of various types will be held on Friday evenings 6pm-7pm before the raffle. In September the Club conducted a blind taste using five wines. Voted best wine was the $2 bottle……………..Your Kidding!!!!!!!

Congratulations to the Surfside Carnival organising Committee and Chief John Zarb. Another polished performance enjoyed by all. Well Done!

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***CLUB 25***

Every Friday Night from 9pm.. Great Live Bands.
Lots of Door Prizes and Raffles

**SOCIAL REPORT**

Bingo on Fridays 9.45am for 10am start
$10 to play and includes lunch. Over 18 only.
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Charity Bingo 1st Wednesday each month at 1pm
Bring along a $2 wrapped prize to share
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Monday Arvo
Play 500—friendly Ladies Group 1pm til 4.30pm
$1.00 to play includes afternoon tea.

Thursday Night Euchre 7pm
ALL WELCOME!!!!!!

RAFFLES
Friday Nights
Meat Market from 6.30pm
Wednesday Nights
Surf N Turf Raffle
9 trays of seafood
9 trays of steak
Major prize of Seafood Platter
Sunday Night Raffle
Meat Market from 6.30pm