Chuckwagon 8 AGM
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
At Charles Rummel
2015
has been one of ups and downs. The ups are that we are still surviving,
the downs that numbers and income have dropped making it necessary to
discontinue the Plus level of the Club.
We
were unable to offer a bowling / pizza or a Pub night. The bowling
night was dropped because no one stepped forward to take it on and the
Pub night not offered because of Legion management changes and costs.
Such is progress.
We did have two enjoyable Burn's night with Larry Gillott piping us to glory.
In
2015 we managed to operate without a president couple. Yours truly and
boss Elaine, two harmless snooks, acted as fill ins. We survived.
Vice
President couple Brian and Gerry Catteral were commendable workers
making sure the Halls were booked and Gerry did her usual magic with the
Club roister.
We
were well served by the flying fingers of Keren Carter, taking care
that one was not directed our way. Minutes were kept so that second
guessing was not needed.
Don
and Diane Allen were bookies par nun and Club finances, while
dwindling, were accurately kept. We now hope to make the future position
of Treasurer easier by adopting a much simpler format. We no longer
need a complicated accounting agenda because while effective, the one we
have now was meant to serve the Club in the past when we had many
different levels.
Thanks
are extended to Darlene Maxwell who served us as Fraser Valley rep.
attending meetings and keeping us up to date on Fraser Valley Square
Dance affairs. Teamed up Elaine, she made sure Club activities were well
reported in the Valley Circle.
At
the Plus level we were without elected representation but Club needs
were taken care of behind scenes by Dave and Jenny Knee who acted as
contacts. Take a bow you two and thanks.
At
the A2 level we were most fortunate to have the talents of Jack and
Yvonne Power. These Power's that be were very efficient, hardworking and
competent. The Chuckwagon's are fortunate to have them as members. We
will do well Re-membering them for future Executive positions.
Behind
all of us are the Koll's. They open their home, larder and storage
facilities for Club usage. They make sure supplies are available for
member enjoyment. We definitely benefit and are glad they live here and
not in Newcastle.
Our thanks go to the Brisebois for doing an excellent job with Ads. We are losing them with the Plus level.
We
continued to be well served with the talents of Ray, Brent and Alison.
All of them created dance challenges both physical and mental. For some
of us the mental challenge was the more obvious one. We are sorry to be
losing Brent's talent.
In
the past we have offered a Toys for Tots dance in order to raise funds
and gifts for Burnaby's Christmas Bureau. This year we are unable to do
so. No one stepped forward to take the places that Elaine and I have
done for the last several years. I am unable to participate because of
eye surgery in that time frame. Ray has generously offered his talents
on December 11. For a $2 entrance and a gift we can still contribute.
For the rest of us who are unable to attend there is nothing to stop us
from giving Ray an unwrapped object or a financial contribution. It is a
worthwhile cause. Need further details? Contact Ray and Christine - 604 294 1429.
The
decision to split the Club was not an easy one. We wish those at the
Plus level bon voyage and hope to see you back dancing A.
On behalf of the outgoing Executive we wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a healthy 2016.
Barry and Elaine Bentley
acting President couple 2015.Postscript:
Dianne and I attended the CW8 AGM last night.
The new executive for the CW8's will be
President: Brian Catterall (former VP)
Vice President: No Candidate
Secretary: Barry Bentley
Treasurer: Dan Carter
FVSRDA Rep: Elaine Bentley
Social Conveners: Bert and Marilyn Koll
A2 Coordinate: No Candidate
Brian asked me what arrangement had been made for paying the rent for the BLP.
I was not able to answer the question.
Barry gave a summary of the year and thanked Dave and Jenny for the work as the
Plus contact. He sent his report in a separate E-Mail
Don
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