NEWSLETTER JULY 2012
Hi Everyone,
We are now past the longest night and shortest day of the year and speeding toward Spring and Summer which cannot come quick enough.
New Members.
We welcome the following new members and wish them a long and happy association with us namely: John Coetzee, Derrick Plotz, Rory Lee and Hannes Roodt.
Resignations. Nil.
In Memoriam. Once again some of our fellow members have been called to higher office namely: Garth McCllelan and Neville Schuddingh.
PARSC Annual Golf Classic.
This annual fun event was held on the 17th June and once again proved to be a day of fun, laughter and friendship.
The day could not have been better, almost windless with glorious winter sunshine and how great it was to play a round of golf among the tortoises, bushbuck, impala and fallow deer. 14 four balls took part and apart from the field being held up by the group consisting of Mike Hockin, Karel de Jaeger, Jules van den Hoogen and Johan Botha the day proceeded smoothly. Once play was completed all departed for the Skiboat Club where drinks were had while watching a video of the players in action thanks to the kind services of Eric van Niekerk who did the videoing. Even the
Pros could not have played some of the shots we saw.
A braai and prizegiving followed with the fourball of Doggy Wright,his wife, Simon du Plessis and his wife taking the honours.
Truly a camaraderie building day.
Curry and Rice Evening with Lamy ( comedian )
This was held on the 30th June and due to clashing with numerous other events was not full but a great crowd of 70 people attended.
Lamy one of SAs leading comedians proceeded to entertain the people for over 2 hours and was greeted with great enthusiasm by all.
All thanks to Neville Williamson for arranging for Lamy, compering the evening and the patrons for their support.
Up Coming Events.
Border Canoe Marathon.
This popular event which in case you would like to attend will be held on the Kowie River ex the Skiboat Club on Saturday 25th August.
Inter Universities Rowing Regatta.
The annual event sponsored by Mutual and Federal has grown over the years into an Oxford / Cambridge type regatta and draws spectators from far and wide.
This is very popular and an income generating event for the club so please do your best to attend It is being held from the 14th to the 16th September.
Venison / Chicken Potjie & Boeremusiek Evening.
This evening is good for young and old with great music, laughter and fun. Tickets only R 50 per person for the potjie and music plus you can buy venison wors for a very cheap price. No private liquor allowed but cash bar available at best prices. Come and support this fund raising effort on the 2nd August 2012. Tickets available from Mike Neave on 0829268637 or e-mail manager @ parsc.co.za.
Bookings essential for catering purposes.
Tagged River Angling Competition.
This brand new event organised and hosted by the PARSC will take place on the 22nd and 23rd September. A tagged fish will be released into the Kowie River 48 hours before the competition and if an angler successfully hooks and lands it he / she will win R 60000. We expect over 400 anglers to be interested in taking part in this event but the insurers of the main prize have capped it at 400 anglers only so if you are interested enter now as tickets are available at the club at a cost of R 100 per angler.
Angling from 7.00am on the 22nd until 12.00 noon on the 23rd.
Rules and regulations will be available at the club or if you need any additional information please contact me on 0829268637.
This is going to be a bumpoer competition so don’t lose out. — ACT NOW.
Section Reports.
The skiboat section sub committee has been re-vamped and is now as follows:
Chairman : Graham Clarke
Secretary : Jennifer Nelson.
Weigh Master & Radio : Wayne Barnard.
Rest Committee : Charl Hurn
Terry Kukard
Russel Shelton
Convenor : Mike Neave
The new committee is trying hard to build up the skiboat section again so skiboaters please support them.
Nguma Island Lodge Draw.
These tickets are on sale from myself at R 50 per ticket.
Please support this club fundraising effort as it gives us extra income to do necessary work around the club. This is truly one of the best trips anyone can experience and at R 50 for a chance to win this magnificent prize for 2 worth R 50000 it is a steal.
Call me on 0829268637 to stake your claim to a chance.
2012 / 2013 Club Subscriptions.
We are once again fast approaching that time when these become payble again and that date is the beginning of October.
The committee will take a decision on the new subs at their meeting this month and a small increase is on the cards but rebates for timeous payments is also on the cards. Subscriptions are one of the backbones of a club so my early appeal to you all is that when you are invoiced you pay as soon as possible to qualify for the rebate.
Invoices will be sent out electronically but members without e-mail addresses will be billed through the post.
Well that’s about all for and we look forward to your support whenever possible.
Keep warm this winter until my next communication.
Kind Regarrds
Mike Neave
General Manager