SOCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT

Mr. Gavin Beecroft

The social year was to commence in February with our annual cricket day. Unfortunately the weather was not kind and the 2010 cricket day had to be cancelled. Hopefully we will have better luck with the Cricket Day and weather in 2011.

The Sunday night feast was almost a bi monthly event this year and was again enjoyed by the members and their partners at the end of the month. About 20 members regularly attended Sunday night feast in the months of April, May and July, we enjoyed Pizza in Belfield, Vietnamese in Bankstown and Chinese at Georges Hall throughout 2010.

The first major function was the Blue and White Cabaret which was held on a Sunday Evening on the long weekend in June and was a great success. The room looked great as always and there was plenty of food and drinks had by all. Congratulations to Paul Archer who received recognition for his efforts within the Association over the past 38 years and was re-presented with Life Membership.

The final meeting in late August was the Leo Randle Meeting, which was well attended by the members, it was a night to reflect on the efforts and contributions Leo made over the many years he was involved within the Association.

The Life Members Reunion Night was held again at the Leagues Club on the October long weekend. It was an enjoyable night for all those who attended and as usual it was an opportunity for senior members to mix with the younger members and share stories of the bygone era, and as per usual the feature to the evening was the ‘Sorbent Awards’.

Golf day was again at Rosnay Golf Club at Auburn in early October, with about 25 members and guests teeing off. While numbers were down on previous years, the day proved very successful and there was good feedback from the members. Well done to Robert Dubois and Johnny Gerges for organising a great day for the first time. Also thanks to Glenn, Lionel and Brian who assisted in looking after the BBQ on the day.

The Kid’s Picnic/Christmas Lunch was held at the Panania- East Hills Diggers Club. Lunch was provided and Santa visited the children and the kids and adults had a great day.

I would like to thank Adam, Chris and Nathan for their efforts during the year for assisting with preparations of functions and events throughout 2010. Also thank you to Daniel Gardner who along with Nathan Loveday handled the “Sorbent Awards” at the Life Members Reunion.

I would also like to take the opportunity to remind members that the Association will be having a Cocktail Function on the 5th of March 2011 to be held in the Terrace Bar at the Canterbury League Club. This Cocktail Function is to celebrate the Associations 90th Anniversary. All members are invited to come along and celebrate the Associations 90th Anniversary. If you are intending to come along please let me know. I am sure it will be a great evening.

In closing I would also like to once again say a big thank you to my wife Rachel for her support, which enabled my participation both on and off the field during 2010.

Gavin Beecroft

SOCIAL SECRETARY

Golf Day Gallery – Cliff Haynes, Colin Turnell and Bob Garwood.