'The Liwara Link' – August, 2013 - Province 20 Catenians of Western ...

THE CATENIAN ASSOCIATIONLiwara Circle 297Twinned with Wakefield Circle 82and Dona Paula Circle 356Meetings 7.30pm first Thursday of Month'The Liwara Link' – August, 2013337th MEETING – AUGUST 2013OUR AUGUST MEETING WILL BE HELD ATCROATIAN HOUSE 18 WISHART ST GWELUPTHURSDAY 1 ST AUGUST 2013.REGISTER OPENS AT 6:45PM.THE MEETING STARTS AT 7:30PM SHARP.DINNER TO FOLLOW: COST $45/HEAD (INCLUDING RAFFLE)DRESS: JACKET AND TIEAPOLOGIES AND GUESTSPlease advise Brother Vice-President Graham Green of any Guests and/or Apologies for Absence by nolater than Monday 29/07/13. If emailing Bro Graham please use his correct addressggrreenn@bigpond.net.au. (not the address shown in the 2013/14 directory). Apologies should be given toBro. Vice-President, not any other Circle Officer.Unfortunately, Brothers failing to apologise before this time may be required to reimburse theTreasurer.President: Jean Prosper H93006302 atlas@global.net.au Vice-President: Graham Green H92463470 ggrreenn@bigpond.net.auTreasurer: Peter Law H94028035 peter.law21@bigpond.com Secretary: Tony Friedlieb H94477108 jantony@optusnet.com.auUnfortunately Brothers failing to apologise after this time may be required to reimburse the Treasurer.for the cost of their meal..

Circle Meeting AgendaOpening of Circle MeetingOpening Prayers and Bidding PrayersAnnouncement of VisitorsCircle Business Apologies for Absence Minutes from Previous Meeting Matters Arising from Minutes Correspondence:-• Secretary's (Including Visits to other Circles)• President's Reports:-• Membership Officer• Provincial Councillor• President• Treasurer• Welfare Officer• Vice PresidentGeneral BusinessAny Other BusinessClosure of Circle MeetingSpecial Occasions: August 2013Birthdays Wedding Anniversaries Anniversary of Membership10 John O’Rourke 05 Ron & Ceci Brukwinski19 Vivian Bowler 09 Brian & Margaret O’Keefe22 Marie Boyle 31 David & Marie Boyle22 Tony Friedlieb22 Terry Dwyer23 Mike Zammit24 Stephen Halley-Wright30 Sue WrightPeter Balsarini 8 yearsStephen Halley-Wright 3 yearsPeter Law 10 yearsJohn O’Rourke 15 yearsTony Ryall 13 yearsOur Congratulations and best wishes to all these Brothers and their Ladies.

From the President1. Feedback on this year’s Family and Clergy is that it was a success. This is despite that we had a very highnumber of apologies. MC Brother Ken was masterful and witty. Many brothers ,“still on deck”, at the timeassisted with all the preparations and logistics. We had over 80 for dinner and all went well. I believe ourguests were looked after very well and that they genuinely look forward to our invitation for this specialnight. I made a special effort in my address to our guests and brothers to thank the clergy as well as ourpartners for the role they play in our lives. Once again thank you brothers for making our Family and ClergyNight a success.2. Guess Who Is Coming To DinnerBrothers, please give Brother Vice President your support in organising this social event. Please consider hisworkload and switch on the “brotherhood” button with prompt responses to his requests.Brother JeanFrom the Vice-PresidentApologies for Circle Meetings:Thanks for information on apologies for the Circle Meeting on Thursday 1st. Charges for catering depend on thenumbers we advise beforehand, so unadvised no-shows can mean we are liable to pay. In fact, the caterers are veryconsiderate and tolerant, and so the Vice President needs to provide the best firm estimates of the numbersattending - and so it depends on you getting in touch. Even if circumstances change for you late on the day, let meknow if possible.Catenians Shared Winter Dinner:So many generous responses and offers are coming in. It looks like you'll cook up a great evening on Saturday 10th.More details will be available at the Circle Meeting on the 1st August, and the host family will be in touch with theguests beforehand to talk about those things that wives talk about to make social events like this run smoothly.Brother GrahamNoticesBenevolent Fund: Brothers are reminded of the benefits of the Benevolent Fund which provides financial assistanceto Brothers, or their widows, in difficulty or need. All inquiries are to be made direct to any of the three CommitteeMembers, John Carey, Bruce Kernutt or Mike Wright, and confidentiality is assured. If considered appropriate, theapplication is forwarded by the Director of Province 20 to the Trustees in the U.K. and no other party becomesinvolved.Website: Province 20 website has been updated with all the new Office Bearers and Calendar for 2013/14. To haveaccess to Circle Minutes and Newsletters, for security reasons you will need to log in to “members” and use the newpassword: 'rayer'.

Catena: The new Catena website is www.catenamagazine.com This is available to view as a public website withoutthe need for any log in.Association Website: http://catenianscms.innoware.co.uk/Luncheon: Joondalup Circle have organised a lunch get together to be held on the second Wednesday of everymonth. This is a chance for Brothers to socialise outside of meeting nights. Venues may change and Brothers will benotified in advance.Catenian Golf Days:Como Circle 15 September 2013 Whaleback Golf CourseProvincial Golf Day 17 November 2013 Possibly Rosehill Golf CourseVisitors Cup: The next Visitors Cup will be hosted by Joondalup Circle at RAAFA 85 Hester Avenue Merriwa onWednesday 20 th November, 6.30pm for 7pm start.Membership subscriptions: Invoices for 2013-14 subscriptions have been forwarded to brothers. Treasurer, BroPeter Law would appreciate prompt payment by those who have not yet paid.Circle Council: The following Brothers are on the Circle Council for 2013-14. Brothers are reminded that any Brothermay attend Meetings of the Circle Council should they wish. Their presence would be most welcome.President Jean Prosper Vice President Graham GreenSecretary Tony Friedlieb Treasurer Peter LawMembership Officer Garry Tardrew Chamberlain John WeselmanMarshall Mike Jansen Registrar Ron BrukwinskiWelfare Officer Neal Miranda Provincial Councillor Kevin McKerseyImmed. Past Pres. Ken McMullin