Gloucester VIEW Club
About
Gloucester VIEW Club was formed in 1989.
Currently, the Club sponsors four Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.
We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and come and see what it's all about.
Location
- When: Meeting Day on the 3rd Tuesday each month
- Time: At 11.00am for 11.30am
- Where: Gloucester Country Club
- Address:Bucketts Way, GLOUCESTER NSW 2422
- Location on Google Maps
Contact
Robyn 0418 669 401
Email Judy_earle@bigpond.com
Email: gloucesternswview@gmail.com
Club News
Meet Our 2024 Committee
L-R: Secretary - Judy E; Vice President - VIvien W; President - Robyn H; Program Officer - Pat R; Assistant Secretary/Publicity Officer - Bev M; Assistant Treasurer - Judy Ho; Treasurer - Christine R; Delegate - Marguerite McN (just out of photo). Absent - Welfare Officer - Jenny G
2024 Annual General Meeting
The day began with the February General Meeting followed by lunch amid much chatter as members caught up after the break.Outgoing President VIvien W gave her report, thanking members and Committee members for a successful 2023. A presentation was made to those members who had achieved 100% attendance over the past year while January and February birthdays were celebrated.
A welcome was extended to two new members, Sandra C and Lidia S. Sandra delivered a short report of her experiences as a foster parent under The Smith Family program.
The AGM was held after lunch, chaired by Judy E filling in for the absent Councillors. All procedures were followed, including asking for nominations from the floor before the 2024 Committee was formed.
ANZAC Commemoration Luncheon in April 2024
ANZAC Commemoration Luncheon in April 2024
Forty members and guests attended the April Meeting, when President Robyn chaired the meeting with Secretary Judy E, Treasurer Christine and Delegate Marguerite giving their monthly reports. Lucky door prize (congratulations Judy H), and raffles were drawn and birthdays celebrated (happy birthday Annette, Rae and Bev M).
An interesting item of correspondence was an email received from our Sister Club, Logan VIEW Club A delicious lunch followed. Thank you Kay and Pat R.
Pat, our Newsletter editor included a section dedicated to Kokoda in this month's edition while also providing ANZAC biscuits for all. Also, in keeping with the theme, Assistant Treasurer and table decorator supreme Judy H adorned the tables with bunches of rosemary, red poppies and candles.
It was then time for the presentation entitled The Kokoda Campaign. Bev M read a poem and then introduced the seven speakers - Lyn H, Judy E, Marguerite McN, Gillian T, Christine R, Pat R and Vivien W who then introduced Kay, who gave an informal talk about the Kokoda Memorial Track at Concord, Sydney where Kay spent a large portion of her working life. Kay and Judy F provided very interesting memorabilia.
Photo: Presenter Marguerite, with other presenters Lyn, Pat R and Vivien in the foreground.
At the conclusion of the presentation Pat R presented thank you gifts to both Kay (who can be seen in this photo) and Bev M.
On 25th April VIEW Club members will join with all those who honour this day and the people who served in all wars and peace keeping campaigns, those on the home front who kept the home fires burning and especially those who made the greatest sacrifice of all.
Lest we Forget.
March 2024
March 2024
Thirty two members and guests enjoyed a delicious meal which was served after the usual monthly meeting business was done. President Robyn welcomed everyone before handing over to Secretary Judy E who read and tabled the February meeting minutes and also advised of the monthly correspondence. Treasurer Christine presented her monthly summary; Delegate Marguerite brought everyone up-to-date followed by Welfare Officer Jenny's report. The tables were beautifully decorated by Assistant Treasurer Judy H - lovely flowers from her garden and a Newsletter for each person prepared by Program Officer Pat R.
Lucky Door and raffle prizes were drawn and the Trading Table held much interest as did the raffle for the major fundraiser (a painting donated by Bev Barbour) which will be drawn at the Club's 35th birthday celebration in May.
Guest Speaker Tracey Murrell spoke about how Gloucester Creatives grew from an idea to an opening on Easter Saturday 2024, the work that has gone into the organisation and the hope that it will become a hub for many varied creative folk to sell products and/or attend workshops. Pat R presented Tracey with a small thank you gift on behalf of the members and guests.
International Women's Day 2024
International Women's Day 2024
Our Club hosted a Morning Tea to celebrate International Women's Day on Friday 8th March at the Uniting Church Hall. President Robyn welcomed everyone with a thumbnail explanation of what the day is all about,
The theme of IWD 2024 is Count Her In - Invest in Women and Accelerate Progress. It's a day to celebrate women's achievements but it's also a call-to-action for gender equality. Although it is generally agreed that women have come a long way as evidenced by women's sport, changes to some laws, and changes in education, it is also generally agreed that there is still much to be done.
Celebrating International Women's Day 2024
Celebrating International Women's Day 2024
Following Robyn's welcome, National Councillor Dianne spoke about what VIEW does under the umbrella of The Smith Family.
VIEW Club Members across Australia actively work to support women by fostering friendships while supporting disadvantaged Australian students. VIEW - Voice, Interests, Education of Women
Guest Speaker Trudy
Guest Speaker Trudy
Trudy, our wonderful Guest Speaker gave an interesting talk to which the guests listened attentively.
Its A Wrap in December 2023
Its A Wrap in December 2023
Sixty members and guests farewelled 2023 with a fabulous Christmas Luncheon at the Gloucester Country Club in December. President Vivien welcomed everyone, then National Councillor Dianne, spoke about the work of The Smith Family and VIEW and thanked all those present for the support. Secretary Judy E and Treasurer Chris R tabled their reports while Delegate Marguerite presented a summary of the Club?s activities over 2023 which were many and varied.
Guests included members of Taree and Forster VIEW Clubs and several past members who travelled some distances to attend while unfortunately ill health prevented some members from joining in the fun. With an interesting Trading Table, several lucky door and raffle prizes plus a 100 Club running there were many opportunities to spend some coin to assist in supporting our Learning for Life students.
President Vivien's granddaughter, Maya, performed several musical items on the clarinet, ending with We Wish You a Merry Christmas, as we all joined in singing. Program Officer Pat R presented Maya with a small thank you gift. A delicious meal was prepared by Chef Kay and at the conclusion of the meeting Secretary Judy presented her with a thank-you gift in appreciation of her support this year.
Despite a storm Members and guests remained dry inside the Club, only venturing to leave once the storm had abated. Members will take a break and will meet up again on Tuesday 20th February for the Annual General Meeting.
November 2023
November 2023
Members learned a lot during November, at the second last meeting for 2023l. The usual business was attended to, lucky door and raffle winners drawn, birthdays acknowledged all before a delicious meal was served. Then our guest speaker John Herd gave a very interesting and informative talk about his time in northern Australia as a House Parent for indigenous children.
Preparing for Bushfires in October 2023
Preparing for Bushfires in October 2023
On a cool day in October our Members met and were pleased to be inside to enjoy the warmth of VIEW friendship. We commenced with a minutes silence to remember our late Foundation Member, Joyce, who recently passed away. Joyce was a very active Member of our Club and will be missed.
We also wished a speedy recovery to Secretary Judy, who is recovering from a recent medical procedure.
Following lunch, we welcomed guest speaker, Peter Brown from Mid Coast Council, who gave a very interesting and informative talk advising us how to prepare for bushfires, and what to do during an approaching fire, as well as after the fire has gone through. His most important piece of advice is to have a plan.
September News
September News
Such an interesting and informative guest speaker today at our September Luncheon Meeting - Lorna Tomlinson told us how bees live and how important bees are for our environment and health. As our Delegate Marguerite said during her thank you presentation, “That was fascinating “. Thank you Lorna.
(Several members joined in the fun by wearing yellow and/or black to be BEE utiful😊.)
Secretary Judy E gave a thumbnail sketch of the Hobart Convention which she and Rae D had attended and she encouraged members to start saving for the next one in Brisbane in 2025.
The usual reports were presented; raffle and lucky door prizes awarded: birthdays celebrated and President Vivien read a very amusing story about “Working on My Own” before, thanks to our caterer, another appetising meal was served by committee members Robyn & Marguerite.”
August News
August News
Vice President Judy Hably filled in for President Vivien who was away enjoying a brief holiday while Secretary Judy E, Treasurer Christine R, Delegate Marguerite McN and Welfare Officer Jenny Gpresented their monthly report
Members welcomed back Norma K who has been absent for some time. Now well recovered Norma enjoyed those present singing happy birthday to her as the one August birthday.
A delicious meal was served after which Elaine M(member) gave an update on her family news while Catering Coordinator/Newsletter Editor Pat R entertained with a short general knowledge quiz.
Members are looking forward to more fun and friendship at our September meeting.😊
July News
July News
The usual business was conducted, lucky door and raffle prizes allocated, the Trading Table was underway and a delicious meal was served. It was great to see people chatting and catching up as they fostered lasting friendships.
2023 May HAPPY 34th BIRTHDAY
2023 May HAPPY 34th BIRTHDAY
Sixty-one members and guests, including members of Myall Lakes and Taree VIEW Clubs, celebrated at the May meeting held on the 16th of the month at Gloucester Country Club.
Member Pat R researched the Club’s history which revealed that the foundation meeting of the Club was 4th April 1989 with the inaugural meeting held on 23rd May 1989 at Gloucester Country Club. VIEW .ladies from Taree, Port Macquarie, and Sydney attended. Interestingly, the joining fee in 1989 was $2 and the annual subscription was $2 also. Today, they are both $20, still great value.
The theme was “Coronation Capers” with many attendees wearing tiaras and other “bling” while enjoying a fun royal quiz with quiz compere Bev M asking “Which Royal Am I?”
The tables and venue were beautifully decorated by Judy H, Robyn H, and other Committee members with some lucky guests leaving with table arrangements of Australian native flowers.
President Vivien W opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and thanking those who had helped with the luncheon arrangements. Reports were tabled; lucky door, raffles, and Club 100 prizes were decided and the Trading Table did a thriving trade with thanks to all who donated cooking and other goodies, helping the members raise funds to support their five Learning for Life students.
The birthday cake was cut and distributed, a goodbye presentation was made to a long-time member who is leaving to live closer to family, and a delicious lunch was served after which guest speaker Courtney Webeck, vice-captain of the Australian Ladies Blind Cricket team, entertained with tales of her sporting life. Member Judy McC delivered a vote of thanks and presented Courtney with flowers.
Gloucester VIEW Club members host a luncheon meeting on the third Tuesday of the month and welcome any interested women to join them to decide if they would like to become a member.
Remembering the ANZAC's
Remembering the ANZAC's
Our Club members and guests enjoyed the April get-together at the new Gloucester Country (Golf) Club venue on the 18th of the month. The usual business included wishing the April “girls” a happy birthday and drawing the raffle and lucky door prizes after which a delicious lunch was served.
Club members Lynette H, Judy E, Marguerite McN and Judy McC presented an ANZAC commemoration prepared by Bev M entitled Women at War, paying tribute to those nurses and Land Army women who served their country during World War II. Judy McC added some of her remembrances at the conclusion of the presentation.
The tables were appropriately decorated with rosemary by Judy H while Pat R, in addition to contributing a CD of war music, also made and donated ANZAC biscuits for all in attendance.
Picnic In The Park
Picnic In The Park
The skies were grey but the rain held off and 22 Members and two guests enjoyed the March Monthly Meeting which was a PICNIC in the PARK.
Business was conducted in the usual manner before a delicious picnic lunch consisting of a variety of sandwiches, muffins, fruit and cold drinks was served.
Long time member Elaine Maslen gave a potted history of her life which sent several members to reminiscing about Gloucester as it was back then.
Member Judy M moved a vote of thanks to the Committee for all that went into organising a successful and fun meeting. It was a lovely relaxed get together with much chatter and laughter along the way.