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Visitations: on
several occasions Greythorn has had official visits from Councillors of
the RVBA, the most recent being by Cr. Jack Pearce, Vice President at
the 1983-84 President’s Day. In return three of our members Rod
Allsop, John Grose and Keith Kohlman have been members of RVBA parties
to country association.
Mutual Visits:
For several years Greythorn and Webbcona, Ballarat, clubs have
exchanged visits, being respective hosts in alternate years. Arranged
by Ron Dunn, Greythorn now makes an annual visit to point Lonsdale Club
to which two of our former members, Marj & Eric Cook belong.
These pleasant inter-changes have resulted in many friendships to which
members look forward to renewing each year.
Presidents:
Greythorn has been blessed with a succession of excellent presidents
who have all made contributions in their various ways. We do not intend
to differentiate between them, ladies or men; however Jim Rumpf and Tom
Kennedy deserve special mention for their initiatives during the early
days, especially for their influence in establishing the new clubhouse.
Secretaries:
Secretaries too have been vital members of the executive. Mention must
be made of Bert Newsome who served for eleven years and Arthur Kennedy
who held the job for seven years. Mrs. Isobel Robinson was Ladies
secretary for seven years (one as Mrs. I Cahn).
Treasurers: The
Club’s satisfactory financial position is largely due to the
wisdom and work of a number of treasurers. Bill Ellis is in his sixth
year at this important job. The Ladies too have bee served by good
treasurers.
Newsletters:
Communication within the Club has been helped greatly by two sets of
newsletters, the first being produced by Isobel Cahn from July 1964 to
July 1966 and the current edition of which there has been 47 issues
since the first in July 1979. Colin Webb has been the editor by Reg
Hinkley has done a power of work with every issue. Marj Rogers was our
initial typist and Doug Duff and Don Bradley have helped with reading
proofs and collating for distribution.
Liquor Licence:
It is interesting that the Club’s Constitution of August 25, 1965
had the clause (iii) under Objects 3, “To apply to the Liquor
Control Commission to be registered as a Club and to hold, maintain and
renew any registration granted to any such application and to do all
such things and Acts as may be necessary or desirable in connection
with such application, holding, maintenance and renewal, and to provide
refreshments and liquor in accordance with such Acts”.
The matter was brought before the Club during the early 1970’s
but after consideration; the General Committee decided not to go on
with such application. The matter was raised again during 1982 and
after intensive preliminary work by a sub-committee, an overwhelming
majority at a record special meeting on November 4, 1982, decided to
proceed with the application. As expected, this proved to be a long and
tedious task involving revision of the Constitution, seeking of
approval by the City of Doncaster & Templestowe, surviving
opposition by several local residents, and finally visits to the Liquor
Control Commission which granted the licence on August 8, 1984. The
committee had wisely decided to proceed with the necessary bar
extensions which, finished before the licence was granted, are a
wonderful asset to the Club. Thanks to wonderful voluntary work by a
number of members, these additions including fittings were completed a
cost of less that $50 000, an estimated saving of at least $30 000 if
the job had been done commercially. Members took out debentures towards
this cost worth $36 000. In view of the number of helpers in various
capacities, it is difficult to give credit to individuals but
outstanding service was given by Harry Doyle, Bill Dowling, Eric
Bunston, Frank Hutton, Keith Kohlman, Ted Bensley, Clint Sandiford, Bob
Devers, Adrian Doekes, Don Bradley and Keith Low. The only outside
labour needed was for part of the plumbing, bricklaying, ready-mix
concrete and steel frame work. The overall management of this
development was in the hands of the Bar Committee which deserves great
credit for the eventual result. Bob Devers has been appointed the
Club’s first Bar Manager and Greythorn looks forward to great
advantages from this asset both socially and financially.
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