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SOUTH COAST COUNTRY
MUSIC ASSN ILLAWARRA
MAY 2015 NEWSLETTER
COMMITTEE
2014 – 2015
APRIL FAMILY DAY
ATTRACTS GOOD CROWD
PRESIDENT:
Allan Williams
0415 632 036
Our Family Day on April 26 was an occasion to
honour those who fought and died at Gallipoli
in the ANZAC campaign a century ago.
VICE PRESIDENT
Tony Lenzo
0407 899 326
Quite a large number of people attended the day,
joining in the proceedings and although the weather
had turned a little cooler, the day was enjoyable.
HOW TO
CONTACT US
Please mail all
correspondence
to :
Secretary
P.O. Box 2074
Wollongong
NSW 2500
Secretary:
Richard Cannan
TREASURER
4295 1227
Bruce Shepherd
4295 3452
Email:
SECRETARY
secretary
@sccma.asn.au
Richard Cannan
4295 1227
SCCMA Hall:
Harry Graham
Drive,
Mt Kembla
Heights
Ph 4272 1029
NEWSLETTER
Bill Yates
0411 213 101
PUBLICITY
OFFICER
Hall Hire
Bookings:
Sylvia Richards
4272 8355
COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
Jan Churchill
4271 6727
Betty Yates
4261 8366
Stephanie Rodden
0407 899 326
Patricia Shepherd came along to join in the entertainment after a long absence and it was fitting when she
was joined on stage by Mike O’Dwyer to sing the very
appropriate war time song, “Suvla Bay”.
Bruce Shepherd
4295 3452
COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Are held on the Fourth Sunday of each Month starting at 10 am.
SCCMA Members are always welcome to come along and observe the meetings.
Members having issues or concerns they wish to raise at these meetings are asked to
advise the secretary prior to the meeting via email or in writing as per our constitution .
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Hi All,
Well, we once again were treated to another great night of entertainment at the Basement with Big Finger. They are a great band and a
great bunch of guys and always a crowd pleaser, once again putting in a good performance.
We were also entertained by the fine talents of Trish Fletcher with the assistance of Ken Harris
and a great performance by Les Teefy.
Marc Williams did another excellent job on the sound as usual—his talent on the desk really
helps to make these shows so successful.
A huge thanks to all who helped out on the night; it helps to take a big load off the sound crew
when they have some extra hands on the job.
Many thanks to all who participated in our survey over the last few months. We are collating the
information we got from them and formulating ideas to improve our Association.
While I am on the subject of the survey, I would like to respond to “Have-a-Go Night is dead”
comment on one of the forms—if you ever took the time to attend a “Have-a-Go Night” you
would see that it is alive and well and will remain so as long as I have a say in it.
We have some big things coming up . . . the Festival arrangements are progressing with some
great ideas in the works; more great shows at the Basement and some excellent Family Day
entertainment . . . and as I always say, “it’s your Association and you will only get out of it what
you put into it”.
Don’t Forget the Date . . .
SUNDAY, 26th JULY, 2015
commencing at 2 pm
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
SCCMA
Cheers. AL. President
As reported last month,
we were all shocked at
the untimely and tragic
death of former member
Steve Benko on April 12.
At our Family Day on
April 26th, compere Bill
Hayman paid tribute to Steve in his
address with a minute’s silence in remembrance of Steve in addition to the
Anzacs. Emily Markham also paid her
respects to Steve in a heartfelt speech
and thoughts for Steve’s son Jacob.
LOOK UP
SCCMA
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“HAVE-A-GO” NIGHT REPORT
“Have-a-Go” night lives on.
While numbers are down due to cold nights and rain, we still have a hard core of players turning
up to perform.
We extend an invitation and will always welcome any new people to come along. We are always
willing to help with their songs.
It’s a great chance to try out new material, or just as the name suggests - “Have-a-Go”.
Anyone is very welcome to sing, play or just have a listen and have a cuppa tea, coffee, biscuits
or cake.
See you there.
Cheers.
AL. Pres. SCCMA.
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In Appreciation . . .
FROM THE EDITOR
I would like to thank those people who
have helped out with contributing of
material for inclusion in the Newsletter
over the past months. Thanks to Vicki &
Richard for their articles and all others
who have helped out in various ways.
Your input is much appreciated.
- Ed.
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CONTACT
ALAN McKENDRICK
PHONE: 4261 8338
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NOT WELL:
TO ALL OUR ESTEEMED MEMBERS
CELEBRATING A SPECIAL EVENT
CONGRATULATIONS
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APRIL FAMILY DAY & ANZAC TRIBUTE
ENJOYED BY LARGE ATTENDANCE
Those people who turned out for our Family Day and Anzac tribute on April 26 were treated to a
feast of great entertainment coupled with a display of wartime memorabilia which added to the
occasion for our remembrance of those who died a hundred years ago in the Gallipoli campaign
and all the conflicts which have occurred over the past years.
After the usual walk-up of entertainers backed by musicians from our Association, the audience was given a treat
when our guest artist, Emily Markham, stepped on stage to deliver a great variety of songs (some of which were
from her new EP “Come On Over”). She was very ably backed by “The Guitarmen”.
Emily (at left) commences her segment of songs, one of her first songs being “Poster Girl”,
an appropriate one for the occasion of meaning of the day and she really delivered a great
version of it. She then continued on with “My Reckless Heart”, “Wagon Wheel” and includeed a Dolly Parton classic, “Joeline”. (Emily’s take on this song is different but is very entertaining and is pleasing and differs from the Parton version). Well done. She then went on
with a number of other great songs—”Blue Moon Of Kentucky” and “I Want To Love Somebody which she included. Thanks again Emily - we hope you do well with the EP.
EMILY MARKHAM
The backing band (as mentioned before) was “The Guitarmen” and included, from left to right above, Tony Lenzo,
Tony Panetta, Stephanie Rodden, Wal Buczma and Lou Mesinez. They entertained with some really popular songs
after the guest artist had finished. Among these songs were “Dance On” a big hit for The Shadows in the early 60’s.
Wal featured in quite a lot of the songs on lead guitar and also with vocals. Included were “Blue Eyes Crying In The
Rain”, “Four Strong Winds”, “Wild Side Of Life”, an upbeat version of “Heartbreak Hotel” and a popular instrumental
of Bobby Darrin’s “Come September”. A very enjoyable afternoon’s entertainment by this band. Great work.
Display of Wartime Memorabilia at
Family Day/Anzac Tribute
It was fitting on this day to have included on the
programme, a tribute to the Anzacs and some
wartime memorabilia,so Val Shields contributed
with a display of her uncle’s medals, hat, and
other artifacts of that period for a table display.
Thanks Val, we appreciate your efforts in setting
up the display for the occasion.
BILL HAYMAN
Bill Hayman carried out the duties of compere for the day and during the course of proceedings asked
that a minutes silence be observed in memory of the centenary of the Anzac campaign and for those
who laid down their lives in all other campaigns for Australia around the world.
Val Shields (above) is pictured with her display of wartime memorabilia and at right is
an extended view of the display.
Towards the end of the programme, Garry
Whalley added his own personal tribute to
the Anzacs in music and verse which was
well received by all attending on the day.
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DEADLINE FOR NEXT NEWSLETTER
Monday, 15th June, 2015 - 6.00 pm
This is the deadline for any articles you require to be published in our next newsletter.
(Please submit articles in “MS Word format if at all possible”.)
Next Newsletter Publishing Date:
Monday, 22nd June, 2015
Non - Committee SCCMA Activity
Co-ordinators:
HAVE A GO NIGHTS
Allan Williams 0415 632 036
ACOUSTIC.BLUEGRASS NIGHTS:
Steve Caskey 0404 708 372
LINEDANCING
To Be Advised
KITCHEN CONVENOR
Betty Yates 4261 8366
HALL MANAGER:
Bruce Shepherd 4295 3452
LIBRARIAN/HISTORIAN
Steve Caskey 0404 708 372
SOUND/PA OPERATORS
Marc Williams 0404 735 395
Allan Williams 0415 632 036
Using Human Urine as
a Fertilizer
NOTE: FROM THE EDITOR
Please email all submissions for
the Newsletter to :
[email protected]
BILL YATES
A Get Well Message
The Committee of the SCCMA and all Members send
best wishes to popular Member, Rod Messiter, who
has not been well lately. All wish you a very speedy
recovery back to good health, Rod. Likewise, any of
our Members who have not been well of late, we wish
you all a quick return to better health.
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Acknowledgement
Thanks must go to Bill Hayman for his contribution in
making those very tasty Anzac Biscuits for our Family
Day in April. Bill has been making and donating these
biscuits for a long time for our Family Days and in particular our Anzac Family Days and we all agree they
seem to be getting tastier each time. Thanks Bill.
A WORKING BEE
WILL BE HELD AT THE HALL
on
SATURDAY, 25th JULY
at 9 am
Your attendance to give a hand will be
appreciated.
Lunch will be provided.
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ATTENTION
SCCMA BAND MEMBERS
ATTENTION
SCCMA MEMBERS
LISTED BELOW ARE THE DATES
FOR OUR FEATURED BANDS &
ARTISTS FOR FAMILY DAYS
LISTED BELOW ARE THE DATES
FOR OUR COMPERES ON FAMILY
DAYS
SUNDAY, MAY 24:
SUNDAY, MAY 24:
GUEST ARTISTS: AIMEE HANNAN and
BRAD MARKS.
COMPERE: MIKE O’DWYER.
Backing Band: “Country Fusion”.
Also including “Him & Me”.
PLEASE NOTE: If your band can’t play on the
Family Day rostered, it is your responsibility to
make arrangements for another band to fill
your spot.
PLEASE NOTE - If you can’t make it on the
Family Day rostered, it is your responsibility to
make arrangements for someone else to fill
your spot.
Come along and enjoy some great
Entertainment this Family Day.
The usual Line Dancing to start the
day followed by walk-ups before
Guest Artists’ appearance.
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SCCMA CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS
MAY:
~ Sunday, 24th -Family Day.
Guest Artists: Aimee Hannan;
Brad Marks.
Backing Band: “Country Fusion”.
Also including “Him & Me”.
~ JUNE:
Saturday, 6th SCCMA Country Music Variety Show
at “The Basement” at Builders Club.
Guest Artists: Vic Price; Leanne
Thomson.
Backing Band: SCCMA All Stars.
~ Saturday, 20th SCCMA Visit to Parkes CMA.
~ Saturday, 27th Workshop for Juniors.
~ Sunday, 28th—Family Day.
Guest Artists: Emma Jene Boxsell;
Ken Harris.
Backing Band: “Country Fusion”.
JULY:
~ Saturday, 18th “Fundraiser Brunch”. 12 midday for
12.30 pm. Watch for details.
~ Saturday, 25th Working Bee at the Mt Kembla Hall
at 9 am.
~ Sunday, 26th Please Note the Date . . .
SCCMA
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
AUGUST:
~ Sunday, 2nd - Mt Kembla Fun Run.
SCCMA involvement. Watch for
details.
~ Sunday, 23rd Family Day.
~ Friday, 28th & Saturday, 29th SCCMA 18th Annual Talent Quest.
At Mt Kembla Hall
Keep This Date Free — Saturday, 18th July
“FUNDRAISER BRUNCH”
AT MT KEMBLA HALL
12 Midday for 12.30 pm
A very tasty menu will be provided
as well as a great variety of entertainment afterwards
Value at $15 pp + Raffles + Door Prize + Tea, Coffee
SCCMA Visit to Parkes CMA - Sat. June 20
For those people who have booked on the coach for Parkes and need
any further information, please contact Bill Hayman on 4229 6552 and
don’t forget, all money is to be paid in full by May Family Day.
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