Bega VIEW Club

Our Club celebrated our 47th Birthday in April, and we would like to thank member Jan, pictured on the left, for standing in for President Veronica, who had to dash away and couldn't be present for most of the day.  Jan chaired the meeting for almost the entire day of the birthday celebrations and did an excellent job.

Our most recent member Helen, pictured top right, had the honour of cutting the 47th Birthday cake, pictured below right. 

Pictured are two very special members attending our birthday celebrations,; Myriam who is a visitor from Merimbula VIEW, and our own, Zone Councillor Anne.

Bega VIEW feels as though they own a little part of Myriam because she has donated several patchwork rugs and bags to be raffled raising quite a large amount of money for our Learning for Life students.

After two members, Helen and Pam were photographed sitting together at our 47th birthday celebrations, it was realised that back in the day, when the newspaper used to take the photographs, the same two ladies were snapped sitting together 27 years ago.

The two Members are the other way around in the newspaper clipping, Pam and Helen. 

Photo on the left show some of the members after they set up the table for the day with the lovely cake made by President Veronica.

A group of local musicians provided some wonderful entertainment as a treat for our 47th birthday; and member Norma can be seen with a couple of the group, pictured right, as she presented them with a certificate of appreciation. 

Our Club celebrated International Women’s day at Club Bega last month where President Veronica welcomed 43 members who were entertained by a fitting guest speaker for the day Sally Shipard, a former Matilda’s player, who now resides in our local district. 

Sally talked about her time with the Matilda’s, and her current life, and her struggle to overcome ovarian cancer. 

At the conclusion of her story she was thanked and presented with a certificate of appreciation by committee member Joy, as can be seen in the photo.

Members held their Annual General Meeting at their last luncheon, and had a successful election of most committee positions were filled.

The Club was also thrilled to have one our favourite past Presidents, Judith, back for a visit to Bega and her old Club.
 
Photo of Judith with her long-time friend Sandra.

Members and guests celebrated our Christmas luncheon  at which a very special award was made to Barbara, one of our members. Earlier this year our Club nominated Barb for a making a difference award and although she was accepted and included on the honorary role at convention, this was the first opportunity we had to present the award to her.

Barbara has been making and icing the beautiful Christmas cakes that have been raffled to raise funds for our students, for well over a decade, and has consequently raised thousands of dollars.

Accompanying  photos of Barbara, including President Veronica, and Robyn making the presentation; and Barbara with NC Pat McRae, who also received a making a difference award at the Merimbula Club a couple of months ago.

Members celebrated Armistice Day during their November luncheon at the Grand Hotel, wearing poppies; and Peter Lacey a very prominent local historian giving a talk on how WW1 affected local families.  They also helped Daph celebrate her 90th birthday.

Accompanying photos (Far Left): Veronica and Joyce present Daph with flowers for her 90th and (Right): Barb thanks Peter for his very interesting presentation.

Our Club celebrated VIEWS 65th birthday in September and a wonderful day was had by all.  All enjoyed a high tea at The Golf Club.  A beautiful cake in the shape of a V was made and iced by our own President Veronica. 

Another new member Christine was also welcomed into the club, she makes our 65th member, how fitting.

Accompanying photo: far left: Carleen, new member Christine and President Veronica and vice president Joyce;   Right: Several members observing our oldest member Bev cutting the cake.

Our Club held the September luncheon at Club Bega, the guest speaker was our own Nancy, and she had everyone in stitches telling her story of her holiday in Japan. 

Accompanying photo shows Nancy receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from Sue. 

Photo shows Anne welcoming new Member Joyce.

At our Clubs August luncheon we hosted a wonderful guest speaker who answered all of our questions on gardening, he also came with baskets of free gifts for many lucky members.  One of our members celebrated her 90th birthday that day.

Photos:

• Top - Members Deb, Robyn, Veronica with birthday lady Bev, and Joyce.  
• Bottom Left - Carleen thanks guest speaker Neil; and
• Bottom Right - Carleen, Neil, Sue and Marcia.

Our Members celebrated Christmas in July  with a lovely traditional Christmas luncheon at Bega Meals on Wheels, and some Members were recognised for their contributions to VIEW. 

Accompanying photos: show:

• Top - Four members were presented with their decade badges, Pat 20 years, Daphne 40 years and Joy and Margaret both 30 years;  
• Bottom Left - Robyn present Daphne with her 40 years badge, what an achievement; and
• Bottom Right - President Veronica presented new member Beryl with her badge and welcome booklet.

In June there was a large number of Members present. Club President Veronica, presented new Member Julie with her badge.  And during the day four of our newest Members were interviewed by Barbara to get an insight into their past and how they came to join VIEW,.  This was a very initiative idea by Barbara, and very interesting.

Accompanying photos of  Anne, Nancy and Barbara; Julie and Veronica; Nancy B; Dawn; and Nancy and Barbara.

Our Club have received their new banner.  A big thank you to Club secretary Barbara, pictured here with it, for purchasing and getting it delivered for the Club. 

Members enjoyed a very successful May luncheon to celebrate Mothers Day at Bega Meals on Wheels in May.  Program Officer, Barbara, asked Members to bring a photo of their Mum, taken at any age, and we all had to try and match the Mums with the daughters.  After lots of fun and laughter the successful winner was birthday girl Norma.

Accompanying photo of Norma who was celebrating her 80th birthday, receiving flowers from President Veronica.

The beautiful patchwork rug and bag, donated by Miriam from Merimbula VIEW, for which we had been selling tickets for a couple of months, was also drawn. 

The lucky winners were Beryl who received the rug and Veronica who received the bag, both are shown in the photos, with presenter Sue.

Barbara did a wonderful job of running the photo competition and Norma was the clever winner, matching the most Mother and Daughter photos.

Also shown in the photo, are Members who read some beautiful, and some hilarious, poems for our Mothers Day Celebrations. 

It was an enjoyable day for all who attended.