Gawler Show

James and his bass drum. You couldn't wipe the grin off his face.

Well done Dave on your first outing with the band.

Newsletter from the President, No 1. 2011

1. Uniform condition audit and check:

The Property officer(s) are going to conduct a Band uniform condition audit and check. This will happen on Thursday 1 September 2011 between 9.00 and 9.30pm. All members are required to either bring or wear their uniform to practice on the night. Those who bring their uniform will need to change into it for the audit. All items are to be brought in including your long hose and brogues and spats and half hose.

The purpose is to complete an individual audit of the condition of each member’s uniform. There will be an opportunity to exchange some items of uniform on the night. Anyone absent on the night will need to make an arrangement with Nicolle/Leigh to have their uniform assessed. We want to be looking our best for Kapunda/Tanunda.

UNIFORM AUDIT – THURSDAY 1 SEPTEMBER between 9 and 9.30pm

BRING / WEAR YOUR UNIFORM

2. Skilly Olive Oil Fundraiser – raises $468

Phase one of the Skilly Olive Oil fundraiser has been a success with $468 being raised for the Band. Thank-you to all the members of the CEPB who sold oil to friends, workmates and family. Also, a big thank-you to Steve Moore for capably coordinating the event. A second drive is planned for February 2012.

3. Band Finance and the 2011/12 budget

Lis has prepared a cash flowed budget for the Band for the 2011/12 financial year. As I mentioned back in June, the Band’s current sources of income only just cover the basic operation of the Band (ie. Hall hire; APBA registration; Insurance; and basic consumables and maintenance for the drum/pipe corps). There is a projected surplus of just $400.00 for the year. The management committee will be looking at how we can increase our income in the long term– more engagements is one way. See section 4 of this newsletter.

4. A Band Review

The Band Management Committee intends to review a range of aspects of the band over the coming months. A discussion document has been prepared to facilitate the process. The schedule of topics is:

• 1 September – The musical direction of the band
• 6 October – Band finances and fundraising
• 3 November – Uniform and Equipment needs
• 1 December - Governance and Management – possibly a general meeting to also consider the draft of the new constitution.
• February 2012 – Band communication

All band members are welcome to make suggestions, give ideas on or make comments to any member of the band management committee on these areas.

5. Playford Community Grant Program

I have prepared an application for the Playford Community Grant Program, to request a grant to purchase one Andante Bass drum and two Andante Tenor drums. Applications close on 2/9/2011.

Jeff Seymour

President

18.8.2011

Welcome to our newest member - Dave Woodward

Welcome to our newest piper Dave Woodward who was voted in as a member last night. Dave has been consistently attending practices for some time now and must be congratulated on his hard work during this time. He should be proud of the piper he is becoming.


Congratulations again Dave, it's great that your now officially part of the band!

Liz

Another potential recruit....

Hi everyone,

I'm sure the word has been around the band already but little Toby (Tobias) James Luke was born last Saturday night just after 7pm weighing 3.52kg or 7 pounds 12 ounces. Both he and I are doing really well and I'm slowly beginning to adapt to the lack of sleep. Hannah, my sister, says he has long fingers and would make a good piper but we'll have to see about that....

Here are a couple of pictures as requested but I hope to catch up with you guys soon anyway.

Good luck to everyone competing tomorrow - I'm sure you'll all do really well.

Liz

More Pics from Anzac Day

A good march today and a bit warmer than I anticipated. Well done everyone the band was sounding good for most of the march. We missed you Liz, Kathy and Frazer, hopefully next year!

Here are a few contenders for official photo of the year. Liz it's your choice.

- Peter W

ry Leigh forgot to add these ones

Sorry Leigh forgot to add these ones

Wee William's first ANZAC DAY

Williams First ANZAC day. All in all I think he was a good boy and enjoyed himself. Thanks to all for their congratulations. Another ANZAC day over..... till next year.

re-edited to remove a lot of blank lines - Peter W

First Time Out

Congratulations to Nicole Brown on her first appearance with the band at the Elizabeth ANZAC Parade. It was a great day and it was great to have you with us. Next parade ... ANZAC Day in the City! Nicole joins her husband Leigh and her daughter Claire in the band with her son Jacob still learning.

-Peter W

Another Tune From Bill Gall

I see that you've got the band on the go again.It's been fairly quiet here in lay back Tea Gardens. I'm slowly getting some tunes in order, keeping up with the theory.

We have a wee man called Bill and he rides a noisy motorised bicycle(a moped) Hell's Fairy we call him. The jig is simple but effective.The second part could attract some harmony.

Kindest regards

Bill Tea Gardens NSW

-Peter W

Welcome to Nicole Brown

Welcome to Nicole Brown who was voted in as a member on Thursday night. Nicole is the third member of the Brown family to be made a member of the Band along with Leigh and Claire. Congratulations Nicole!