Dear Friends,
How nice to be back again, back on the committee, back at my typewriter, and back for another season of sunshine, swimming and camping.
We have a fine group of people for our new 1982-1983 Committee. Let me introduce them:-
| Chairman | Tony Wilson, home 679-726, bus. 793-630 |
| Secretary | Margaret Farnham, 659-509 |
| Treasurer | Bernice Tyree, 600-583 |
| PRO | Paddy Leggett, 559-626 |
| Editor | Adrianne Caldwell, 836-2979 |
| Social Organiser | Julie McCusker, 404-6439 |
| Membership | Evan Chugg, 453-656 |
| Mailing | Anthony Wilkinson, 836-7432 |
| Local Organisers | Bill Main, Whangaruru 875 Charles Saggers, Tauranga 57-497 |
Copies of the minutes of the Annual General Meeting are available from the Secretary on request.
LIFE MEMBERS: At the Annual Meeting it was unanimously decided to award Life Membership to Robin Hoare and John Miller in recognition of the many years of service they have given to the Free Beach Group.
SUBSCRIPTIONS: This year's subscription remains the same as last year, at $10 per unit, reducing to $8 if paid by 10 October, 1982. New members joining pay $8. Please fill in the enclosed Subscription Renewal Form and return it with your cheque or money order. This will be your only notice.
SAUNAS: These have been very popular again this winter, and will continue until Christmas. Sundays 5 - 9 p.m.
Clive Green Health Centre, 14 Federal St. Single $3, double $5, children under 15, free.
104 Fanshaw St. Threesomes $10, double $7, single $4, children $2. (Yes, you may bring your children.)
SWIMARAMA: Our winter swim nights at Panmure Pool, Lagoon Drive. Saturday 18 September, and the final night is on Saturday 16 October. Heated swimming pool, and sauna. Adults $2, children 50 cents. Bring your friends.
RICARD'S POOL, PARAKAI: 6.30 - 10 p.m.
Fridays 27 August, 24 September, 29 October. Adults $1.80, children 60 cents. Hosts: North Shore Sun Club.
FREE BEACH SOCIALS: These evenings are lots of fun, so do come along and join us at 104 Fanshaw Street (on the first floors go up the stairs) on the first Sunday of every month, 5 September, 2 October, 6 November. BYOG, a towel, and a contribution for supper.
LABOUR WEEKEND: How about starting the season with a relaxing weekend at your nearest Hot Pool Complex? Some have private spa pools, but take your togs just in case.
Oakura Bay Motels and Campground, R.D.4, Hikurangi, on the highway to Russell. Their pools have been open for day visitors during the May and August holidays, adults $1, children 50 cents, so keep this in mind for next year! A lovely beach, heated pool, good facilities.
Aquatic Park, Parakai Post Office, Helensville, phone l6M (opposite Ricards Pools.) Camping sites $7 per night with power, $6 without power. Private hot pool across the road at Craigwell House.
Opal Hot Springs, Okauia, R.D.l, Matamata, phone 198. Camping only $3.50 adults, $1.50 children under 15. Wonderful facilities, private pools and spa pools, sun room, TV, pool table, fishing, golf, barbecue children's playground.
NATURIST HOLIDAY IN NEW CALEDONIA: Yes, really! This means you! We are organising a fabulous ten-day holiday at a nudist beach resort in New Caledonia, probably about Easter next year, for only $660! Includes air fare, accommodation, and nearly all meals. Children $330. Interested??? For details ring Julie at 404-6439.
AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB: AOHC are looking for a resident caretaker/handyman. They require a couple, preferably semi-retired, and offer an unfurnished cottage rent free, and will nay the basic phone rental, water charges, and power charges. Duties would be:-
1) To maintain a lookout for breakdown and damage of equipment and amenities, and report to the Committee;
2) To collect camping fees, and direct people to their camping sites;
3) Mow some of the grass areas;
4) Keep the ablution blocks and clubhouse clean and tidy.
For further details please write to the Secretary,
P.O. Box 2702, Auckland.
CHANGES OF ADDRESS: Please continue to notify us immediately when you change your address. The number of returned newsletters is heartbreaking, and makes so much extra work for Committee members who do their jobs in their own spare time. You should receive your newsletters during the last week of the following months:- August, October, November, January, March and June.
MAIL: Letters to us are sometimes delayed for up to two months. We attribute this to bungling at the Post Office (we have to blame someone). So please send in your cheques and bookings AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to avoid disappointment. We cannot find any remedy for this sad situation.
Once again, the Waiwera trip has been the highlight of the year, thoroughly enjoyed by all who went. Now that we have a Social Organiser, we can look forward to many more special trips and outings, so make sure you keep in touch! SEND IN YOUR SUB!
