Geelong Bottle & Collectables Club Inc

Category: Club Activities

  • Trophy for Bottle of the Year at 2016 National

    The Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club are very pleased to announce that we have commissioned a unique Trophy for Bottle of the Year at 2016 National. This trophy will be a creation of renowned Point Lonsdale glass artist David Hobday.

    Bottle collectors know full well the appeal of glass and this locally made trophy will be a stunning prize for the lucky winner.

    Eligibility:

    To win this amazing piece of art you will need to enter Category 54: Find of the year – Single bottle or container. The item must have been found (not acquired) after the Perth National Show and before the current Geelong National Show.

    We know there have been some great finds in that time and we would love to see them on display. This trophy is certainly a good reason to drag out your personal highlight from the past year!

    And don’t forget this adds to the already impressive list of prizes available for those displaying in a number of categories.

    2016 Australian National Bottle and Collectables Show Geelong Poster
    2016 Australian National Bottle and Collectables Show Geelong Poster

  • Geelong Club Meeting Monday September 26th 2016

    Geelong Club Meeting Monday September 26th 2016.

    7.30 pm for an 8pm start. Upstairs, Barwon River Pavilion. under the James Harrison Bridge, near corner Barrabool Road & High Street, Belmont.

    Geelong Bottle Collectables Club Logo
    Geelong Bottle Collectables Club Logo

    28 days to go!! Not that I am counting or anything, much! Yes the Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club will be concentrating on the 45th Australian National Bottle and Collectables Show and it needs to be an “All hands on deck” approach.

    We will be calling on all members, friends and past members to help during the intensive three days of the show, the day before and after and any other ways in the lead up, especially with Marketing the event.

    Look out for a detailed roster where you can volunteer an hour, a day, or more. To put on an orange vest to be part of the Security team or help man the door. Set up, pack up or whatever.

    Bunnings BBQs and the Budget.

    Our six BBQs have added approximately $4,500 to our account. This will enable Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club to run a better National show and stop us stressing on how to make the budget balance. We have been so good at the job we have 2 more dates, November 4th and December 14th, to top up those accounts after the show.

    Our committee will look at our ongoing financial security in 2017. Thank you to Allan and Paul and all helpers for all this.

    See full report.

    Uniforms/Merchandise.

    The Club has paid for some artwork and now you can order your Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club Windcheater, Polo Top or Cap at Monday’s meeting or to Paul Bruce pbruce2@bigpond.com. 0427 338 098.

    We need to order these now to get them before the show.

    Show Duty Rosters.

    Paul has drawn up some rosters for you to volunteer in a time slot for door duty, security, set up, pack up, even help on the Thursday before and Monday after. Put your name down at Monday’s meeting or contact Paul pbruce2@bigpond.com 0427 338 098

    Marketing our National Show.

    Roadside signs and posters in Collectables shops are going up. We need you to put more posters up in any local shops, share our Facebook page, tell all your friends. Do anything to get the word out there.

    Pre and post show tours.

    Show participants love seeing some collections before the National. Especially interstate visitors. If you are interested in inviting any collectors around to see your collection before or after the National talk with David. Visits can be arranged, by invite only.

    October and November meetings.

    October 24 will be a normal general meeting plus Champagne afterwards !

    November 28 will be our annual BBQ at David and Hany’s.

    2017.

    Bus trip, BBQ outing, guest speaker/s. Any suggestions ?

    see you all Monday 26th after 7.30pm

    Cheers in collecting

    David 0419 434 306

  • Geelong Club Fundraising BBQ Friday 9th September 2016

    EVALUATION Bunnings Geelong Club Fundraising BBQ Friday 9th September 2016

    According to the weather forecast we were going to need snorkels at the BBQ however rather than getting rained out Friday was a record for us at the Bunnings BBQ.

    Sausages in Bread Bunnings BBQ Fundraising
    Sausages in Bread Geelong Club Fundraising BBQ Friday 9th September 2016

    The financials were as follows:

    TOTAL SALES $1176.40

    EXPENSES $257

    PROFIT $919.40

    Details:

    This profit was obtained with sales of approx. 32 kg of sausages, 23 Loaves of bread and 10kg of onions and was on top of the approx. $600 + profit from the previous Tuesday.

    Trade throughout the day was very steady with very little respite from about 11.30 am to 2pm.

    Thanks are due again to Alan, Cam, Noel, Mara, David, Grahame B, Graham T and Paul along with David and Hany on the Tuesday.

    Looking forward to Alans next financial report as we should now be well setup financially to run the National show.

    Future:

    Alan and I spoke to Liz at Bunnings afterwards and she was aware we did want a break in October and I am sure our crew need a well-earned break leading up to the National.

    Liz has given us a Friday (4th November which is the Friday of the Melbourne Cup Week) and when we were there talking to her there was a Saturday cancellation – it was 31st December New Years Eve!! She offered us the date. This could be huge if we can handle it so we quickly but tentatively said YES!!!!! It has the potential to set us up well for 2017. A $2000-$2500 start to the year would be very nice indeed!!!!

    It is very clear we are now well set up for these BBQs with the new eskys working a treat and we are much slicker with money handling and greeting and serving customers. Having Graham Tomkins handling the till really streamlined things on Friday. It’s been a steep learning curve for everyone but well done all!!!!

    Whilst under pressure on Friday we would have benefitted from having the full surface of the hotplate in operation. This is something that will be essential on a Saturday where we could expect to sell 60+ kg of sausages. Double what we have been doing!!! Speaking to other operators we will not need any more people rostered than normal just 4 to 5 at a time as in their opinion extra numbers just clog things up.

    The BBQ’s have also been great for getting fellowship going in the club as we get to see and appreciate members in a different light.

    We need to discuss the December 31 date at the Tuesday committee meeting.

    Thanks to everyone yet again.

    Alan and Paul.

  • 2016 National Bottle and Collectables Show Auction

    2016 National Bottle and Collectables Show Auction.

    The 2016 National Bottle and Collectables Show Auction will feature 150 Lots.

    The Auction will be held at 7.30 pm, Saturday 22nd October, Education Pavilion, Geelong Showgrounds. (Full show details and itinerary).

    Approximately 50 Lots have been sourced from club members and Roycroft Auctions are kindly donating the sellers premium from the sale of these Lots to the Geelong club. So bid up strongly!

    Full auction details will be found at Roycroft Auctions website soon.

    Below are images of most of the club Lots in the 2016 National Bottle and Collectables Show Auction:

  • National Bottle Show Fundraising BBQs August 2016

    National Bottle Show Fundraising BBQs.

    The next National Bottle Show fundraising BBQs are Tuesday 6th and Friday 9th September at the Waurn Ponds Bunnings. More help is always welcome – let us know info@geelongbottleandcollectables.club!

    2016 Geelong Club National Bottle Show Promotional Poster
    2016 Geelong Club National Show Promotional Poster

    BBQ REPORT 12th August 2016

    This was a very successful day for the Club. In fact it was our best yet. A big Thank you Alan, Mara, Noel, Erik, Grahame and Paul —extra points to Erik for volunteering on his day off also his speedy service showed the rest of us up a bit –maybe it has something to do with age????

    Bunnings were very pleased with us as Grahame (our own home handyman) managed to repair the Annexe we worked out of — it was missing a screw and was starting to pull apart in the wind. Liz at Bunnings was very impressed with the club’s (Grahame’s) initiative. Thanks also to Grahame for getting the extra sausages when we ran out— approx. 33kg was a record for us!

    GROSS RECEIPTS $1108.90
    EXPENSES $ 271.15
    PROFIT $ 837.75

    With 4 more BUNNINGS BBQ dates to go we can look forward to approximately another $ 2500 – $3000 towards the National Bottle Show.

    The big challenge is for us to back up again next Tuesday. There are still some gaps in the following dates after Tuesday, if you can help or you know someone who can please let me know – info@geelongbottleandcollectables.club

    BBQ REPORT 23rd AUGUST 2016

    A very brief report on todays BBQ. Results were again very satisfactory we think that this yet again shows that the weekdays (even Tuesdays) are worthwhile for our club

    The financials were as follows

    TOTAL SALES $942.45
    EXPENSES $248.00
    PROFIT $694.45

    This profit was obtained with sales of approx. 30 kg of sausages 22 Loaves of bread and 10kg of onions. Trade throughout the day was very steady with very little respite from about 11.45 onwards.

    Thanks are due again to Alan, Noel ,Mara ,David, Grahame and Paul

    Our new cash box did make giving out change a little easier (this was a donation to the club from Pat B who worked on the BBQ last week).  The new eskies were ”mickey mouse” —thanks to Cam and Alan for finding them on special at “RAYS” They should get much use from the club in the warmer months and also at the National Bottle Show. We are now pretty well set up for running the BBQ’s.

    There were a number of enquiries about the National Bottle Show and the handouts that Cam and David provided were used to good effect.

    Thanks to everyone yet again

    Alan and Paul.

  • Report on May 28th Car Boot Sale, Swap & Sell and Market Day

    REPORT on the Geelong Collectables Club Market Day, Swap & Sell and Car Boot Sale.
    SATURDAY MAY 28th 2016 8 am to 3pm.
    A bit of a SWOT analysis follows.

    Feedback is most welcome from club members or those who attended!

    Geelong Collectables Club Market Day Inside Stalls
    Inside Stalls at Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club Market Day. May 2016.

    Thankyou

    Mark Young and Noel Dawson for loading tables at Rugby Street. Mark and Noel plus Paul Bruce and Peter McMillan in setting up the tables. Paul, Graham Blake and Allan Snowden for the BBQ and Allan for buying everything for it. Dave Bruce for putting everything on Facebook and website. Everyone above and Cam Ward for the pack up. Hany Smith for helping mop hall floor, washing Karate Club towels, helping clean door mats, making some great hamburgers and the evening BBQ happen! Also those from other clubs and those who I’ve forgotten to mention!

    Strengths

    A great get together and social occasion, individual sellers sold well, some funds to Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club and Belmont Scouts, Roadside signage and social media worked, estimated 300 plus thru the door.
    BBQ afterwards great but small.
    Use of Oberon school and High St car park worked well.

    Weaknesses

    Geelong Collectables Club Market Day Inside Stalls
    More inside stalls Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club Market Day. May 2016.

    The weather! May normally stable weather. For instance the 3 Saturdays prior and the Friday and Sunday before and after were all good or OK! Cancellations, no shows, not selling out. David needs to learn how to delegate clearly and concisely, to spread the workload, too reliant on one individual and the committee.
    One stall in front yard set up early with a few drivebys perceiving “is that all?” No door count.

    Opportunities

    Do we do it again? If so when and how often? Annually? Same month?
    Targeted income of $1500 very achievable, ($1000 inside $400 outside stall holder fees plus BBQ).
    Should we aim at a “Bottle and Collectables day ONLY, or mixed with general market?
    Bendigo well able to sell out the exact same amount of table space, we were 12 tables short of this.
    Do we combine more with Scout Group? (they do outside we do inside?)
    Use Dean St yard for stall holders (very uneven ground and cars off site) and rear yard for car park and open High St end boom gate? Scout raffle book sales. Marketing 3AW buy swap sell, other community announcements.

    Threats

    Too reliant on one individual and committee. Weather.

    Geelong Collectables Club Market Day Outside Shed
    Outside shed Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club Market Day. May 2016.

    RESULTS

    Total take of $765 less $220 costs, so $545 profit to GBACC.
    Two cancellations and an indoor no show cost us $120.
    12 more tables if sold would have been $360.
    Outdoor 6 of 15 booked turned up, two drove off without paying! 50 stalls capacity?
    $140 hall rent and $70 to Belmont Scouts from sales.
    A great day to meet everyone and have a good time and buy, swap and sell!

    Thanks again everyone
    Cheers
    David Smith
    President
    Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club

  • Congratulations to Geelong Club on 2014 Show

    Congratulations to the Geelong Club (2014 Show)

    As we look forward to the 2016 National Bottle and Collectables Show in October it’s nice to reflect on some of the events managed by our club in the past. Here’s a lovely letter of Congratulations to the Geelong Club on our 2014 show.

    Hi David, and committee of the Geelong Collectors Club

    Depression Glass 2014 Geelong Bottle and Collectables Show
    Depression Glass 2014 Geelong Bottle and Collectables Show

    Congratulations on running a very successful show on Saturday, and thank you very much for including cycles in the mix, we had a terrific day.

    You have the place right. The Showgrounds offers easy access with plenty of space. The pavilion was spacious, airy, with the right distance between exhibits, a perfect venue I thought.

    The program was just right, the auction on Friday night drew together those who attended and the early start reinforced this connectedness. Alan and Noel and others (the nice chap on the entry on Friday whose name I don’t know) who gave security acted as ties into the activity of the day, we felt we were part of something bigger than just ourselves.

    The delineation of sellers and exhibits on show was a perfect mix. There was something to see and something to buy. The exhibits on show were variable and idiosyncratic, wonderful. The little boy who put his exhibit on show was a true winner. Here is the future, the way we all started but for most of us no such chance to display in public was available. One lady who collected frogs was an example of the implication of such a chance. Without fear of criticism she gains confidence, and not just just in collection but in everything she does.

    We, the cycling buffs, learned heaps and should we be invited to display again, will have a much more thoughtful exhibit. One huge win for me was that the author of a cycling history from Mildura was present. He had published in 1988 and his work was an incentive for me and the Whirr of Many Wheels. Meeting and talking to him was perhaps one of the most important times I have had in the project. That meeting was very significant, so the show strengthens my arm in future work.
    Thank you also for supporting the Whirr of Many Wheels project. Those who buy keep the wheels turning and I appreciate your purchase and hope those who read, enjoy.

    Well done, you would have to be one of the most efficient and capable committees in the district.

    Sincerely
    Rod

  • Club meeting April 25th 2016

    GBACC Meeting April 25th 2016

    Yes, our third public holiday meeting of 2016!

    Anyway, we will be there (Upstairs, Barwon River Pavilion. under the James Harrison Bridge, near corner Barrabool Road & High Street, Belmont). 7.30 pm onwards for an 8pm meeting start.

    Bring along your latest finds and any display item or items you want to talk about and educate us (those of us who may not know much about what you collect).

    Fees and Enewsletter

    Those who have paid promptly, thank-you. Everyone else, save me reminding you please. Also let us know if you are happy to receive your bi-monthly newsletter by email.

    Latest Finds

    Just a clarification on latest finds and displays. We want you to bring both along!

    A “latest find” is something you have found, purchased, swapped or acquired in the past 90 days or so.

    Why 90 days? In case you miss a meeting or two, have too much to bring along that month (what a great problem that would be!) or strike the November BBQ, December, January gap.

    These are the ones that can earn votes for “Finder of the year” and “Find of the Year” awards and should be marked with a red “latest find” label provided.

    Displays

    Something you have had in your collection but want to bring along to talk to the rest of us inquisitive and willing members about. A latest find will often prompt a display by adding to a set or series you have been building up.

    May 28 Swap & Sell and Market day 7 Dean St 8am to 3pm

    This is for collectables, bottles and general market stuff.

    If you have places to hand out or display flyers get in touch and we can email you some to print.

    General market details are here – http://www.geelongbottleandcollectables.club/?page_id=41

    We need some more stall holders and helpers on the day. And please spread the word via posters in your local shop and social media. All members are welcome to an ozbottleforum and friends BBQ at Hany and David’s house after we pack up.

    Social media and new website

    Yes, GBACC has a Facebook page and a new website! Thanks to David Bruce, GBACC member and partner in ABCR auctions.

    ABCR auctions has very generously sponsored our website, plus hours of David’s time in setting it all up and admin. Thanks mate!

    https://www.facebook.com/Geelong-Bottle-and-Collectables-Club-inc-1100858053298435/

    http://www.geelongbottleandcollectables.club/

    National Show

    Committee in final stages of locking everything in.

    Schedule to be available electronically late May and in print early June.

    Next meeting

    Monday, May 23. Yes fourth Monday, so not the 30th!

    Next events

    Bendigo Swap & sell day – April 30, Havilah Rd, Bendigo

    Geelong Swap Meet, May 14, Geelong showgrounds

    Cowra bottle and collectables show May 14-15 Cowra Showgrounds

    GB&CC swap and sell day 7 Dean St, Belmont, May 28

    National Bottle and Collectables Show, Geelong Showgrounds October 21-23.

    Cheers in collecting David Smith

  • GBACC February 2016 Meeting

    Going back in time just a bit here but this is the pre and post February meeting posts from Club President David Smith.

    Post Meeting Note:

    What a great meeting with plenty of members there.
    Fantastic latest finds and displays and a lot discussed especially concerning the next market day (May 28th) and of course the National and the search for sponsors and funds!
    Easter Monday March 28th is our AGM and we need a secretary to replace Cam who has done a great job.
    Thanks Cam.
    Fortunately he will continue as Newsletter Editor producing the great newsletters we all enjoy

    You will be asked to choose whether to receive newsletters by email or not and pay fees by EFT if you wish.

    Geelong Bottles and Collectables Club Newsletter Mid 2015
    Geelong Bottles and Collectables Club Newsletter Mid 2015

    FEES 2016/17

    A very reluctant price rise due to Australia Post and the club needing to build up or at least maintain current funds.
    $30 single (1 vote) but family members welcome
    $40 family (2 votes)
    $30 newsletter member (no vote)

    Pre Meeting Note:

    Hello members
    Sorry for late reminder folks but been a little bit busy here.
    It is a leap year so there are 5 Mondays this February and we ALWAYS meet on the 4th Monday which you all remembered of course! ROFL!

    Our next meeting is March 28th, Easter Monday and is our AGM (No that is NOT a reason to keep away).

    The April Meeting is ANZAC Day 25th April
    What a perfect storm of public holiday meetings. Can anyone remember this happening before ??? (First 3 meetings out of 4 on a Public Holiday )

    anyway there will be lots of updates:

    Warnambool Show reports.
    Festival of Glass today.
    ABCR appraisal day at Drysdale Museum.
    Ballarat Swap Meet trip next Friday.
    May 28th Swap and sell, Car Boot and market at 7 Dean St Scout Hall.
    Plus latest finds and general catch up on the bottle and collectables chatter.
    Oh and the first serious planning committee meeting for the National.
    see you tomorrow,
    David