Geelong Bottle & Collectables Club Inc

Category: Shows

  • Bottles for Tender National Show Fundraiser.

    Bottles for Tender Mathews Howey Torpedo
    National Fundraiser. Bottles for Tender.

    Bottles for Tender National Show Fundraiser.

    On Monday night the big reveal of the tenders received for the five donated bottles took place.
    These bottles were generously donated by club member Stan Bee as a way to raise funds for the National Show in October (21st to 23rd – get in touch for more details!!). In the final analysis 3 of the 5 bottles were sold:
    Bottle 1: P. Mathews Lamont, a $40 tender was accepted.
    Bottle 2: Christmas Tree Salad Oil, no offer accepted.
    Bottle 3: Charles Cole Torpedo, $75 tender accepted (note this bottle ended up with a little bruise after being handled at one of the shows!)
    Bottle 4: Bayldon & Graham Torpedo, no offer accepted.
    Bottle 5: Mathews & Howey early square collar Torpedo, $290 offer accepted.

    So a great result for the club with $405 raised. The two unsold bottles will be used for future raffles. Watch this space!

  • GBACC Annual General Meeting 2016 March 28th

    GBACC Annual General Meeting 2016  & General Meeting March 28th

    From the President:

    It is all happening folks and I am feeling more and more confident that we can deliver the 45th National Bottle and Collectables Show, Geelong in October, 21,22, 23, 2016.

    The committee is working hard to get the groundwork in place and it will be an all hands on deck approach. Building up our funds to achieve this and ensure the future of GBACC in the years after the event is our initial priority.

    Stan Bee’s generous donations of 5 bottles for tender, is a great start. Thanks is not enough. Tenders close 8pm on the night.

    Sourcing items, though GBACC for the Roycroft auction is another one. We keep the sellers commission on 50 items.

    We are still looking for Sponsors for the National. Any ideas welcome.

    We still require Stall holders for the May Swap & Sell Day and the National as well.

    Memberships.

    Make sure we are all financial members for the big year ahead. we can now pay by EFT as an option for those who can’t attend meetings. Cheque or cash on a meeting night to David or Allan is still OK. Also there is an opt in if you want to receive newsletters electronically to save costs. Our fees have been revenue neutral at best and Australia Post and printing have pushed this to a negative, hence the very reluctant increase in fees to base $30.

    GBACC Annual General Meeting 2016

    We must first hold our AGM and I have indicated that I would continue this year as President to see the national through and consider the future after that. Noel Dawson is in the same position as Vice President. Allan Snowden is continuing as Treasurer, Cam Ward as newsletter editor. We really need a new secretary!

    Website

    David Bruce will help us create a new website. Apparently the Google site isn’t suitable for what we want. He, and Tony Keunan will boost up the site and along with our brand new Facebook page, launch us into the web and reach out to those collectors, young and not so young, who aren’t in clubs, and communicate with them. Who knows, some may become members! We must seriously start looking at recruiting members to ensure the future of GBACC.

    Looking forward to a great AGM, bring along your latest finds and purchases, a mini display and share your passion for this great hobby with us.

    Cheers in Collecting.

    David Smith
    President GBACC 0419434306

  • 2016 National Bottle and Collectables Fair

    2016 National Bottle and Collectables Show.

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

    Early Notice 2016 National Bottle and Collectables Fair
    October 21st to 23rd, 2016
    Geelong Showgrounds

    The highlight of the collecting calendar.
    Buying, Selling, Appraisals and Displays.

    Itinerary:

    Friday 21st: Setup & Welcoming Barbecue. (Early Bird Entry available)
    Saturday 22nd: Show open to Public 9am to 4pm. Evening catered meal and 150 Lot premium auction.
    Sunday 23rd: Final Day show open to Public 9am to 3 pm.

    Entry form available.