Geelong Bottle & Collectables Club Inc

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  • 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

  • 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