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 * NEWSLETTER - TERM 2, APRIL 2012 **

VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT

Welcome Members to Term 2.  As I write this report our President Judith is still undergoing medical treatment in Sydney. From the many calls I have received during the past few weeks, I know that the U3A membership as a whole wishes her a full and speedy recovery. The good news is, Judith hopes she will be home and back at the helm of the U3A very soon.

Outgoing Committee Members I would like to take the opportunity to thank each of the outgoing Committee Members for the enormous amount of work they have undertaken during Judith’s absence. They have been both generous with their time and their deep knowledge of the U3A and its operations. I would particularly like to thank Jan Fox, outgoing Treasurer, for her scrupulous management of U3A funds during her time on the Committee. Further thanks must also be extended to Kay McAlister, outgoing Producer for the U3A Newsletter. Kay’s creative publications have contained a wealth of information and have been highly valued by the membership.

Incoming Committee Members To the new U3A, which has a mix of new and old members, thank you for volunteering to take on leadership roles within the U3A. I know with all volunteer organisations how busy these positions can sometimes be.

Membership Our membership Secretary Ceri Brown has indicated that currently the Sapphire Coast U3A has 410 members. This is very close to the 454 members the books held at the end of 2011.

Courses Operating Thirty five full-term course have operated in Term 1. Many of these courses consistently had close to a 100% attendance each week. This is certainly a strong indication of the quality of the sharing and the interest in our courses. During Term 2, thirty seven Courses will be offered, plus two one-off events. Again this menu of courses shows the variety offered by this U3A.

AGM The registration roll indicated 64 members were present at this year's AGM. However, after counting the chairs that had been occupied during the meeting, the Committee believe there were actually 93 people in attendance. This was quite exciting as this number far exceeded the expectations of the U3A Committee. A huge thank you to all members who participated in this meeting on such a bleak day. We know by the responses to our evaluation sheet that Noeline Brown proved to be a great choice as a Guest Speaker.

Finally <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">… …………………………………… <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: justify;">As a relatively new member to the U3A I have been genuinely inspired by the passion and interest of the members .Our "University"' certainly does embody the universal concept of the U3A and it truly is a rich reservoir of like-minded people who are so willing to share their knowledge, skills and experience for the benefit of others.

<span style="color: #2b00ff; display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: justify;">//The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.--B. B. King// Liz Sweaney

** MEMBERS!! **

Make sure that you maintain your status as a financial member each year by paying your yearly fee, either at the end of the prior year, or at Registration Day in January. Being a financial member will ensure that you can attend courses etc. through the year, and receive each term’s newsletter.

** MESSAGE FOR LEADERS re NEWSLETTER PRODUCER ** Note that .at the U3A AGM on 7th March a new Newsletter Producer, MARGO WARDELL, was nominated and accepted. Margo’s Phone number is 6495 9368, and her email address is __margo.wardell@tpg.com.au__ So to advertise courses for future Terms you may have to contact Margo as well as the Course Co-ordinators.

The U3A Sapphire Coast AGM had the great pleasure of being entertained by one of Australia’s best-known actors, Noeline Brown. Although well known as a media personality it was in her capacity as the Commonwealth Government’s Ambassador for Ageing that Noeline engaged the meeting. Through her brilliant skills as a story teller and entertainer Noeline shared personal accounts of the importance for all of us to remain life long learners. It was through her humorous anecdotes she stressed the need as we age to remain vital, open to continuous learning, active and social in part of our community. The audience of over eighty people, were overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with comments such as “outstanding presentation’, truly empathetic,” “at one with her audience” and “more, more, more” being shared by our U3A members. Honorary member, Mary Whitby concluded the session with a small presentation of a piece of local jewellery from Mythos Jewellery and Art, Pambula, and a card containing a print by U3A member Peter Dunne.
 * [[image:Noeline&members.jpg]] || [[image:Mary_Whitby_&_Noeline.jpg]] ||
 * Noeline Brown standing in front of the AGM members || Noeline Brown and Mary Whitby ||

** READ YOUR NEWSLETTER TO GET THE INFORMATION YOU NEED!!!! ** || ** ANOTHER REMINDER --- ALBURY TRIP ** The trip to Albury goes via Cooma, Kosciusko National Park & Corryong. We stay in Albury for 4 nights & a local guide will lead tours in Albury and surrounds, including Monument Hill, WW1 soldiers memorial, Pfeiffer Wines for a picnic lunch and wine tastings, and Corowa, home of Federation, to visit the Federation Museum. Later we’ll head via Ovens Valley to Bright for the Autumn Festival and the Gala Day parade which gives a carnival atmosphere. Then we’ll visit a farm, Inverness Park, Kinross Woolshed Hotel in Holbrook for lunch, then visit Bonegilla Migrant Centre, & the Bandiana Base Military Museum. We go home via Rosewood’s Boggy Creek Station and Cooma.
 * ** NEW COURSES & ONE-OFF COURSES / EVENTS IN 2012 ** ||
 * ** TERM 2 introduces a few new courses and one-off courses / events. ALL are listed below, with the page number on which you will find full details of the course or event **** . **
 * ** NEW & RETURNING COURSES ** || ** ONE-OFF COURSES / EVENTS ** ||
 * Astronomy with Beth Jackson || Visit to Back to Front Garden Centre ||
 * MAC Users Group, with Colin Gould || Merimbula Centenary Celebrations, ||
 * Canasta Course, with Helen Gliddon ||   ||
 * Celtic Studies, with Stephen Rigby ||   ||
 * Public Speaking with Malcolm Brandon ||  ||
 * Public Speaking with Malcolm Brandon ||  ||
 * This 5-day tour is organised by Travel World, Bega, from 2nd May to 7th May 2012 **.
 * To book contact Karen Ingram at Bega Valley Travel and supply your booking fee or deposit. The cost will probably not exceed $900 ** . ** And ** **remind Karen that the U3A leaders related to this trip are Ceri Brown and Margaret Brown** ** . **

** MERIMBULA CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS ** There are a number of events included in these celebrations. At 11.00am on 7 April in the morning there’s a street parade in the Merimbula main street, & we would like U3A members to join it, dressed in something that represents their U3A activity group, or carrying something that represents their U3A activity group. It’s a whole town activity, so come & join in the fun! Later that day at Spencer Park there’s a BBQ/Picnic & a Grand Finale Community Showcase Concert, & after 5.00pm at Magic Mountain there’s a C7W Music Concert with McClymont Sisters. On that day we would like to have a roster of U3A volunteers to staff an information stall on what U3A has to offer.

** VISIT TO THE BACK TO FRONT GARDEN CENTRE ** <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.6667px; text-align: center;"> This nursery is at Wallagoot Rd, Kalaru, next to Sapphire Coast Turf Club. The manager, Derek, will talk for approximately 1 hour with questions. Entry to the Nursery is free at 10.00am to 10.15am, for a 10.30 start with Derek.But if people want to stay for a pizza lunch catered for by Lynn MacMillan they will need to make a booking and the cost will be $10 per head. Lynn will make pizza and toppings, (people to put their own toppings on their pizzas), & make salads, and Lynn will arrange for red and white wine. Members should take their own glasses for the wine.Lunch will be at 12.15 to 12.30pm
 * One-off Event on 17 May 2012, with Margaret Brown **
 * If you wish to visit the Back to Front Garden Centre, you should book at the start of May and pay $10 for the lunch. Maximum number of U3A visitors allowed = 30. To Book & Pay, Contact Margaret Brown on **** 6495 9479 **

** GAB FEST (U3A Symposium) ** At this stage the proposed Gab Fest, which was to be hosted by U3A Sapphire Coast, has been deferred. This event proposed to bring to our area guest speakers and members from other U3As. It is hoped that this event will take place at a later time during the yea r.

** CONTACT the U3A SECRETARY WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ! ** U3A Members, you are requested to email the U3A Secretary, Pat McKay, to let her know your correct current email address. The reason is to allow her to send out publicity to members, so that they don’t miss out on events because they have not received the appropriate information. Pat McKay’s email address is __yakcmtap@gmail.com .__

**__ LEADERS - DO YOU STILL NEED EQUIPMENT TO RUN YOUR COURSE? __** U3A have two projectors and a laptop for leaders to use when running a course. Book them through the Assistant Secretary on 6495 9936. **NOTE:** These projectors and the laptop are only available for use by U3A Leaders and U3A guest speakers.

** GROUP LEADERS - PUBLICITY! **
 * Sapphire Coast U3A now has a new new Publicity Officer, Brigitte Kestermann ** . Group leaders are asked to keep the Publicity Officer informed of interesting developments in their course. Either phone Brigitte on 6495 0077, or e-mail her on __ bakestermann@gmail.co __ m with your news. An accompanying photo may enhance the publicity value. Other U3A members and the general public need to be informed of our activities.

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