FAMILY and CHRISTMAS DAY CELEBRATIONS

One of the most auspicious events of the year is our Family and Christmas day celebrations that was held on the 15th of December 2019. Over 60 families and 44 cildren took part in various activities that was conducted at the St, John Vianney’s hall and grounds.

The function commenced  at 12 noon with a barbecue .Sports and games  followed ,- kids,mums and dads and seniors displaying their skills..Carol singing filled the air with the community joining in. The action soon transferred to the kids . All  44 kids participating in the Nativity pageant -the highlight of the evening..

Santa’s entry brought joy to the kids as Santa gave every kid a gift.

Many parents grandparents family and friends were proud to see their kids participate and have an enjoyable evening.The function concluded at 5pm.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Association’s 24th Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday 29th of September 2019 at 11.30am at the Ceylon Centre in South Springvale

A quorum was present with over 60 members in attendance. The meeting commenced  with the President Herwin Allen  welcoming those present and provided an overview of the past year and strategies to strengthen the Association.  Minutes of the 23rd AGM was  read out  by Lloyd DCrus and a detailed activity  report for the past year was provided

by the Secretary Grenville D’Crus. An audited financial report was submitted to the members by the Treasurer Winburne Fernandez. 

The year 2019 was an election year. All the Executive members positions were up for election and 12 office bearers  of the Executive team were relected. The Secretary’s position fell vacant as after nearly 23 years of service Grenville D’Crus resigned his Secretaryship. Philip D’Rozario was elected as the new Secretary . Conrad D’Çunha was voted into  the14th Executive position.

Loyalty plaques were presented to members who completed  10 and 20 years of membership.The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by the President

The meeting was followed by Brunch and drinks.

25th ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL DANCE

“It was a fantastic night” . “It was agreat night”. “It was eletric”.They were some of the raves and comments we received from our patrons who attended the 25 th Anniversary Annual Dance that was held at the Springvale Town Hall on the 24 th of August 2019.. Well over 550 patrons danced the night away to the music of the fabulous “Next Generation and the electric “Blue Qube”.. Boyh bands rollicked thecrowd with their entertaining msic.The patrons enjoyed the night and coplimented theAssociation for organising such a fantastic event. Many prizes were raffled away including airline tickets. Once again LJ Hooker was our major sponsor. After nearly 5 hours of celebrating our Jubilee year, the music and dance had to conclude at 12.30 am

MEMBERS ONLY CELEBRATION

The Association’s 25th Anniversary celebrations in 2019  commenced with the Community Cricket match that was held at the Keilor Park Sports Club cricket grounds on Sunday 28 th of April 2019. Nearly 80 family and friends came to cheer their respective teams the North West members versus their counterparts from the South East..Although the morning was drizzly it turned out to be a good day to play cricket.The North West won the toss and elected to field. The South East scored 143 runs in the alloted 25 overs.The North West scored the required winning runs in the 24 th over for the loss of 7 wickets.

The North West won the 25th Anniversary cricket  shield

Jason Allen was the highest scoring batsmen scoring 40runs for South East and Locky Fernandez from North West  was the highest wicket taker  taking 3 wickets

COMMUNITY CRICKET MATCH

The Association’s 25th Anniversary celebrations in 2019  commenced with theCommunity Cricket match that was held at the Keilor Park Sports Club cricket grounds on Sunday 28 th of April 2019. Nearly 80 family and friends came to cheer their respective teams the North West members versus their counterparts from the South East..Although the morning was drizzly it turned out to be a good day to play cricket.The North West won the toss and elected to field. The South East scored 143 runs in the alloted 25 overs.The North West scored the required winning runs in the 24 th over for the loss of 7 wickets.

The North West won the 25th Anniversary cricket  shield

Jason Allen was the highest scoring batsmen scoring 40runs for South East and Locky Fernandez from North West  was the highest wicket taker  taking 3 wickets