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Wednesday July 13, 2016
Christmas in July with Bombala Chamber
Annie Platts, Chris Ryan, Diane and Dawsy Stewart, Colin Ryan, Rudi Wertenbach and Michael Platts shared the occasion.
Bombala Chamber of Commerce President, Paul Perkins and Snowy Monaro Regional Council Administrator, Dean Lynch.
Bruce Chadderton, guest speaker Kath Farrell and Gabby Rae at the Chamber of Commerce Christmas in July dinner.
Christmas came early to the Monaro this year as the Bombala Chamber of Commerce celebrated Christmas in July on Friday night. A festive gathering of around 40 people came together in the Bombala RSL Club, with the business community of the district enjoying the chance to network and socialise. Guest speaker for the evening was Kath Farrell who outlined the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) which provides individualised support for people with disability, their families and carers. Kath explained the implications of the
scheme for the local area and said that she hoped the community would get behind the initiative as it is rolled out nationally. Chamber of Commerce President, Paul Perkins and Administrator of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, Dean Lynch also addressed the gathering, speaking in positive terms of the newly formed Council and the benefits it may bring to the Bombala district. A feature of the evening was the presentation of recognition awards to both Chris Ryan and Tania Ingram, both of whom dedicated around 20 years to running local businesses before recently
Stewart and Jan Lee shared Christmas in July.
moving on to different chapters in their lives. The next Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held on July 18, with a focus on discussing ideas for projects that can be put to the newly formed Council, with hopes to work towards their completion over the next 18 months. With both Paul Perkins and Penny Campbell indicating that they will not be continuing in their executive roles with the Chamber at the next AGM, those interested are urged to give the positions some consideration prior to the meeting in August.
Pat Lomas enjoyed the festive night with Clinton and Rocky Badewitz.
Bombala Scooter Club celebrates fifth birthday The Bombala Scooter Club has celebrated its fifth birthday with lunch at Cosmo’s Cafe, Bombala.
Mother Nature presented the Scooter Club with a cold, wet and windy day for the July meeting. Undeterred, a small but enthusiastic group of Trailblazers met at the Cosmo Café to celebrate the Club’s fifth birthday. Arthur and Dina created a wonderful party atmosphere decorating the café with Trailblazer memorabilia and presenting the celebrants with a beautiful cake. There was much to remember: thinking back to the first meeting in May 2011 and
the first ride which followed in June, the Trailblazers who have come and gone, the activities and events, and the many people who have supported the Club over the years. The group enjoyed looking through the photo albums from each year and viewing dvds which featured their participation in Eden Whale Festival Scooter Races, the Bombala Bike Show and Street Carnivals. The film produced by local TAFE students in 2012 brought back some fond memories of the Club’s early days.
Coordinator Cynthia Dolan presented Arthur and Dina with a certificate in appreciation of their unfailing care and attention in providing the Trailblazers with a venue and afternoon tea for their monthly meetings. Terry Daish was also recognised for his volunteer service and support for members and club activities. The work and ongoing support of the other Club sponsors who were unable to attend the celebration was then acknowledged: the Bombala RSL Club,
Country Mobility Trends – Heinz Gloor and Stephanie Pongrass, and Bombala Council Lana Martin, Community Services Manager. The Trailblazers’ next ride and meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 2 August. For more information regarding Bombala Scooter Club activities contact Bombala Council Community Services – Phone 6458 4620. The Scooter Group is supported by financial assistance from the Australian & NSW Governments.