July 2016 Newsletter
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AGM
AGM Reports
The Levin Folk Music Club AGM reports and minutes of the meeting held on 24 July 2015 are now available on the downloads page.
AGM Result
AGM
The AGM was held on Friday 24th July, with about 25 people attending.
Congratulations to our new Committee: Rona Cooper, Colin Brown, Kevin Watson, Paul Webster, Margaret Jeune, Jenny Geelan, Keith Heginbotham, Jo Sheffield elected at the AGM and Dale Webb, Chair.
A Treasurer and Secretary will be appointed from the committee.
The Chairs Report and the Collation of the questionaire are available on download page.
The most immediate change to the Club as a result of the AGM will be an increase in the door charge for non-members from $8.00 to $10.00, effective from the September Club Night.
The Club Membership fee will remain at $20.00 for a whole year and $10.00 for joining between February and June.
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Guest artist Karen Clarke, Rob Wilson and Frances Boyson.
1. 3rd July – Library Jam
2. The club now has the use of a donated Yamaha PSR 230 keyboard
3. We welcome your suggestions and recommendations for guest bands/musicians for 2016.
4. AGM July 24th – notice with the newsletter
5. Acoustic Night
6. Nominations for Club Officers and Committee – forms with newsletter
7. Strathean “Folkus” Weekend – 10-12 July 2015.
8. Mid-Winter Holler – Acoustic Americana -at Tatum Park 31 Jul to 2 Aug
9. August and September Guest Artists AGM Notice and Nomination forms for Committee are part of the newsletter.
Music On the Horizon
Whats coming up.
JULY
Library Jam – Friday 3rd July at 7.30 pm.
July 10th Karen Clarke with Rob Wilson and Frances Boyson
Strathean “Folkus” Weekend – 10-12 July 2015. Contact Julie Kilpatrick for more information.
AGM and then acoustic night is on Friday 24th – at the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 7:30pm. $2 entry.
JULY/AUGUST
Mid Winter Holler – Acoustic Americana – to be held at Tatum Park, Otaki from Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August 2015. Check Mid Winter Holler on Facebook for information.
Library Jam – Friday 7th August at 7.30 pm.
In August Club night (Friday 14th) we have Kim Bonnington and Cameron Burnell as guest artists.
Acoustic night is on Friday 28th – At Jo Sheffield’s home, 7:30 pm start. Scottish Hall not available that night. $2 entry.
SEPTEMBER
Library Jam – Friday 4th September at 7.30 pm.
September 11th guest artisits are “Black Eyed Susie”.
Acoustic night is on Friday 25th – at the Horowhenua Scottish Society Hall, 7:30pm. $2 entry.
May, June and July Events
What’s On for May June and July
May:
On 8th May we will have The Prowse Brothers performing for us.
Committee meeting May 21st, 7:30 pm (every 3rd Thursday)
May Acoustic night is 22nd.
Saturday 30 May 2015, come into Levin and enjoy a wide range of musical entertainment in a Music Month celebration organised by Kings Sound Centre. Folk Club members will perform outside Roadkill Book Shop & Cafe at 260 Oxford Street (opposite McDonalds) from 11:45 am to 2pm and would welcome support from our friends and folk community.
30th May A bbq/potluck shared dinner at Dale’s property in Ohau from 4:00 pm. Bring your instruments for a night of jamming and camaraderie. Contact Dale by phone 368 6001 for details.
31st May Te Takere Free Sunday Concert: Sunday concert series: Jeff and Sheree Carr
June:
Library Jam – Friday 5th June at 7.30 pm. See newsletter for more detail.
Bent Horseshoe June 6th – Hard Candy.
Bernard Wells & Friends Friday 12th June club night.
Bernard Wells- mandolin, fiddle, flute, guitar vocals,
Simon Burgess- guitar, bass, accordion
Radha Sahar- guitar, vocals
Mike Savage- mandolin, mandola, guitar
Celtic Harp & Guitar concert in Paekakariki on 21 Jun. See newsletter for more detail.
June acoustic night is on Friday 26th
Workshop on Guitar: Saturday 27 June 2015 , limited to 15. See newsletter for more detail.
July:
Library Jam – Friday 3rd July at 7.30 pm.
Club Night 10th July – Karen Clarke – singer (long time) /songwriter (short time!) / performer based in the creative enclave of Raumati South on the Kapiti Coast. Vocals and guitar.
AGM will be held on 24th July 2015 followed by July acoustic night.
Notice of AGM
The Levin Folk Music Club AGM for 2015
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday 24 July 2015
Where: Scottish Society Hall, Bartholomew Rd
followed by Acoustic Night and Supper.
SUBS ARE DUE 30 JUNE 2015 or at the AGM.
Please note that only financial members are eligible to nominate or vote in elections, and to discuss and vote on motions.
The Committee will propose the following motions to the AGM:
MOTION: That the rate of annual member subscriptions to Levin Folk Music Club Inc remain at $20 for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.
MOTION: That Levin Folk Music Club Inc offer a reduced annual member rate of $10 from 1 February until 30 June each year.
SPECIAL NOTE:
1. If any financial member wishes to bring a motion to the AGM, it must be in written form, signed and seconded by a financial member of Levin Folk Music Club Inc and provided to the Acting Secretary by 10 July 2015.
2. If any financial member wishes to bring a motion to the AGM to amend the constitution, it must be in written form, signed and seconded by a financial member of Levin Folk Music Inc and provided to the Acting Secretary by 3 July 2015.
Announcement
It is with pleasure that the Committee announce the appointment of Rona Cooper and Colin Brown to our Levin Folk Music Club Committee and the appointment of Dale Webb as Acting Chair until the 2015 AGM.
The year ahead has some fine guests confirmed, and already we have started on a great note with Jo and Merlin hosting members to a very enjoyable January bbq/music evening.
We wish our members Happy New Year and hope you will join in club activities and enjoy 2015 with us.
Membership from Feb 2015 to 2015 AGM is discounted to half price – $10.00
2014 Club AGM
The Levin Folk Music Club AGM was held on Friday 25th July. There was a good turnout of attendees. The meeting was ably Chaired by Colin Brown.
The new Committee elected on the night is:
Chair: Chris Lloyd,
Dale Webb,
Andrew Salter,
Anne Campbell,
Jo Sheffield,
Denis Howell-Styles,
Kevin Watson.
We are pleased to have 3 new members helping to manage the club’s affairs.
The committee will appoint the other essential roles – Treasurer, Secretary and Booking Officer at the first Committee meeting.
The following reports were presented:
Combined Annual Report and Booking Officer’s Report presented by Anne Campbell. LFMC Annual Report
Sound Report presented by Andrew Salter. Sound Report
Treasurer’s Report presented by Dale Webb. Treasurer Report 2014 AGM
