Levin Cosmopolitan Club Inc

Levin Cosmopolitan Club Inc

Hi Everyone
It’s a very busy month with lots happening in the Club over the next few weeks
especially:
             Saturday 17th March – St Patrick’s Day
Come on down and enjoy the “revelry” and camaraderie with a Guinness or two,
entertainment by Salty Hearts from 7pm – 11pm, restaurant open from 5pm to 8.30pm
with special “Irish” flavour treats and Club Shuttle running from 4pm to close.

Easter Weekend
Good Friday 30th March is the start of the Club’s annual Easter Classic 8 Ball
tournament with 80 confirmed entrants (a full field) competing for in excess of $10,000
of prize money. Great free entertainment for us all to watch these maestros of the pool
tables showing their skills (and tricks). Come on down, the Club is open every day of
Easter, food and drinks as usual and extra quick fire money raffles. Club shuttle
operating all days. Restaurant open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, closed Monday.

Don’t forget to book for the Elvis Tribute Show in the Hudson Lounge beginning
7.30pm – tickets $20 available at the Bar.

Sunday 1st April from 7am the big world heavyweight unification boxing fight between
New Zealand’s Joseph Parker and Anthony Joshua live from Cardiff, Wales courtesy of
Sky (and some Club dollars!). After the fight, stay on and watch finals of the 8 Ball
Tournament.

Cooked breakfast from $10.00 per head starting 7.00am – 2.00pm.

Further on out is Wednesday 25th April ANZAC day and then Sunday 29th April the
Arohanui Hospice Fun Car Rally Day – pencil into your diaries please.
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Your Marketing and Promotion Ideas – Update
Thanks for all the new fresh ideas and thoughts coming forward to the President
following his appeal in last month’s newsletter.

In no particular order of significance the following thoughts have been volunteered of
how patronage of the Club and use of its facilities could be further enjoyed by us all.
Like minded members might like to further their hobbies and interests by meeting and
congregating in the Club around the following interests:
   Board Games – Mah Jong, Scrabble or Chess

   Wine Club with regular tastings, outside visits etc

   Theatre and shows – a group which might coordinate their attendance and enjoyment of music,
    plays, operas etc. Great shows frequently play at the Broadway Theatre Palmerston North,
    Southwards Auditorium in Paraparaumu plus all the local Levin/Foxton/Otaki gigs

   Travel Group for those who want to share experiences, compare notes, offer advice on both
    domestic and offshore places. Perhaps even to tour together themselves

   Craft Beer/Home Brew Group – sample/experiment/taste or just talk!!

   Computer Group – for like minded members to share knowledge/games/sites etc

   Classic/Vintage Vehicles and Memorabilia Group – share stories/swap meet visits/car parades etc
    or just talk!

   Collectors Group – for everyone that collects “things”, i.e.: model toys/trains, beer coasters,
    cigarette cards, dolls, books, whatever

Another suggestion includes an annual Cossie Club Ball (Dine and Dance or Cabaret)
old time music, ball gowns, tuxedos, just like we used to in the sixties and seventies!

Please keep the ideas coming and discuss amongst yourselves in the meantime and we
will update further next month. We believe all of these ideas have great merit and very
worthy of more thought and your feedback please.

Dress Code Reminder
While management and staff have been extremely understanding (and flexible) over the
recent hot, hot weather, the Club does have minimum dress standards and especially in
the Restaurant (guys- no singlets, nor most sleeveless or collarless shirts). Management
directions on dress attire and footwear standards is final and not negotiable and is
supported by the Executive Committee. Please avoid the risk of embarrassment by
wearing appropriate attire at all times in the Club.

Thanks everyone, Happy Clubbing
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Easter Raffle
Don’t miss out on buying a ticket or three in this very popular Easter Egg
Raffle – 8 prizes $2.00 a ticket at the Bar.

Egg DecoratingCompetition
Open to Member’s children or grandchildren up to 12
years of age. Grab an entry form at the Bar and decorate
your hard -boiled egg any way you like and bring it in to
be judged before 30th March – winners will be notified on
Saturday 31st March.

Members Support Group Reminder:
1st Saturday every month from 10.00am to 12 noon in the staff room annex, side foyer.
This is a no cost to members (free!!) visit to have blood pressure checks and a general
health catch-up with a registered nurse. The Club funds this service for members.
Last month 18 visits, meaning 18 free consultations, for the members concerned.
Thanks so much for the volunteer organising group of John Craig and John Beattie and
the nurse of course. Obviously all consultations are private and information is
confidential.

Member Birthday Meals
Birthday meals for March will be held on Monday 26th March.

It is essential that when you receive your voucher that you book in with
either the Office or Restaurant advising of your intention to attend, and
numbers, by Thursday 22nd March 2018 and remember to bring your
voucher on the night.
Invite your family or friends to come along and help you celebrate – their roast meal
will be $17.00.
Please note the Blackboard Menu is not available on this night.

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Fishing Club News
On 4th February 2018, 12 Club members went to Mana and got on the Wellington
charter boat and went to the south end of Kapiti. Although the first hour was very slow
the next 5 hours it was all on, and we ended up catching about 20/30 Snapper, 20/30
Terakihi and 20/30 Kahawai.

Joe Trevethick caught the biggest snapper with Brian Cummings catching the most
snapper.

Many thanks to Tony Jones, Joe, Stu, Royce, Gary and Bing as they filleted all the fish.
A great day and a great bunch of blokes.

Captain Pug Wash

Seniors Adjunct
The month of February was a quiet one with 4 regular club days at home, but no trips
away or visits by other clubs.

Attendance at our club days was good with a few new members participating in
activities.

March 7th we entertained a group of 15 from the Castlecliff Club playing bowls, cards
and pool with an afternoon tea served at 2.45pm.

The result, of course, was declared a draw, we have a few of these!

We get to make a return visit to Castlecliff on 27th September, where I’m sure we’ll get
a result.

March 21st is a fun day out to Wanganui including morning tea at The Woolshed Café,
lunch at the Wanganui Cossie Club and a visit to a glassblowing factory after lunch.
(See Fred or Annette to book a place on the bus).

March 14th & 28th are regular club days at home with Housie played on both days, so
come along and have some fun.

Good Health.

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Clay Target Adjunct
Any shooters or club members that tick the Clay Target box who want to be involved
please contact George Harper or Blue Taylor and we will help you get started at our
Horowhenua Club grounds. You will need a gun or firearms licence and other gear
which we will advise you of.

Cheers
Blue Taylor

Entertainment

Saturday 17th March           St Patrick’s Day with Live Band Salty Hearts 7pm
                              Prize for Best Fancy Dress, Giveaway Prizes
Sunday 18th March             Opportunity Knocks Country Club 1pm – 5pm
Saturday 24th March           Double Blend Concert 1.30pm – 5.00pm $15
Sunday 25th March             Country & Variety Music Club 1pm - 5pm $4 entry
Friday 30th March             Easter Classic 8 Ball Tournament
Friday 30th March             Elvis Presley Tribute Show 7.30pm $20
Saturday 31st March           Easter Classic 8 Ball Tournament
Saturday 31st March           Karaoke with Elvis
Sunday 1st April              Joshua vs Parker Fight – Live from 7am
Sunday 1st April              Easter Classic 8 Ball Tournament
Saturday 14th April           Karaoke with Hendrix
Sunday 15th April             Opportunity Knocks Country Club 1pm – 5pm

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If transport is required please book the Club Shuttle
     for pickup. Bookings by 5pm please so we can
     co-ordinate.

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