Western Australian Fencing Association ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, DINNER and AWARDS NIGHT
THE AGM was held today with a disappointing turn out, not only from Cavs, but from other clubs as well.
Cavs, a club with just over 90 members, managed to gather up a group of less than 10 members to attend the meeting. Many thanks to those who did attend. It was good to meet up with friends from other clubs and do a bit of promotion work at the same time.
WAFA urgently requires a Treasurer who is familiar with MYOB. If you are at all interested, please let me know. Parents are very welcome to join the committee. There is no requirement to be a fencer.
CAVS urgently requires a Club Representative to act for our club at the WAFA meetings. Again, this is a very important job, and parents who are non-fencers are welcome to take it on.
THE DINNER AND AWARDS - There were nearly 40 people at the very pleasant dinner and awards presentation. Hopefully next year will see a larger representation from Cavs.
The following categories were awarded to Cavs fencers.
U/13 M Foil Champion - Darren Martin
U/15 M Foil Runner Up - Blaise Walker
U/17 M Foil Runner Up - Blaise Walker
U/20 W Foil Runner Up - Elizabeth Pedler
U/20 M Foil Runner Up - Blaise Walker
Open W Epee Runner Up - Sarah MacFarlane
Open M Epee Champion - Marek Jamrozy
Open M Foil Runner Up - Nick Gillooly
Open M Foil Champion - Marek Jamrozy
Vets M Foil Champion - Ian Walker
Vets W Foil Champion - Carol Bahemia
Vets W Epee Champion - Kylie Caunt
Vets W Sabre Champion - Vlasta Barac
Peter Briggs Most Improved Cadet - Declan Allen and Kate Duff (to share the award)
Life Member - Mahmud Jaffar
Life Member - Gillian Kings-Lynne
Special Mention of Coaches who have helped WAFA 2008 include Marek Jamrozy
Our warmest congratulations to the above winners and runners-up. Well done.
I will publish the full list when it comes through to me formally.
While WAFA is seen by most people in relation to competition fencing, it certainly covers a far wider sphere. Cavaliers strongly supports the Association by affiliating each of its members. We feel very strongly about this. No club can operate in isolation. The development of fencing can only advance if all clubs fully support the Association.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Annual General Meeting and BBQ
AGM HELD TODAY and SAUSAGE SIZZLE
WE REQUIRE TWO POSITIONS TO BE FILLED, PLEASE.
[1] WAFA REPRESENTATIVE (Requires some commitment)
[2] CAVALIERS TOURNAMENT OFFICER (reasonably easy) (Not to be confused with the WAFA Tournament Chairman position!!!)
The AGM held to day at Cavs was a successful event with 33 members attending.
The Executive Committee has been returned except for the position of WAFA Representative, which will need to be filled ASAP.
** Anyone interested in finding out more about this position please ask via return email.
New offers of help came from Maya Polanski, Robin Huth, Elisabeth Scibiorski, Cameron Gregg, Gabriella Ullaga and Hannah Hickling.
Welcome and many thanks to you all.
** We are still looking for a Tournament Officer - an easy job which can be done mostly during session times, with perhaps a bit of email time at home. Anyone interested please ask me for details.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
We had a great sausage sizzle with 35 people in attendance. Enjoyed a 3 course meal with the biggest strawberries you have ever seen. Many thanks to Steve, Cameron's Dad, who did the cooking. It was fantastic to have the help.
WE REQUIRE TWO POSITIONS TO BE FILLED, PLEASE.
[1] WAFA REPRESENTATIVE (Requires some commitment)
[2] CAVALIERS TOURNAMENT OFFICER (reasonably easy) (Not to be confused with the WAFA Tournament Chairman position!!!)
The AGM held to day at Cavs was a successful event with 33 members attending.
The Executive Committee has been returned except for the position of WAFA Representative, which will need to be filled ASAP.
** Anyone interested in finding out more about this position please ask via return email.
New offers of help came from Maya Polanski, Robin Huth, Elisabeth Scibiorski, Cameron Gregg, Gabriella Ullaga and Hannah Hickling.
Welcome and many thanks to you all.
** We are still looking for a Tournament Officer - an easy job which can be done mostly during session times, with perhaps a bit of email time at home. Anyone interested please ask me for details.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
We had a great sausage sizzle with 35 people in attendance. Enjoyed a 3 course meal with the biggest strawberries you have ever seen. Many thanks to Steve, Cameron's Dad, who did the cooking. It was fantastic to have the help.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Equipment For Sale
For sale through Megan Hamer:
1 junior size epee ($70) with body wire.
2 PBT masks, both 350N ($80.00), they are adult sizes.
1 cotton plastron - medium ($12.00) certified 550N triplette USA
Plus a box of tips, springs and grub screws.
If anyone is interested they can call Megan Hamer on 9246 1573 (Warwick).
Also for sale through Gillian at Cavs:
1 mask $50
1 green canvas carry bag $40
1 mens R/H FWF sabre lame excellent condition $200
1 junior size epee ($70) with body wire.
2 PBT masks, both 350N ($80.00), they are adult sizes.
1 cotton plastron - medium ($12.00) certified 550N triplette USA
Plus a box of tips, springs and grub screws.
If anyone is interested they can call Megan Hamer on 9246 1573 (Warwick).
Also for sale through Gillian at Cavs:
1 mask $50
1 green canvas carry bag $40
1 mens R/H FWF sabre lame excellent condition $200
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Calendar Reminders
WEEKEND 8th, 9th NOVEMBER - STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Weapons Check 8am Saturday and Sunday, 11am Sunday for sabreurs
SATURDAY 15th NOVEMBER - CAVS AGM
4.00pm meeting, followed by sausage sizzle 4.30 - 5pm
Food and soft drinks provided by club.
Don't forget to let us know if you can help out on the 2009 committee
We are specifically looking for a WAFA REPRESENTATIVE - an important job.
FENCERS CHOICE - your chance to nominate club supporters.
Please fill in a nomination form before next Wednesday.
SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER - WAFA AGM, DINNER, AWARDS
AGM at 5pm - all eligible to attend.
WAFA needs volunteers too! Especially in the area of TOURNAMENTS.
Book with Gillian now for Dinner/Awards $30 per head - spit roast, also vegetarian.
Weapons Check 8am Saturday and Sunday, 11am Sunday for sabreurs
SATURDAY 15th NOVEMBER - CAVS AGM
4.00pm meeting, followed by sausage sizzle 4.30 - 5pm
Food and soft drinks provided by club.
Don't forget to let us know if you can help out on the 2009 committee
We are specifically looking for a WAFA REPRESENTATIVE - an important job.
FENCERS CHOICE - your chance to nominate club supporters.
Please fill in a nomination form before next Wednesday.
SUNDAY 16th NOVEMBER - WAFA AGM, DINNER, AWARDS
AGM at 5pm - all eligible to attend.
WAFA needs volunteers too! Especially in the area of TOURNAMENTS.
Book with Gillian now for Dinner/Awards $30 per head - spit roast, also vegetarian.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
2009 Australian Youth Olympic Festival - Australian Team
Attached is a circular announcing the Australian Team for the Fencing events at the 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Festival to be held in Sydney from 14 to 18 January.
Congratulations to James, Jacob, Mita and Malindi for selection to the Australian Team for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival. An outstanding achievement for WA to be making up 1/3 of the team! Well done.
This information is also available on the AFF website at: www.ausfencing.org
Congratulations to James, Jacob, Mita and Malindi for selection to the Australian Team for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival. An outstanding achievement for WA to be making up 1/3 of the team! Well done.
This information is also available on the AFF website at: www.ausfencing.org
Friday, October 24, 2008
End of Year Dates
End of year dates have now been published in the newsletter and the AGM notice.
The main dates are as follows:
Pub Night for 18/over Saturday 25th October
Cavs AGM and sausage sizzle Saturday 15th November
WAFA AGM and Awards Dinner Sunday 16th November
Bladez Icecream Day Saturday 29th November
Last session for 2008 Saturday 13th December
First session for 2009 Saturday 7th February
The main dates are as follows:
Pub Night for 18/over Saturday 25th October
Cavs AGM and sausage sizzle Saturday 15th November
WAFA AGM and Awards Dinner Sunday 16th November
Bladez Icecream Day Saturday 29th November
Last session for 2008 Saturday 13th December
First session for 2009 Saturday 7th February
Fencers' Choice Nominations
You have the opportunity to nominate a fellow-fencer for one of the following awards to be presented at the AGM.
This is to acknowledge the contributions of club members to the well-being and general spirit of the club.
The categories are:
Welcome Advance - Rewards club spirit
Social Salute - Rewards social adventure
Notable Knight - Rewards sportsmanship
See your AGM notes for more detail. Nomination forms are available at the club.
This is to acknowledge the contributions of club members to the well-being and general spirit of the club.
The categories are:
Welcome Advance - Rewards club spirit
Social Salute - Rewards social adventure
Notable Knight - Rewards sportsmanship
See your AGM notes for more detail. Nomination forms are available at the club.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
AFF #3 in Perth in August
After a relatively quiet, but successful, national tournament in Perth, fencing life is settling back to normal now. The four days of fencing provided a good chance for people to catch up with Eastern States friends and to see some good fencing.
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