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Howzit Midlands! Well we have surpassed the 80th day of lockdown and I hope everyone is still managing to remain sane, we have moved to Alert Level 3 and I am sure that everyone has managed to replenish the stocks of their favourite tipple and no longer need to produce or drink their pineapple beer, homemade Vodka or moonshine wine, I believe that yeast is freely available again.
Those of you who watched President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the Nation on the evening of 17 June, may have noticed that in amongst the
numerous changes to the lockdown level 3 regulations “Commercially licensed accommodation” activity, with strict health protocols in place, will be allowed – not sure if or how this affects caravan parks but I am sure we will get more clarity in the days to come. Who knows, we might be able to rally sooner than we thought!!
As mentioned last month, the end of the caravanning year, 30 June, is almost upon us and everyone should have by now received their membership renewal invoices, please pay your subs as soon as possible. I also wish to reiterate that please don’tdon’tdon’tdon’t let your membership lapse, if you have any difficulty in making payment, contact either myself or any other
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committee member so that we can make a plan to accommodate you.
In light of the abovementioned changes to the lockdown regulations, our AGM is still scheduled for the Saturday morning at the rally over the weekend of 14th to 16th August at Queensburgh Caravan Resort, we might even be in level 1 by then. National Council have also advised that Regions may hold their AGM’s up until 30 September, if this is not possible, we will be informed of the way forward prior to that date.
The CCSA Annual Convention which was scheduled for 23rd October has also been postponed till next year, possibly in March sometime.
Included with this newsletter is a nomination form for Regional Committee Members, there are 3 committee members coming to the end of their term and we require 4 new committee members to fill 4 vacancies to bring us back to a full complement of 8 committee members. Please guys and girls step up to the plate and put your names in the hat.
Hopefully, in the not too distant future, I will be able to report that “Our next rally will take place over the weekend of ?? to ?? ??? ???? at such and such caravan park”.
“Either take the chance and make achieving your dreams a possibility or don’t,
and make living with regret a certainty”
~Kevin Ngo~~Kevin Ngo~~Kevin Ngo~~Kevin Ngo~
Cheers for now, keep safe, keep well, keep sane and God willing I will see you at a rally soon.
GoGoGoGordonrdonrdonrdon
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NON EFT PAYMENTS
Please try and ensure that you have the correct
amount at Pay Parade as change is not always
available.
Hi all Midlands members, well I am sure once all the COVID19 restrictions have been lifted we will be able to rally soon. Keep your fingers crossed. I have really had withdrawal symptoms and feel as though I have lost a limb or two.
I will keep your posted of when our next rally will take place.
Subs for the new caravanning year are due, so please remember to pay by 30 June 2020 to continue with your membership. I am sure your invoice has been emailed to you. Subs are R470.00 for the year, less R10.00 for each rally you attended. Should you for any reason have not received your invoice, please contact Billy.
Please keep safe and hope many of you attend our first rally.
Yours in caravanning,
SallySallySallySally
Cell 082 372 8093
Email: [email protected]
CCSA Midlands Banking Details:
Bank: Standard Bank
Account No: 052210952
Branch code: 057525
Please always use your surname and rally venue in
the reference
COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE 2019/20202019/20202019/20202019/2020 Chairman
Gordon
Major
033 345 4101
(W)
082 374 2327
[email protected] . za
Chief Rally
Convenor
Sally Riley
082 372 8093
a/h
sallyriley23@gmail. com
Vice
Chairman
Terry
Schefermann
033 386 7250
083 382 7671
za
PRO
Anita Nefdt
033 386 4494
083 403 8957
nefdtfam@absamail.
co.za
Secretary
Debbie
de Wit
082 820 3238
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Scribe
Linda
Pretorius
082 371 4315
lindapretorius 17@
gmail.com
Treasurer
Billy
Cawood
033 330 8116
066 221 4441
m
Assets
Master
Terry
Schefermann
033 386 7250
083 382 7671
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Howzit Midlands, hope you are all well and safe and in desperate need to get out and camp!!!!!
I have been watching “Trip in a van – Road Trip Australia Series” on You Tube. It is about a young couple with three children travelling around Australia in a 4x4 double cab and 4 wheel-off road caravan. Brilliant and stacks of camping tips, whilst the scenery is incredible I still think you have to go a long way to beat South Africa. Check it out.
Nerine Koekemoer posted a message on Face Book from Mc Nicolls Resort, Bazley Beach who indicated that they are busy getting ready to welcome campers back from 1 July 2020. Best news I have heard in a while. LET’S HOPE IT HAPPENS!!!
By the way, we sold our trusty 2004 Palma caravan and bought our final (HAHA) caravan, a van that we have been wanting for quite some time. A 2013 Jurgens Classique with all the toys, can’t wait to go camping again!!!
Cheers and keep safe
Terry
Hi to all Midlands Members
At the time of writing my report it is the 12th week of “lockdown”. There are a lot of uncertainties, worries, stress and concerns with regards to finances, businesses and the future.
I believe we must look out for each other, listen when people need to talk and how they feel and that alone, will help them to get it of their chest.
REMINDERREMINDERREMINDERREMINDER Please do not use the CCSA Midlands Facebook Group to send Please do not use the CCSA Midlands Facebook Group to send Please do not use the CCSA Midlands Facebook Group to send Please do not use the CCSA Midlands Facebook Group to send intentions intentions intentions intentions –––– use either the Whatsapp, Email, use either the Whatsapp, Email, use either the Whatsapp, Email, use either the Whatsapp, Email, SMS options or give me a call. Remember NO INTENTION FORM SMS options or give me a call. Remember NO INTENTION FORM SMS options or give me a call. Remember NO INTENTION FORM SMS options or give me a call. Remember NO INTENTION FORM –––– NO RALLYNO RALLYNO RALLYNO RALLY
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Llewellyn and Rose van Wyk’s son, Darren who is in the UK had a very bad cycle accident. He had to have pins in his leg. A few days later he underwent a 6 hour operation on his hip to replace his hip bone with metal. He had 3 operations all together. I have had an update from Rose that Darren is healing slowly but taking strain. His memory is bad and he is still in a wheel chair, but in his flat he is trying to move around. Luckily he has his girlfriend and his sister Claire, to help him. Llew and Rose have been going through a lot of heartache not being able to fly to Darren as a result of the lockdown. Please keep them and Darren in your prayers. We wish Darren a speedy and complete recovery and strength for Llew & Rose during this difficult time.
Updates:
Albert Fryer is doing well and doesn’t need his hip brace any longer and no more pain. Hope you get stronger and stronger every day.
Quintus had his check-up visit with the Cardiologist. He is very happy with his heart. Quintus has started to cycle but has been told to take it easy and to not overdo anything. Luckily his body tells him very quickly to slow down.
Trusting all the fathers had an enjoyable Father’s Day. I hope this time all the women spoiled their husbands. It is very strange to have all these special days under lockdown.
The Grade 7’s and 12’s went back to school on the 8th June 2020, with the majority of schools well prepared. Our Robyn is a Grade 5 teacher at Pelham Senior Primary School. She has to teach Grade 7’s for now as each of the classes has been halved. It’s been a very stressful time for the teachers as well but they have coped very well. Pelham Senior Primary School was on the front page of the Natal Witness on the 09/06/2020 to show the social distancing.
Not too sure when we will be camping again, but it must happen soon. I cannot wait for that day.
ON A HAPPY NOTE:ON A HAPPY NOTE:ON A HAPPY NOTE:ON A HAPPY NOTE: Congratulations to Sean & Petro Castle on the arrival of their 6th grandchild. How rich and blessed are they! Lily-Rose was born on the 6th May 2020 in the UK – a precious little girl to Shane and Kelly Castle and little sister to brother, Cody.
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Lily-Rose is the 2nd granddaughter. May she bring you all lots of joy and laughter!
In this time of fear and the unknown, I pray that God will keep His protective hands over our Midlands family, your family, your children, grandchildren and friends.
Take care and be safe – Anita
2nd Petro Castle 4th Keith Cockerell
6th Beryl Kotze 6th Jamie van Wyk 12th Phillippa Robertson 14th Quintus van Wyk
22nd Dino Riley 26th Eric Rawlins
27th Terry Wattrus 28th Eddie Mitchley - Happy 50Happy 50Happy 50Happy 50thththth!!!!!!!!!!!!
28th Gail Cockerell 30th Wendy Wattrus
31st Reece McKenzie
Sending you smiles for every moment of your special day…Sending you smiles for every moment of your special day…Sending you smiles for every moment of your special day…Sending you smiles for every moment of your special day… Have a wonderful time and a very Have a wonderful time and a very Have a wonderful time and a very Have a wonderful time and a very happy birthday.happy birthday.happy birthday.happy birthday.
13th Kobus & René Stroebel (35)
28th Dave & Beryl Kotze (36)
Another year, another great reason to celebrate Another year, another great reason to celebrate Another year, another great reason to celebrate Another year, another great reason to celebrate ---- Congratulations!!Congratulations!!Congratulations!!Congratulations!!
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Discs are awarded to Members when reaching the following milestones:- NationalNationalNationalNational 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, etc. (round disc) RegionalRegionalRegionalRegional 22, 44, 88, 110, 132, 154, 176, 198, etc. (square disc) ProvincialProvincialProvincialProvincial 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 etc. (gold disc)
NATIONALNATIONALNATIONALNATIONAL REGIONALREGIONALREGIONALREGIONAL PROVINCIALPROVINCIALPROVINCIALPROVINCIAL
NameNameNameName Current Current Current Current Next RallyNext RallyNext RallyNext Rally CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent Next RallyNext RallyNext RallyNext Rally CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent Next RallyNext RallyNext RallyNext Rally
CowanCowanCowanCowan 23
RobertsonRobertsonRobertsonRobertson 4 5555
MitchleyMitchleyMitchleyMitchley 23 19
ToddToddToddTodd 23 4 5555
BoardmanBoardmanBoardmanBoardman 24 25252525
CockerellCockerellCockerellCockerell 19 20202020
Siepman (Snr)Siepman (Snr)Siepman (Snr)Siepman (Snr) 152
Mc KenzieMc KenzieMc KenzieMc Kenzie 9 10101010
GillhamGillhamGillhamGillham 193
King RKing RKing RKing R 34 35353535
RawlinsRawlinsRawlinsRawlins 9 10101010
CastleCastleCastleCastle 9 10101010
Cawood BillyCawood BillyCawood BillyCawood Billy 9 10101010
SpiekerSpiekerSpiekerSpieker 34 35353535
EngelbrechtEngelbrechtEngelbrechtEngelbrecht 43 44444444 14 15151515
VarrieVarrieVarrieVarrie 24 25252525
AdnamsAdnamsAdnamsAdnams 48
SchreuderSchreuderSchreuderSchreuder 39
GillespieGillespieGillespieGillespie 8
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Hello everyone Well!!! I have reached the end of my 2 year “stint” as Scribe. I have enjoyed my time, even with the pressure of having to get newsletters to Gordon on Monday mornings – my nightmare days in the office. All the other reports seem to be hoping to caravan soon. Well!! Let’s hold thumbs for them that this is going to happen soon. I certainly will be watching the weather for the warmer days before I venture out into my little tent. These last few days have been bitterly cold – either that or I am becoming a real “sissy” at my age.
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Whatever happens with the relaxing of regulations to Level 3, if camping is one of them, I hope you are all ready to start increasing your milestones.
Stay safe and keep warm,
Joyce
PLEASE TAKE NOTE:PLEASE TAKE NOTE:PLEASE TAKE NOTE:PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
BELOW IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AS ALL RALLIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL BELOW IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AS ALL RALLIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL BELOW IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AS ALL RALLIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL BELOW IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AS ALL RALLIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL OTHERWISE INFORMED BY NATIONAL OFFICEOTHERWISE INFORMED BY NATIONAL OFFICEOTHERWISE INFORMED BY NATIONAL OFFICEOTHERWISE INFORMED BY NATIONAL OFFICE
MMMMARSHALS FOR 2019ARSHALS FOR 2019ARSHALS FOR 2019ARSHALS FOR 2019/2020/2020/2020/2020
Below is the schedule of rally dates, venues and Marshals for 2020.
RALLY DATES AND RALLY DATES AND RALLY DATES AND RALLY DATES AND VENUES 2019VENUES 2019VENUES 2019VENUES 2019
NATIONALNATIONALNATIONALNATIONAL REGIONALREGIONALREGIONALREGIONAL
VENUE AND VENUE AND VENUE AND VENUE AND MARHALSMARHALSMARHALSMARHALS
DATEDATEDATEDATE VENUE AND VENUE AND VENUE AND VENUE AND MARSHALSMARSHALSMARSHALSMARSHALS
DATEDATEDATEDATE
Anchors CP (Hibberdene) 24-26 July Queensburgh (AGM) CommitteeCommitteeCommitteeCommittee
14-16 August
River Valley (Pennington)
GroveGroveGroveGrove----MitchellMitchellMitchellMitchell/Pellew/Pellew/Pellew/Pellew 1-6 September Mtwalume Caravan Park
Kotze/AdnamsKotze/AdnamsKotze/AdnamsKotze/Adnams 9-11 October
TBATBATBATBA Chaplin/PellewChaplin/PellewChaplin/PellewChaplin/Pellew
30 October- 1 November Baynesfield (Christmas Rally) CommitteeCommitteeCommitteeCommittee
4-6 December
