Long Yang Club Canberra

Archived Newsletters

July 2005

Editor's Note

Do you like to write?  If you enjoy writing about your exploits on holidays or other such interesting topics, or have a tip to share, feel free to write a piece to share with your fellow members.  Check out members' contributions this month.  If you have a contribution to make, drop me a line---> Secretary.
The Editor reserves the right to review such material prior to publishing!!!

 Enjoy.  Ed

Presidential Greetings.......

I reported last time that after the very successful cocktail party at Mark and Miguel's a group of us went to Cube to "party on". It was some time into the evening when I noticed him - a man that seemed out of place in the environment. He was probably in his late 40s or early 50s, with lank, greasy hair and an outfit that would not exactly be considered in fashion. It was, however, his actions that made much more of an impression to me. On numerous occasions he would stand next to a young male patron, and would then proceed fondle the hapless victim. How he did not end up with a fat lip was a mystery to me.

Now, what is the point of this story? No, it's not because I am slighted by the fact that I did not receive any of his unwanted advances. It just made me think of how this sort of thing is considered to be just one of those things one puts up with in the "gay scene". It also made me thankful that at Long Yang, this is something that we don't to have put up with. I believe that because of all the members' efforts, our gatherings have become safe places for us to be ourselves, free from the pretensions and unacceptable behaviour that are present in outside social events. The LYCC continues to be a haven because we, the members, respect each other and accept each other as equals.

If this sounds like a pat on the back for LYCC, then, dammit! it's true because we all deserve this! So I encourage everyone to continue to attend our jam-packed calendar of events, starting with our Christmas in July function at Woden, which promises to be an event sure to chase those winter blues away.

Cheers,
Anthony

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Membership and New Members

Well, a wonderful turnout at the Olympic Champagne Brunch resulted in 10 new members:

Mark C. Shinzo Yin S. Stephen B.
Rolly O. Raymond B. Daniel T. Michael K.
Dexter O. Michael P.    

Out total membership is now 39.  Our target is 50, so we are well on the way.  If you are a regular and haven't paid, please bring your membership fee to the next function you attend, or send a cheque made payable to Long Yang Club Canberra to our postal address.  REMEMBER, there is a discount for financial members at the Christmas in July function!!!!!  And I'll be sending reminders to unfinancial members on our mailing list from next month.  ;)

June Function - Olympic Champagne Brunch

A chilly day, but still 30 intrepid souls journeyed to Jeremy's and Simon's farm for a fun filled brunch, games and fellowship.  Thanks to all those who helped prepare brunch (I won't list you all in case I miss someone, but you know who you are, and know that we appreciate your work), and a special thanks to Mark and Miguel for donating the makings.

The torch relay was amazing, with the slow motion sprinting especially captivating!  And we all appreciated the Olympic Flame, even though one contestant tried to put it out with a handbag.

The competition was furious, with four intrepid judges allocated the task of (impartially?  perhaps not always!) deciding the deserving winners.  Another handbag nearly knocked one of them out - was that to do with the impartiality???  Thanks to those judges:
       Prez. Anthony, Noel, David and Keith.

Click Here for the results.  And a big thanks to Simon for his organisation - torch relay, Flame, medals and presentations, and of course, the Olympic music.  And to Jeremy and Simon for their hospitality.

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July Function - Christmas in July

Christmas in July will be at Woden on 30 July 2005.  The specific details:

You can put your name down now---> Click here[too late]! Places are limited, so first in best dressed!

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House Boat Trip

Due to lack of interest, this event has been cancelled.  SORRY!

Wineries Tour

The wineries tour is a goer, and it's on 13 November.  At the moment, the trip is full (we can only get a bus of a certain size), but we expect that there will be vacancies later in the year.  Financial members will be asked to fill vacancies first.

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International News and our Sister Australian Clubs

A lot of news this month, check it out:  click here.

Member Contributions

From John P:  Robin Higgs, a regular guest of Long Yang Canberra, has just been awarded an OAM [Order of Merit] in the Queens Birthday Honors, you will remember Robin, he has given piano recitals at Jeremy and Simon's and John P's place playing popular piano classical favorites. He received this award, the only music award this year, for concert pianist, teacher, concert organiser, broadcaster and recording artist. If anyone is interested in his CD's, they are available from John Priddle 02 62595229, or mobile 0419481388.  Robin says "they are mostly well known classical piano pieces by Chopin, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Grieg, Schumann, Grieg, Granados, Satie, Tchaikowsky etc."  Congratulations Robin!

Also from John P:  Another guest of Long Yang also from Adelaide is Raymond Haynes, Hair Stylist, who was awarded in 2004 MAN of THE YEAR in the Australia Day Honors, He received that for his compassion for his fellow man, and his consideration for the elderly.  Well done Raymond.

From Treasurer Barrie: A computer tip:  right-click on Recycle Bin & slide allocation of total drive for Recycling from 10% down to 1%; this frees up space to other activities; and no one should have much in their Bin.

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And finally, an English lesson to make you smile:

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Asian and Australian holidays – July 2005

July 1 - Coming of the Light Festival, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
July 1 - Honk Kong Establishment Day, China (PR)
July 4 - NAIDOC Week, Aboriginal
July 7 - Tanabata, Japan
July 7 - King's Birthday, Nepal
July 20 - Marine Day, Japan
July 21 - Guru Purnima, Hindu
July 26 - The Feast of St Anne, Sri Lanka

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