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Editor's Note
Thanks to the
contributors this month. Make sure you check out the upcoming
functions, and if you are interested in the
House Boat Trip,
speak now or it will be cancelled! Do you like to
write?
If you enjoy writing about your exploits on holidays or other such
interesting topics, feel free to write a piece to share with your fellow
members. I'm sure members
would enjoy some additional stories. 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.......
The issue of immigration is certainly being hotly debated in the public arena, with DIMIA and the government very much on the back foot in the light of the Cornelia Rau and Vivian Solon cases. Amidst all the negativity this topic has generated, I was extremely heartened with the news that two of our members have been granted residency after a long and at times harrowing period of waiting. That they still chose to make Australia their home is perhaps a testament to the underlying reality that despite the constant reports of forcible deportations, children in custody and unsatisfactory conditions in detention centres, this country remains a welcome place for the most part.
Back in the late 70's, my father arrived in Sydney as a tourist, then moved to Perth where he went underground for several years and became an illegal immigrant. In 1980 the Fraser government declared an amnesty and my father was granted a permanent residency, which also allowed us as his dependents the same privilege. Had the same situation occurred in today's climate, would my father have been rounded up to enjoy the hospitality of a detention centre for a brief period before being duly deported?
I believe the government's stance will slowly start to soften, as Liberal backbenchers stridently voice their growing concern about the casualties of a hard-line immigration policy. For the time being, members of the Long Yang Club Canberra share in the delight of our two newest Australian residents, and their partners and friends.
Cheers,
Anthony
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Membership and New Members
No new members this month, but the coming functions are designed to encourage participants to join. Our target is 50 just to beat last year. So if you 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.
May Function - Miguel's and Mark's Cocktail Party
There was definitely a chill in the evening air, but at the LYCC cocktail party the atmosphere was very warm. We had 40 members attending the function at Mark and Miguel's, where we were treated with an outstanding selection of finger food that was snapped up quickly. Our drinks host(ess) was kept very busy providing us with excellent cocktails including strawberry daiquiris, margaritas and even pina coladas for those who also like getting caught in the rain. (Sorry - I just had a 70's flashback).
Fortified with drink and food, the evening progressed with impromptu entertainment, which included:
some excellent lip-syncing by the diva Miguel, complete with well-executed dance movements;
"interpretative" dancing by a few brave souls, including an unnamed member who bared a bit more than his soul;
a beauty pageant complete with talent quest and Q&A, but regretfully (or thankfully, depending on one's point of view) lacking a swimsuit competition.
Contrary to rumours, the evening did NOT generate into a bacchanalian* orgy, but the mood was definitely convivial as the party winded down. Several members decided to party on, however, and dispatched themselves to Cube nightclub to dance the rest of the night away.
There was no
doubt that the evening was an unqualified success, mainly because of the
tremendous efforts of our hosts Miguel and Mark. I thank them on behalf
of LYCC for their generous hospitality. I do believe that everyone else
contributed just by sharing themselves openly and accepting everybody in
the best possible spirit of friendship. Well done to all!
M.Prez.
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June Function - Olympic Champagne Brunch
Jeremy and Simon will host an Olympic Champagne Brunch on Sunday, 26 June, at their farm. The details:
Don't bring any food, the Club is providing the Brunch;
BUT - BYO drinks, champagne, orange juice, etc, etc;
Arrive 10.00 am for 11.00 am Brunch;
The Olympics to follow!!!
RSVP's are required for catering purposes;
Directions will be sent to members who RSVP;
Cost is FREE for paid up members (you can pay on the day), or $5 for non-members;
For those who have not been to a LYCC function before, please see our Membership page and "How to Join".
SEE YOU THERE!
Christmas in July
Planning is well underway for Christmas in July, with your Committee and helpers working fevourishly to get all ready. We will send members a Menu in the near future, and will put that in the next newsletter.
You can put your name down now---> Click here! Places are limited, so first in best dressed!
Cost will be $20 for paid up members and $25 for non-members. Wine and Champagne will be supplied compliments of the Club.
We will have a Secret Santa, plus entertainment, and there IS a dress code!
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House Boat Trip
Well, we don't
have enough names for the House Boat Trip. You can check out all
details in the
Archives.
If you would like to go, please email the Secretary at
canberra@longyangclub.org. If
you've already emailed, I have your name, thank you.
Last Chance!
Wineries Tour
As I said
last month, the wineries tour is a goer! It's on 13 November, as I believe the Bush Dance
is on the 26th. I'll advise costs next month. Please
email if you would like to add your
name to the list.
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International News and our Sister Australian Clubs
Not much news from International this month, but you could check out the International News Site:
http://www.longyangclub.org/newsite/whatsnew.htm
Check out our sister club websites:
http://www.longyangclub.org/brisbane/
http://www.longyangclub.org/sydney/
http://www.longyangclub.org/melbourne/
And finally, a little joke to make you smile:
Corporate Lesson
4:
A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day. A rabbit asked him,
"Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?" The crow
answered:
"Sure, why not." So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and
rested. A fox jumped on the rabbit and ate it.
Moral of
the story:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting
very high up.
bacchanalian
adjective
LITERARY
(especially of a party) involving a lot of
drinking of alcohol, uncontrolled behaviour and possibly sexual
activity:
a bacchanalian orgy
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REPORT!
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Asian and Australian holidays – June 2005
June 3
- Mabo Day, Aboriginal
June 11 - Dragon festival, China (PR)
June 12 - Independence Day, Philippines
June 13 - Queen's Birthday, Australia
June 23 - Khao Phansa, Thailand
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