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As another wonderful year draws to a close I reflect on our achievements as a strong cohesive Youth Club with ties to local community and NSW RSL Clubs.
In April we had 5 members Jessica Foley, Natasha Klansek, Katelyn Power, Kristie Vranjkovic, Madeleine Whitby represent our Youth Club on the Reciprocal Tour to New Zealand . From all the lead up camps, meetings, rehearsals and the farewell concert our girls received nothing but praise for the way they represented our Youth Club. Special mention and thanks to Francesca Mooney who has waved good-bye to both her girls on previous tours and who has now experienced the tour as an assistant chaperone.
The Youth Club was represented at the all important Commemoration Sunday March and service at CHP RSL Club, they braved the cold and rain at the ANZAC Day March in the city, and the rain just held off until after the wreath laying service at the ANZAC Day Sunset Service at CHP RSL Club.
Our members participated in Salvation Army Red Shield Door Knock Appeal and members donated generously to a Canned Food Drive for the Exodus Foundation, 2 cars filled with grocery and toiletry items were donated. These items are distributed as food parcels to families in our local community and also used in the Loaves and Fishes restaurant at Ashfield.
Dance News- To kick start the year dance had a fantastic day of fun with an In House Dance Scholarships held at the Club sections on the day were Hip Hop, Tap and Jazz.The 15th & 16th October saw our Dance members compete at NSW RSL State Theatrical Dance Eisteddfod at Hurstville Entertainment Centre. We received the following places across the weekend 16 first places for 6 years ballet tap & jazz, 8 years ballet, 10 years ballet, tap & jazz, 12 years ballet, Junior Hip Hop, Junior Entertainment Cats, 14 years ballet, tap & jazz, 16 years ballet & hip hop and Open jazz. 8 second places for 8 years tap, Sub Junior Hip Hop, Junior Entertainment Alice in Wonderland, 16 years tap, Open ballet & tap and Open Entertainment Addams Family and 3 3rd places for Preschool ballet, 8 years jazz and 12 years jazz .Our Pre-School Ballet class was awarded the Margaret Stevens Memorial Trophy and one of our junior members Grace Angus won a scholarship to Summer School at The Village for her performances at the eisteddfod.To finish off the year we have performances at Senior Citizens Concert at CHP RSL Club and 2 performances at local nursing homes. Gym News - An In-House Gymnastics Competition was a great way to prepare for the upcoming RSL Novice Gymnastics Competitions at Merrylands RSL Club. At the first RSL Novice Gymnastics competition all our members received Girls 8-10 Years 1st Overall Maya O’Hearn, 2nd Overall Grace Angus, 3rd Overall Lara Tripolone. 14-24 Years 1st Overall Courtney Mahoney, 2nd Overall Madeleine Whitby. Special Gymnast Freya Whelan. Boys 8 -10 Years 1st Overall Nic Devane. 11-13 Year s Joel Wallbank-Hutton. Our 8 -10 Years Girls team took out 1st place.At the 2nd competition our members received Girls 8-10 Years 1st Overall Grace Angus,2nd Overall Maya O’Hearn, 11-13 Years 1st Overall Natali Vranjkovic, 14-24 Years 1st Overall Courtney Mahoney. Special Gymnast Freya Whelan. Boys 8 -10 Years 1st Overall Nic Devane. 11-13 Years 1st Overall Joel Wallbank-Hutton, 2nd Overall Thomas Martin.Members also bought home the following Annual Awards for Age Champions Girl 8-10 Years Grace Angus, Boy 8—10 Years Nic Devane , Boy 11-13 Years Joel Wallbank-Hutton, Girl 14—24 Years Courtney Mahoney, Special Gymnast Girl 11– 13 Years across both competitions Freya Whelan and Nic Devane took out Boys Champion Over All Ages across both competitions.2012Classes resume Dance Saturday 28th January , Gymnastics Tuesday 31st January and Thursday 2nd February.
Next year we will welcome members from New Zealand, The dates are 14th – 28th April. We will be hosting members from the evening of Thursday 26th April 2012, Friday 27th April 2012 Day out Kokoda Track with picnic followed by FAREWELL CONCERT that evening at Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club Auditorium. With tour flying home Saturday 28th April 2012 .
More information will follow early in the new year. If you are interested in billeting I am sure the Cheung, Eade, Foley, Guy, and Power Families who opened their hearts and homes to our last group of visitors will be able to share their wonderful experiences with you. CHP RSL Youth Club is very fortunate to have a strong team of dedicated and talented instructors , parents and families who are supportive of their children and willing to lenda hand. Then we have our members who enjoy the social interactions nearly as much as the classes! Behind the scenes is a group of volunteers the Youth Club Committee, who oversee the running of the Youth Club. I am extremely grateful to all my fellow committee members for their help and support throughout the year.Special Thanks to all Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club Directors, Sub Branch & Staff for their continued support of the Youth Club. To all Youth Club Teachers , Student Teachers, Coaches and Assistant Coaches we thank you for all the hours of work spent planning, teaching and supporting our members. Finally to all Youth Club members thank you and continue to your best and represent your Youth Club with great pride at every opportunity.
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season, hope to see you all see you in 2012…
Lisa McCarthy President |
