February 2018 Waikato Outdoor Society The Naked News Events Calendar Next committee meeting Friday 23rd March 7pm Saturday 24th March social & games afternoon then Curry & rice Dinner $7 pp. 2019 Mini-Rally will be Wednesday 6th February - Sunday 10th February Visitors Welcome WOS Accommodation available Cabin Caravan Tent sites Powered sites Club Rooms with all Facilities Solar heated pool Hot Spa Pool Contact W. O. S. treasurer.wos@gmail.com Peggy 027 631 6883 Bruce 07 829 5451 50a Trentham Road Matangi www.waikato.gonatural.co.nz From the Editor The annual Waitangi weekend Mini- Rally at WOS was again a huge success. There were large numbers of happy campers set up in caravans, tents, camper vans of many types and sizes occupying all sectors of our site. We had something for everyone with the offering of games, entertainment and unrivalled social gatherings receiving high praise from one and all. I think this year s event would rank as one of the best ever featuring such a variety of games and activities catering for all ages. The convivial WOS organising and catering team were supreme in every aspect and undoubtedly contributing to the increasing popularity of this annual social event. I feel privileged to be working alongside such a happy and proficient team. Be sure to mark this event on your calendar for next year
WOS Mini-Rally weekend held 2nd- 5th Feb 2018 This popular events weekend open to members and visitors had happy campers arriving Friday and by 4:44pm at our regular happy hour we had a pretty good social team assembled, some already had practise rounds under their belts and some had been testing the waters in the pool and the spa or perfecting their relaxing modes whilst contemplating the rigours of the fun filled weekend ahead. With a raft of different types of games organised throughout the weekend the was something for everyone always happening for both spectators and participants. Petanque was popular and the options included darts, 8 ball, two different golf games, Kubb, Croquet, gumboot throw, Indoor bowls, the hammer and nail contest, Mini-Ten etc., - all interspersed with BBQ s, snack breaks, water bottle launching, Quick Fire raffles and spontaneous entertainment with swimming and spa breaks plus time out exploring the walking tracks & feeding the almost tame eels in the stream. The most entertaining game proved to be the WOS introduced novelty game of three down whereby contestants were required to toss a small rice-filled bag onto a sloped board aiming to drop into the bulls eye hole in the board to score the max 3 points. The prevailing fun and relaxed atmosphere of the weekend ensured a great time was had by young and old, the variety of organised food was bloody marvellous and the Bingo and Family Feud entertainment in the evenings had everyone participating for a part of the fun and fame each night. Of course the above is just a brief outline of happenings and the fun times to be had at this annual WOS event, being a part of it is reward enough for a great weekend outing - so don t miss it next year.
WOS Mini-Rally Weekend had something for everyone
Mini Rally Merit Awards Mini-Ten --------Des --------Paul Darts--------------Eddie------Graham 8 Ball--------------Sandi & Eddie----------John & Paul Petanque---------Pat & Barry-------------David & Sherida Kubb--------------Errol & Barry-----------Mark & Marie Croquet-----------Brian & Paul------------Rob & Marie Bowls--------------Eddie & Sandi---------Paul & Cor Golf----------------Eddie--------------------Pat Ladder Golf-----Jean-Charles-------------Paul 3 Down-----------Peter & Ashley----------Sandi & Eddie Gumboot -------David & Pam Hammer & Nail--------Cor & Gail Lolly Jar----------Cor M Gail & Bill-------Event organising Mark -------------Evening entertainment Mini Rally Special Merit Awards Peggy, Pamela, Susanne, Trudy, Paul, Beth, Bruce, Christine, David, Sherida, Kevin, Terry, Cor, Rod, Frank, Barry & Lynelle and the rest of the happy WOS team that do so much to make the event such a memorable one.
Committee Keynotes Our aging bathroom gas cylinders to be replaced with the larger size ones available on the exchange system offered by the supply company. More swimming pool tiles loosing adhesion so committee is arranging to have all tiles replaced by professionals at the end of the season. Welcome to new members Kelly & Ray, Bryan D, Milly H, Allan & Amanda & children Oliver & Sara. A big thank you to Lyn Coates for gifting her artwork painting Skinny Dippers to the club to adorn our wall. This month we made a penalty free lump sum payment to the total allowed annually under the penalty free terms of the club mortgage with ANZ The club recently hosted visitors from - Netherlands, Australia, Sweden, UK and Tahiti. Plus NZ friends from AONC, Rotota, Pineglades [Chch], BOP, Wellington and Nudvan. Check out the WOS website at: www.waikato.gonatural.co.nz We are on Facebook as well The WOS AGM is to be held in the clubrooms MAY 19th So be prepared Have your say. Nominations for Executive positions. Nominations for committee!
Today s Gem The firefighter answered the phone to hear the blonde in a panic. Quick, there s a fire!. There s a fire! Where is it? At my place of course. I mean what s the location? It s in the Kitchen. But how do we get there? Jeezzz. Haven t you got a fire engine? W.O.S grounds and facilities are yours and of course open to you and visitors at all times throughout the year so com on over any time, any day and enjoy holiday and leisure breaks here among friends use the spa pool, the BBQ, help out with a few chores if you want explore the walkways, relax and enjoy, stay over for a night or two. Reminder _ Members as well as all visitors to the club grounds are required to fill out and sign the visitors book in the clubhouse on every visit. We have to meet local authority compliance requirements. Waikato Outdoor Society We re on the web: http://waikato.gonatural.co.nz/ President: Lex 027 230 2384 Vice-President: Kevin 0274 979 550 Treasurer: Peggy (treasurer.wos@gmail.com) Secretary: Gail Committee Bruce, Anne, Susanne, Rod. Waikato Outdoor Society Inc. PO Box 619, Waikato Mail Centre Hamilton Phone: 027 631 6883 Email: waikato.outdoor@gonatural.co.nz Newsletter Editor Kevin M contributions invited, send to gpman66@gmail.com 0274 979 550