President: Cass Allen 0402 447 687 Dance Bookings: Glenda 0432 503 997

V. President: Janet Butcher 0414 394 691 Newsletter: janetbutcher66@gmail.com

Secretary: Paul Shadbolt 0419 657 417 Committee Members: Glenda 0411 146 763

Yvonne 0447 653 039

Treasurer: Warren Butcher 0432 656 650 Adrian 5243 7874

PO Box 2046, Geelong Vic 3220

White Eagle House/ Fellmongers Road, Breakwater, Geelong

AIA A00336901H

Social Night:

7:30pm. Mondays

Lessons: 7:00 p.m. Thursdays

Dance: Monthly - 1st Saturday of the month

MEMBERSHIP DRAW

There is a $50 cash prize to be won at every one of our club dances. Every member who buys a ticket to the dance will be automatically entered into the draw.

President’s Report…

Hi everyone, Our March dance was a great success. Thank you to all our members, friends and visitors that support our dances. I can't speak highly enough of The Speedsters, what a top band! They know just the right music to play to keep the dance floor pumping. Well done guys. I do agree with C.J's comment that applauding the bands would be nice. We do take their talent and professionalism for granted, so come on people let's "spread the love" and applaud all the bands after each song. We will have a different band each month for the whole year so the variety will be exciting. The first block of lessons on Thursdays is almost at the end, then it's Party night on the 6th of April. We’ll have some rock n roll social dancing and then give out certificates. All are welcome - just bring a plate of food to share. There will be no cost for entry to Party night. A big thank you to Chris & Raelene for their fabulous teaching skills. Please spread the word for our next block of beginner & intermediate lessons which will start on Thursday 13th of April. GJBR's thank you BBQ was a great days outing with a light sea breeze on the hill at Eastern Gardens. Lots came to enjoy the food and friendship in a relaxed setting on a very hot day. Thanks to all that came along. Also a big thank you to Paul & Glenda, Joe, Vicky & Rod and Maggie & Eddy for their help in setting up the new marquee and unloading my car, as well as all the other helpers that gave a hand. Cass and the Committee thoroughly enjoyed spoiling everyone. Demo's are slowing down a little. Last year was a very busy year with 32 demo's over 12 months. I'm aiming for 1 a month this year so all my wonderful dance team can have a

much deserved rest. Thank you all for giving your time to promote our club ♥0♥0❌❌s. A Bunnings sausage sizzle will be held on Sunday 23rd of April to raise money for our charity Geelong Mums. We will need some volunteers for cooking, food prep, serving and sales. Please SMS me if you can help. We are putting down some vinyl to dance on so wear appropriate shoes and bring a chair. Your participation for this day will be greatly appreciated. The 1st of April is our next dance, with another great band Rockin Daddies, so book your seats and tell your friends. Easter is also in April so we might spoil you with some chocolate Easter eggs. Hope to see you all there. Keep on Rockin Cass

Dance lessons started back up on Thursday 9th of February with a huge attendance!

Thanks everyone for making our new teachers Chris and Raelene feel so welcome! If

you would like to get in on the act here are the times…

Beginners 7pm to 8pm

Intermediate 8pm to 9pm

Roster:

We are always looking for more willing helpers to go on the door roster for Thursday

nights. If you can help please let us know and we will include you on our roster.

To any member who cannot attend Thursday night door roster please let Cass know so

we can get a replacement.

Get well wishes…

We would like to wish Barb Mitchell and

Larry Devenish speedy recoveries from

their recent illnesses. We hope you are

both back on your feet soon…

Please book on 0432 503 997

Please no pre-payments, pay at the door!

When Where Time

23rd April Bunnings North Geelong 8.30am (setup) –

4.30pm

Hawaiian Beach Hop Theme

Saturday May 20th $20pp

Band: “Radio Waves” plus feature act

Must be pre-booked and pre-paid with Sandy Virgona before Friday May 12th

A/c S. Virgona Bendigo Bank – BSB 633 000

A/c No. 108625922 Ref: Your Name

International Man

of Mystery…..

Date What Where Band Contact

Saturday 01 April Social Dance Geelong Jukebox Rockers White Eagle House

Rockin’ Daddies

Glenda 0432 503 997

21-23 April Festival Do Ya Wanna Dance Warrnambool

Rockin Radio Gram, Fender Benders

Leeanne 0456 374 227

Saturday 29 April Social Dance Colac Rock and Roll Club, Colac RSL

Fender Benders

$22 or $20 pre-paid Janet 52311005 or Judy 0429 366 256

Saturday 29 April Social Dance Ballarat Rockers Itchy Fingers Pete 5336 1050

Saturday 6th May Social Dance Geelong Jukebox Rockers White Eagle House

Who Was That Cat

Glenda 0432 503 997

Saturday 20 May Social Dance Seaview Club Radio Waves Sandra 0418 337 215

Saturday 27 May Social Dance Black Hat Daddies

Smokin Wingtips

Georgie 0434 143 647

14-16 July Festival Wimmera Rockers

Fender Benders The Lincolns

John 0437 360 964

14-16 July Festival Rich River Rocks Smokin Wingtips Itchy Fingers Knock Knock Rattle

Bookings 5481 3333

We are thrilled to announce that we have a brand new social

committee. Maggie and Eddie Holt and Vicki and Rod Stokes

have volunteered to be our social committee and we look

forward to hearing all about our first social club event. Well

done guys and gals!!

History of Geelong Jukebox Rockers Incorporated

On Saturday June 20th 1998 an ad was placed in the Geelong Advertiser stating any persons

interested in forming a Rock & Roll club in Geelong please meet at White Eagle House,

Fellmongers Road, Breakwater, Monday night June 22nd at 7pm. The ad had been placed by

Ray Craske, a school teacher living in Hamlyn Heights. The people who attended that first

meeting were Doug & Judy Speirs, Barry & Barbara Mitchell, Chris & Olwyn Ryan, Barry &

Carol Carson, Charles Smitten, Aggie Duncan, Mollie Brack, George Van Roest, Carol Baker,

Ray Craske and Margaret Gazzard. Ray had already printed out the paperwork for

incorporation with corporate affairs and the night was spent deciding on a name for the club.

One suggestion was Bay City Rock & Roll Club but we finally settled on Geelong Jukebox

Rockers. Office bearers were chosen, Ray Craske nominated for Secretary, Barbara Mitchell

nominated for President, Chris Ryan Vice Presiden and Judy Speirs Treasurer. There were 12

persons in total who wanted to be involved in the running of the club so originally the club

was run with a committee and sub-committee totalling 12 persons, those people were the

four office bearers above plus Doug Speirs, Charles Smitten, Mollie Brack, George Van Roest,

Carol Carlson, Carol Baker, Aggie Duncan and Margaret Gazzard. The club was incorporated

on the 30th of July 1998 and membership was set at $5 and the club chose official colours of

black & gold. At our first AGM 12 months later, 10 persons nominated for positions on the

committee, so the club adopted a 10 person committee, which was later inserted into the

club’s constitution. The club’s first newsletter was dated Aug/Sept 98 and advertised free

rock & roll on Monday nights and that the club’s first dance was Friday September the 4th.

The price for the dance was $5 per person and included supper! The records do not show

who the band was although it may have been a two person type band. The newsletter also

advertised that the club’s first major social function was a dance on Saturday November 14th

with the band Cincinnati Fireball which included supper with a cost of $10 for members and

$12 for non-members. White Eagle House was somewhat different back then with the stage

where the kitchen is now and looking out into the area where the snooker tables now sit.

October’s newsletter stated that membership had already grown to 105 members.

Written by Chris Ryan, verified by Barb & Barb Mitchell, Charles Smitten and Aggie Duncan

GJBR’s would like to welcome new members Andrew and

Katherine Whiteford to the club. We hope you enjoy your

dancing and hope to see you at our next dance!

Happy birthday to all our members who are having a birthday April!

Happy Birthday! May your facebook wall be filled with messages from people you never speak to!

When Where Time

11th April White Eagle House 7.00pm

All members welcome

Bev Bedgegood Maggie Holt Andy Pressegh Russell Dare Vicky Kotevska Leanne Scott Paul Dawson Diana Kramer Robyn Smith Tony Earl Carolyn McLeod Rod Steere Greame Heddle Keryn Mellow Harry Stendt Annina Heatherington Christine Morgan Vicki Stokes Tom Hewitt Andrew Paton Doris Sultana Joe Sultana

Due to the size of this month’s newsletter there is no Petticoat Tales article for this

month but don’t worry my lovelies it will be back next month!

Due to upcoming extended holidays three of our ordinary committee

members will soon be resigning from committee duties.

This is a great opportunity for members to get involved in the running of our

great club. We are looking for members with a positive attitude and

enthusiasm and willingness to help out. Computer skills and/or previous

experience on a committee would be fantastic but not essential. Typical

duties might include helping set up before dances and pack up afterwards.

Distribution of membership cards (and perhaps take on the role of

membership officer?). Take dance bookings. Help out on the door or with the

raffle at dances.

If you have some of the following skills we’d love to hear from you:

Business Acumen (have run a business, small, medium or large) Admin skills in an office, accounts payable, Accounts receivable, general

admin Government work experience Private enterprise work experience Good Computer Skills in Word or Excel Worked using a Database Project management skills Run a social club before School Committee experience Someone with time to do some day to day running around

As these positions would only be for the remainder of the year and would

terminate at the AGM, it is a great opportunity to “have a go” and get a feel

for being on the committee without signing on for a whole year. This is a

great way to meet your fellow members and make new friends. Even if you

would like to help out at dances or social nights but do not wish to come to

meetings please let Cass know as any help would be appreciated.

Chris Ryan, who is our Festival Co-ordinator extraordinaire, has advised that due to an

upcoming extended holiday he will be unable to take on the role of co-ordinator for next

year’s festival. We are rapidly approaching the time of year when arrangements must start

to be put in place in order for everything to be ready on time. As stated earlier in this

newsletter the club committee will soon be losing three of its members and cannot take on

the organisation of the festival as well as the day to day running of the club. It is imperative

that a festival sub-committee is formed very soon or else we will be forced to cancel the

festival for next year. Chris has stated that he will be available to advise the festival

committee on all aspects of the preparation for the festival and as he already has contacts

and procedures in place much of the ground work is already done. Chris sent the notice

below:

Show & Shine competitions / Entry forms / Voting forms / Trophies / Judging

THE 2018 FESTIVAL WILL NOT GO AHEAD UNLESS WE ARE ABLE TO GET VOLUNTEERS TO HELP OUT

The committee are seeking persons to make up a festival committee for the 2018 festival, some of

the jobs of the festival are listed below, if you are interested in being on the committee as a

general helper or would prefer to be involved in a specific role below, please speak to Cass

You will not need to reinvent the wheel, this will be the clubs 19th festival, all checklists, forms, flyers,

contacts, budgets & backup support will be supplied, however if you have ideas for improvements in any areas, that’s great too. We will need people for:

Project manager / overseeing timeline checklist

Stalls / stall application forms / attracting stalls / stall layout / coordination on the day

Bookings & ticket sales

Raffles / Friday & Sat nights & major Sunday prizes

Advertising / Flyers / Posters / roadside signs / Vic Rock / Newspapers

Show & Shine competitions / Entry forms / Voting forms / Trophies / Judging