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Rock'n'Jive Charity Dance - held on Saturday 9th January @ Osborne Park - Results of fundraiser

“WHAT AN AMAZING NIGHT” Well, how do you describe a night at Osborne Park Bowling Club where 285 people come through the door to support a call for assistance to put a little bit into the kitty for the people of Toodyay who were hit by the devastating fires two weeks ago. The atmosphere all night was ‘Party’, ‘Party’, ‘Party’. Last Saturday I received a telephone call from a member of our club, Marilyn Don.... Marilyn had been talking to Terry from the Yeomen who had suggested to her that they would very much like to donate a night of their time towards raising funds for the Toodyay Bushfire Victims. A quick look through the calendar to find an available date that wasn’t going to clash with anybody’s dance and, there it was... The Yeomen were booked in to play for Rock’n’Jive at their January Dance on the 9^th. The Rock’n’Jive Committee didn’t hesitate to support the cause and it was all go from there. I wouldn’t even try to estimate the number of telephone calls Marilyn made to prospective sponsors and the response was overwhelming. Emails went out to our members and also to our Rock’n’Jive Friends group listing seeking assistance with donations towards raffles, auctions etc. The list of people who responded is also attached to this memo and, is not exhaustive as many donations both in cash and goods, were anonymous. The Rock and Roll community network did the rest in getting the numbers to the door. Every chair was utilised throughout the night, the dance floor was still ‘danceable’ as many people spent the night catching up with a bit of chat with friends they hadn’t seen for some time. Lovely to see some of the dancers who have been out of the scene for a while. Michael Rushack, our Treasurer – what a job, not only did he take control of the running of the night, he jumped in as the auctioneer with about 10 seconds notice and did a wonderful job. Terry and Sue, Margaret, all who sat at the door collecting entry money, the ticket sellers .... it is impossible to mention everybody but suffice to say ‘Thank you, well done’. The Hotdogs thrilled us all with their dance demo.... and with a couple of days notice and no time to rehearse.... you are champions.... Supper!!!! Now Rock’n’Jive always put on a good supper but this was an absolute feast. Subway (Osborne Park) provided a variety of their rolls, Mrs Mack’s pies and sausage rolls, such a variety of cakes, Betty’s profiteroles, Cecelia’s specialty sweets, sandwiches, and so on and on..... 285 people to feed and we still have food over for ‘doggy bags’ at the end. There was a catch though.... Marilyn and Sue were waiting at the door of the kitchen, dressed as saucy French Maids and entry to the kitchen was a gold coin donation.... It didn’t stop there, both girls had notes ranging from $5 to $50 tucked into their bras and stocking tops... Well done girls, great job. Alan and Ros volunteered for their first try at doing the supper roster for what was to be a normal dance night. What a fantastic job they did, ably assisted Lynne and Ken and the band of helpers who cleaned up. Throughout the night you could buy tickets in the raffle for which there were in excess of 40 prizes, raffles for a dance with some of our ladies and gents, a ‘Limbo’ competition, $100 boards and anything else we could think of. It didn’t stop all night. A very special thank you to ‘The Yeomen’ for their very generous contribution of their services for the night free of charge. The Osborne Park Bowling Club for the donation of the dance floor for the night and of course, our great DJ Jon Lennon. Marilyn still has a list of donated Dance lessons and a few other items that will be offered for sale for the highest offer and this will be sorted out shortly... we just ran out of time at the dance to utilise all of the donated prizes........ Well, you have had to read through all of my waffle to reach the part you have wanted to know...... HOW MUCH WAS RAISED...........??? A GRAND TOTAL OF $9,147.00 was raised on the night and there are still a few items to be received. Thank you to everybody who came along and supported this wonderful night. To those who couldn’t make it.... don’t worry, we had your share of fun also. Arrangements will be made during the week to hand over the raised amount and other amounts still coming in. Once again, a special thank you to the driving force behind this effort – Marilyn Don......... you are a gem.... Best wishes.........Ross Pengilly (Secretary R’n’J Social Club) on behalf of the Committee and Members. This is a list of all the people to be thanked .
BANDSThe Yeomen The Zodiacs
Donations Prizes:Mortgage Force, Travel World Midland, Smales Jewellers, Margarets Beach Resort, The Coffee Club Midland, Denis Winter (Osteopath in Dalkeith), Trends Boutique Midland, A Shear Delight Midland, Mens Bits, 5 Senses Coffee Rockingham. (Ashley Brian),Jenny Q, Rock and Jive members and friends, Perth Rocks, Santa Nicota, Neville Limpus (Curtin Radio – announcements)
Dance schools: We would like to thank the dance schools that kindly donated classes and there up and coming dances as prizes for the evening - Craigs R’n’R, Blue Suede Rock & Swing, Cool Cats, Freestylers, Les Rock, Rock On Dance School, VJays, In2Jive
Supper: Rock and Jive, Subway Osborne Park, The Bindoon Bakery, Ingham’s, Betty’s famous profiteroles, JP’s Bakery Mt Hawthorn, Mrs Mac’s Pies, Leslie Reti, Celia (Perth Rocks) And all the lovely ladies that helped in the kitchen.

SATURDAY 16TH JANUARY -
BLUE SUEDE ROCK & SWING DANCE NIGHT
Scarborough Sportsmen's Club. Deanmore St Scarborough
"FULL CIRCLE" plus "DJ Geoff"
Doors open at 7:30, Entry $15.00
To book or for more information phone Geoff on 6461 6280

SATURDAY 23rd JANUARY -
V.J.'S ROCK'N'ROLL DANCE
Belmont Sport & Recreation Centre, Cnr Abernathy & Keane Sts
"ONE WAY STREET"& "DJ BRIAN"
$12 prepaid or $15 at the door
Judy 0412 182 400 or Vince 0411 743 417

FRIDAY 29th JANUARY
ROCK'N'JIVE MEMBERS ONLY NIGHT
"AUSTRALIA DAY THEME"
Australian Anglo Indian Association Hall, Padbury

7:30pm start.

BYO drinks / glasses and snacks
Come dressed in the theme or not, as you please

"FULL CIRCLE"

FRIDAY 29th JANUARY
"THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY" - Blue Suede Rock & Swing
Uniting Church Hall, 2 Grant Street Innaloo
8pm till late. Entry only $5.00
All kinds of dancing - Rock'n'Roll, West Coast Swing, Ballroom, Line and Sequence Dancing.
BYO alcohol / drinks / glasses / snacks etc. Free tea and coffee all night.
Singles and couples welcome
More info: 6461 6280 or 0419 790 799

DANCE LESSONS ETC.

ROCK'N'ROLL DANCE LESSONS (OLD 55 ROCKNJIVE)
Jacqui and Howard (Old 55 RocknJive) hold their Rock'n'Roll lessons at:
Venue: North Beach Bowling Club
Night: Wednesday's- Recommence 13th January 2010

Time: 7:00pm for beginners and 8:00pm for advanced
Cost: $12 for one session or $15 for both
Contact Howard on 0407 996 261

ROCK'N'ROLL AND WEST COAST SWING LESSONS (BLUE SUEDE ROCK AND SWING)
Jan Power and Geoff Tuke (Blue Suede Rock and Swing) offer Rock'n'Roll and West Coast Swing lessons along with a variety of other dances.
Tuesdays - Rock'n'Roll
Wednesdays - Mixed Styles
Thursdays - Rock'n'Roll
Sundays - West Coast Swing
For full information, contact - Geoff or Jan Ph: 6461 6280 or 0419 790 799 or visit the website at: www.rocknroll.com.au

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