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Newsletter May 2009

• From the Club Manager

  The Royal Oak A2 and below squash tournament was extremely successful with over 80 entries in all grades. Congratulations to all the winners in each division. The tournament would not be such a success if it was not for the organisation skills of Annamarie Wood and Mason Reed.
  Congratulations to the men’s interclub team in division 12, 15 and 17 for winning the pennant. This is an excellent effort by all involved.

  The Wine Tasting and Auction night was held on 30th April and I would like to thank Kelly Townsend and John Endean for organising the night. Corporate Wines Direct provided the wine for the night and I felt it was enjoyed by all who were there.
  The Auction was very successful for the club raising over $3400.00. This would not have been possible without the kind donations the club received.
  The club would like to thank the following:

  Rod Vickery & Helen Bucksey, Peter De Heer, Tanya Findlay -Pacific Brands, Jeff Maffi, Annamarie Wood, Laura Dennis – Extreme Trampolining, Dave Rowe, Bill Bradley, Lily Boucher – Pak N Save, Rob Lahood – Weekend Gardner, Peter Lahood – Lahood Curtains, Kashif Shuja, Gossip Hair, Kelly Townsend, John & Linda Endean.
  

• AGM

  AGM
  The AGM for the club is to be held on Thursday 28th May at 7pm for all senior members. The club is looking for nominations for the following;
  Club President
  Senior Vice President
  Tennis Committee members

  This is a great opportunity to be involved in the club and help develop squash and tennis at the club and importantly, continue to move the club forward for the benefit of all our members
  

• Membership Renewals

  Full, squash, social and gym memberships were due for renewal by the end of April. If you have not received your invoice please contact the club office. Can you please make sure that you inform the office of any changes to your circumstances or contact details.

• Congratulations

  Congratulations to Rob Beattie and his partner of the birth of their baby girl Imogen Hine Beattie weighing 8lbs 4oz

• Breaking News.......

  The club has received a grant from the New Zealand Community Trust to replace the flooring in the mens changing rooms. This will be taking place within the next couple of weeks.

• Tennis Talk

  The Royal Oak Racquets Club has just won

  AUCKLAND TENNIS
  JUNIOR CLUB OF THE YEAR 2009
  AUCKLAND TENNIS PRIZEGIVING

  Royal Oak will be accepting a number of prizes at this event to be held at The ASB Centre of May 14th 7.30pm –

  Auckland Tennis Junior Club of the Year
  Ladies Caro Bowl runner up
  Ladies Caro Bowl Reserve Champions
  Junior Caro Bowl Girls Champions
  18 & under Girls Champions
  14 & under Girls Champions
  14 & under Boys Champions

  Well done to all of the above
  teams and if would like to attend
  the prize giving, Angela has some spare tickets.

  WINTER INTERCLUB
  The first weeks competition starts on May 10th, if you are interested in playing contact Gary or Angela or check the tennis notice board for the captain of the team you wish to play in. At this stage we can only take players as reserves but places may become available later in the season.

  ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
  FRIDAY MAY 22nd at
  The Grange Golf Club
  Spaces are limited and only a few spots remain, please get your entry to Angela or Gary asap!

  TENNIS PRIZEGIVING
  Will be held on Thursday May 7th at 6.30pm followed by nibbles and Happy Hour. All Club champions, members and their friends and family are welcome. Free ice creams for all juniors who are there. Sponsored by TIP TOP.

  
  

Royal Oak Racquets Club gratefully acknowledges the support of these organisations