Incorporating Hills HawkEye
Why YOU should join Parents Without Partners (PWP)
· Over 1,500 affordable activities a year
· Something on every night of the week
· Subsidised children's activities every weekend
· A great new single lifestyle
· Meet people and make friends at PWP
· Membership is a passport to any PWP activities in Australia & overseas
Members always have discounts to open functions &/or get group discounts at events
Everything you want to know is at the PWP NSW Website
BILLBOARD
NATIONAL CONVENTION 2006
Four SMC members and two ex-branch committee members travelled to Canberra for the 2006 National Convention held in Canberra. Some of the items discussed were children’s subsidies, welfare issues, FITAP entries, small branch organization, starting up new branches, and other organizations such as the Child Support Agency, DOCS, ATO, Lone Fathers and Relationships Australia. Brett and Ross were NSW delegates participating in the debates and discussions. Dorothy and Yo were participating observers. Mark and Jacqui assisted with the children’s camp, taking their charges to the movies and other outings.
The Conference ran like clockwork, with meetings beginning on time and ending with the next delicious meal. The elections ran smoothly. The CSA Workshop was informative ending with the presenter, Barry Williams, offering to come and share his experience and knowledge with NSW members. The newly elected National President expressed interest in attending our ADM in June and is keen to meet as many members as possible.
National FITAP awards were presented prior to the children being transported to their camp site. Quest awards were presented to some very deserving entrants at the Conference Ball where all were dressed to impress and entertained by a two piece band. Our State/Hills President was caught dancing; as was our State Membership Director/Hills VPP. Remarkable!!!!!!!
There was sightseeing, morning walks, swimming, Ralph hunts, Easter egg sharing, plenty of fundraising raffles and lots of new friendships being forged.
On the last night, each state was encouraged to act a small skit. Our own Little Johnny kept the audience amused and Ralph made a guest appearance. Some Conference awards were presented. The best s..t stirrer went to Tasmania, and NSW got the Noddy Award – didn’t we Ross?
The 2007 National Convention will be held in Queensland at a by-the-sea location. The National Committee hope to secure the site for the whole week so that everyone can have a relaxed holiday after the proceedings. Watch your Soleparent for details closer to the date.
There are many dedicated volunteers throughout Australia, who unselfishly give their time to promote the values of membership to PWP which is enormously encouraging. “Your membership is your passport to other branch functions” and you will be made very welcome interstate.
Yo Whybrow
Secretary SMC(NSW)
BRANCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
BRANCH COMMITTEES:
Please Email ANNOUNCEMENTS or PROGRAM CHANGES to be published here
COMBINED BRANCHES
LEGENDS OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL 1960’s DANCE PARTY
Saturday 13 May
Prizes for the best outfits
Tickets available from Head Office and at branch functions
BOOK EARLY – NO DOOR SALES
Members $25, friends $30
CITY OF SYDNEY
CUMBERLAND GANG SHOW Saturday 15th July, 3pm Matinee
BOOKINGS AND PAYMENT ESSENTIAL BY 8TH JUNE
Riverside Theatre, Parramatta
Adults $16 Children $10.40 (City of Sydney Children $3). A revue style show with lots of scene changes, comedy acts, music and dancing; like the Rock Eisteddfod, formed from a huge cast of kids who perform throughout the show. Suits children 3 years and up.
Book with Anthony, 8756 3580 or 0412 955 042, or email cgs-pwpcitykids@sneakemail.com
THE COMING WEEK
(in brief - see ‘Soleparent’ for details)
Thursday 20 April
STATE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING - 7.30pm. The Blue Room, Rydalmere Bowling Club, Cnr Victoria and Park Rds, Rydalmere. Members welcome.
CITY OF SYDNEY
THE SYDNEY BIG BAND SOUND AT ROCKDALE RSL CLUB
HILLS DISTRICT
ADVANCED DANCE LESSONS
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALK
Friday 21 April
Final Bookings for:City of Sydney - The Genesian Theatre, Sat 22 Apr.
HILLS DISTRICT
ADULTS HOUSE PARTY @ Bob's, Blacktown
HUNTER
CHICKEN & CHIPS LUNCH
Saturday 22 April
CITY OF SYDNEY
THE GENESIAN THEATRE Kent St, Sydney
HILLS DISTRICT
YARRAHAPINNI HOLIDAY CAMP
MACARTHUR
ADULTS HOUSE PARTY @ Chris's, Ingleburn
NORTHSIDE
CARDS NIGHT WOLLSTONECRAFT
Sunday 23 April
CITY OF SYDNEY
LUNCH AT THE SYDNEY FISH MARKETS, PYRMONT
Also
CHINESE SMORGASBORD AND KIDS DISCO Concord RSL
HILLS DISTRICT
ASQUITH LEAGUES CLUB FAMILY DINNER
Also
YARRAHAPINNI HOLIDAY CAMP
HUNTER
GAMES AT CARDIFF PANTHERS
Also
FAMILY TEDDY BEARS PICNIC
MACARTHUR
MILL RANCH, Menangle
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALKS
Also
JAZZ PICNIC, Wollstonecraft
Monday 24 April
CITY OF SYDNEY
WALK THE BAY
HILLS DISTRICT
BUDGET MONDAY NIGHT DINNER
Also
GENERAL BRANCH COMMITTEE MEETING, Castle Hill
Also
YARRAHAPINNI HOLIDAY CAMP
NORTHSIDE
INFORMAL MORNING COFFEE & CHAT
Also
BISTRO CLUB LUNCH
Also
BALLROOM & LATIN DANCING
Tuesday 25 April
Final Bookings for:City of Sydney - Moroccan Rest. Sat 28 Apr.
HILLS DISTRICT
ANZAC DAY VALUE T-BONE STEAK DINNER
Also
DANCE LESSONS
Also
YARRAHAPINNI HOLIDAY CAMP
NORTHSIDE
DINNER AND CHAT Dee Why RSL
Wednesday 26 April
HILLS DISTRICT
NEW MEMBERS INFORMATION & JOINING NIGHT Kath's, Seven Hills
Also
KINGSWOOD SINGLES DANCE
Also
SOCIAL TENNIS
Also
YARRAHAPINNI HOLIDAY CAMP
Thursday 27 April
Final Bookings for: City of Sydney - Dinner, Fri 28 April.Northside - Dinner, Fri 28 April.
HILLS DISTRICT
ADVANCED DANCE LESSONS
Also
YARRAHAPINNI HOLIDAY CAMP
NORTHSIDE
BUSHWALK
Friday 28 April
Final Bookings for:Northside - Breakfast, Sun 30 AprilMacarthur - Family Dinner, Sat 6 May.
CITY OF SYDNEY
LA KASBAH MOROCCAN RESTAURANT, Drummoyne
HILLS DISTRICT
ADULTS HOUSE PARTY @ Diane's, Kellyville
NORTHSIDE
XENOS CAFE RESTAURANT, Crows Nest
THIS WEEK’S FAVOURITES/BOOKMARKS
Why not bookmark these ?
TRAVELLING & LINKING UP WITH PWP ELSEWHERE at
http://www.pwp-nsw.org/linksdirectory.htm
Are you thinking of travelling and would like to link up with other PWP branches in Australia or overseas. Your PWP Membership Card is a pass-port to linking up with other PWP groups. Check out this Links Directory to see if there is a PWP Branch were you are going.
PWP USA Branch PWP USA Mobile, AL http://community.al.com/cc/pwp521
PWP USA Branch Buxmont PA http://www.pwpbuxmont.org/
April 20
Birthdays:
In 1924, British actor, Leslie Phillips (82)
In 1938, legendary Australian Olympic athlete, Betty Cuthbert (68) Betty won four Olympic gold medals.
In 1939, Australian actress, Elspeth Ballantyne (67) One of her early roles was as warder Meg Jackson in TV’s “Prisoner”.
In 1941, American actor, Ryan O’Neal (65)
In 1949, American actress, Jessica Lange (57)
In 1960, Australian Commonwealth and Oympic athlete, Debbie Flintoff-King (46)
On This Day:
In 1902, Marie and Pierre Curie successfully isolated the radioactive element radium.
In 1909, Mary Pickford, soon to become the first real movie star, began her first motion picture job, earning less than $US200 a week. By 1916, she’d be earning $US10,000 a week, plus 50 percent of the profits of her films.
In 1953, the UN and Korea began to exchange sick and wounded prisoners of war at Panmunjon, just a mile away from continued fighting at the north-south border. One hundred United Nations prisoners were freed today under Operation Little Switch.
In 1959, 13-year-old Dolly Parton released her first single in America, “Puppy Love” (later to be a hit for Donny Osmond).
In 1972, Apollo 16 landed on the moon. Astronauts Charles Duke and Thomas K Mattingly walked on the lunar surface, conducting tests and collecting rocks
In 1973, former Australian PM and Treasurer Arthur McFadden died.
In 1986, Queensland’s premier train, the Queenslander, began operations between Brisbane and Cairns.
In 1992, a tribute concert for the late Freddie Mercury was held at Wembley Stadium. Some 72,000 music fans attended the sold-out show, which featured stars including Elton John, David Bowie, Annie Lennox, Guns n’ Roses, Seal and Liza Minnelli. It’s estimated that one billion TV viewers in 70 countries watched the show, making it bigger than Live Aid.
SOURCE: RADIOINFO
:-) Reasons to Smile
· Now that food has replaced sex in my life, I can't even get into my own pants.
· Marriage changes passion. Suddenly you're in bed with a relative.
· I saw a woman wearing a sweat shirt with "Guess" on it. So I said "Implants?" She hit me.
· I signed up for an exercise class and was told to wear loose-fitting clothing. If I HAD any loose-fitting clothing, I wouldn't have signed up in the first place!
· When I was young we used to go "skinny dipping," now I just "chunky dunk."
· Wouldn't it be nice if whenever we messed up our life we could simply press 'Ctrl Alt Delete' and start all over?
· Why is it that our children can't read a Bible in school, but they can in prison?
· Wouldn't you know it... Brain cells come and brain cells go, but FAT cells live forever.
· And remember: life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
EVER WONDERED . . . ?
Virtual Community - a term commonly used to describe a group of people who exchange ideas through computer networks, listservs, newsgroups, and Web-based bulletin boards. They might not ever meet face-to-face. Generally these people meet over the long-term, on a regular basis, and share their ideas about a variety of subjects, depending upon their special interest. The discussions could relate to hobbies, music, health, self help issues, and professional and scholarly activities.
Afterthought: Failure is unimportant. It take courage to make a fool of yourself. – Charlie Chaplin
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