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What's in our newsletter this week ...

* HBH Mark Roberts

* Link to Committee meeting minutes

* Christmas function

* Private function

* Tennis news

* Squash news

* Pilates with Pia

Herne Bay Heroes: Mark Roberts

By some distance the highlight of the 2015 AGM was Scott Kittelty’s announcement that the achievements of a past president were being recognized. Initially he withheld the name instead drip feeding the assembly with increasingly obvious clues. I knew who it was when he mentioned that the person in question used the gym to practice boxing. And so it was that a life membership was conferred on Scott’s doubles partner, friend and mentor Mark Roberts. It was a shrewd and popular decision as it reminded us of Mark’s considerable input during his time at the helm and helped the club move on from what had been an angry, difficult and entertaining AGM the year before.

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Committee Meeting minutes held October

http://www.hernebayrackets.co.nz/content/docs/minutes/hbprc_committee_minutes_16Oct18.pdf

Annual Christmas Function has been set for Sunday the 2nd December from 3-6pm ... details to follow.

Private Function

Its that time of year when people are requesting our venue for functions. First up, is Saturday 17th November from 5pm to 8pm. The tennis courts, lounge, kitchen and bar facilities will not be available between 5 and 8pm on Saturday 17th November.

Tennis this week:

Court repairs

We are scheduling repairs over the next fortnight pending availability of matching turf pieces for courts one & four. The tennis net will also be replaced on court four. Apologises for any inconvenience.

Thursday club night & Sunday club day

No excuses not to join us for some social and friendly match play on Thursday night from 6.30pm and/or Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4pm. The weather forecast is looking fabulous. New members are welcome.