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Bega VIEW Club

About

Bega VIEW Club was formed in 1979.

Currently, the Club sponsors two Smith Family Learning for Life students and is actively involved in fundraising activities to raise donations for The Smith Family programs.

We are always open to new members, so please get in touch today and come and see what it's all about.

Location

When: Meeting Day on the 2nd Thursday each month
Time: At 11.15am for 11.30am
Where: Various - Bega
Address: BEGA NSW 2550

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Contact

President, Veronica on 0418 216 284

Vice President, Joyce on 02 6492 1751

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Club News

Meet Our 2024 Committee

Welcome to a new VIEW Year with good health and happiness.
President, Veronica, welcomed all to our February meeting and especially our incoming Zone Councillor, Anne Pearson, who then graciously presided at our Annual General Meeting, where the following committee were elected for 2024:

Photo (b-l) Kathy, Programme; Sue, Programme; Pam, Treasurer; Joy, Asst Treasurer; Joyce, Vice President; Robyn, Publicity;
(c-l) Lyn, Asst Secretary; Barbara, Secretary;
(f-l) Anne Pearson, NG03 Zone Councillor; Veronica, President.

Armistice Day - Memories from members

Bega VIEW Club celebrated Armistice Day during their November luncheon.

Barbara Chambers hosted an invitation to members to give a short talk about any memories they have from the war days, or any memories their family members have passed on.

Five of the ladies who did speak are pictured, Norma Smith, Ellen Harris, Bev Slater, Barb Ubrihien and Nancy Hinde, as well as Lyn Ryan who is pictured thanking Barb Chambers for hosting.

2024 September - A 10 Pound Pom

Pat Bramham was the guest speaker at the High Tea held at the Bega Country Club for Bega VIEW’s luncheon in September.

Pat gave a very informative and funny description of the journey of a 'Ten Pound Pom', as she herself was one of them.

Photo shows Club member Nancy Badewitz thanking Pat Bramham for her inspiring and detailed history.

BEGA VIEW members enjoying Brunch

Bega Technical and Further Education (TAFE) students catered for a Brunch at the college. Everyone had a wonderful morning and were delighted with the service and th food.

Bega TAFE Brunch Students

Students from the new Bega Technical and Further Education College (TAFE) catered for a special fundraising event for Bega VIEW Club

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Members Recognised for Service to VIEW

Members celebrated at the May luncheon held at the Grand Hotel with a fun Mother’s Day quiz organized by Barbara. Marie won the 50s club.

Decade badges were presented to Val (30 years) and Norma (40 Years). The accompanying photo shows the lovely Members.

Prizes in May 2024

Accompanying photo shows the beautiful rug made and gifted to our Club for a raffle, by Myriam from Merimbula, and was drawn by her. It was won by Sue H.

May 2024 Birthday Wishes to Janny

Our most senior member Janny, celebrated her 90th birthday and was presented with some flowers.

2024-nsw-bega-youngest-member-linda-cutting-birthday-cake — Linda cutting the cake

Bega VIEW celebrates 45 years

The youngest and the most recent member to join our Club, Linda, was invited to cut the Birthday cake.

2024-nsw-bega-anne-presents-carleen-guest-speaker-with-bouque — Anne thanking Carleen

2024 April

Bega VIEW Club celebrated its 45th Birthday at their April meeting with a beautiful luncheon and lovely cake, and the ladies were also treated to a very informative talk from the Club's very own Carleen Maley, Past National Vice President 2008/2009, who entertained us with her years in VIEW.

2024-nsw-bega-dawn-turns-80-congratulated-by-joyce — Dawn receiving flowers from Joyce

80 Today

Our member Dawn celebrated her 80th birthday, and was presented with beautiful flowers by Vice President and inaugural member, Joyce.

March 2024

Guest speaker for our March luncheon was Kaley Morrissey, who can be seen pictured here receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from one of our long standing members Anne.

In keeping with International Women’s Day Kaley gave our Members a very interesting account of her immigration from America to Australia, and the difference in living in the two countries.