Swiss Social and Sports Club Minutes of the 89th AGM on the 27th ...

commit to <strong>the</strong> formal set-up, which can be daunting for a new-comer. Also, <strong>the</strong> requirements
for renewing fire-arms licences have <strong>of</strong>ficially not changed; it helps if gun-owners can prove
that <strong>the</strong>y have participated in shooting events with <strong>the</strong>ir personal fire-arms.
We brought forward <strong>the</strong> date <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Piggy-shoot this year (to April 21) because <strong>the</strong> previous
dates clashed with year-end exams <strong>and</strong> school holidays. A delightful young crowd was at <strong>the</strong>
last shoot <strong>and</strong> we hope to see more <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m in future. Excellent results were achieved (Six
shooters achieved scores <strong>of</strong> 55 or more out <strong>of</strong> 60!). Fun was had with <strong>the</strong> firing <strong>of</strong> Thomas
Henke’s three black powder cannon!
Thirteen SRC members travelled to Natal to take part in a 3-way shoot between Natal,
Johannesburg <strong>and</strong> us.
<strong>Swiss</strong> <strong>Club</strong>: The <strong>Swiss</strong> <strong>Social</strong> & <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Club</strong> toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong> Austrian <strong>Club</strong> is thanked for
<strong>the</strong> use <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir facilities. This year <strong>the</strong> air rifles were in use at <strong>the</strong> Waldfest, although it
appears that <strong>the</strong> turn-out was not great. Some <strong>of</strong> our members helped with <strong>the</strong> 1 st August
sausage braai – it was hard work!
Invitation to Natal: At <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> September <strong>the</strong>re will again be a shoot between us,
Jo’burg, Natal <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Natal Carabinieri. The <strong>Club</strong> will sponsor members, if at least 6 will go
along, to <strong>the</strong> tenor <strong>of</strong> R1,500.00 each.
Navy, Army <strong>and</strong> Western Cape Shooting Union: Once again, thank you to <strong>the</strong> Navy <strong>and</strong>
<strong>the</strong> Admiral for allowing us to use <strong>the</strong> Klawer Range <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> club house, free <strong>of</strong> charge.
Insurance <strong>and</strong> SAGA fees: Two insurance agents are working on insurance proposals.
There is also a possibility <strong>of</strong> getting reduced SAGA ‘corporate’ rates for <strong>the</strong> regular shooters,
which will be collected through <strong>the</strong> club
Sponsors: A big thank you to all our sponsors. The names will be mentioned in more
detail at <strong>the</strong> Absenden.
If I have forgotten to mention anything <strong>of</strong> importance, please forgive me!
“Guet Schuss” <strong>and</strong> see you on <strong>the</strong> Range!
Dierk Lüthi
President Riffle <strong>Club</strong>
Cycling <strong>Club</strong>:
We as one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> smallest subsections <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Swiss</strong> <strong>Club</strong> had a fairly quiet year again .After
<strong>the</strong> 2011 Argus tour <strong>the</strong> majority <strong>of</strong> active Cyclists went ones again in to hibernation, only
three <strong>of</strong> us carried on with a regular trainings scedule to prepare for <strong>the</strong> Double Century race
in November. The rest had <strong>the</strong> odd recreational Ride witch kept <strong>the</strong>m going as well. For most
<strong>of</strong> us <strong>the</strong> preparations for <strong>the</strong> 2012 Argus tour started in earnest in December. Three
members rode to <strong>the</strong> Waldfest. Sadly one week before our traditional ride to Kleinmond we
said good bye to Rudi Jaun, one <strong>of</strong> our long st<strong>and</strong>ing members, we all have fond memories <strong>of</strong>
<strong>the</strong> many rides we did toge<strong>the</strong>r.
The only event witch <strong>the</strong> Cycle <strong>Club</strong> had at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong>house was <strong>the</strong> Pasta evening. 80
attendees made this a huge success. The 2012 Argus Tour again had 35000 Participants
where 12 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>m wore <strong>the</strong> <strong>Swiss</strong> Cycling <strong>Club</strong> Jersey.
The top three Riders managed to cross <strong>the</strong> Finishing line in under three <strong>and</strong> a half hours
witch meant <strong>the</strong>y came in <strong>the</strong> first 10% over all. I would like to thank all <strong>the</strong> supporters along
<strong>the</strong> route especially a very enthusiastic bunch on Boys Drive who helped to ease <strong>the</strong> pain.
Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore a big thanks to all who helped me during <strong>the</strong> past year <strong>and</strong> made it a success.
Hans Herren