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Important dates to diarise

Book now for our year-end function

You do not want to miss this very special event
on Wednesday, 27th November, at Quentin at
Oakhurst near Hout Bay (right). Therefore, book asap
at rsvp@ctps.co.za.
long standing members will remember the lovely
function we had in this picturesque and charming
restaurant in 2018. It is housed in an historic farm barn
and features an intriguing eclectic interior where an-
tique prints and ancient farm implements cover the
surrounding walls, all lit by large candelabras and a
row of sparkling crystal chandeliers.
What to expect: a 3-course menu, including a glass
of sparkling wine on arrival. At the event, CTPS mem- ranking will also be announced.
bers are awarded for their achievements during the
year; the winners of the Annual Competition will be It will cost members R250 each (with a subsidy by CTPS)
announced and the members who achieved Master and non-members R450 (including 12.5% gratuity).

Why you should take note of the CTPS AGM on October 16th
There is a saying: You get the government you deserve. addition to working full-time.
This is also true of member-based organisations like According to the Constitution we need to elect at least
CTPS, where members get an opportunity to vote for two more council members to fill the positions of sec-
the people who will serve them for the next two years retary, webmaster, outings convenor and treasurer.
at the AGM on October 16th, after the E&D presentation. Mike de Villiers is also not available for nomination to
To ensure continuity, half of the members are elected handle the meeting venue portfolio, but this need not
on alternate years. The following members are mid-term be a council position. There are many hard workers who
and will therefore continue to serve another year: Nicol are invaluable to the smooth running of the organisa-
du Toit (president), Lesley Parolis (vice-president & com- tion who do not serve on council — see p3.
petitions), Anna Engelhardt (membership), Trudi du Toit If any member wishes to help the society in any posi-
(Cape Camera), Rudi Pothas (archives and storage). tion, please contact Nicol du Toit at nicol@sportstrader.
Steffne Hughes has resigned as E&D convenor, but cur- co.za, or 082 377 8285. Nomination forms, completed
rent secretary Sally-Ann Spooner is available for nomi- by the proposer, seconder and candidate are to reach
nation as E&D convenor. Sally-Ann was co-opted as sec- the secretary at sallyannspooner@gmail.com before
retary during the year and must therefore be elected. 20h30 Wednesday 9 October 2024.
Andre Mouton is available for nomination, but he has a Should you wish to raise issues for council to address,
very heavy workload on council — handling the web- your motions must please reach Sally-Ann Spooner at
site, outings, treasurer portfolios and Snapshots — in the above email by the date and time specified above.

Join us for the Kirkcaldy Battle across the Oceans

On 21 October CTPS members can mented on by a judge appointed by
watch on zoom as we engage in a the organising club in alternate years.
Battle across the Oceans with mem- Dave Gordon — who understands
bers of the club in Kirkcaldy, a town Scottish (left) has been appointed
in the east of Scotland in the county this year's judge.
of Fyfe.
This will the fourth competition af- Happy Birthday in October!
ter the president of KPS suggested 12th: Leslie Crookes
to CTPS in 2020 that the two socie- 26th: Joletta Frahm
ties start a competition via zoom.
Each club enters 25 images from 25 21st: Steffne Hughes
members, which are scored and com- 5th: Ken Van Wyk

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