Hi All Music Lovers,

I am pleased to say that the Murwillumbah Musicians Club is now taking definite steps in a much more open and creative community-friendly manner. Our club’s auspicing of the first Bush Hall Dance Link program, at Chillingham Hall on Friday 26 September, turned out to be a very good move. Despite the stormy weather, the apparent “first-night nerves” and a few other minor hiccups, the overall outcome of the dance gave a clear indication of what can be achieved when people act in a friendly spirit of co-operation. In essence, it was a definite success and a good omen of greater things to come, given careful nurturing. Consequently, congratulations and many thanks are due to Fi Sproule, one of our new members, and all her friends for making their first event a success. Another two dances are scheduled; one for Saturday 25 October at Burringbar Hall and the other at Uki Hall on Saturday 22 November.

Another happening event-to-be is our club’s forthcoming Musical In-tent program to be held at the Murwillumbah Show, from Friday 31 October. This program will enable all music lovers to enjoy listening, performing and learning in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, over the show weekend This program is being organised by Steven and Jamie, from the “That ain’t Hank” show. Thanks guys, it’s a great initiative. So please look out for more information

It view of these “bold ventures” our first club Strategic Planning workshop is being held on Tuesday 21 October from 7.30pm in the beer garden of the Court House Hotel. The purpose of this session is to begin a process that will effectively organise all club activities, so that these become increasingly more stress free, sustainable and generally beneficial. The Strategic Planning workshop material and its processes are easy-to-digest, whether one is “business-minded” or otherwise, and are definitely beneficial to anyone interested in easy-to-run business operations, effective project coordination and efficient program presentation, in any field of endeavour. There is more information on page (number)……

Once a club Strategic Plan is in place and we are employing, and sharing, simple planning processes at all levels, we will be able to maintain a proper focus on all aspects of our club operations. Correspondingly, all music lovers, members or otherwise, will be more aware of our true musical intent and services. Another benefit is that anybody wishing to be auspiced by, or to joint-venture with Murwillumbah Musicians Club, will have access to effective planning methods that leave little doubt as to their real intent, basic requirements and service value.

I also remind members to post their bios or other details on our club website @ www.geocities.com/murmusclub. Related to this issue is the fact that people are now calling the club for directions to local musical acts for hire. In view of this situation, there could hardly be a more efficient and fairer way of a selection being made by such interests than simply referring them to our website to make their own free choices. And, don’t forget folks, the festive or party season will soon be here. All you need do is email your info. to Dale Ryan on [email protected] and Dale will do the rest. Too easy!!!

In closing, I quote W.Somerset Maugham who once said, “Genius is talent provided with ideals”.
Cheers,

Ross Welch