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Square dancing


Dave Hall, Betty White and Phil Renkin



















































































Presenting the cheque


The cheque


Certificates of Appreciation
















Andy Andross and Betty White and friends


Andy and Tony Andross and partners jiving


Jive Bunnies





























































































Magic Clown and Belly Dancers


Browsing the stalls and Bootscooters

























Lots of Little Rhythms and Pioneers Bush Band

Local younsters and oldies enjoying the dancing
More dancers and part of the great display of outback memorabilia









Some of the people enjoying breakfast



Some of the entertainment




















Winners of the Citizen and Community Group of the Year awards








Mayor Jon Kelly presenting Citizenship Certificates

Past Events - 2002

The following events, listed in reverse chronological order (i.e. latest first), were organised or supported by the Association in 2002:

• December: New Year's Eve Pantomime and Karaoke - $5 Entry
• December: Carols by Candlelight - FREE
• November: Buccaneers' Ball - $5 Entry
• October: Quiz Night - $5 Entry
• August: Hoedown/Country and Western - $5-$10 Entry
• June: Rock 'n' Roll Dance - $5 Entry
• May: Quiz Night - $5 Entry
• April: Community Open Day - FREE
• February: Family Bush Dance - $5 Entry
• January: Australia Day Breakfast - FREE

• December: New Year's Eve Pantomime and Karaoke - $5 Entry

  About 120 locals and visitors were thoroughly entertained and enjoyed singing and dancing out 2002 and welcoming in 2003.

  Our local Yanchep Sun City Writers Group wowed the crowd with their pantomime "Punkerella". The audience joined in the chorus of Nudge Nudge, Wink Wink, Say no more with M.C. Roselin. They Rock and Rolled with Punkerella at the Waratah Ball at Punk Palace then sang a long with Bertie and the Brumbies. Many had a go at the karaoke with DJ Ron and just about everybody danced to the great variety of music presented by DJ Ron.

  A light supper and tea/coffee was enjoyed by all.

  The Writers Group would like to thank their sponsors:

  • Renegade Bootscooters; and
  • Yanchep Weight Watchers

  The Recreation Association would like to thank their sponsors and the regular and other helpers who assisted with the set up and cleanup afterwards.

• Carols by Candlelight - FREE

  Yanchep-Two Rocks Recreation Association once again presented a very successful FREE evening of fun and carol singing for 500 locals and their visitors at the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre, Two Rocks on Saturday 14 December 2002.

  ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDED: Dans Ez children performing Sea Goddess, Cry of the Celts and Rhagodia Berry; Junior Bootscooters; Kindy sang Emu Up A Gum Tree; and an Aussie interpretation of the classic "Twelve Days Of Christmas" delighted all ages.

  Santa arrived during interval with sweets for the children.

  The winners of the Drawing Competition were announced.

  A short ecumenical service after interval was followed by Traditional Carols with Chris Waddell and Organist M Ferguson.

  Thanks to all who participated and to our helpers.

• November: Buccaneers' Ball - $5 Entry

  More than 80 people attended the Buccaneers Ball held in conjunction with the Blessing Of The Fleet at the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre on the first Saturday in November.

  Entertainment included great music by Patrick Burke, Square Dancing demonstrations by Perth Square Dancers, Baby Lobsters, Mermaids and Seanymphs Dancing Demonstrations by children from Dans Ez and Bev Manning, Karate demonstration by Juscinda Dyson and demonstrations by the Friday Night Dance Class led by Prim Calver.

  Raffles and Door Prizes provided welcome gifts for some of the locals and visitors who enjoyed much singing and dancing. Everybody enjoyed the light supper provided.

  The Association would like to thank sponsors Fosters Meats, Dave and Vicki Hall, Phil Renkin, Andrew and Julie Otremba and WA Salvage and our tireless helpers for the set up and pack up.

• October: Quiz Night - $5 Entry

  Over 70 people attended the Association's second Quiz Night for the year on a Saturday night in October. The quiz was very different to anything anyone has ever seen before. Everyone had the answer sheets and only had to quess which answer was correct.

  The winning team was an all female team which spanned three generations. After twelve rounds of questions, two mastermind rounds and two celebrity photo identification sheets, two teams were tied on 70 points each. It took a three question knock out to decide the winner.

  Everyone had a great night.

  The results of the quiz were:

  PLACE 1st: 2nd: 3rd:

  NOMINATED CLUB/GROUP Residents Association Recreation Association Junior Soccer

  A table representing the Yanchep-Two Rocks Community Buswon the $50 Community Group prize.

  The Yanchep-Two Rocks Recreation Association would like to thank the individuals and businesses who supported this event - without them, such an enjoyable event would not have been possible.

  Special thanks go to Phil Renkin, Julie and Andrew Otremba, of course, Terry Loftus, our magnificent quiz master and the volunteers who helped with the setting-up, the scrumptious supper and the clean-up afterwards. Your efforts again demonstrated the great community spirit we have here in Yanchep-Two Rocks.

• August: Hoedown/Country and Western - $5-$10 Entry

  The Association, in conjunction with the Renegade Bootscooters, held their annual Country and Western Hoedown on a cold Saturday night in August. This year, the dance was a fund raiser to assist the COMMUNITY GROUP OF THE YEAR 2002 the Two Rocks Volunteer Sea Rescue carry out their vital work and assist in the purchase of a new rescue boat.

  The crowd of about 130 were treated to demonstrations by the World Champion linedancer Jaya and the New Zealand Champion Adey. Door Prizes, raffles and spot prizes added to the enjoyment of the evening with music provided by Lots of Little Rhythms and Wayne and Val.

  A good night and good time was had by all with about $1,100 being raised for the Sea Rescue Group.

  The Association, Renegade Bootscooters and Two Rocks Volunteer Sea Rescue Group would like to thank the following sponsors who helped to make the event such a success: City of Wanneroo, Greens Wanneroo, Bakers Delight, Lotterywest, Botanic Golf Gardens, and Australia Post. And all those who helped with the setting up and cleaning up afterwards.

• June: Rock 'n' Roll Dance - $5 Entry

  About 150 people attended a 50s/60s/70s Rock and Roll Dance at the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre, on a cold Saturday night in June.

  Rock band "B & R" gave a fantastic performance with DJ Ron the support. The Kisamra Belly Dancers and the Renegade Bootscooters gave demonstrations of their wonderful talents with the crowd going wild when Andy Andross and his son Tony with their partners gave a breathtaking jive deomstration.

  The night was a huge success with everyone on their feet, enjoying all the active dancing of the 50s, 60s and 70s all night. The children present were excellent and the costumes were great.

  Thanks go especially to Dave and Vicki Hall for their magnificent efforts including the fantastic theme decorations. Thanks also to our helpers and of course Julie and Andrew Otremba for their terrific organisation of ANOTHER GREAT FAMILY NIGHT OUT PRESENTED BY THE YANCHEP-TWO ROCKS RECREATION ASSOCIATION.

• May: Quiz Night - $5 Entry

  On a cool Saturday evening in May, about 120 people attended the biggest and wildest Quiz Night ever held in Two Rocks. The crowd at the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre were puzzled, tested and teased with more than 100 questions.

  Table 1 representing the Yanchep-Two Rocks Recreation Association won the $50 Club/Group prize just for booking a table and turning up on the night. Many happy quizzers won door prizes, raffle prizes and game prizes.

  The results of the quiz were:

  PLACE 1st: 2nd:

  TABLE 1 2

  NOMINATED CLUB/GROUP Recreation Association Residents Association

  "Magnificent", "great", and "fantastic" are just some of the reactions from those that attended the Quiz Night. It was a really good night.

  The Yanchep-Two Rocks Recreation Association would like to thank the following people and businesses for their support - without them, such an enjoyable event would not have been possible:

  Blue Dolphin Coffee Shop Restaurant Civic Videos P Healy Giants Liquor Store Two Rocks Playgroup Phil Renkin Fosters Meats WA Salvage Bunnings Joondalup Tyre and Brake Centre Sportspower Australia Post

  Two Rocks Two Rocks Healy's Store Two Rocks Two Rocks Joondalup

  PLEASE SUPPORT THESE TRADES AND GROUPS

  Last but not least, special thanks go to Terry Loftus, our magnificent quiz master and to Dave Hall for his help with the music questions. Thanks also go to J Harris and C & M Gagiano and the many volunteers who helped with setting-up, the scrumptious supper and the clean-up afterwards. Your efforts demonstrate the great community spirit we have here in Yanchep-Two Rocks.

• April: Community Open Day - FREE

  COMMUNITY OPEN DAY, STALLS AND CAR BOOT SALE

  Our Community Open Day at the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre at Two Rocks was another great success although dampened a little by some unseasonal rain. A good crowd enjoyed the various activities and some people picked up some great bargains.

  Its was good to see lots of children enjoying the Magic Show by Buttons the Magic Clown. There were games, Jazz and Belly dancing and Bootscooting demonstrations, displays, 24 different stalls, food, face painting, play dough for the littlies, a mini 5-a-side junior soccer game and DJ music.

  It was a great opportunity for local Clubs and Community Groups to showcase their activities and do some fund raising.

  Click on one of the pictures on the left to go through to our photo Gallery to see some more snapshots of the day's activities.

  Thanks to all the helpers for a great set-up and clean-up afterwards. Thanks again to Julie and Andrew Otremba for organising another great local community event.

• February: Family Bush Dance - $5 Entry

  CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE OUTBACK

  A GREAT TIME was had by all who attended the Family Bush Dance at the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre on a warm Saturday night in February. There was a magnificent display of outback memorabilia and the hall was decorated with an outback theme. Thanks to those who loaned items for the night including Mel Vaz from Wild Kingdom Wildlife Park for the hay.

  The Pioneers Bush Band gave a great performance with backing from the "Lots of Little Rhythms" band and Barry Higgins. Everybody thoroughly enjoyed the Bush Dancing and the children present were very well behaved.

  Thanks to all the helpers for a great set-up, display and clean-up afterwards. Extra special thanks to Helen and Ken Sleap, Mavis Gagiano, Norm and May Caswell and Maureen and Rosco Spence for their help. And again, thanks to Julie and Andrew Otremba for all the work they did in organising another very successful local community event.

• January: Australia Day Breakfast - FREE

  The Yanchep Two Rocks Recreation Association's 2002 Australia Day Breakfast at the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre was bigger and better than previous years. For the first time, an Australian Citizenship Ceremony was held and Community Awards were presented.

  The Community Awards recognise individuals and community groups who have contributed to and been outstanding in the district. There are two categories of awards: 'Citizen of the Year' and 'Community Group of the Year'.

  Following the traditional Flag Raising Ceremony and National Anthem, 484 locals and visitors tucked into a great, free, Aussie breakfast. Activities included attendees marking their place of birth on a map of Australia or elsewhere in the world. It was very interesting to see where we all came from. Entertainment included great music by the WA Challenge Brass Band, Wayne Dekker (from the Yanchep National Park Aboriginal Heritage program) playing the didgeridoo and Wozzo the Clown for the littlies.

  The following Coomunity Awards were announced by Councillor Terry Loftus and presented by the Mayor of the City of Wanneroo Jon Kelly:
  YANCHEP-TWO ROCKS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2002:
  Margaret Gilchrist
  (for her tireless work over many years with the Yanchep-Two Rocks Home Support Group Inc.)
  
  YANCHEP-TWO ROCKS COMMUNITY GROUP OF THE YEAR 2002:
  Two Rocks Volunteer Sea Rescue
  (for the volunteers who dedicate their time and efforts guarding our ocean and rescuing others who may be in trouble at sea)

  At about 11:30 AM, Mayor Jon Kelly performed the first Australian Citizenship Ceremony held in Two Rocks. Local residents Mr. West from Yanchep and Mr. and Mrs. Clout from Two Rocks were sworn in as Australian Citizens.

  The Association would like to sincerely thank the following Sponsors:
  Yanchep Sun City Pty. Ltd.
  City of Wanneroo
  Tip Top Bakeries
  P Healy
  Supporters:
  Country Women's Association Yanchep District Branch
  Fosters Meats & FoodWorks Two Rocks
  and the many volunteers who helped. Special thanks again go to Andrew and Julie Otremba who did so much to organise another really great community event.

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