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Crayfishing boat Double Delight skippered by Jason Lindsay

Pastor Jon Spurgeon
performing the Blessing

Cr Paul Miles, Cr Laura Gray, Pastor Jon Spurgeon, King Neptune and Mayor Jon Kelly at the Blessing

Junior Belly Dancers

Combined Yanchep/Two Rocks
School Choir

Dans Ez Studio Dancers

Some of the crowd
enjoying the entertainment

Fire & Rescue and St. John Ambulance wrecked vehicle demonstration











Julie Otremba, Margaret Gilchrist and Lorraine Wallace volunteer with local community groups
Courtesy of Sun City News

Foundation members celebrating the Association's 30th birthday
Courtesy of Sun City News

Guests at the Breakfast included Mayor Jon Kelly, Phil Renkin, Bill Marwick and Nick Trandos
Courtesy of Sun City News

Local ambulance volunteers at the Breakfast
Courtesy of Sun City News














































































































































Some of the locals
enjoying a free breakfast
Courtesy of Sun City News





















Representatives of the Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club with their Community Group of the Year award
Courtesy of Sun City News


Kylie Van Padua receiving her
Youth Achiever of the Year
award from Nobu Kawasaki
Courtesy of Sun City News



Ken Sleap receiving
his gold medal
from Association President Andrew Otremba
Courtesy of Sun City News




A great way to start
our National Day
Courtesy of Sun City News




Some happy and proud
young Aussies at the Breakfast
Courtesy of Sun City News

Past Events - 2007

The following events, listed in reverse chronological order (i.e. latest first), were organised or supported by the Association in 2007:

• December: New Year's Eve Bash - $10 Entry
• December: Carols by Candlelight - FREE
• November: Blessing Of The Fleet - FREE
• September: Volunteers Breakfast - Free Entry for Volunteers
• August: Hoedown - $5-$10 Entry
• July: Quiz Night - $5 Entry
• April: Rock N Roll Dance - $5 Entry
• January: Australia Day Breakfast - FREE

• December: New Years Eve Bash - $10 Entry

  What a night of great entertainment! Although not as many people turned up as expected, those that did come along to the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre on New Years Eve had an excellent time. Hot Revival were fabulous!!!!
  
  

  The Association would like to thank the helpers for taking the time to make the venue look nice for the night and also those who stayed on afterwards to clean up.

• December: Carols by Candlelight - FREE

  A good crowd of about 140 joined in the spirit of Christmas at the annual Carols by Candlelight at the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre on a cool and wet Saturday evening in December.

  After some opening Carols by the Free Spirit Choral Choir, everyone joined in singing a good selection of Christmas Carols. A group of children then performed Away in a Manger as a Nativity play. Following some linedancing to Christmas songs by the Renegade Linedancers, most of the children got up and learned and performed a linedance as well. Then everyone joined in the old favourite Emu Up A Gum Tree followed by some children's Carols. Kathryn Kyle then sang White Christmas and I saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus, When the children sang Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, the jolly old fellow arrived with lolly bags for all of them.

  At the conclusion, coffee, tea, cordial and biscuits were provided FREE for all.

  The Association's thanks go to all those who participated in this wonderful event and to those who helped set up and clean up afterwards.

• November: Blessing of the Fleet - FREE

  A great crowd of about 3,000 came along and witnessed the Two Rocks Blessing Of The Fleet and enjoyed a range of activities and entertainment on what turned out to be a nice Sunday in November. It was a great family day.

  City of Wanneroo Mayor Jon Kelly welcomed all those in attendance and opened the proceedings.

  Double Delight skippered by Jason Lindsay was the boat that was Blessed by Pastor Jon Spurgeon of the Sun City Church. Due to weather conditions, there were no boat rides until later in the day when Two Rocks Volunteer Sea Rescue took passengers out for a short run. King Neptune handed out lollypops and spot prize gifts.

  Entertainment during the day included: Kathryn Kyle, Junior Belly Dancers, Combined Yanchep/Two Rocks School Choir, Dans Ez Studio Dancers, Free Spirit Choral Choir, Renegade Linedancers, and Shuhari Karate. Children enjoyed the 15 interactive SCITECH displays, face painting, bouncy castle, bungee run and Lions Train.

  There were plenty of stalls to choose from: Cakes, Craft, Art & Craft, Tombola, Jumanga Olive Oil and Trees, Candle Craft, Clothes, Jams, Chutney & Shirts, Stamps, Plants, Lucky Dips, Fairytales & Magical Creatures, Ceramics and Glass Jewellery, Photography, Posters, and a variety of Food & Drinks.

  Informative displays were provided by: Two Rocks Volunteer Sea Rescue, North Coast Marine Modellers, and Tuart Hill Trucks. Yanchep-Two Rocks Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services and St. John Ambulance staged a demonstration with a wrecked vehicle with an injured passenger. Some of the Crayfishermen held a rope coiling competition.

  The Association would like to thank the local groups and individuals that supported and participated in the 2007 Blessing of the Fleet and all who attended. Special thanks go to Julie, Ivan, Betty, Teresa, Eric, Nic Brookes and the Renegade Linedancers for helping in the organisation and conduct of such a great community event

  Last but not least, the Association would like to thank the following who helped in a big way by sponsoring the event: City Of Wanneroo Community Funding, City Of Wanneroo Beach to Bush Festival, Capricorn JV, Sun City News, and Yanchep Sun City Pty. Ltd..

• September: Volunteers Breakfast - Free Entry for Volunteers

  About 80 people enjoyed a free volunteers breakfast at the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre in Two Rocks on a cool Saturday morning in September.

  The annual breakfast was initiated and organised by the Yanchep-Two Rocks Recreation Association to acknowledge and thank the many volunteers that we have in our area.

  This year's breakfast also coincided with the Association's 30th Birthday. All volunteers received some chocolate and a commemorative pen to mark the occasion. A beautiful cake was also cut to celebrate the 30 year anniversary of the Association. Volunteers are a very important part of our community and it is nice to be able to say thank you to them and show appreciation for what they do.

  Guest speaker Bill Marwick talked about his early life with the Wanneroo Times. Mayor Jon Kelly and Mr Nick Trandos were also guests at the breakfast. Past committee members that attended included Nancye Nicol, Eileen and Bill Boyd, and Gwen and Bert Belo. The Association's founding member, Mr Phil Renkin, was also present and still plays an active role in the Association as the Treasurer.

  Lorraine Wallis from the Renegade Linedancers presented a cheque for $600 to the Yanchep-Two Rocks Home Support Group Inc. This was a significant proportion of the proceeds from the Hoedown held in August. The Hoedown was an annual community fund raising event organised by the Renegades and the Association.

  The Association would like to thank those special volunteers who helped with the set up, the cooking and the clean up afterwards.

• August: Hoedown - $5-$10 Entry

  A big crowd of about 160 thoroughly enjoyed the GLITTER themed Hoedown at the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre on a cool Saturday night in August.

  The Hoedown was jointly organised by The Renegade Linedancers and The Yanchep-Two Rocks Recreation Association.

  As well as locals and Renegades, there were Linedancers from other areas including groups from Badgingarra, Gin Gin, Geraldton, York and Rockingham. Raffle, Door and Spot prizes were appreciated by the very many lucky winners. A light supper, tea and coffee were provided. With great music and a great Dance List arranged by Lorraine, it was a FANTASTIC night!

  The Hoedown was a community fund raising event with part proceeds going to the Yanchep-Two Rocks Home Support Group Inc.

  Thanks to those who donated prizes and those who helped set up the hall and clean up afterwards.

• July: Quiz Night - $5 Entry

  A great crowd of 121 locals and visitors enjoyed a fantastic night out with a lot of fun and raffle and door prizes at the annual Quiz Night at the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre, Two Rocks on a cool Saturday night in July.

  This year's quiz night was again held 'Millionaire' style. This is where four possible answers are provided for each question and all you have to do is choose the correct answer. By the end of the night, many people had learnt that it pays to read the questions carefully.

  The winning table was number 14. Second place went to table number 2. All tables received prizes.

  Many participants picked up some great bargains in the Silent Auction which was conducted during the night. The auction raised $645.

  The Association would like to sincerely thank the following sponsors that helped make the night such a great success:

  Sea Salt Restaurant & Café Bunnings Renegade Linedancers Grand Cinemas Lotterywest Australia Post Chocolate Drops adultshop.com R Beer J & A Otremba Club Capricorn J Harris

  Chantarz Hair and Beauty Houseworks Joondalup Botanic Golf The Good Guys Joondalup Auto Masters Cellarbrations Liquor Store Sun City Country Club Bobby Jo's T Watts P Renkin B White Recreation Association

  Thanks to Teresa, Betty, Eric, Andrew, Julie, Lorraine and Pat who set up the hall and made sandwiches for the supper. Also thanks to Terry and Caroline Loftus who did a great job preparing the questions and running the quiz. And finally, thanks to Paul, Latoya, Helen, Laura, Lorraine, Peter, Erice, Teresa, Andrew, Julie, Betty, Joyce and Desiree who helped to clean up and pack things away at the end of the night.

• April: Rock N Roll Dance - $5 Entry

  A smaller but enthusiastic crowd attended and thoroughly enjoyed the Rock N Roll Dance at the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre in Two Rocks on a mild Saturday night in April.

  The night was made all the more enjoyable by lots of great music provided by the very popular Bruce and Robyn. Most of the crowd danced all night!

  A light supper with tea and coffee provided some refreshment for the active rock and rollers. Some were lucky enough to win Door and Raffle prizes.

  Thanks to those who helped with setting up the hall, preparing supper and cleaning up afterwards. Your efforts helped make this another great community event.

• January: Australia Day Breakfast - FREE

  A large crowd attended the Association's annual 'Aussie Day' Breakfast at the Phil Renkin Recreation Centre in Two Rocks on Friday 26 January 2007 and enjoyed:

  • a hot breakfast;
  • chocolates, flags and stickers for the children;
  • the presentation of well deserved Community Awards; and
  • great entertainment for young and old;
  ALL FREE

  Following the National Anthem, more than 540 local residents and visitors tucked into a great 'Aussie' breakfast with a choice of bacon, eggs, sausages, baked beans, tomatoes, juice, coffee/tea and toast.

  With the assistance of North Ward Councillors Laura Gray and Terry Loftus, the sixth annual Yanchep-Two Rocks Recreation Association Australia Day Awards were presented after the 'Aussie' Breakfast. The Community Awards recognise individuals, community groups and youth who have contributed to and been outstanding in the district.

  The following Community Awards were announced and presented:
  
  

  YANCHEP-TWO ROCKS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2007:
  By Recreation Association President Mr Andrew Otremba:
  To: Phil Renkin (unable to attend)
  (for his lengthy and continuing work in the Community)
  
  YANCHEP-TWO ROCKS COMMUNITY GROUP OF THE YEAR 2007:
  By Recreation Association President Mr Andrew Otremba:
  To: Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club
  (for its ongoing presence and contribution to the Community)
  
  YANCHEP SUN CITY PTY LTD YOUTH ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR 2007:
  By Yanchep Sun City Pty. Ltd. Managing Director Mr. Nobu Kawasaki
  To: Kylie Van Padua
  (for her achievements in business)

  This year, the Recreation Association also announced and presented two medals of recognition. Ken Sleap, who usually prefers to blend in with the background, received a gold medal for his contribution to the Association through his upkeep of its web site and willingness to lend a hand at functions.

  Lorraine Wallis received a silver medal. Lorraine runs the Renegade Linedancers and helps the Association run an annual Hoedown which raises funds for community groups and services. Unfortunately, Lorraine was not able to attend the Breakfast.

  Entertainment included great music and singing by Pete Robson as well as a Bouncy Castle for the littlies.

  An army of local volunteers including many members of the Yanchep District Branch of the Country Women's Association, set up, cooked, and served breakfast and washed dishes. Some people also stayed on to clean and pack up afterwards. Without all of these dedicated volunteers this function would not be such a great success. Congratulations and well done to all the helpers.

  The City of Wanneroo and Yanchep Sun City Pty. Ltd. were the major sponsors of this event again this year. Local businesses Fosters Meats and FoodWorks Two Rocks also supported the event with donations or amazing discounts to help the day.

  The Association appreciates everyone's help and contributions.

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