Directors: J. Joosten (Chair).
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Principal activities:
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| An annual general meeting was held on Saturday, 22 October, 2011. There was a chairan's report, hon. secretary's report and an hon.treasurer's report. The auditor was again appointed. | There were also reports from the social welfare committees, Illawarra and outer west and reports from affiliated associations.
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H. ten Brummelaar,J. Baremans and J. Joosten were reelected to the board. Next general meeting date is 25th January, 2012. |
| Social Welfare, Illawarra had a busy year, with 523 visitations. Social Welfare in Western Sydney Nepean has a growing visitation list. | The Concordia Club, in Newcastle, held, yet again a very successful St Nicholas Day, 3rd Dec. and also a 54th birthday clebration 8th Oct. | The Rembrandt Club, in St Marys reported on a car show and a musical function, also Leiden's ontzet, fashion show and carnival night. |
| Dutch Australian Society Illawarra celebrated a 59th anniversary and, back in March there was a week's holiday in Macksville. | The Rembrandt Choir enjoyed performing at the Stanwell Tops Holiday camp. | Abel Tasman Village reported on development work and the DACC participated in a "Games Day', in Chatswood. |
| The "Echoes from the Past Project" was opened in the Bunker Cartoon Gallery, Coffs Harbour. | A proposal was tabled: That a committee be formed to explore and develop the concept of a Dutch Hub for the benefit of all Dutch in Australia. | Sinterklaas (St Nicholas) was also sighted in Sydney: In Abel Tasman Village, Petersham Park and Juliana Village. |
| Concordia Newsletter...... | Klaverjas Federation NSW Newsletter | |
Abel Tasman Retirement Village, Chester Hill
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Playgroup, Petersham Park ~ not affilliated with the Federation of Netherlands Societies Ltd but board member, Peter Hamer, was pleased to be there and so was I, Jo M.. (Peter was in disguise.) |
Juliana Retirement Village (Logeman Court), Miranda
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Neerlandia, Frenchsforest |
DASI, Illawarra |