AGM Chairman's Report 3 August 2019
I would like to thank everybody for attending this meeting.
FUNDRAISERS SINCE LAST AGM
- We sold Casual day stickers, we have stickers available for this year please ask Marietjie.
- The Ladies tea was held at the Dinwiddie sports club, we had Lance James as our entertainer and made a profit of R12000.00. This year the ladies tea will be held again at the Dinwiddie sports club on the 14th September, thanks to the Sports club for assisting us with the venue and setting up the tables. The Theme this year is a mad hatter’s tea party, we sold 15 tables we have 2 more tables if anyone is interest please check with Sheryl.
- The Golf day was successful, we made R88 000.00 profit, the golf day for this year will be in October 2019, the cost will be R2000, 00 per four ball. Prizes and dinner included.
- The Chairperson together with Pezula Landscape is busy with a garden for the Broken Wingers to enjoy and sit outside paint and have lunch. The garden will have pathways for the wheelchairs to lead out to a seated area in the garden. Once this is done we can look at having a ladies tea every 3 month to raise funds for the Centre.
- We are looking for other assistance for arranging fundraiser please feel free to contract Sheryl.
- Our application for Government funding was successful and we receive an amount of R 32 000.00 every three months.
DONATIONS
We still receive food from Woollies every Monday.
Amcare still supply us with bread every Monday and Wednesday.
- JC R2 400.00
- My School R9 365.23
- Annie R1400.00
- Maxtim Trading R16 500.00
- Impact recycling R452.00
- Stacey R2 000.00
- Biz Africa R17 000.00
- Annon R1 216.00
- NG Kerk oos R3 000.00
- E Merge R15 000.00
- Justin R500.00
- Star Contractors R2 000.00
- Breklo R1 006.00
- NGK R1 700.00
FUNCTIONS
- For spring day last year the Broken Wingers had a braai at Jackson Dam.
- The Christmas party was sponsored by the people of Sha- mani Lodge. You can always depend on these people and every year the support our Broken Wingers.
- Valentine’s Day was at the centre. The Broken Wingers love to dress up to compete for Mr and Miss Valentine.
INCOME
- We had to increase the our fees from R1000.00 to R1500.00 a month
- Our organisation is entirely dependent on donation from the business sector and the public. The money we receive may seem a lot but barely cover all our expenses.
EXPENSES
- The bus was the biggest costs this year, we spent R90 000.00 for the year and half, we had to sell the bus and unfortunately will not be replacing the bus.
- Kitchen cupboards were replaced in the kitchen as they were falling apart
FUNDRAISERS FOR THIS YEAR
- The Ladies Tea will be on the 14th September. Please support us.
- Our Golf day will be in October.
- Casual day stickers will be available soon we ask everybody but especially the parents to get involved in this fundraiser.
I want to thank Maryn our Auditor for her hard work.
I want to thank the committee for their loyalty and support during this year.
I want to thank Marietjie and all the staff Sheryl, Thandi, Maria, Fran, Sylvia and Lesley and all our volunteers. We appreciate everything you do for our Broken Wingers.
Then I want to thank our LORD for giving us the strength to go forward. Without Him we can’t do anything.
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AGM Chairman's Report 4 June 2016 - Lettie Bardone
I want to thank the staff for all their hard work and dedication. Marietjie, Sheryl, Lesley, Fran, Sylvia, Thandi and our new staff member Maria is the drive force in this organization.
They keep this place in an excellent condition and the Health Dept. had no problem to issue us with a Health Certificate.
Sarah retired last year and we wished her everything of the best. Our sincerest condolences go to Lesley who lost his 94 year old mother last month.
The volunteers at B/W are the best. Thank you for your precious time but you knows it’s appreciated.
FUNDRAISERS DURING 2015:
The Ladies Tea in August was a very successful.The Golf day was in Oct.
We sold Casual day stickers
We made no money at Spur because of a lack of interest.
We did apply for Lotto funds but no feedback yet.
We also applied for Government funding, their people visited the centre to see if everything was up to date but so far we heard nothing from them.
DONATIONS:
We received foodstuff from Woollies Meyersdal, Eden Park Supermarket and Amcare.
The Randhart Laerskool brought Easter eggs
Then youth of the Brackenhurst Baptist Church gave Christmas gifts
We received a meat voucher from the Brackenhurst Bowling club and Johannesburg Nomads. They had a joint fundraiser.
We received a donation from the N.G.Kerk Alberton Oos
One of the parents arranged two air cons for us.
Rina Mulder spends her 70th birthday at the centre and she asked her friends to donate R70- 00 to B/W instead of gifts. Somebody gave R777-70. We received nearly R4000
FUNCTIONS:
The food for the Spring day was sponsored by Nando’s.
The Christmas party was sponsored by Sha Mani at their venue.
We asked the parents to donate R10-00 a month towards the shoebox project for Christmas gifts. Not everybody participated so we could not do that but we used the extra money for craft paint.
The Valentines function was at the centre. Tiffany Barker and friend entertained the B/W with music and jokes
Broken Wings were invited by The Jenny Rahme’s Dance Academy for a show at the Barn Yard Theatre
EXPENSES;
We don’t receive any more veggies from the Lewenssentrum Kerk.
The bus must go for its roadworthy certificate twice a year. We had to buy two new tyres. The ball joints also had to be replaced.
We also pay more rent to the council for the house. Instead of yearly we must now pay monthly. These extra expenses put a big burden on our budget.
We are still looking for somebody to help us with our Website
FUNDRAISERS FOR THIS YEAR;
Please support our Ladies tea on the 3rd September. Du Preez Stoltz will be the entertainer.
The Golf day will be on the 20thOctober.
Keep in mind that we also plan to sell Casual Day stickers.
COMMITTEE
I want to thank Maryn our Auditor for her hard work.
I want to thank the committee for their support during this year.
Trudy had a hard time to do all the paperwork for the Lotto, but we appreciate it.
Lorna resigned and we wish her well with her new career.
I decided to step down as Chairperson. I will still be available to serve on the committee for another year if I’m chosen. I just feel that we must have younger people with new ideas to take B/W forward.
The most important thanks go to our Lord. I know we would not have been able to get this far without him and with him this place will go forward for years to come.
One of our parents Stacey father is a living testimony of Gods greatness.
Lettie Bardone Chair Person
Marietjie invite everybody for a cup of soup
Maureen Ansett - 11/4/1944 to 02/11/2013
It is with a very heavy heart we bid farewell to a wonderful woman - Maureen Ansett. A tragic loss to Alberton, because of all she accomplished throughout the years. Her hardwork, dedication and passion for what she believed in, shows everywhere.
If it was not for this remarkable woman - our Centre would never had started, nor would it be where it is today. She had a great vision, and may we continue to make Broken Wings known by all in this town, and surrounding areas. Her wish, as well as ours, is to see it grow from strength to strength and cater for those who need it most.
She will be be loved and missed by all who knew her. Rest in peace.
Lorna-Ann Venter (Daughter and Vice Chairperson)