NOBS News: 2015

Monday, December 28, 2015

Fwd: GNOME BOWL on New Year's Day - PLUS Mini Indoor Rugby Skills & HS Skills starting this January

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Begin forwarded message:

From: "Nick Manz (TCI)" <Nick_Manz@toyota.ca>
Date: December 28, 2015 at 4:50:08 PM EST
To: "'members@burlingtoncentaursrfc.com'" <members@burlingtoncentaursrfc.com>, "juniors@burlingtoncentaursrfc.com" <juniors@burlingtoncentaursrfc.com>, "women@burlingtoncentaursrfc.com" <women@burlingtoncentaursrfc.com>, "'men@centaursrfc.com'" <men@centaursrfc.com>
Subject: GNOME BOWL on New Year's Day - PLUS Mini Indoor Rugby Skills & HS Skills starting this January

GNOME BOWL – New Year's Day – January 1^st @ 11:30 am

·       Annual New Year's Day touch tournament open only to Centaur alumni, Sr Men, Women, NOBS, Jr's(16 and older)‎ and their families.

·       All participants should be in Dome 1 at 11:30 am for the selection of teams. First game is at noon. Tournament is finished by 3:00 pm.

·       Bring a dark AND white T-shirt and $5 minimum donation. All money collected goes to the Dave Burnett Memorial Scholarship‎.

Attention ALL Parents and Junior Rugby Players:

Looking for a fun way to stay active over these cold winter months?

The Centaurs Rugby Club has the answer with our Indoor Rugby Winter Skills Sessions.

Saturday afternoons starting on January 16^th for minis 5 to 14 years old

And our new high school Indoor Rugby Sessions starting on January 5^th is a great way to prepare for the outdoor High School season.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

NOBS WORLD; BOXING DAY UPDATE.

Good afternoon to everyone in the NOBS World; where ever you are. Some late breaking news for the Boxing Day run around; but first an important announcement.

Ann and Eric Andrae, would like to announce the birth of their son; Scott Anthony Andrae, on Monday, December 21^st. Congratulations to you both.

The Centaurs, as earlier announced will be holding their Boxing Day runaround at 1pm this Saturday. The NOBS RFC are encouraging all members to come out for a post-Christmas run, and then up to the club house for some drinks and food. Hope you can make it.

Remember there is no touch, this coming Sunday the 27^th. Touch resumes on Sundays, Jan 3^rd.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New year, Da Thug

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Monday, December 21, 2015

FW: Christmas Eve Carols at the Rugby Club & Holiday Events

Good morning , and a Merry Christmas to everyone in the NOBS World; where ever you are. I have received an email from the Centaurs with all the times and dates, for the upcoming events over the holiday period. Some other notes, as mentioned to me yesterday; by no less than Kevin Bloska. This Tuesday is the last evening in the dome, until January 5^th. Next weekend, we will be joining the Centaurs for the annual Boxing Day runaround, at 1pm. There is no touch on Sunday December 27^th. Touch will resume on Sunday January 3^rd.

I received a note from our old friend Barry Hyslop, from deep in the American south.

"Craig. Please wish everyone in the club a very merry Christmas and a very happy New Year.

Miss y'all.

LOL

A Merry Christmas to all of you and your family's. Have a safe holiday and see you next year.

Da Thug

Happy Holidays Centaurs & Friends!

The Centaurs would like to invite you and your families to the Rugby Club for our Christmas Carols on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24^th

· 1:00 to 2:00 pm - Come early before the carols and bring the kids to meet with SANTA!

· 2:00 to 5:00 pm - Annual Christmas Carols at the Rugby Club and sing-along with Cye Beechey

Boxing Day Runaround – Saturday, December 26^th

· Come out and run off some of that holiday cheer you have been indulging in this past month. Touch will be outside at the main pitch for 1:00 pm.

New Year's Day Gnome Bowl – Friday, January 1^st

· Annual New Year's Day touch tournament open only to Centaur alumni, Sr Men, Women, NOBS, Jr's(16 and older)‎ and their families.

· All participants should be in Dome 1 at 11:30 am for the selection of teams. First game is at noon. Tournament is finished by 3:00 pm.

· Bring a dark and white shirt and $5 minimum donation. All money collected goes to the Dave Burnett Memorial Scholarship‎.

Keep up to date with all your local rugby action and follow us on Facebook & Twitter at:

www.centaursrfc.com

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holidays

"Friends through Rugby, Friends through Life"

Cheers

Nick Manz

Director of Administration

Burlington Centaurs RFC

"Friends through Rugby

Friends through Life"

www.centaursrfc.com

Friday, December 18, 2015

MERRY CHRISTMAS FRON THE NOBS RFC

Merry Christmas from the NOBS RFC.

This Sunday, we will be having our annual Christmas Touch run at 1pm. Whether you’re playing or not, come on down for some Christmas cheer and treats.

Dec 24^th will see the Centaurs Christmas Carol sing along in their clubhouse. Times TBA. Dec 26^th will be the Boxing Day touch event and Jan 1^st , the touch tournament in the dome.

Hope to see you, Jacob Morley

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

FW: Boxing Day Open House

From: janedoyle@sympatico.ca

We are having our traditional Doyle Open House on Boxing Day, Saturday 26^th December, from 2.00 pm onwards.

Please come on and join us for a glass of bubbly or a pint of beer…everyone welcome

Our address :

234 Spring Garden Road
Oakville, L6L 5H4

(905) 849-8794

Look forward to seeing you on the 26th

Jane and all the family

P.S. In case we have forgotten anyone, please pass on this invitation.

Monday, December 7, 2015

FW: Centaurs Annual General Meeting Notice - TOMORROW Tuesday, December 8th @ 7:00 pm

From: Nick Manz (TCI) [mailto:Nick_Manz@toyota.ca]
Sent: Monday, December 07, 2015 12:01 PM
To: 'members@burlingtoncentaursrfc.com'; juniors@burlingtoncentaursrfc.com; women@burlingtoncentaursrfc.com; Rugby Email List (srmen@burlingtoncentaursrfc.com)
Cc: 'Charles Schandl'; Stephanie Venimore (svenimore@cogeco.ca)
Subject: Centaurs Annual General Meeting Notice - TOMORROW Tuesday, December 8th @ 7:00 pm

Thank you to all those involved in the Burlington Santa Claus Parade yesterday.

The Centaurs float did a great job at representing Rugby in the parade.

REMINDER – Centaurs AGM TOMORROW AT 7:00 PM (See details below)

You are formally invited and given notice to attend the Burlington Centaurs RFC Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 8^th at 7:00 pm upstairs at the Burlington Rugby Club located at Sherwood Forest Park.

All registered members are strongly encouraged to put forth your ideas and determine the direction of the future of the club. Your input and votes are extremely important towards the growth of the club.

The Nominations Board for club positions for 2016 has been posted upstairs in the clubhouse. Nominations must be seconded by voting members in good standing.

During the AGM will review the Director’s reports of the club and the Club Positions will be voted upon.

From Section IV of the Club Constitution the club positions to be voted upon include:

· The President

· Director of Administration

· Director of Finances

· Director of Facilities

· Director of Social

· Director of Games

· Director of Men’s Rugby

· Director of Women’s Rugby

· Director of Junior Development

All voting and social members are encouraged to attend. From Section III of the Club Constitution:

d) A Social Member shall be a non-playing member interested in furthering the objects of the club but will not be entitled to vote at general meetings. ($25 social membership fee – included in NOBS dues)

e) A Voting Member shall be a non-playing member interested in furthering the objects of the club including being eligible to vote at general meetings. ($75 voting membership fee – included in Club dues)

If you are unable to attend and you are a voting member in Good Standing please fill out the attached proxy vote and email vote@centaursrfc.com

Cheers

Nick Manz

Director of Administration

Burlington Centaurs RFC

“Friends through Rugby

Friends through Life”

www.centaursrfc.com

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

AWARDS NIGHT TOMORROW

Just a reminder from Mr. Bloska, tickets are still available for tomorrow night’s awards night, at 7pm in the Centaurs Clubhouse. They can be purchased tonight at touch, or at the door tomorrow. You can let Kevin know at bloskak@rogers.com .

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

FW: NOBs Awards Dinner Survey November 27th

The NOBs are facing declining membership, particularly among full contact players. The Board wants your input to help them understand the issues and what to do about them. We are going to take about 15 to 20 minutes at the Awards Dinner on November 27th to discuss the issue and have each attendee fill out a short-survey. The questions to think about are listed below. We will have hard copies and pens ready for you at the dinner. Any questions, contact Michael H Howes at 905-517-6358, or michael@2waconsulting.com

Thank you.

Michael

NOBs Club Improvement Survey Questions

What clubs do you play for? Pick all that apply:

Niagara Old Boys RFC

Burlington Centaurs RFC

Other __________

What do you play? Pick all that apply:

Contact games

Touch games

Dome games

All of the above

None of the above

If you chose Contact games:

Are you a paying member of the NOBs?

If no, why not?

What would have to change for you to become a member of the NOBs?

Are you a member of the NOBs:

Contact member

Touch member

Dome member

Social member

How many games a year do you play for the NOBs?

0 to 5

6 to 10

More than 10

What keeps you from playing more games?

What would have to change for you to be able / be willing to play more games?

More contact games _______________________________

More touch games _____________________________

More Dome games _____________________________

7. In your opinion, how would you describe the amount of non-rugby activities that the NOBs offer:

Too few

Too many

About right

Why did you choose that answer?

In your opinion, what non-rugby activities do you take part in?

Golf

Soccer

Cricket

Awards Dinner

Spectating

What would you consider a reasonable price per ticket for a non-rugby activity? Enter a range beside each of the events that you are interested in.

Dinner, $ _________

Skiing, $__________

Theatre, $ __________

Other, $ __________

Should we have more activities where we bring wives, significant others?

Yes?

No?

Why did you answer that way?

In your opinion, how would you describe the frequency of NOBs tours:

Too many

Too few

About right

Why did you choose that answer?

If you had three pieces of advice for the Board of Directors, what are they?

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Friday, November 20, 2015

NOBS WORLD, NOVEMBER 20TH. 2015 Wayne Hodgson

Good morning to everyone in the NOBS World; where ever you are. Some great pictures passed along to us from Kurt Tamowski, remembering our old team mate and friend, Wayne Hodgson. Don’t forget there is a memorial service for Wayne this Sunday. Details below.

From: Tamowski Kurt Hi Craig,

Thanks for your dedication to the Nobs.
Here are a few pics I found with Wayne in them. You can send to the Clan or to individuals that would appreciate.
See you on the 27th.
StoLat,

Kurt

Sad news this morning. Long time NOB, Wayne Hodgson passed away yesterday.

-----Original Message-----
From: eric [mailto:eseppala@vaxxine.com]

Hi Craig:

Wayne passed away today at home after a struggle with cancer. Wayne was a long time NOB player who continued his membership for years after he stop playing. He was the backbone of the Niagara club for decades and was the driving force and generous supporter of the club's recent relocation from Pt. Colborne to Niagara Falls Here's a link to the funeral arrangements including visitation hours ( Monday November 16, 2015, between 2 pm and 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm) and a celebration of his life (Cairn Croft, Best Western Hotel, 6400 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls, Ontario from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday November 22, 2015):

http://www.pattersonfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1703739

Would you please forward this sad news to your mailing list.

Thanks

Eric

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Fwd: Archie McGeachie.

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Begin forwarded message:

From: "Mel. Crossfield" <melcrossfield@cogeco.ca>
Date: November 18, 2015 at 12:20:49 PM EST
To: Craig Morley <camorley09@gmail.com>
Subject: Archie McGeachie.

Dear Craig, sad news from Peterborough that our dear old friend and piper
has passed away last night from cancer. He was in his eighties and was a good
friend to the Nobs, as you know. He piped at many Robbie Burns nights for the Nobs.
No other info at this time, but please pass on this message.
Mel C.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

NOBS WORLD NOVEMBER 18TH 2015: Dinner

Morning Craig

Don't know if this will make the Wednesday Late
night news deadline BUT

for an evening of unsurpassed cuisine,entertainment
and surprises

Gentlemen's Dinner and
Awards night tickets for

Friday 27th November
At the Clubhouse
Doors open at 7.00pm

will be on sale at the Club , Tues, Thurs, Sundays

available
At the bar
Rolf or Kevin

$40 each

Ta

TTT

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Re: NOBS WORLD NOVEMBER 15

Nice and warm here today Tony. 15c, bright sunshine, sliding door open at the club, working on our suntans! Another southern Ontario fall day 👌

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On Nov 15, 2015, at 12:27 PM, Tony Windsor <tony.windsor@gmail.com> wrote:

What are you talking about? Was 17 degrees and perfect rugby weather in Malvern.....
From: Craig Morley
Sent: ‎15/‎11/‎2015 12:47
To: general@nobsrfc.com
Subject: NOBS WORLD NOVEMBER 15

Don't forget, touch is on today and every Sunday in Burlington at 1PM. Dress accordingly as we are outside. Da Thug

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NOBS WORLD NOVEMBER 15

Don't forget, touch is on today and every Sunday in Burlington at 1PM. Dress accordingly as we are outside. Da Thug

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Friday, November 13, 2015

FW: Wayne Hodgson

Sad news this morning. Long time NOB, Wayne Hodgson passed away yesterday.

-----Original Message-----
From: eric [mailto:eseppala@vaxxine.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2015 7:06 PM
To: Craig Morley
Subject: Wayne Hodgson

Hi Craig:

Wayne passed away today at home after a struggle with cancer. Wayne was a long time NOB player who continued his membership for years after he stop playing. He was the backbone of the Niagara club for decades and was the driving force and generous supporter of the club's recent relocation from Pt. Colborne to Niagara Falls Here's a link to the funeral arrangements including visitation hours ( Monday November 16, 2015, between 2 pm and 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm) and a celebration of his life (Cairn Croft, Best Western Hotel, 6400 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, Ontario from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday November 22, 2015):

http://www.pattersonfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1703739

Would you please forward this sad news to your mailing list.

Thanks

Eric

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

NOBS WORLD Dome / Dinner

Good afternoon to everyone in the NOBS World; where ever you are. Our awards night is fast approaching; Friday November 27^th . For more information, you can approach a member of the Executive. Here’s the early word from Rolf. Always an entertaining night.

Friday 27th November

Meal to be determined

Tickets Holding at $30 Ta

TTT
More news from Rolf. The domes are now in full swing, but monies are still owing. The club is about to open the waiting list, so if you are already playing and have not paid, be warned.

Winter Touch is now every Sunday, we basically play in every type of weather. Come on down and join the throng already playing. Helps thwart the winter doldrums. Da Thug

Morning Craig

Maybe we can do a slight prod this week in your weekly email.

Dome Subs are going well and we are STILL holding spaces
for a number of people who have made a VERBAL commitment.

HOWEVER after this week we will have to consider deferring to THE WAITING LIST
people who want to give us money.

Ta

TTT

Monday, November 9, 2015

Fwd: Save The Date! Fall Sample Sale Event In 1 Weeks!

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Andy Maunder <AMaunder@throatthreads.com>
Date: November 6, 2015 at 8:36:36 AM EST
To: Nick Manz <Nick_Manz@toyota.ca>, TIm Morton <Tim.morton9@gmail.com>, "Barry Goldberg" <bgoldberg1@cogeco.ca>, Craig Morley <camorley09@gmail.com>
Subject: Fwd: Save The Date! Fall Sample Sale Event In 1 Weeks!

Hi Guys,
Can you pas on this info to the masses and add to our web site and face book etc. Throat Threads is a club sponsor and has some great deals on Men's and Ladies apparel.

Thanks

Andy

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Andy Maunder

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Friday, November 6, 2015

NOBS WORLD NOVEMBER 6th. "That's it!"

Another season has come and gone for the NOBS RFC. Last Tuesday evening, we played our final fixture of the year, with the Staff College. Same story, younger, fitter, fast, but with the one exception, except for a few of them, lacking in rugby savvy.