Life Members December, 2014
In his column in the 2015 Summer Spokesman, President Tony Simmons wrote:-
In mid-December, sixty members enjoyed
a beautiful Christmas luncheon at the
Birkenhead RSA. It was a very special
occasion as the Club acknowledged its
65th year! In recognition of this special
anniversary, the Club invited and hosted
the Club’s Life Members - Bryan Taylor,
Pelham Housego, Ron Shipton, Betty
Spicer, John McKillop and John Gregory.
It was great that the Life Members (and
wives) were available to join members and
chat. It was a privilege to meet and chat to
the Life Members that I had heard so much
about. It was very inspiring to hear some
of the tales from years gone by.
At the Club Christmas Luncheon, we
recognised a new Life Member, Denis
Gothorp. At the presentation, I said the
following words about Denis and I think it
is important that we acknowledge Denis’
contribution for all members to read:
Denis, you joined the Club in 1987 and
you have long been a leader of Club
rides. Only last year you finally gave up
leading the Saturday West rides and the
occasional Sunday ride. Even though I
am a mere youngster in the Club, many
members of longer standing have spoken
of the enjoyment of rides that you have led
– your warm and welcoming personality,
interesting and varied rides, together with
being knowledgeable of the highlights in
the area being ridden always made for an
excellent ride. Denis, your ride leadership
is missed, but we will not miss having to
climb halfway up the hills to Titirangi to
meet at your house in Hilling Street before
we could even start the Saturday rides!!
Denis, your long service to, and
participation in the Auckland Cycle
Touring Association is well recognised and
on behalf of the Club, it is my privilege, to
recognise that service and congratulate
you on becoming a Life member of the
Auckland Cycle Touring Association.
And, here are all the current Life Members.
Ron Shipton, Bryan Taylor, Denis Gothorp, John Gregory, Pelham Housego, Betty Spicer and
John McKillop.
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