New Hamburg ROMEOS Calling: 08/01/2012

New Hamburg ROMEOS Calling

The original purpose of the group was to bring together new neighbours who had moved from other parts of the Province of Ontario and also from other Provinces of Canada to our community of New Hamburg.

Initially the group was only composed of men from one street of the community but it has expanded to other areas as the need required. Initially the ROMEOS were run as a unique and isolated entity because the members had not been exposed to or were aware of the Organization's history and development. It only adopted the ROMEO name when it was found and referenced in a novel read by a member's wife.

The founding members then proceeded to allocate 'call signs' to each new participant based upon the Greek alphabet, Alpha to Omega, and grant a scroll to the new members.

Presently, we have 20 members as of January 1, 2013. This reflects a fluctuation of new and removed members from our inception. We may have to find a new alphabet very soon to maintain newer 'call signs'!!

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Member's Romeo Scroll

******By the Order of the ROMEO's******

Be it known that the benevolent ROMEO Order

has granted a vacant and non-important position

******************to********************

********The Honourable Member*********

***************John Doe**************

Thru due diligence, attendance and paid up

membership this honouree will henceforth be

referred to with the quasi distinguished title of

******************'Greek Call Sign'******************

Signed by order of the ROMEO Presidium

Signing Members:

Alpha

Beta

Gamma

***************

Friday, August 24, 2012

Romeo Lunch, August 23, 2012

This week we visited the Festival Inn Restaurant in Stratford.

In attendance were 8 Chapter members and 1 guest.

Our guest was a good friend of Carl who was staying with him

for a few days. Rob was visiting Carl and Norma from their home

in Staynor which is north of Barrie.

They leave when they :

1. Overstay their visit or

2. Carl runs out of Wiseners

Whichever comes first.

As usual we left for lunch around 11:15am and drove to Stratford.

The staff at the Inn had reserved a table for us in the very unique

solarium room that has the water cascading down over the glass

roof panelling. Very soothing for the boistrous group attending.

Carl Rob Ken 'Gamma'

George Dennis

Bob Ken 'Omega'

Ivan Jack

The Jokes of the day were presented by Bob, Jack, Carl and Rob. Yuk, Yuk to all for their presentations.

As you can see, you can't ask for a better ambiance for such a refined group.

Thanks to the drivers (Ken, Rob, Dennis) for their transportation.

The Committee was pleased to welcome Jack back to the outing and by the response from its members.

We shall return.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Romeo Lunch, August 9, 2012

This Thursday, the members decided to lunch at Kennedy's Pub in St. Agatha.

It has been awhile since we last visited this cosy Irish pub and its great beers.

We placed our orders with Suzette and were seated before any of the regulars
arrived. It's like we all know each other even though it has been some time since we were there.

As usual, the food is great and the beer, wine, etc. was refreshing. We even had
members order a Bloody Mary as well as the normal Wisener and pepsi.

Thanks to John Fenwick and Carl who drove the members to lunch where we met Phil after his appointment.