New Hamburg ROMEOS Calling: Friday, March 29, 2013

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

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Friday, March 29, 2013

In Memoriam - RIP My Friend

John (Jack) DAVIES

DAVIES, John (Jack) Jack passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the K-W Health Centre, Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. He was born in Toronto 81 years ago, the only son of the late John and Agnes (McGibbon) Davies. Jack resided in New Hamburg and was a member of the ROMEO's Club at Stonecroft. Jack had been involved with Graphic Arts for over 52 years in many aspects of the business, retiring as Sales Manager. He was a member of Trinity United Church, Kitchener. Beloved husband of June Christine (Henderson) Davies whom he married June 26, 1954. Dear father of Ken and Lynn Davies of Ottawa, Doug and Dana Davies of Portland, Oregon, and Laura Welton of New Hamburg. Cherished grandfather of Tom, Randy, John and Emma Davies; Keeley and Wyatt Davies; and Nigel Welton.