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'!!




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




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


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


Thursday, October 31, 2013

Romeo Lunch, October 31, 2013

Greetings Romeos,

Once again we are faced with the decision of 'to be or not to be'.
That is the question.
Do we attend the lunch for the Romeos and get a taste for the 'blood' sport, or do we languish in a state of 'who cares' and become the hunted.
The choice is clear on Halloween. 
Join us at the Fireside for a varied menu where the best of Kitchener dine.

Let's toast the Snow Bird members who have made their annual trek to points south and to the rest who will follow in the coming days.
For those of us still standing, now is the time to bond as one.
Please reply to the writer of your intentions to join us and whether you can drive to the venue.

As always,









The Ad Hoc Zombie Committee
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Today we lunched at the Fireside Restaurant with 8 members present.
At our reserved tables we were greeted by a charming  server who
took our drink orders. The choice of on tap beers was limited but with
that and available bottle beers all members were satisfied. The choice
between alcoholic and soft drinks was about even, which signifies that
the 'big' drinkers are on their way south. 
Look out America. 
The Canadians have landed.

With the food orders served, the group ate heartily on the huge portions
delivered. This can be 'doggie bag' heaven.

Carl gave us an update on his training and practice sessions with the new
prothesis and he is progressing nicely at the rehab programme.
He hopes to be able to visit his son in Arizona this winter.

John Matthews and Gina leave tomorrow for South Carolina and their annual golfing vacation with their normal large group. They will return briefly over December and then head for 3 months in Fort Myers.

John Fenwick and Barbara leave for their Florida home on November 16 and stay there until the springtime.

Rick and Linda are hoping to spend some time in Mexico.

Ron and Elaine also have winter plans for Mexico during February.

Dennis and Joan are still preparing for a trip to Tucson for 3 months.

With many of the members being unavailable early next year, it was decided to postpone any meetings during February and March of next year.

After lunch we returned home to Stonecroft by 1:30 pm.


                 Ken
                              Rick                                                                                         John
                                      Ken                                                                        Dennis
                                               John                                                      Carl
                                                                                 Ron