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November 2009 Articles

Presidents Report 

Well by the time you read this, the breeding season is well under way. I hope everyone's season is a successful one, and that you have plenty of young birds to sell at our up coming sale, which is fast approaching (seems like we only just had the last one!).

The functions coordinators have been busy organising several functions and visits to our club. Certainly two people who are under-paid in their role! It's great to hear that the Christmas mystery trip was full very early. Great to see members are keen to get together socially, and enjoy an outing as a club. Certainly makes me proud to be President of a club where we have so much mate ship. The Functions Coordinators are also busy working on a trip away. Will be a great 3 days, and we are asking our members to support this trip as much as you can.

You may have noticed at the last general meeting that we changed the whole physical layout of the seating. This was done so everyone could get a better view of Alan hand feeding his birds. It was supposed to be a once off, however the amount of positive feedback we received that we should always have it like that, was overwhelming. So we have decided to keep it that way for a few more meetings at least.

Speaking of feedback, we always appreciate feedback as to any aspect of the club. There is a suggestion box kept at the back of the room, which we would love to see get more use. It may be in the form of running meetings differently, or perhaps a suggestion or feedback for the upcoming bird sale, which we are starting to plan. Also if you have a question or query or dilemma which you want to put out to everyone in the club, pop it in the box and we can bring it up at the meeting, you can remain anonymous if need be.

Subs are now well overdue, and if you haven't paid your subs, you probably won't be reading this newsletter. If you know of someone that hasn't paid their subs, or know of a someone that keeps birds and is not a member of the club, just give them a tap on the shoulder and ask if they would like to become a member of our club. Even as a visitor, visitors are always welcome. We have had some amazing and knowledgeable guest speakers lately, and have many more lined up, so it would be good to get as many members to attend meetings as possible.

Anyway that’s about all from me. As I sit and type this away it's 30+ degrees outside (so inside is the place to be). I hope everyone's birds are surviving this November heat wave, and I look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting.
Cheers Paul

From the RECIPE page

  Smoked Salmon Tartlets

100 g smoked salmon or tuna (tinned is OK)

1 medium avocado, finely diced

2 TB lemon juice

20 cocktail pastry cases or bread cases (see recipe below)

1. Combine the smoked salmon, diced avocado and lemon juice.

 Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and

 chill for 10 min. 

2. When ready to serve, place the pastry cases on a platter and

 fill each with salmon mixture. Garnish each tartlet with a sprig of dill.

     BREAD CASES

Roll day old bread slices out thinly. Cut into round with suitable

size cutter. Butter either one or both sides.

Place in patty pan, muffin, friand trays and bake for 10 minutes.

OPEN ROAST PUMPKIN AND FETA PIES

350g pumpkin, peeled, cut into 1cm cubes (no larger)

2 tsp olive oil

3 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed

2 eggs

100ml light thickened cream

100g low fat feta, crumbled

 Preheat oven to 200ºC. Grease two 12-hole muffin pans. Place pumpkin on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Drizzle with oil and season. Roast for 20min or until cooked.

Cut 20 rounds from the pastry sheets using a 6.5cm cutter. Press into muffin holes to cover base and a little of the sides. Whisk eggs and cream together. Divide pumpkin among rounds, top with 1 teaspoon egg mixture, then sprinkle with feta. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Cool slightly, then turn out.

By Lyn Schneider

Recipes wanted for future newsletters please email: countair@tpg.com.au   or fax: 08 85643401

 Kev's Korner

 Morton’s working in a saw mill when he accidentally cuts of his ear. It falls to the ground among all the sawdust.

     His mates frantically start looking for the missing ear, so they can rush him to hospital to get it reattached.

     Suddenly one yells out “I’ve found it ! I’ve found your ear Morton”

     Morton looks at it and then casually throws it away, 

     “That’s not my ear,” he says,  “mine had a pencil behind it”

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