It was just so jolly popular...

The prego roll with chilli sauce

Agdervanic Caterers, the caterers at The Old Edwardian Society, always listens to the will of the membership.

It is therefore not surprising that the Caterers have again listened to the members' request to repeat last week's special as the specilal for 3 to 7 December 2018.

The ever popular special is a Prego Roll with Chips and Salad. The 120 gram steak is complimented  by the chilli sauce which lovingly smothers the steak.

Added by a desert of ice-cream that follows the prego roll, the meal is well worth  the amount of

The ice-cream.

R70.00 as charged for such  meal.

Of course the special does not attract the 10% discount that is generously given by Agdervanic to all Old Edwardian Society members on meals and beverages.

All those attending the Society's AGM on 3 December 2018 (starting at 18H00) are welcome to indulge themselves.

Praying for a good meal?

The prego roll with chilli sauce.

Agdervanic Caterers have done it again.

This week's special is a Prego Roll with Chips and Salad. The 120 gram steak is complimented  by the chilli sauce which lovingly smothers the steak.

Added by a desert of ice-cream that follows the prego roll, the meal is well worth  the amount of R70.00 as charged for such  meal.

Of course the special does not attract the 10% discount that is generously given by Agdervanic to all Old Edwardian Society members on meals and beverages.

Having had this prego for lunch, I strongly recommend such special to one and all.

Have it, you'll also say, you're welcome.

December 2018 - Operating Times

Annual General Meeting - Monday 3rd of December 2018 at 18H00

THE OLD EDWARDIAN SOCIETY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE NINETY FOURTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE OLD EDWARDIAN SOCIETY WILL BE HELD IN THE KINGS TAVERN OLD EDWARDIAN CLUBHOUSE, NINTH AVENUE, LOWER HOUGHTON, JOHANNESBURG ON MONDAY 3^rd OF DECEMBER 2018 AT 18H00.

A G E N D A

1. To confirm the notice of the meeting.
2. To ratify the minutes of the Ninety Third Annual General Meeting held on the 11^th December 2017
3. To ratify the President’s report.
4. To ratify the Executive Committee’s report.
5. To ratify the audited Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31^st August 2018 and the Balance Sheet at that date.
6. To ratify the election of members to the Executive Committee.
   
   In terms of the Society’s Constitution. Mr Greg Bortz offers himself for re-election. Angus Mc Kenzie and Colin Webster offer themselves to continue to serve on the Executive Committee.
   During the year Messer’s Raymond DuBois, Nick Icely, Richard Hatfield and Ms. Claire Morgan were co-opted onto the Committee and offer themselves for election.
   
   Messer David Lazer has been nominated to serve on the Executive Committee and offers himself for election.
   Messer’s Neil Darroch, Thabiso Madiba, Gareth Taylor and James Webster have decided not to make themselves available for re-election to the Executive Committee.

7. To ratify the appointment of an Auditor for the current year and to fix the remuneration for the past year’s Audit.
8. To ratify the confirmation of the granting of Honorary Life Membership to Mr. Roy Fritz
9. General

By order of the Executive Committee

Sharon Marchioro

Society Admin Manager

JOHANNESBURG

22^nd November 2018

NOTE: Only persons eligible to vote in terms of the Constitution, Rules and Regulations and who are in good standing for the year 2018/2019 will be entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting.

KING EDWARD OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION SUPPORTING THE TAG FOUNDATION TELKOM 947 CYCLE CHALLENGE

The King Edward Old Boys Association is extremely excited this year to report that we have 70 cyclists in the Telkom 947 Cycle Race.

The King Edward Old Boys Association has teamed up with the Tag Foundation who solely raise funds for deserving learners at King Edward VII School.

The Headmaster, Mr David Lovatt will also be cycling. The King Edward Old Boys Association is appealing to the King Edward community to please contribute to TAGS endeavours by sponsoring its cyclists, especially Mr Lovatt, by clicking here:
https://www.backabuddy.co.za/charity/profile/tag-foundation

Kindly note that whether it is R10 or R10 000 every cent counts and can be done Online here.

Should you wish to do an EFT herewith our banking details, kindly note that the reference for the payment is 'CYCLE'

Acct Name: King Edward Old Boys Association
Bank: Standard Bank
Acct Number: 243043678
Branch: Killarney

Strenue. Go School.

AGM: Call for nominations for the Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee hereby wishes to notify all members that on 3rd December 2018, the Old Edwardian Society shall be holding its Annual General Meeting.
The Executive hereby calls for nominations for positions of the Executive.

The nominees shall be fully-paid-up forthe current financial year (1 September 2018 - 31 August 2019).

Therefore, the Old Edwardian Society requests all members wishing to stand for election to a position on the Executive Committee to submit their nomination on or before 3rd November 2018.

Retiring members of the Executive Committee shall automatically be eligible for re-election without nomination.

The Notice of the Annual General Meeting shall be issued on 12th November 2018.

Please note that only members who are fully-paid-up at the date of nomination and at the date of the AGM are eligible to stand for election to the executive, and to vote at the AGM.

BY ORDER

Executive Committee - Old Edwardian Society

If you go down to the club today...

Truly scrumptious.

Although the Old Edwardian Society is having a Special General Meeting (SGM) on 29 October 2018 at 18H00 in the King's Tavern, the Society's caterers (Agdervanic Caterers) continue to deliver in spite of everything that is going on around them.

The special for the week starting 29 October 2018 ending on 2 November 2018 is a (very) healthy chicken salad.

I can honestly say that I do not know how they are making any money on it. For only R60.00 it is a fantastic meal, and even I wondered how I was going to finish - there is just so much...

The special is truly scrumptious, and I cannot wait until I have another.

Please note that the 10% discount afforded to members of food and beverages do not apply to the weekly specials.

Friday, 26 October 2018 is your last chance.

Most desireable.

Agdervanic Caterers, the Old Edwardian caterers, continues to outperform.

The weekly specials are eagerly awaited, and then devoured by Society members and their guests.

This week's special certainly was popular - and for good reason.

After all, where else can you get a Sirloin Steak, Egg, Chips and Salad, along with one drink (Castle, Castle Lite, Hansa, Black Label, glass of wine, or cold drink) for only R100.00. The meal is served with one sauce. The choice of sauce is either cheese, mushroom, or pepper.

A good price, and a good meal...

However, the special ends on 26 October 2018, so if you do not rush over to the Society, you'll miss it. Then you'll be sorry!

Please note that the 10% discount given on food and beverages does not apply to the weekly specials.

Come along and support our boys!

The Old Edwardian Society's indomitable Premier Cricket team.

The Old Edwardian Society is renown for its standards.

This is particularly true for the cricket section. Under the astute leadership and direction of Mark Patterson, the cricket sub-club continues to perform well from year-to-year.

The Old Edwardian Society's Premier Cricket side are playing in the semi-final, and hopefully the final, at the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday, 3 November 2018. The first semi final game will be between Wanderers vs Delfos at 10H30.

The Old Edwardian's semi-final will start at 13H30.

The final will be at 17H30.

Entry fees are free, and it is not to be missed if you love cricket...

Armistice Day Lunch - 11 November 2018

Special General Meeting

NOTICE OF A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE OLD EDWARDIAN SOCIETY IN THE KING’S TAVERN ON 29 OCTOBER 2018 AT 18H00.

The Executive Committee of the Society hereby wishes to notify all members that the Society, having received a duly signed notice to convene a Special General Meeting, will hold a Special General Meeting on 29 October 2018 at 18h00 in the King's Tavern.

The motion, and signatories thereto, is attached for your attention. As is apparent therefrom the motion calls for the removal of the Society's currently elected executive committee.

In the event that the motion is passed at the SGM the Society will need to elect a new Executive Committee immediately as the Society cannot be without an executive committee.

AGENDA

1. Welcome
2. Present
3. Response to allegations on Accountability
4. Response to allegations on Transparency
5. Vote to remove the existing Executive Committee
6. Should the vote to remove the existing Executive Committee be successful, then the following elections shall take place to elect a new committee.
   
   Nominees:
   
   Neil Darroch (KES Old Boy)
   Raymond Du Bois
   Richard Frank-Hatfield (KES Old Boy)
   Nick Icely
   Thabiso Madiba (KES Old Boy)
   Angus McKenzie (KES Old Boy)
   Claire Morgan
   Gareth Taylor (KES Old Boy)
   Colin Webster
   
   Notes:
   
   Please note that according to Clause 20.1.d of the Constitution six members of the Society may be elected to the Executive Committee of whom at least four shall have been pupils of the Schools.
   
   Each fully paid-up member in good standing present shall be entitled to one vote save that junior members and persons who have been members for less than two years shall not be entitled to vote and provided that in the event of an equality of votes the chairperson of the meeting shall have a second or casting vote.
   
   The quorum for a general meeting called by requisition, shall be 20 (twenty) paid up ordinary members in good standing and entitled to vote and Honorary Life Members PROVIDED THAT, should no quorum be present within 20 minutes of the time fixed for the meeting, the meeting shall, in the case of a special general meeting called by requisition of members, be finally resolved.

Old Edwardian Society's Sportsman of the Year Awards for 2018

Sportsman of the Year Awards Nominations.

As stated at the Sub-Club Liaison meeting held on 28 August 2018, the Old Edwardian Society requires all nominations for the Sportsman of the Year Awards to be made on or before 28 September 2018.
Nominations must take achievements into account from 1^st September  2017 to 31^st August  2018.

The various catagories are:

• The Team trophy
• Best performance by a Master or Veteran.
• The Sheila Webster trophy for the best performance by a junior female.
• The Thomas Webster trophy for the best performance by a junior male member.
• The Eric Heilbronner trophy for the outstanding King Edward schoolboy playing sport for the Society.
• The Steve and Linda Jaspan trophy for the Sub Club of the Year.
• The Jean Hubert trophy for Sportsmanship.
• Chairman’s Award (To be made by the Chairman – no nominations) 
• Neville Cohen Trophy (Runner-up Sportsman of the Year)
• Brian Magennis Trophy (Sportsman of the Year)

Call for nominations

The Executive Committee hereby wishes to notify all members that on  28th August 2018 , a notice to convene a special general meeting, dated 24 August 2018, was called in terms of the Old Edwardian Society's Constitution. The motion, and signatories thereto, is attached for your attention. As is apparent therefrom the motion calls for the removal of the Society's currently elected executive committee. In the event that the motion is passed at the SGM the Society will need to elect a new executive committee immediately as the Society cannot be without an executive committee.  The Executive hereby calls for nominations for positions of the Executive. As soon as the nominations have been received, and the nominees have been checked to be fully-paid-up, notice calling such Special General Meeting shall be distributed. Therefore, the Old Edwardian Society requests all members wishing to stand for election to a position on the Executive Committee to submit their nomination within 21 days of this notice, being 28th September 2018. Please note that only members who are fully-paid-up at the date of nomination and at the date of the SGM are eligible to stand for election to the executive, and to vote at the SGM. Download Notice Attached. BY ORDER Executive Committee - Old Edwardian Society

Next Happy Hour Speaker - Simone Bishop

How beautiful does that look?

Beef Kebab (sirloin) with chips and salad.

As usual Agdervanic Caterers, at the Old Edwardian Society, for the 17th and 21st September 2018 have produced a wonderful special.

The special is none other than a Beef Kebab (sirloin) served with chips and salad for only R70.00.

The meal itself is utterly delectable.

The caterers have always done the Old Edwardian Society proud, and produce really good food for its members.

The food is good solid fare, and is not wanting, no matter how you measure it.

Not only that, but all fully-paid-up members also get a 10% discount on all food and drinks - except specials.

A welcome return.

The special for 10th to 14th September 2018 - Chicken Curry and Rice, and Sambals.

Agdervanic Caterers, the caterers that service The Old Edwardian Society, have once again outdone themselves.

For only R60.00, members are able to tuck into this week's special being Chicken Curry and Rice,  and Sambals.

Having devoured the meal on both Tuesday and Wednesday, I found the meal to be quite satisfying on both days, and find myself to be salivating at just the thought of it.

Please note that the 10% discount on all food and drinks given to all fully-paid-up members does not apply to specials.

Kitchen closed - Monday, 20 August 2018

Flying off to the club...

Upon receiving notice of the special for the 23rd to 27th July 2018, I am quickly going to jump into my car and 'fly' off to the club.

Chef has always done chicken well at the club, and such remains a firm favourite of mine.

If the grilled chicken wings are as good as the other chicken dishes on offer, then the meal will be well worth it and a good way of spending my time at the club.

The soups prepared at the club are also a delight. Thick creamy soups perfect for a cold winter's day.

What more can one say?

The caterers have always done the Old Edwardian Society proud, and produce really good food for its members.

The food is good solid fare, and is not wanting, no matter how you measure it.

Not only that, but all fully-paid-up members also get a 10% discount on all food and drinks - except specials.

Join the Happy Hour Club.

The Honours Boards in the foyer.

For R100.00 up front for a full year’s subscription you are automatically entered into twelve monthly draws - whether or not you are present in the Club’s King’s Tavern bar on the first Friday evening of each month, when the prizewinners’ names are drawn.

There are three payouts each month, yielding prizes of R500.00 and R300.00.

The third prize is a R500.00 monthly attendance prize - the winner of course having to be present when their number is drawn. This prize is accumulated for six months if not drawn.

In addition, there is a special draw for “out-of-town” resident members, paying R100.00 six times per year.

Preceding the draw on each first Friday, there is a Lucky-dip draw (Entrance R10.00), with two cash prizes each paying out R100.00.

All money collected for the Happy Hour Club is utilised specifically for Old Edwardian Society projects.

On the third Friday of each month there is a guest speaker in the King’s Tavern, covering topics of general interest right across the spectrum.

To join, simply send a R100.00 cheque, made out to the Old Edwardian Society - Happy Hour Club, to PO Box 781006, Sandton or preferably do a deposit into the Club’s bank account:

Old Edwardian Society,
First National Bank,
Branch Code: 256205,
Account No: 62071433115 .

If you have any queries, please telephone Pat Cotter on: 083 305 2647 or 011 885 2525 (Home, evenings.)

Skewer winter!

Tired of the cold?

Aren't we all?

Once again Old Ed's caterers (Agdervanic Caterers) step into the breach to provide warmth in these cold winter months.

This weeks specials see a beef kebab served with  chips and salad, as well as a creamy mushroom soup.

Both specials are, well, special and are a wonderful treat.

Personally, I find it difficult to choose between them, and just end up having them both.

One is really hard pressed to find meals as good as what you can have at Old Eds.

The standard is consistently high and always enjoyable.

Please note that the 10% members' discount does not apply to specials.

For a cold winters day - sorry, week!

South Africa is currently in Winter's firm grasp.  With abundant rain in the fairest of all Capes, snow covering parts of the Drakensberg, and an icy chill on the highveld. Added to the looming petrol price hike, there does not seem to be much to celebrate in a cold Johannesburg.

However, Old Ed's caterers have swooped in to rescue all members from such times,  and have once again produced specials that will warm the cockles of all our hearts.

The current offering of the mushroom soup and mutton curry are a delight.

Both are firm favourites of mine, and are most enjoyable.

It is worth braving Johannesburg's traffic to go to  the not  club to have the meals, even if you are not participating in any of the many sporting codes offered at the Society.

Firmly ensconced behind one, or both, of the specials, all your cares simply disappear as you give yourself over to the specials.

Please, though, remember that the 10% member discount does not apply to the specials - the specials are special enough!

A fun quiz night.

Old Ed's reputation in sports is truly astounding!

OE hockey is hosting a quiz night to raise funds for the hockey club. It’s teams of 10 people. Please invite family and friends to join in the festivities. It promises to be a great night. Below are the details.

Date: 27 July 2018

Venue: Old Eds

Time: 18:30 for 19:00

Costs: R120 pp

There will be drinks and food to buy on the night. There will also be bingo in between all the chaos. 

Payments must be made directly into the Old Eds account. Please use your surname and quiz night as your reference. 

Hockey is also looking for some prizes. If you can donate a prize or your company can, please let the club administrator know? Remember the prize needs to be shared with 10 people. 

Please can you confirm with the club administrator if you will be entering a team as soon as possible so we can make the necessary arrangements.

Tel: 011 728 7335
e-mail: oldedsadmin@mweb.co.za 

They just keep coming...

The standard of food at the Old Edwardian Society is renown for its consistency and affordability.

Agdervanic Caterers, every week, produce a new special which members can sink their teeth into.

Thus, from 18 to 22 June 2018, there is another two great specials.

The steak, egg, chips, and salad served with one sauce and a free Bacardi Breezer is a delight. The meal is  great for these cold winter days and nights. Of course, my only complaint is that there is only one sauce.

The sauces at Old Eds, in my opinion, make the meal. Even my basset, Fred, agrees, and goes gaga over the sauces - which I take home for him.

The healthy Butternut Soup is too becoming a firm favourite, with many of the members extolling the virtues of such soup. A cheap alternative in these days of rising costs, the Old Edwardian Society, and its caterers, are working hand-in-hand to deliver good quality meals to its members.

Please remember that the 10% discount applicable to meals and refreshments does not apply to the weekly specials - the specials are special enough!

Watch SA vs England on Ed's big screen.

A super special.

The caterers at the Old Edwardian Society, Agdervanic Caterers, have done it again.

Following up on their hugely successful special last week, I feel that, the caterers have pulled the rabbit-from-the-hat this week.

The steaks at Old Eds are well known, and remain a firm favourite of all who try them.

So, when seeing that the special for the week (28 May - 1 June 2018)  is a T-Bone steak, there is nothing that anyone can do to keep me away from the club.

Added to the fact that it comes with, the now legendary, sauces, I am beginning to wonder why I am not there already.

The healthier option, being the chicken stir-fry, is too a fantastic offing, and very popular amongst those who are a little more health conscious.

Please remember that the 10% discount offered to all members on food and beverages, does not apply to the specials - the specials are special enough!

Get it while you can!

There is such demand for the specials done by Agdervanic Caterers at the Old Edwardian Society, that there is barely a week that the specials do not sell out.

Even when the specials do sell out, Agdervanic Catering always makes a plan to further accommodate members.

Members flock to the club to take advantage of the specials, and the sauces provided continue to be a firm favourite during the cold winter days.

It should be noted however, that the 10% discount extended to members on food and beverages does not extend to the weekly specials, as they are specials after all.

Agdervanic Catering is going above-and-beyond the call of duty to cater to the Society and provide meals that are competitive on these days of rising costs.

Crossing Africa the stressful way.

Sauces to be believed.

If it were not enough for the caterers to give members a 10% discount on meals and beverages (T&C's apply), every week, the caterers put on a special to lure the members in.

Last week's special (mutton curry), proved to be enormously popular, and the caterers had to make special arrangements to cater for the increased demand.

This week sees the return of two favourites, the sirloin steak and the chicken stir fry.

However, for me, it is the sauces that sauces that capture my attention.

I just love those creamy sauces, and there are few who will disagree.

Lather the sauce on your meal, or use the sauce sparingly, whatever takes your fancy, and you have a meal to enjoy and relish.

Another great special.

The caterers at the Old Edwardian Society (OES) continue to amaze and astound.

Agdervanic Caterers have produced two superb specials for the week 7 to 11 May 2018.

The mutton curry is, as always, up to the caterers' usual standard,  while for those unlike myself, there is a very healthy stir-fry option.

Any member not taking advantage of this week's special should rush out to the club as soon as possible.

You know that you want to!

An extended offer...

The special for week 4.

Many members will note that the special on offer for week 4 is exactly the same as the special that was on offer for week three.

Agdervanic, the caterers at the Old Edwardian Society, listen to the requests from the Old eds membership, and at huge request, decided to again provide the week 3 special.

Having just returned from my travels, this could not be at a more opportune time for me as it saves me having to cook dinner for my basset. Yes, Fred, you are getting a cheese burger for dinner...

Members must please note that the 10% discount does not apply to specials.

Fantastic specials...

Wonderful, wonderful specials.

Specials for the week 12 to 16 March 2018.

I have almost eaten my way around the world, but I really do enjoy coming back to Old Eds, time-after-time, to eat.

The 'Specials' are always good, and most satisfying.

Do try them, you will not be disappointed.

Old Eds as a venue.

And, members get 50% off the venue hire charges.

Good food at good prices - Specials for 19 to 23 February 2018.

The caterers went all out and are to be commended.

Mouthwatering desert.

On Wednesday 14th February 2018 Agdervanic Catering hosted a world-class Valentines Day dinner for the members. The Kings Tavern bar overlooking the Bowling Greens was the venue.

Tables were set in Red and White with Roses and tealight candles. Romantic music played softly in the background to enhance the mood. 

The 4-course meal consisted of a starter, slow-cooked Lamb Shanks with mash and veg, Strawberry cheesecake and excellent Cappucino to finish. 

Members are encouraged to continue to attend such themed dinner evenings at Old Eds. 

Fantastic specials.

Fantastic meals at fantastic prices.

Agdervanic Catering at the Old Edwardian Society has certainly gone the extra mile with the 'specials' for 12 to 16 February 2018.

Valentine's Dinner - 14 February 2018

February Club Special - 5 to 9 February 2018.

And the next guest speaker is...

Go on, join us - you know you want to...

As a club with such a rich history in hockey, the previous Old Ed’s women’s team were made up of several national and provincial players, the ladies side of 2017 were looking forward to proving their worth.

Under fantastic leadership of the committee, the Old Ed’s ladies side began the season with a 9-0 victory. 

The start was indicative of the season ahead. After finishing second in the league, with only two losses throughout the season, including playoffs, the team was promoted. 

After boasting a squad of sixteen, all of whom added to the tally of seventy six goals scored in eighteen games, we say goodbye to Sam Thorne, the intrepid manager and forward as well as to Natalie Duligal, who was awarded the Most Improved Player of the 2017 season.

Looking to continue Old Ed’s  fine form in hockey in 2018 and as well as spearheading a movement where the club offers places to energetic school girls and seasoned hockey players, we hope to grow the ladies side into a big enough squad where we can host two sides; one competing in the second league and one in the fourth league.

Call for Nominations for the Position of President of the Old Edwardian Society

The ever dynamic Richard McEvoy (president 2015 - 2017).

At Old Edwardian Society's AGM held on 11 December 2017 important changes were made to the Constitution in respect of the position of the Society's President.

The most important change is that the requirements needed by the candidate have been changed in order to allow a greater number of members to be eligible to hold this position.

As a result, the President of the Society now only needs to:

• Be a member of good standing of the Society of not less than five years of consecutive membership if a past pupil of King Edward VII Schools, or 
• Be a member of good standing of the Society of not less than ten years of consecutive membership if not a past pupil of King Edward VII Schools.

Since the manner of electing the President has largely remained unchanged, in that an electoral college consisting of the Executive Committee of the Society and the Chairpersons of the Sub-Clubs of the Society elects the President from nominations received from the Society, the Executive hereby requests members of the Society to submit nominations to the Administrator (mwoldeds@mweb.co.za) by no later than 17H00 on Tuesday, 23 January 2018.

Please note that all nominations must be accompanied by a letter of acceptance as signed by the nominee.

All members, should however note that no person may accept nomination or appointment as the President if to his knowledge he is ineligible or disqualified from being a director of companies in terms of section 69 (8) of the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008.

Please be mindful that when nominating the President of the Society the following should be considered (not limited to); 

• Conduct oneself fitting of such an Honour
• Attendance of all monthly Executive Meetings
• Attendance of all monthly Sub Club Meetings
• Be an active member on the Society Executive
• Attendance of all ceremonial and general Society and Sub Club functions and events
• Present an annual report at the Society Annual General Meeting
• Attendance of the Society Traditions Committee meetings  
• Attendance of all ceremonial King Edward VII Preparatory (KEPS) and King Edward VII School (KES) functions and events

• Laying of the Society wreath at the School’s annual Armistice memorial service held at the School Cenotaph
• Attendance of all King Edward Educational Trust (KEET) quarterly meetings held at the School
• Represent the Society at KEET functions and events