Here we acknowledge the people who helped get Bloke's Lounge going in its formative months from late 2012 to early 2013. Their persistence and loyalty formed the solid foundation of the still growing and evolving group it is today.
Those still with us
From left -
Top row: Ian McDougall (Life Member), Vince Paino (inaugural secretary), Ian Begaud (Life Member), Roger Crook
Bottom: Mick Gannaway, Alan Sanders, Robert Sanderson
From left -
Top row: Ian McDougall (Life Member), Vince Paino (inaugural secretary), Ian Begaud (Life Member), Roger Crook
Bottom: Mick Gannaway, Alan Sanders, Robert Sanderson
Those since left
From left -
Top Row: Rob Murrells, Ron Heslop (dec), Ray Strong (inaugural treasurer), Laurie Rogers
Middle: Max Manley, Rod Boscoe, Neill Ure (dec) Peter Clarke
Bottom: Bill Butson, Chas Falconer, Ron Kuypers (images unavailable for Treffor Griffiths and Ian Brown)
From left -
Top Row: Rob Murrells, Ron Heslop (dec), Ray Strong (inaugural treasurer), Laurie Rogers
Middle: Max Manley, Rod Boscoe, Neill Ure (dec) Peter Clarke
Bottom: Bill Butson, Chas Falconer, Ron Kuypers (images unavailable for Treffor Griffiths and Ian Brown)
VALE: RON HESLOP
Foundation member Ron Heslop passed away in November 2016, the first Lounge member to do so.
Ron will be remembered as a quite and gentle man who lovingly cared for his wife and family. His calling was as a General Practitioner, caring for his community, later turning his hand to avocado farming at Mt Tamborine. He was a wise soul – and a good listener - and I appreciated his sage advice on many occasions.
Ron had broad interests including wine and food, photography, NRL, EPL soccer, native wildlife preservation and the politics of euthanasia. He cycled regularly and enjoyed his Friday night footy sessions with his good mate and Lounge President Ian Begaud.
Ron first joined in - eagerly - with our early barbeques at Albert Park, Broadbeach Waters. While he did not participate fully in activities due to health issues, he was a regular attendee at our outings and fortnightly meetings and loved a feed, beer and a chat afterwards.
Ron will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with his family.
IAN McDOUGALL - Founder
Foundation member Ron Heslop passed away in November 2016, the first Lounge member to do so.
Ron will be remembered as a quite and gentle man who lovingly cared for his wife and family. His calling was as a General Practitioner, caring for his community, later turning his hand to avocado farming at Mt Tamborine. He was a wise soul – and a good listener - and I appreciated his sage advice on many occasions.
Ron had broad interests including wine and food, photography, NRL, EPL soccer, native wildlife preservation and the politics of euthanasia. He cycled regularly and enjoyed his Friday night footy sessions with his good mate and Lounge President Ian Begaud.
Ron first joined in - eagerly - with our early barbeques at Albert Park, Broadbeach Waters. While he did not participate fully in activities due to health issues, he was a regular attendee at our outings and fortnightly meetings and loved a feed, beer and a chat afterwards.
Ron will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with his family.
IAN McDOUGALL - Founder
VALE: NEILL URE
It is with sadness that I advise that Neill Ure (pictured far right with Foundation Secretary Vince Paino at the 2015 Xmas in July BBQ) died in late October 2017.
Neill was one of our Founding Members, joining our rag-tag mob for barbeques in Albert Park. He was a gentle and quiet man, full of wisdom and encouragement as we strove to find our feet, for which I, for one, am grateful.
Neill had a great sense of humour, often shown when he was enjoying a wine and calamari at lunch after meetings at the Italio-Australian Bowls Club. Alas, ailing health meant Neill's attendance waned. He did try to join us at the Golf Club, but its lack of accessibility for people with mobility issues prevented that. Neill will be missed. Vale, old mate.
Ian McDougall, Founder
It is with sadness that I advise that Neill Ure (pictured far right with Foundation Secretary Vince Paino at the 2015 Xmas in July BBQ) died in late October 2017.
Neill was one of our Founding Members, joining our rag-tag mob for barbeques in Albert Park. He was a gentle and quiet man, full of wisdom and encouragement as we strove to find our feet, for which I, for one, am grateful.
Neill had a great sense of humour, often shown when he was enjoying a wine and calamari at lunch after meetings at the Italio-Australian Bowls Club. Alas, ailing health meant Neill's attendance waned. He did try to join us at the Golf Club, but its lack of accessibility for people with mobility issues prevented that. Neill will be missed. Vale, old mate.
Ian McDougall, Founder
