University of The Third Age Venue: The Philip Smith Centre, 2 Edward Street, Glebe Website www.u3ahobart.org.au PO Box 71 Sandy Bay 7006 Newsletter No. 136 February 2020 Patron: Peter Boyce President: John Green Vice-President: Carol Vincent Treasurer: Ches Bogus Secretary: Rose Farrell email [email protected]Academic Program Co-ordinator: Leone Scrivener 6225 2230 Property Officer: John Adams 6272 5761 Newsletter Editor: Robert Cox 6244 7393 email [email protected]Membership & Enrolment Secretary: Larainne Robertson email [email protected]Course inquiries to: Leone Scrivener 6225 2230 email [email protected]Committee Members: Sandra Halliwell Rose Marwick Fiona Latimer Pauline Dorey Alison Waters Term Dates 2020 Term 1: 10 March - 21 May Term 2: 15 June - 20 August Term 3: 14 September - 19 November Academic Co-ordinators Humanities: Kitty Courtney 6221 5307 (H) Languages: Carol Vincent 0424 455 579 (L) Science, Art, Music: Louellen Cox 0400 653 967 Social Science: Alison Waters 0418 548 352 (SS) From the President am writing this report two weeks before the newsletter is sent to you and seven weeks before the start of this year’s Term 1. Seven weeks seems such a long time to wait before feasting on new knowledge. For two months we have had no U3A classes or lectures to attend, so it's a long time between feasts. But fortunately we have already started on the hors d’oeuvres of summer school. We are so blessed to have such a wonderfully varied summer school program and on behalf of us all I congratulate and thank Rose Marwick for creating it. Rose Marwick: summer school organiser For me, U3A is a great source of knowledge and a constant reminder that everyone we meet knows something we don’t. I
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University of The Third Age Venue: The Philip Smith Centre, 2 Edward Street, Glebe
Website www.u3ahobart.org.au PO Box 71 Sandy Bay 7006
Newsletter No. 136 February 2020 Patron: Peter Boyce President: John Green Vice-President: Carol Vincent Treasurer: Ches Bogus Secretary: Rose Farrell email [email protected]
Term 1: 10 March - 21 May Term 2: 15 June - 20 August Term 3: 14 September - 19 November
Academic Co-ordinators Humanities: Kitty Courtney 6221 5307 (H) Languages: Carol Vincent 0424 455 579 (L) Science, Art, Music: Louellen Cox 0400 653 967 Social Science: Alison Waters 0418 548 352 (SS)
From the President am writing this report two weeks before the newsletter is sent to you and seven weeks before the start of
this year’s Term 1. Seven weeks seems such a long time to wait before feasting on new knowledge.
For two months we have had no U3A classes or lectures to attend, so it's a long time between feasts. But fortunately we have already started on the hors d’oeuvres of summer school. We are so blessed to have such a wonderfully varied summer school program and on behalf of us all I congratulate and thank Rose Marwick for creating it.
Rose Marwick: summer school organiser
For me, U3A is a great source of knowledge and a constant reminder that everyone we meet knows something we don’t.
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I look forward to the variety of subjects our classes and lectures provide and always wonder whether they will reinforce or explode any of my prejudices. My hope is that the more knowledge I gain the less ultracrepidarian I am likely to become. Ultracrepidarian is a newly learned word for me. It means a person with opinions on subjects beyond their knowledge.
Term 1 starts in the Philip Smith Centre on 10 March and I look forward to seeing you there.
John Green PRESIDENT
VALE JOAN LOUDON, 27/7/1926 -24/11/2019
Joan Loudon conducted a creative writing class at U3A for an amazing 27 years, retiring at the age of ninety-two, only about a year before she died. Joan was a school English teacher for many years in Hobart and is remembered by many of her students for her inspiration and guidance. Her U3A class encouraged many to try writing down thoughts and research in poetry or prose. As the students read their work to one another a strong sense of community developed, leading many to apply early each year so as to be included in their favourite activity for the week. It became a way of hearing one another’s life stories as well as learning to write more creatively and clearly. She was awarded an OAM for her service to teaching. At her request her funeral was conducted by one of her class, John McRae (a retired minister), while four other members of the class participated by reading poetry and tributes. Thanks for your wonderful contribution, Joan.
U3A Parking Area – off Aberdeen Street (opposite Corinda) Available 9.00am – 3.30pm Monday — Thursday
U3A members are especially asked to use this facility
U3A pays an annual fee to hire these premises from Domain Tennis. The area has spaces for up to 70 cars, which means that more spaces in the region are available for the benefit of Glebe residents and other street users while allowing us to have reliable and safe parking every term.
New Permit Vouchers are required for 2020. They will be issued in the Common Room during first week of Term I. Please note that you must display your voucher on the dashboard every time you park there.
It is important to leave the parking in Edward and Lower Aberdeen Streets free for those members who are less mobile.
Residents in Edward Street opposite the Philip Smith Centre have occasionally had their driveways blocked by parked cars – not necessarily by U3A members, of course. Please be aware of residents’ driveways when parking, dropping off or picking up your friends.
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The Summer Picnic What a gift of a day we had for our summer picnic! Clear blue skies and sparkling sunshine, excellent coffee served to our table under the dappled shade of yellow gums at The Springs, and the convivial company of 25 U3A members.
Rob Armstrong from Hobart City Council, our fabulous guide from last year, took us around the newly reconstructed Exhibition Gardens path. Rob shared his great passion for our environment and his amazing breadth of knowledge with us as he pointed out features many of us had not ever noticed before. His Vegemite, cheese, and Salada biscuit analogy of the formation of the Organ Pipes will stay with me whenever I look up to our beloved mountain.
We finished our day enjoying our packed lunches while chatting and relaxing. A marvellous day.
Jane Monaghan
Fabulous guide: Hobart City Council's Rob Armstrong shares his knowledge with picnickers
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020
The Annual General Meeting of the University of the Third Age – Hobart Inc. will be held in the Theatre, Philip Smith Centre, 2 Edward Street, Glebe,
on Thursday 12 March 2020 at 10.30am. AGENDA 1 Confirmation of Minutes of AGM held on 14 March 2019. (See them on pages 14-15.) 2 President’s Report 3 Treasurer’s Report 4 Election of Officers and other members of Committee 5 Appointment of Auditor
ELECTIONS All committee positions become vacant each year. Officers to be elected are President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. A minimum of four other committee members are to be elected. Total committee membership, including officers, may not exceed 16.
NOMINATIONS • Must be in writing and signed by proposer, seconder and nominee
• Must be received by the Secretary by 5 March 2020
• Will be accepted from the floor of the meeting only if insufficient written nominations to fill the respective vacancies have been received by the closing date.
FINANCIAL MEMBERS Please Note: Only members who are financial for 2020 are eligible for election, to vote, or to participate in any way in the meeting.
Forward to: Secretary, U3A Hobart Inc., P.O. Box 71, Sandy Bay, 7006.
Nominations must be RECEIVED by the Secretary by 5 March 2020.
Extra nomination forms are available on page 16.
Minutes of the 2019 AGM are on pages 14 and 15.
Members wanting to peruse U3A's financial statements before the 2020 AGM can do so at: https://www.u3ahobart.org.au/news/
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PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR’S NOTES — TERM 1
ur excellent popular tutors are with us again in 2020, and the program for first term looks very promising. I am happy to welcome two new tutors for Italian, Giulia Roncon and Gianna Staples. For the last two years Elizabeth Longo has
conducted the classes, and we thank her for her generous contribution. We also farewell Jack Lickiss as a tutor and thank him for his contribution to U3A
for more than 20 years. Following heart surgery last year he was no longer able to conduct the film sessions, and Diane Hill has kindly taken over that responsibility. She and Jack have selected films from his great collection for the coming term. I also take this opportunity to thank Estelle McCarthy, who was Jack’s class secretary for over a decade.
Please note an alteration to the Provisional Program: On Monday, 11.30-12.30, Professor Basil Sansom has replaced Dr Peter Duncan Jones, who will now give his course on Asia in second term.
As always, I urge you to enrol early. Several classes fill in a couple of days. We have a new Membership and Enrolment Secretary, Larainne Robertson, who has volunteered to take on this role. She is a most experienced manager and will give you any assistance you require.
On behalf of members I thank all those people who contribute to the success of the U3A organisation: our excellent tutors, who entertain us every year; our AV experts Tim McDougall, John Adams, Sue Mulcahy, Ken Sutherland, and Mick Sheehan who are always there; Brian Haas, Adrian Jowett, and Astrid Wright, who set up the theatre every week; the co-ordinators and class secretaries who are kept very busy; and the wonderful members who have been on the morning tea roster for years.
We do need a couple more volunteers for that roster. If you can assist, please contact me on 6225 2230. U3A is an entirely volunteer organisation; it would not exist without the free gift of people’s time.
I hope you enjoy the term.
Leone Scrivener Program Co-ordinator
6225 2230
Vina Gee: appeal for a missing precious book
I accidentally left two books in the Common Room some months ago. Someone in the writing class found the English version and returned it to me, but I am still missing the original French book. Its title is:
MINAUX 1923-1986 Un peintre temoin de son temp
by Helene Minaux
The cover of the book is black and white, with a portrait of Andre Minaux on the front. About 220 pages including illustrations. This edition had been a bit damaged in the mail. The book was very precious to me; I met the artist Andre Minaux and his wife Helene during my ‘Au Pair’ year 1953-54, the book was sent to me by the Minaux family.
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PROGRAM SUMMARY — TERM 1, 2020
MONDAY
10.00 -11.00am German Conversation Antje Fox CR Astronomy & Space Science: Updates and Oddities Peter Taylor LR From Fish to Man Randy Rose Th 11.30 -12.30pm Writing Workshop John McRae CR Margaret Atwood Rosalind Olsen LR Victoriana Basil Sansom Th 1.00 -3.00pm Italian: The First Steps Giulia Roncon CR Italian: Ancora un po´ Gianna Staples CR TUESDAY
10.00 -11.00am French: Continuation of the 2004 Class Joan Von Bibra CR Let’s Talk Books Penny Cohen LR Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star… Ian Duffy Th 11.20 -1.00pm Art Appreciation at the TMAG Jan Peacock 11.30 -12.30pm More Fun with your Android Tablet Graeme Ingram CR Exercising to Music Marg Monkhorst LR How Art Appreciation Enriches the 3rd Age (5 wks) Jan Peacock Th Modern Dilemmas: Politics, Psychology & History (5 wks) Les Crompton LR 1.00 -2.00pm Play Reading Marlene Lette LR 1.00 -3.00pm Sculpture Anna Holan CR 1.00 -3.00pm Tuesday Film Fest Diane Hill Th WEDNESDAY
10.00 -11.00am French for Travellers Elizabeth Eden CR Latin for Beginners David Daintree LR Calligraphy Christine Farmer CmR Inspiring Stories from Churchill Fellows (5 weeks) Philip Thomson Th The distribution of Tasmania's plant communities (5 wks) Neil Davidson Th 11.30 -12.30pm Behind the News for Grown-Ups Adela Morton CR A History of Indonesia Greg Thé LR Britain on Film: the 1940s, Part 2 Paul Bywater Th 1.00 -3.00pm Drawing (Continued) Jane Monaghan Th
THURSDAY
10.00 -11.00am Advanced French Marilyn Pinkard CR Mah Jong and Rummikub Greg Thé LR Kaleidoscope Convenor: Leone Scrivener Th 11.30 -12.30pm French Conversation (Intermediate) Suzanne de Salis CR More Uses for your iPhone Sue Mulcahy LR The Voice: Indigenous Australians & the Constitution Peter Standish Th 1.00 -2.00pm Reading Poetry for Pleasure Heather Chauncy CmR 1.00 -2.00pm Circle Dancing Krista Sands Th 1.00 -3.00pm Mixed Media Painting Nikki D’Emden CR Watercolour Painting Self conducted LR Th = Theatre (downstairs); CR = Conference Room; LR = Lecture Room (both upstairs)
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PROGRAM — TERM 1, 2020 Tuesday 10 March — Thursday 21 May
NB No classes in the week after Easter (13-16 April) MONDAY 10.00 – 11.00 am
L German Conversation (9.45am – 11.00am) Antje Fox CR
New and continuing students with a prior knowledge of German are very welcome. The course will focus primarily on conversation and will include some grammatical assistance.
S Astronomy & Space Science: Updates and Oddities Peter Taylor LR We continue with the examination of the latest news and science from space.
S From Fish to Man Randy Rose LR This course deals with the evolution of backboned animals (vertebrates) from their earliest origins over 500 million years ago to the development of modern mammals. Each lecture will deal with a specific group – sharks, amphibians, etc – using colourful diagrams and slides. As fossils from the ancient past are discussed, we will see when and how modern forms evolved.
MONDAY 11.30 am- 12.30 pm H Writing Workshop 11.15 am-12.30 (Max 15) John McRae CR
After topics are explored in class, the writing is done at home. Finished work is discussed in class in a relaxed atmosphere with constructive comments by group members and tutor.
H Margaret Atwood — novelist, poet, social commentator Rosalind Olsen LR What can we see in the mirror that this powerfully imaginative storyteller and profoundly thoughtful poet holds up to her fellow humans? Menace, injustice, gothic horror, and the dangers of hubristic science. Tenderness, beauty, and humour ... and there’s more. How does she do it? Explore the writing of the author of The Handmaid’s Tale, on which a recent TV series is based.
H Victoriana Basil Sansom Th Victorian mythologies, Victorian mores, and Victorian manifestations.
MONDAY 1.00 - 2.00 pm; 2.00 - 3.00 pm
L Italian: The first steps (1.00 to 2.00pm) Giulia Roncon CR The beginners class will need a copy of Unlocking Italian with Paul Noble, published by Collins, available over the internet. Dymocks will also obtain language books very quickly. You will learn Italian vocabulary, grammar, and expressions for the most common situations. This course is ideal for preparing you for a visit to il bel Paese.
L Italian: Ancora un po’ (2.00 to 3.00 pm) Gianna Staples CR
In this course you will develop more advanced skills through practising conversation, reading, using digital resources, extending vocabulary, and making connections with grammar. The course will attempt to meet your needs in making you more proficient in communicating in Italian. No books are required; however, if you already have a copy of Easy Italian Step by Step by Paola Nanni-Tate published by McGraw Hill, please feel free to bring it along.
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TUESDAY 10.00 – 11.00 am L French: Continuation of the 2004 Class (Max 12) Joan von Bibra CR
Class numbers are limited but some new members are welcome. As the class has been going for some time, new members need to have a sound basis in the language. The class reviews grammar already studied and introduces new vocabulary. There is regular homework to be done.
H Let’s Talk Books (Max 12) Penny Cohen LR We will begin with The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. Second is The Binding by Bridget Collins, and the final book is The Last Man in Europe by Dennis Glover. It would be appreciated if the first book has been read before the term begins.
S Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Ian Duffy Th How I wonder what you are. The behaviour of the largest objects in our universe is determined by the nature of the smallest. Stars are born, live a variety of astonishing lives, and die with a bang or a whimper. We, and all things in our world, are made from their dust. Join me on this stellar adventure, and wonder no longer.
TUESDAY 11.20 am – 1.00 pm A Art Appreciation at the TMAG (11.20 - 1.00) (Max 8) Jan Peacock *TMAG
Improve your visual literacy with discussion and easy practical application of art ideas and techniques. The course is designed to enhance your pleasure and understanding of current exhibitions. We prefer applicants to commit to all ten sessions. Meet in the TMAG Courtyard.
TUESDAY 11.30 am – 12.30 pm S More Fun with your Android Tablet (Max 12) Graeme Ingram CR
This is an eight-week course on using your android tablets and phones. Topics include managing the settings on your devices, using popular email programs and contacts, security and popular apps.
SS Exercising to Music Margaret Monkhorst LR
The opening section is designed to warm up and rhythmically stretch the joints and prepare the muscles — nothing too strenuous. Then low-impact aerobics intended to increase the heart rate. Lightweight muscle work follows. Part of this section is done beside and sitting in a chair. I do not include any floor/mat exercises. Finally we cool down, stretching arms, legs, neck, and shoulders.
A How Art Appreciation Enriches the 3rd Age (10/3-7/4) Jan Peacock Th Research says gallery-goers live longer — but those who know how to really LOOK and APPRECIATE have better mental and emotional health. Five speakers from TMAG art guides will provide insights into art history and theory to enhance visual literacy.
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SS Modern Dilemmas in Politics & History (21/4-19/5) Les Crompton LR
Rousseau said that running a country was so difficult we need gods as legislators. We will look at examples of difficult choices in public life in contemporary and recent history. Brexit is a case in point. Such choices often have a complicated moral dimension as in the restitution of historical art thefts, or the price to be paid for some kinds of knowledge. The class will discuss these problems.
H Play Reading (1.00 – 2.00 pm) Marlene Lette LR We will read and discuss plays known and not so well known. Copies of the plays are usually provided. The emphasis is on sharing and enjoyment. No experience needed. Do join us.
A Sculpture Anna Holan CR Beginner and intermediate sculpture class exploring paper clay as a sculpture medium and discovering what style one is most comfortable in, so getting the best from the class to create something imaginative and new.
SS Tuesday Film Fest Diane Hill Th Our thanks to Jack Lickiss for continuing to supply films for our enjoyment
10/3/20 Silver Linings Playbook Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence (2012) 117 mins 17/3/20 All the Presidents Men Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman (1976) 132 mins 24/3/20 The Martian Matt Damon (2015) 135 mins 31/3/20 Sense and Sensibility Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman (1995) 131 mins 7/4/20 The Verdict Paul Newman (1983) 129 mins 14/4/20 Easter break 21/4/20 Seven Year Itch Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell (1955) 105 mins 28/4/20 Dark Passage Bogart and Bacall (1947) 106 mins 5/5/20 The Man Who Never Was Clifton Webb, Gloria Graham (1956) 103 mins 12/5/20 Shall We Dance (2004) Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez
1 9/5/20 Midnight in Paris Kathy Bates, Marion Cotilliard (2011) 100 mins
WEDNESDAY 10.00 am – 11.00 am L French for Travellers Elizabeth Eden CR
These sessions are designed for those interested in visiting France in reality or in their dreams. The course provides opportunities to practise simple conversation on a variety of topics.
L Introduction to Latin David Daintree LR ‘Latin … killed the ancient Romans, and now it’s killing me.’ Well, it didn’t really kill the Romans and it won’t do you any harm either. It may even do you some good. It was the lingua franca of Europe for nearly 2000 years and is the major contributor to the English dictionary. This course is for absolute beginners. It won’t be a doddle, but it will surprise and even delight you in a number of ways. At the very least you’ll discover things you didn’t know about your own language. Try it!
TUESDAY 1.00 – 2.00/3.00 pm
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A Calligraphy Christine Farmer
We'll work with pen and ink on the script developed during the Renaissance for speed and simplicity — and a most popular, versatile script in C21. In addition we can work on a variety of projects, suitable for beginners and continuers. There will be a small charge for materials.
SS Inspiring Stories from Churchill Fellows Co-ord: Philip Thomson Th
Churchill Fellows will give us a fascinating account of their learning and personal discovery.
11/3: Philip Thomson: My 1995 overseas trip & the subsequent establishment of COMA (Tas)
18/3: Deborah Wace: Botanical collections from the French expeditions researched for fabric design
25/3: Belinda Hazell: Horticulture and its social purpose
1/4: Norm Reed: Successfully escaping from 21 prisons in Europe
8/4: Rebecca Lyons: Dying and death, a global exploration of new approaches
SS Factors controlling Tasmania's plant communities: Neil Davidson Th (5 Weeks: 22/4-20/5)
The patterns of plant communities in Tasmania are broadly controlled by geology, climate, and fire, but often within regions it is local extremes that limit plants: extremes of temperature (frost, heatwave), water availability (drought, flood), salinity (influx of toxins), light and nutrient deficiency. We will study these and how they are exacerbated by climate change.
SS Behind the News for Grownups Adela Morton CR Is celebrity culture not your idea of a satisfying news diet? Take a weekly look at Tasmanian, National, and international affairs. Have your say, and listen to others, on what matters today.
H A History of Indonesia Greg Thé LR These tutorials will cover the following topics: The emergence of Buddist/Hindu kingdoms; the coming of Islam and the rise of Islamic states; the arrival of Europeans; VOC (Vereenigde Oost Indische Compagnie or the Dutch East India Company); Dutch colonial rule; Japanese occupation during World War II; temporary return of the Dutch, and Independence in 1949.
SS Britain on Film: the 1940s, Part 2 Paul Bywater Th
A selection of public information films produced in Britain by government and independent organisations during the war years. Mostly intended for cinema release, these films helped to inform the British public about the war effort and promote various government initiatives.
A Drawing Continued (1.00-3.00) (Max 14) Jane Monaghan Th This is a continuation class for those with some drawing experience. Leadership/coordination in the group is shared by members, who take it in turn to choose the weekly tasks, sessions, and activities.
WEDNESDAY 11.30 – 12.30 pm
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THURSDAY 10.00 – 11.00 am
L Advanced French Marilyn Pinkard CR These sessions are designed for those with a good knowledge of French. The course provides an opportunity for discussion of a variety of topics according to the needs and interests of the group.
SS Mah Jong and Rummikub (10.00 – 11.30) Greg Thé LR Rummikub is for those players who wish to learn this very popular game. Others still play Mah-Jong as they wish. Mah Jong can be played in different ways. In this class we learn how it is played in China, its country of origin. If you can bring your own set, please contact Greg on 6227 8819.
SS Kaleidoscope Convenor: Leone Scrivener Th
12/3 Margaret Reynolds
Margaret Reynolds will launch The Vision Splendid of Justin O’Byrne by Richard Davis
19/3 Jane Wilson An Inside View of the UN 26/3 Tim Ault: My Work in the Department of Foreign Affairs 2/4 Ross Butler Why I Drive a Cab 9/4 Brian Rieusset Who Killed Jane Saunders? 23/4 David Duncan The History of the Ancient Indian Diamond 30/4 Rosie Barry Trekking in Nepal with the family 7/5 Jonah Gouldthorpe Pot Plants and Wallabies 14/5 Robin Alington-Maguire The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte 21/5 Robert Cox Black Tom Birch, Unsung Tasmanian Hero
THURSDAY 11.30 – 12.30 pm L French Conversation (Intermediate) Suzanne de Salis CR
The course will build on students’ existing level of French through readings and conversation. It aims to extend their knowledge of vocabulary and French culture in a relaxed environment.
S More Uses for your iPhone (Max 14) Levy: $5.00 Sue Mulcahy LR
The best camera is said to be the one we have with us, and for many people that is their phone. This course, for Apple iPhone or iPad owners, will help participants experiment with their mobile device’s camera. We’ll investigate the camera’s features including different settings, look at how to change, share, and organise photos, and some fun things to do with the photos you’ve taken. It’s a hands-on course, so please bring your Apple iPhone or iPad to class. A $5 levy will be charged to cover the cost of colour handouts.
SS The Voice: Indigenous Australians & the Constitution Peter Standish Th
The course will explore relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. Its point of departure is the Uluru Statement from the Heart calling for a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution. Attention will turn to aboriginality prior to European arrival, as well as in the present. Then, finally, what would be required for constitutional change.
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THURSDAY 1.00 – 2.00 pm 1.00-3.00pm
H Reading Poetry for Pleasure (1.00 to 2.00pm) Heather Chauncy Come and join a dedicated group of those who love poetry and believe it can be fully appreciated only when read aloud. Everyone is welcome. Just bring your favourite poems.
SS Circle Dancing (1.00 to 2.00pm) Kate Shaw & Friends Th Dancing has been shown to improve the quality of life for all ages, so come and join us for another term of wonderful circle dances. Learn traditional and contemporary dances from around the world while enjoyably exercising brain and body. All dances are taught; no partner or experience is required. Bring indoor shoes.
A Mixed Media Painting (1.00-3.00) Nikki D’Emden CR This is an exploratory course aimed at experimentation and the development of skills combining different media to create art. The course includes: Design development which can be used for painting, lino or fabric printing, with coloured pencil, pastels, wax resist, and coloured inks. Students supply their own materials. Acrylic Painting: Developing a composition based on a theme and limited colour palette and completing a small work on canvas, using coloured inks, watercolour, or acrylic painting.
A Watercolour Painting Peter Hiller LR Come and enjoy painting, with friends in the group to inspire you.
MONDAY 1.00 – 4:15 pm Welsh at Kingborough U3A Term 1, 2020 — Kingston Adult Education Monday 12.30 - 2.15 pm. Mae Cymraeg yn Hawdd – Welsh is Easy! – Welsh for Beginners – Peter Ball. Room A2. Monday 2.30-4.15 pm. Advanced Welsh – Room A2 New students should contact Peter Ball before enrolling: ph 6239 1265, or [email protected]
A New Year and a new Membership and Enrolment Secretary
Last year’s call for help to support the work of membership and enrolment brought us three enthusiastic volunteers, Larainne Robertson, Polly Firth, and Ismail Ibrahim. Their help ensured the enrolments for Terms 2 & 3 of 2019 went smoothly and quickly. We now have five members who can support this important and time-consuming process. Furthermore, Larainne Robertson has volunteered to take on the role of Membership and Enrolment Secretary. Larainne comes with great organisational credentials, having previously provided administrative/secretarial and financial management support for local theatre companies and sporting clubs over the past 20 years.
We thank Ken Johnson for his work in managing our membership and enrolment process since mid-2017, when he took over from Kate Walpole, who was in the role for seven years. Ken, together with Alison Waters, was responsible for implementing our new online M&E system, UMAS. This now allows members to enrol directly in classes and to view and update their own membership records. Ken will continue to support the system technically and assist Larainne if required. With his newly gained leisure he plans to cruise the waters of southeast Tassie and may even have time to attend U3A classes again.
Please note the new mailing address for the Membership and Enrolment Secretary: Membership and Enrolment Secretary, U3A Hobart
31 Taroona Crescent, Taroona, TAS 7053
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U3A HOBART – ENROLMENT FORM — TERM 1, Tues 10 March —Thurs 21 May Class Enrolments OPEN 10 February, CLOSE 24 February.
Please use a separate form for each member. .
Mark the box for the courses you want to attend. You will be notified ONLY if the class is already full.
Post to: ENROLMENT SECRETARY, PO Box 5007, LPO UTAS, SANDY BAY, TAS 7005
Surname:…………………………………………………… First Name:….…………………....…………….………………………..
Phone:………………………………………… Email:………………………………………………….……………………………….. MONDAY Tutor 10.00 - 11.00am ☐ German Conversation Antje Fox CR
10.00 - 11.00am ☐ Astronomy & Space Science Peter Taylor LR 10.00-11.00am ☐ From Fish to Man Randy Rose Th
11.30 - 12.30pm ☐ Writing Workshop (Max 14) John McRae CR 11.30 - 12.30pm ☐ Margaret Atwood Rosalind Olsen LR 11.30 - 12.30pm ☐ Victoriana Basil Sansom Th
1.00 – 3.00pm ☐ Italian: The First Steps Giulia Roncon CR 1.00 - 3.00pm ☐ Italian: Ancora un po’ Gianna Staples CR
TUESDAY 10.00 - 11.00am ☐ French: continuation of 2004 class Joan von Bibra CR
10.00 - 11.00am ☐ Let’s Talk Books (Max 12) Penny Cohen LR 10.00 - 11.00am ☐ Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Ian Duffy Th
11.20 -1.00pm ☐ Art Appreciation at the TMAG (Max 8) Jan Peacock TMAG* 11.30 - 12.30pm ☐ More Fun with Your Android Tablet (Max 12) Graeme Ingram CR
11.30 - 12.30pm ☐ Exercising to Music Marg Monkhorst LR 11.30 - 12.30pm ☐ How Art Appreciation Enriches the Third Age (5 wks) Jan Peacock Th 11.30 -12.30pm ☐ Modern Dilemmas: Politics, Psychology, & History
(5 wks) Les Crompton LR
1.00 - 2.00pm ☐ Play Reading Marlene Lette LR 1.00 - 3.00pm ☐ Sculpture Anna Holan CR
1.00-3-00pm ☐ Tuesday Film Fest Diane Hill Th
WEDNESDAY 10.00 - 11.00am ☐ French for Travellers Elizabeth Eden CR
10.00 - 11.00am ☐ Latin for Beginners David Daintree LR 10.00 - 11.00am ☐ Calligraphy Christine Farmer CmRm
10.00 - 11.00am ☐ Inspiring Stories from Churchill Fellows (5 wks) Philip Thomson Th 10.00 -11.00pm ☐ Distribution of Tasmania’s Plant Communities (5 wks) Neil Davidson Th 11.30 -12.30pm ☐ Behind the News for Grownups Adela Morton CR 11.30 -12.30pm ☐ A History of Indonesia Greg Thé LR 11.30 - 12.30pm ☐ Britain on Film: the 1940s (Part 2) Paul Bywater Th
Th=Theatre (downstairs); LR= Lecture Room and CR=Conference Room (both upstairs)
Are you willing to act as a class secretary this term? YES ☐ NO ☐
Are you able to assist with the audio-visual equipment? YES ☐ NO ☐
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University of the Third Age Hobart Inc.
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2019
Venue: Theatre, Philip Smith Centre Date: Thursday 14 March 2019 Time: 12.15pm
1. Welcome: given by John Green 2. Apologies: Ches Bogus (Treasurer), Helen Cutts, Adela Morton, David Waters 3. Confirmation of the Minutes of 15 February 2018 AGM (distributed via the first
Newsletter for 2019 with the AGM agenda and nomination forms). Moved by: Leone Scrivener Seconded by: Pauline Dorey Carried
President’s Report: given by John Green
Motion: that the President’s report be accepted. Moved by: Hilary Wallace Seconded by: Les Crompton Carried
Treasurer’s Report: given by John Green in the absence of Ches Bogus
Motion: that the Treasurer’s annual statement be received. Moved by: Jack Lickiss Seconded by: Margaret Lickiss Carried
As stated in the Rules of the Association (October 2015) the committee “shall consist of no more than sixteen and no fewer than eight members” (Rule 6.2). This is to include “four prescribed officers” (Rule 6.3). Therefore voting is required only if more than one nomination is received for one or more of the four prescribed officers.
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Election of officers and other members of the committee for 2019:
Office bearers President: John Green Vice President: Carol Vincent Treasurer: Ches Bogus Secretary: Rose Farrell
Committee members Leone Scrivener (nominated as academic program coordinator) Ken Johnson (nominated as membership and enrolment secretary) Robert Cox (nominated as newsletter editor) John Adams (nominated as property officer) Alison Waters (web-officer) Sandra Halliwell Rose Marwick Pauline Dorey Fiona Latimer
Motion: That the members as listed be appointed as office bearers and the committee of U3A Hobart for 2019. Moved by: Carol Hyatt Seconded by: Heather Chauncy Carried
4. Appointment of Auditor – Motion: That Messrs Wise Lord and Ferguson be appointed auditors for 2019.
Moved by: Rose Farrell Seconded by: Robert Cox Carried Close. The meeting closed at 12.45pm _______________________________________________
Dates for your diary
10 February: Enrolments open
24 February: Enrolments close
10 March: Term 1 begins
12 March: Annual General Meeting
21 May: Term 1 ends
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NOMINATION FORM U3A - HOBART INC. COMMITTEE (Please Print)
