Pretoria BIKE SiG

On Saturday, the 12th of October the Biking SiG gathered once again at our normal meeting point - the Shell Garage on Lynnwood Road. We had a few last minute cancellations but were still eager for our much anticipated ride. After the requisite "hallo's" and "how are you's" we headed to Harties, whereafter then we took the well-known Satellite road towards Magaliesburg. 

Here we stopped for an enjoyable breakfast at the Pan-Ally Restaurant and Pub and as always, a good chat between Mensans before a fun ride home.

 

 

The year certainly started off with a lot of excitement after the AGM was held on the 2nd of October, with a new committee elected and a wonderful speaker evening that followed.

 

Our stalwart chair of old, Reyaan Uys was there to see us elect Beverley van der Merwe as the Pretoria Chapter of Mensa South Africa's brand new leader. Beverley won't find the new position too new, after having served as interim Chair for some weeks prior to the AGM. As many of you will know, she has also served as National Secretary as well as Pretoria Secretary and Testing Officer and as such is well equipped to take us to new heights within South Africa. Watch your numbers Jo'burg, we're coming for you.

 

Changes in the committee:

 

• Beverley van der Merwe (Chairperson) - taking over from Reyaan Uys

• Terma Kussman (Secretary) - taking over from Bianca Ferreira

• Peter Smythe (Treasureer) - taking over from Eduard Teichert

• Schalkwyk van der Merwe (Marketing and PR) - taking over from Susan de Swardt

• Simoné Deyzel (Newsletter / Blog) - taking over from Marjone Zeeman

 

Because of the timing of the last testing session for September being so close to the AGM, the new members' evening was held the week after on the 9th of October at Ed's Diner. It was a fun evening with lots of new friendships made and old friends catching up. Food and drink was plentiful and so too the conversation. These evenings are a lot of fun and we encourage all members to join us in the months to come.

 

Then this past weekend, on the 12th of October, Mensan Gareth Daniell a.k.a Braai Boy, attempted a record first 3 hour underwater braai in Centurion. Committee member Lourens Grove snapped some great photos and uploaded a great clip showing the set up in the water tank - have a look: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151744658366723 and https://www.facebook.com/lourens.grove/media_set?set=a.10151744656386723.1073741846.562121722&type=1

Many of you might also have been following the comment feeds about our website on the Mensa Facebook Page recently. We encourage you all to go have a look at Reyaan and Charl's updates on work done and work planned, so that you give your inputs and make your voices heard.

Please feel free to forward any news items to us for inclusion in the Blog or Newsletter - we rely on you all for growth!