Platinum Provincial Dugout

Meeting:
The Last Sunday of every month, 9h30. Evenden House, 139 Glover Ave, Lyttelton, Pretoria.
GPS Co-ordinates: S25°49’48” E28°11’11”

Unit Name	Platinum Provincial Dugout

Position	Name	Mobile	eMail
Old Bill	Dave Berry	012 993 2504	[email protected]
Deputy Old Bill	Jimmy Frieslaar	083 307 8384	[email protected]
Pay Bill	Graeme Thorold	082 457 7906	[email protected]
Adjutant	Richard Wilson	082 852 6495	[email protected]

District Dugouts:

Platinum Events Calendar

Platinum AGM July 2019

The Platinum AGM Was hosted in true MOTH fashion by Botha Shellhole in Polokwane. It was a great honor to have the Old Bill of the Order, Old Bill Eddie Penzhorn as a our guest of honor. A very big thanks to him for his very interesting speech and perspective of the MOTH.

At the AGM the following awards were made by the Province Exco and presented by Old Bill of the Order and the Provincial Old Bill.

Presentation of Annual Awards

The Guest of Honour, Moth Eddie Penzhorn and the Provincial Old Bill, Moth Dave Berry assisted by the Provincial Sgt-Maj., Moth Richard Wilson presented the following awards:

Dave Reeves Trophy – Moth Koos Kleinsmith
For outstanding work within his District / Unit (Outpost) for the manner in which he overcame problems beyond his normal course of duties.
Doug Burman Trophy – East Rand
The Sergeant Major’s baton is presented to the District / Unit (Outpost) who was the most efficient District for the year in terms of reports, attendance at Province meetings and participation in discussions.
Mike Mortlock PRO Trophy – Coalfields
The Gold Miner is presented to the District / Unit (Outpost) who has done the most for the Order in terms of Public Relations work for the past year.
Pay Bills Trophy – Minefield
To a District / Unit (Outpost) for outstanding work in the field of financial reporting and financial control
John Jenkins Recruitment Trophy – Coalfields
Presented to the District Unit (Outpost) which shows the greatest percentage increase of new recruits per head for the year.
The Stuart Howie Trophy (Best Unit) – Savannah
For a unit recognised by the Provincial Executive as being the best in the Platinum Province.
The Wickens / Olivier Recruitment Trophy – Long Tom
Presented by the Province to a Shellhole as recognition to that Shellhole for recruiting the most members during the year
Shrapnel Trophy – Turbi Hills
A light hearted attempt to motivate a District to improve their performance and be recognised as one of the better Districts in the Platinum Province. In other words, if you sit on the shrapnel you may be coaxed to get off your rear end and do something.
Bull Shit Tie – Moth Richard Wilson
The tie is presented by the current holder to a Moth who regularly attends Provincial meetings and through his wit and or tall stories, (Bull Shit) keeps the meeting alive and vibrant.

Dave Reeves Trophy – Moth Koos Kleinsmith

John Jenkins Recruitment Trophy – Coalfields

John Jenkins Recruitment Trophy – Savannah

The Wickens / Olivier Recruitment Trophy – Long Tom

The Bull Shit award passed on to Moth Richard Wilson

Hiring and Firing

The Old Executive is dismissed to the floor and the new Executive is sworn in.

Old Bill Eddie presents Certificate of Service to Moth Adrian

Old Bill Eddie presents Certificate of Service to Moth Stuart who stood in as Adj

Old Bill Eddie thanks the old team and wish the new team all the best

After the AGM a 50 minute bus trip to Makhado Airforce Base to spend an enjoyable afternoon and get an update on the South African Airforce fighter planes. The afternoon ended with a sunset parade.

Some Photos for the Gallery

South Africa’s 3rd Woman Fighter Jet Pilot

Platinum AGM August 2018

The Platinum Provincial Dugout was honored to have Old Bill of the Order James Stofberg attend and officiate at the AGM. The week end started off with with the Old Bills Dinner at Evenden House.

Old Bill of the Order James Stofberg talking to Moth Dave Gush

Master of Ceremonies – Moth Eddie Penzhorn

Old Bill Dave Berry Welcoming the guests

The Saturday morning,Vacant Chair Shellhole hosted the Old Bill of the Order to an excellent Breakfast. After the breakfast, the Mothwa very proudly boasted and showed the Old Bill of the Order the Pretoria Mothwa Frail Care at their Haven. Something indeed to be proud of. The delegates then all made their way to Pumulani Lodge where the AGM, Dinner and Province meeting would be hosted.

Agenda for the weekend of the 2018 Annual General Meeting
25 August 2018
1. Buffet lunch on arrival	12:30 for 13:00
2. Platinum Provincial Dugout AGM	14:30 for 15:00
3. Sunset Parade	After the AGM
4. Dinner	18:30 for 19:00
26 August 2018
1. Sound Memory Cottages (Transvaal) – AGM	08:30 for 09:00
2. Platinum Provincial Dugout monthly meeting	After SMC (Transvaal) AGM
3. Buffet lunch prior to departure	After the monthly meeting