Buffalo-Dixie - M.O.T.H

Province:

Eastern Cape Provincial Dugout

District:

East London District Dugout

Buffalo-Dexie Executive for 2021-2022

Old Bill Jannie Bezuidenhout; Wee Bill Peter Knicklebein; Adjutant Haldane Cunningham and Pay Bill Stoffel Fourie who were all inducted by District Old Bill Ray Glover

NEWS

Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole hosted a successful Market Day at Midnight Motorcycle Club on 20 November 2021.

The Team Back. Louis Botha, 4th Row Don Ladwig, Haldane Cunningham, 3rd Row Marc Havenga, Pieter Knicklebeib, 2nd Row Stoffel Fourie, Jannie Bezuidenhout, Front. Gary Wild

East London Caledonian Society Pipe Band

Pay Bill Stoffel Fourie testing the axiom A Watched Pot Never Boils.

At the East London District quarterly meeting on 25 October 2021 Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole was awarded the MOTH Quarterly Recruiting Trophy.

East Londondon district Old Bill Ray Glover hands over the recruiting trophy to Jannie Bezuidenhout

New Members inducted on 14 September 2021

At the Buffalo-Dixie meeting of Tuesday 14 September 2021, Louis Botha, Marc Havenga and Rodney Young were inducted into the Order. East London District Old Bill Brent Davis officiated

Louis Botha, Marc Havenga and Rodney Young

3rd Generation Parade. East London District. We will remember them

Weekend Away Draw

Trennery’s Resort generously donated a weekend away which was raffled at the recent Biker’s Breakfast hosted by Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole.

SADFA Emonti chair, Elize Rogers, drew the winning ticket at the Shellhole meeting on 8 June 2021.
Congratulations to winner Warren Nienaber.

Bikers’ Breakfast 9 May 2021.

Buffalo-Dixie hosted a very successful Bikers’ Breakfast on Sunday 9 May 2021.
After meeting at East London Cenotaph, the procession moved to the MOTH Hall in Cambridge.
Special thank you from Buffalo-Dixie, Old Bill Jannie Bezuidenhout and CLA for the support.

Veterans who are not MOTH, Buffalo-Dixie extends an invitation to join with us. 2nd Tuesday of each month. 1900 for 1930. MOTH Hall Cambridge.

MOTH’s Deon DuPreezand Eugene Knoetze welcome aspiring members for East London chapter of MMA.

East London Cenotaph. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole Stall Day – March 2021

In spite of lockdown restrictions and competition, the Buffalo-Dixie stall day succeeded in bringing MOTH’s and supporters together and raising funds for Shellhole, District and the stallholders.

Congratulations to all involved in planning & execution for a job well done.

For the best pies in the East London District.

Installation of Adjutant and Awards – 9 March

At the Buffalo-Dixie meeting of 9 March 2021, MOTH Haldane Cunningham was installed as Adjutant. East London District Wee Bill Brent Davis officiated

MOTH Trevor King received his X-Badge. MOTHs Dave Rankin and Jannie Bezuidenhout received 5 year ties.

Installation of 3 new members.

Buffalo Dixie welcome this following 3 new members, who as a result of the Covid-19 where installed via Whatsapp on the 14th December 2020.

Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole bowls day, Saturday 21 November 2020.

Don (Sir Frances Drake) Ladwig plays an end before the Spanish Armada arrives

Maries Bezuidenhout prepares to bowl a chinaman

Mindful of Cape Town’s tremors, resident geologist Dr Stoffel Fourie keeps watch

October 2019 Meeting

October was a busy night.

Frank Bowles & Dean Davidson were inducted into the Order.

MOTH Peter Wheller received his 30 year tie.
Old Bill Claude Hundermark received his 10 year badge.
MOTHs Danny Saayman, Brett Marshall & Dave Rankin received 5 year badges.

MOTHs Danny Saayman, Mark Hodgkinson & Brett Marshall were acknowledged for
service on the executive.

Golf Day

Buffalo-Dixie Play Bill, Don Ladwig, organised a golf day at Python Park, East London. In spite of the unrelenting rain, the blokes turned out to support

Buffalo Dixie Old Bill Claude Hundermark

East London District Old Bill – Ray Glover

The one who squeezes hardest, keeps the beer

10 September 2019

Peter Knicklebein and Roelf Venter were inducted at the meeting of Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole on Tuesday 10 September 2019

4th August 2019

Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole hosted a bowls day at Typos Bowling Club on Sunday 4 August 2019. Regrettably Sir Francis Drake was booked for the Armada Regatta and could not compete.

A fancy piece of footwork during the penalty shootout.

Jukskei champions of the East London and All Comers Water Polo League

We won with 3 under par in the last chukka

Bowl a googly and we win with a home run

9 July 2019 – AGM

Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole held its AGM on Tuesday 09 July 2019. East London District Old Bill Ray Glover officiated at the induction of the new executive. Elected to office are: Old Bill Claude Hundermark; Wee Bill Jannie Bezuidenhout; Adjutant Raoul Petzer (unable to attend meeting due to work commitments) and Pay Bill Stoffel Fourie.

Outgoing executive L-R Claude Hundermark, Jannie Bezuidenthout, Danny Saayman, Mark Hodgkinson

Incoming executive L-R Old Bill MOTH Claude Hundermark, Wee Bill MOTH Jannie Bezuidenhout, Pay Bill FOM Stoffel Fourie.

District Old Bill Ray Glover badges Old Bill Claude Hundermark

District Old Bill Ray Glover badges Wee Bill Jannie Bezuidenhout

9 July 2019

Andrew Gradwell was inducted at a meeting of Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole on Tuesday 09 July 2019. East London District Old Bill Ray Glover officiated.

13th February 2018

MOTH Brett Sharp and Social Member Trevor Phillips were inducted into Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole on Tuesday 13 February 2018

Recruits Brett Sharp and Trevor Phillips

Old Bill Claude Hundermark inducts MOTH Brett Sharp

Old Bill Claude Hundermark inducts Social Member Trevor Phillips

Tuesday 12th December 2017

Last meeting of the year plus the induction of Shane Rademan

1. Main table. L-R. Wee Bill Jannie Bezuidenhout Old Bill Claude Hundermark Adjutant Danny Saayman

3. He who fought by my side is my comrade still

7. Old Bill wishes the Shellhole well for the season.

9. And then I said to the Sergeant Major …

Tuesday 10 October 2017

MOTH Roual Petzer and Social Member Stoffel Fourie inducted into Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole.

MOTH Chris Becker was inducted at the Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole meeting of 12
September 2017. District Old Bill Ken Scott officiated.

30 Years Down the line:

Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole was established on 6 September 1987.

At the monthly meeting held on Tuesday 12 September, the Blokes celebrated 30 years of True Comradeship, Mutual Help and Sound Memory.

Shortly before the meeting commenced, Old Bill Claude Hundermark congratulated Kevin Connellan on winning the Buffalo-Dixie Key Draw, which fundraising effort has kept the eager punters on their toes for many months.

East London District Old Bill Ken Scott officiated at the induction of newest member, Chris Becker. Longest serving Buffalo-Dixie member, MOTH Peter Wheller, provided a short historical narrative when he displayed the certificate of competency won by Buffalo-Dixie at the MOTH 21st National Bowls Tournament which took place in Pietermaritzburg in 1991.

At the end of the meeting the Blokes posed for a group photo before the customary toasts and a selection of snacks

Front L-R: R. Arnott; M. Cock; Pay Bill B. Marshall; Old Bill C. Hundermark; District Old Bill K. Scott; Wee Bill J. Bezuidenhout; Adjutant D. Saayman; P. Wheller; S/Major C. Maroulis Middle L-R: A. Louw; M. Hodgkinson; K. Schenk; D. Williamson; D. Rankin; B. Davis; A. van Stratten; H. Cunningham; D. Toyk; G. Smith; R. McIntyre; J. Swartz Back L-R: W. McKay; N. Karshagen; I. Tarr; W. Lynch; T. King; J. Neethling; R. Beling; D. Du Preez; C. Becker; A. van der Heever

Helpful criticism as the Wee Bill prepares for the group photo

Buffalo-Dixie Old Bill Claude Hundermark congratulates Kevin Connellan on winning the key draw

New Exec being inducted 11th July 2017

5. He who fought by my side is my comrade still.

Induction of Gary Smith 9 May 2017.07.12

Induction of David Williamson into the the MOTH

He who fought by my side is my brother still

L-R: David Williamson. S/Major, Chris Maroulis. PayBill, Brett Marshall. Ken Scott

Induction of 2 new Moths

Greg Moon and Deon du Preez were inducted into Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole on
Monday 13 February 2017.
Although meetings are normally on the second Tuesday, this year that date
falls on Valentine’s Day. A strategic decision was made.

1. L-R Sergeant Major C. Maroulis, Old Bill C. Hundermark, District Adjutant B. Davis, Inductees G. Moon and D. Du Preez

Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole open meeting on Tuesday 12 December 2016.

We were pleased to welcome 5 new members: MOTH Apie van Straaten (previously
of Aliwal North); Social Member John Swartz and new MOTHs Raymond Beling,
Keith Schenk and Robert MacIntyre.

On the recruiting front, 2016 has been a very good year and we already have
applications for 2017.

On behalf of Buffalo-Dixie, a blessed Christmas and a prosperous 2017 to all
MOTHs and their families.

MOTHs Eric Webb, Ian Tarr and Denzil Gravett peruse the minutes. Wee Bill Jannie Bezuidenhoudt watches out of the corner of his eye

MOTHs Mark Hodgkinson & Sean Harrington chew the fat

MOTH Andre van der Heever watches a demostration

MOTH Dave Toyk gives the evening a thumbs-up

MOTH Wayne Mackay checking his phone is off before the Sgt Major opens the fines book

Sergeant Chris Maroulis brings the new members to order. L-R Moth Apie van Straaten (formerly Aliwal North). Recruits John Swartz, Raymond Beling, Keith Schenk, Robert MacIntyre

District Adjutant Brent Davis officiates while SgtMajor Maroulis and Old Bill Claude Hundermark look on

Recruits Raymond Beling, Keith Schenk, Robert MacIntyre

Having drawn rations, MOTH Neil Karsagen heads for his bivvy

AGM Meeting 2016

Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole held its AGM on Tuesday 12 August 2016. In the Old Bill’s report it was noted that the Shellhole has been active and is steadily growing with recruits in the wings. The incoming executive were inducted by East London District Old Bill, Ken Scott.

1. Incoming East London District Old Bill, Ken Scott, inducting the Buffalo-Dixie executive

2. Sergeant-Major Chris Maroulis, Pay Bill Brett Marshall, Adjutant Danny Saayman, Wee Bill Jannie Bezuidenhoudt, Old Bill Claude Hundermark

3. East London District Sergeant Major Maurice Abrams keeping a watchful eye on proceedings.
4. Old Bill Claude Hundermark
5. Wee Bill Jannie Bezuidenhoudt
6. Adjutant Danny Saayman
7. Pay Bill Brett Marshall
8. Sergeant Major Chris Maroulis
9. Introducing the newly inducted executive.
10. At ease. Draw rations.
11. Guarding against dehydration.