Buffalo-Dixie’s year-end meeting on 13 December 2022 included the induction of Graham Parrish, Luke Hattingh, Trevor Du Plessis, Johan Badenhorst and Charles Ballantyne.Welcome to the Order. Merry Christmas and Godspeed for 2023
Charles Ballantyne
Graham Parrish, Luke Hattingh, Trevor Du Plessis, Johan Badenhorst
New Recruits
Graham Parrish
Johan Badenhorst
Luke Hattingh
Golf Day 6 Nov 2022
Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole hosted a successful Golf Day at Python Park on Sunday 6 November 2022.
While there were no eagles or birdies, one player hit a buck – which escaped!
Thank you to the Blokes, Gals and our generous sponsors.
Tee off
Concentration
Rat packs were never this good.
Kitchen duties
So who really won
Did someone say free beer
You didn’t!
19th hole
So how was your round
MOTH Allan McCormick was inducted at the Buffalo-Dixie meeting on Tuesday 8 November 2022.
New Recruit
By this MOTH Salute
Badging
New Moth
New Moth
Induction of Russel Petzer 11 October 2022
Russell Petzer being Inducted into the order
2 September 2022
Buffalo-Dixie hosted the East London District Intershellhole Quiz on Friday 2 September 2022.
The winners were The Fantastic Four.
Intelligent guessing
Like a shot
Round 2-it
2 green bottles
There’s money in music
Cheers blokes
Cash is king
Round 1 General Knowledge. With Major Catastrophe, Corporal Punishment and Private Parts
Pouring a glass of knowledge
Heads or tails
New Inductions
At the Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole meeting of Wednesday 10 August 2022, Roxanne Pringle and Dylan Thomas were inducted as Shellhole Supporters. Shane Bradfield and Danie Schemel were inducted as MOTHs.
Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole (East London) hosted a very successful Bikers’ Day / Bully Beef Run on 26 June 2022. Thank you to all the blokes and bikers. East London District is well on its way to also forming its own MMA Chapter.
Badged
Notice
Buffalo Dixie
The cenotaph
Shields
Ticket Sales
Refuel
Chefs Stoffel Fourie and Frank Bowls
Tembisa
Donations
And More Donations
Stalls
DJ Trevor King
Dokotela
Currying favour
MOTH and support
Midnight
Road Runners
Aloe Raiders
Mess Time
Draw Rations
Parking Space
Shrunk in the Wash
Scorpions
Monster
Playboy Mansion
Cold Steel
When you shave with a Gillette Mach 10
Road Runners
The Select
Scatterlings
Wild Coasters
Family Bowls Day
Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole and friends held a Family Bowls Day on 16 June 2022 at Typos Bowling Club.
The club was founded by the printers at Daily Dispatch, thus the name.
1st Place. Mike Kumm, Sheila Jones, Mike Lombard
2nd Place. Howard Boswell, George Pia, Monique Lombard, Billy Jones
Owen Hartland, Amy Barnard, Chris Becker (MOTH), Victor (Greenkeeper)
Tinus Barnard, Brett Marshall (MOTH), Janet Keth, Peter Knicklebein (MOTH)
Margie Baker, Trevor King (MOTH), Gary Hansen, Cindy Ladwick (MOTH wife)
Graham Parrish, Arrie Visser, Shirley Botha (MOTH wife), Robin Nel
Neil Karshagen (MOTH), Jean Ahlschlager, Don Ladwig (MOTH), Allan Clacher
Lozani Clacher, Val Nel. (Absent. Jayson Marriott, Dennis Meier)
NEW INDUCTION
MOTH Graham Cowley was inducted at the Buffalo-Dixie meeting on Tuesday 12 July 2022.
DOB Brent Davies Officiates
By this Moth Salute
Bronze Hat being pinned
26th June 2020 “We live to lighten each other’s burden.”
Following the very successful Bikers’ Day on 26 June, members of Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole made up food parcels from the donations and distributed them to the needy from Dawn to Milner Estate. Food, clothing and sweets were distributed. Thank you to Stoffel Fourie, Basil Duvenage, Neil Karshagen, Peter Knicklebein, Dave Toyk and Jannie Bezuidenhout.
Conversation
Distribution
The Team
A dwelling
Load Up
Load Up
“Awards Evening
At its meeting on Tuesday 12 April 2022, Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole made 11 awards.
MOTH’s Chris Becker and Raoul Petzer received X Badges from District Pay Bill Henry Sutherland.
MOTH Dave Rankin received a Certificate of Comradeship from District Wee Bill Ray Glover
FOM Stoffel Fourie received a Certificate of Good Comradeship from District Adjutant Raoul Petzer
MOTH’s Dave Toyk, Keith Schenk, Jonno Neethling, Neil Karsagen, Deon Du Preez, Haldane Cunnngham and Dave Williamson received 5-year ties from District Old Bill Brent Davis.
Raoul Petzer receives X Badge from District Pay Bill Henry Sutherland
Chris Becker receives his X badge from District Pay Bill Henry Sutherland
Dave Rankin receives Certificate of Comradeship from District Deputy Old Bill Ray Glover
Stoffel Fourie receives Certificate of Good Comradeship from District Adj Raoul Petzer
District Old Bill Brent Davis awarded 5 year ties to Dave Toyk, Keith Schenk, Jono Neethling, Neil Karsagen Deon du Preez, Haldene Cunningham and Dave Williamson
Inter Shellhole Quiz – Saturday 12 February 2022
Buffalo-Dixie hosted the Inter Shellhole Quiz on Saturday 12 February 2022.
The winning team was Auld Scots. Money Bags, P-Rexes and Mighty Mouse tied for second with De La Salle was third place. Close behind were Punts in a Panoe, Awesome Foursome, Fast Floozies and Typos.
Thank you to all who participated and a special thank you to Stoffel Fourie and Frank Bowles for the catering
You light up my fire
Meal. Stage 2
Meal. Stage 3
What is the answer?
The winners L-R: Leanne Harbottle, Kim Mathieson, Sandra Rankin, Rose Thompson
Last meeting for the year
Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole held its final meeting of 2021 on Tuesday 14 December as an open / close meeting followed by bring & braai. Top tables and blokes from Port Rex, Gonubie & Outpost Shellholes joined in the spirit of True Comradeship. After the toasts, the draw for the raffle hamper took place. 1st prize A. Jansen, 2nd prize Z. Williams, 3rd prize T. King
Chops-steak-chicken-wors-multitasking
It is cooked when it stops bleating
Who has the biggest tongs
Keeping a cool head
The prizes
Meet and greet
The graw
Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole hosted a successful Market Day at Midnight Motorcycle Club on 20 November 2021.
The Event
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
The Order
The Shellhole
East London Caledonian Society Pipe Band
East London Caledonian Society Pipe Band
East London Caledonian Society Pipe Band
Pay Bill Stoffel Fourie testing the axiom A Watched Pot Never Boils.
On the Deck
Bosberaad
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
smart
Rodney Young, Marc Havenga, Louis-Botha
smart
smart
Louis Botha, Marc Havenga, Rodney Young
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.
Fall in
East London Cenotaph. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Future recruit
6 SAI
Tribal Cats
The Scatterlings
Wildcoasters
Motor Mecca
Road Runners
Pause for thought
Midnight. At midday
Old soldiers never die
The Spirit lives on
Black Dragons
Group hug – Covid-style.
This way to the bar.
Hug a Harley.
High Gators
3M – Motor Mecca Molls.
Motorbike coolbox
No parking meters.
Walker. Texas Ranger.
Mean machine
Deep Thought.
Wear your brain bucket
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.
Sanitation Station
Sweet smelling looking and tasting
Mug shots
LKs breakfast burgers
Hedgefund manager
Pink Blue will never do
Biltong Bar
Attention on deck
UFS in EC
For the best pies in the East London District.
For the well dressed rugby fan
Piet Potjekos
Waiting on there Weber
Then I said to the Adjutant
Braai up, salads are waiting
Getting into the spirit
Chill time
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.
Basil Duvenage
Johan Prinsloo
Clinton Fleming
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
The jack looks lonely
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.
Badge – Frank
Badge Dean
Peter – 30 years
The recruits
Salute
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
How to hold an umbrella and golf club
The all around water hazard
Let me introduce “The Don”
At the 8th the water was this deep!
Now listen up
The Bishop said to the actress
Buffalo Dixie Old Bill Claude Hundermark
East London District Old Bill – Ray Glover
Moth Tony Lourens
Bruce Glover
The one who squeezes hardest, keeps the beer
But wait – There is more
Eeny Meeny Miny Mo
Port Rex Old Bill Maurice Abrams
10 September 2019
Peter Knicklebein and Roelf Venter were inducted at the meeting of Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole on Tuesday 10 September 2019
The recruits
By this MOTH salute
Badging MOTH Peter Knicklebein
Badging MOTH Roelf Venter
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.
he new executive is inducted.
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.
Recruit Andrew Gradwell
Facing the Candle of Remembrance
By this MOTH salute
Badging
The Shellhole welcomes a new brother
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
Badging
Old Bill Claude Hundermark inducts Social Member Trevor Phillips
Welcome
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
2. All eyes on the new recruit
3. He who fought by my side is my comrade still
4. By this MOTH salute …
5. Badging
6. MOTH Shane Rademan
7. Old Bill wishes the Shellhole well for the season.
8. Meetings are thirsty work.
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 Roual Petzer and Dr Stoffel Fourie
TC. MH. SM
Badging
Uphold the ideals of the MOTH
Welcome to the Shellhole
MOTH Chris Becker was inducted at the Buffalo-Dixie Shellhole meeting of 12
September 2017. District Old Bill Ken Scott officiated.
The Main Table
He who fought by my side …
By this MOTH salute
Welcome to the order
Badging
Badging
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
Charter
National Bowls Tournament
National Bowls Tournament
Setting the scene
Helpful criticism as the Wee Bill prepares for the group photo
Choose your weapon, Sir.
Multitasking
Draw rations
Are you arguing with the Sergeant Major
Here’s to the next 30 years
Buffalo-Dixie Old Bill Claude Hundermark congratulates Kevin Connellan on winning the key draw
New Exec being inducted 11th July 2017
6. Induction of Buffalo-Dixie executive
1. Induction
1. Induction
3. By this MOTH salute
4. Badging
5. He who fought by my side is my comrade still.
7. Old Bill Claude Hundermark
8. Wee Bill Jannie Bezuidenhout
9. Adjudant Danny Saayman
10. Pay Bill Brett Marshall
11. We will remember them.
Induction of Gary Smith 9 May 2017.07.12
Induction of David Williamson into the the MOTH
Pinning on the badge
He who fought by my side is my brother still
By this MOTH salute
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
The induction
The first MOTH salute
Being pinned
Being Pinned
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
Ladies private meeting
Visitors taking note.
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
Induction of new members
Induction of new members
Induction of new members
District Adjutant Brent Davis officiates while SgtMajor Maroulis and Old Bill Claude Hundermark look on
Social member John Swartz
Inmduction
Recruits Raymond Beling, Keith Schenk, Robert MacIntyre
Induction
Induction
Induction
Induction
An Army marches on its stomach
Having drawn rations, MOTH Neil Karsagen heads for his bivvy
Where is the Barman?
Behave! Sgt Major is watching.
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.
1. Incoming East London District Old Bill, Ken Scott, inducting the Buffalo-Dixie executive
2. SergeantMajor C. Maroulis, PayBill B. Marshall, Adjutant D. Saayman, Wee Bill J. Bezuidenhoudt, Old Bill C. 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.
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