July 2010
After our recent Annual General meeting we have a new committee and I am sure they will continue the great success Group North already enjoys.
You can go to the "Who we are" web page to find out who is on the new committee.
I have added in the results for Northern Heresy IV to the "tournaments results" web page and looks like it was a really fun event. With 30 players and many new faces I am kicking myself for missing that one.
Dominatus has also finished and congratulations to Owen Bartsch for winning that one. Lets hope we can get a few more club members in next years so that it builds up to a major calendar event for Group North.
Our next big event is Crowsfeast which is Group North's premier Warhammer Fantasy event. This is on the 4th and 5th of September. Check out the tournaments page for full details.
Simon O'Brien
May 2010
Firstly I would like to congratulate Mike Allen as our most recent winner of the Presidents Award. Mike has organised the Dominatus 40k tournament which is currently running and I have seen a large increase in the number of 40k games being played. We even had a new member join the club and along with paying his club fees he paid for Dominatus and played his very first tournament game that same night. Unfortunately the mighty Space Wolves soundly beat him but that hasn't stopped him from coming back for more. Well done to Mike for promoting Group North and gaming in general.
Mike has receive a $40 gift voucher from sponsor Phoenix Forge.
In April we had the clubs premier 40k tournament "Dauthus" and there was a great bunch of 28 players. Brad Barrett from Southern Wargamers was our TO for the event which left me free to play for a change. I would have to say that this was the best tournament I have attended to date as the atmosphere and friendliness of the players was fantastic. Full results can be seen on the tournamnets page and there are over 100 photos in the photo gallery. Congratulations to Tom Damin as this years winner.
I would like to thank those members who came and helped dig a trench after the mens toilets blocked up. We found the inspection points and once the plumber comes we should have no more problems. My appreciation goes to Ross Dawe, Dave Waldergrave and especially Heinz Schroeder and Rowland Dickinson for a top effort.
Next month is our working bee (26/06/10) and AGM (30/06/10). I hope everyone will consider a role on the committee as most of the current members will be taking a well earned rest. If you have any questions about what is involved then please contact myself or any of the other committe members.
Simon O'Brien - President GNHWS
March 2010
Well it looks like a busy month ahead with plenty to do. Dominatus has started and this will determine the best 40k player at Group North. If you haven't signed up then you better do it quick! Our club swap meet is on the 13th so if you have any models to buy/sell or swap then thats the day to do it. Non members are welcome to come along too.
The Redemption tournament was a great success with 34 players! Congatulations to Kristen Cann on his first place spot. You can check out plenty of pictures from the day on our Photo gallery page.
The next 40k tournament has now been opened for players to sign up for. This is Dauthus and at 2000pts its Group Norths premier event for 40k. I hope plenty of group North players will sign up for this one. With a new TO this means I will even get to play for a change!
Presidents Award
This months President award goes to Matthew Lahiff. Many thanks to Matthew for getting a trailer and helping to pick up some more table tops. He then stayed a bit longer to help paint them too! Top effort to Matt and he has received a $40 gift voucher for Games Workshop.
Simon O'Brien - President GNHWS
February 2010
Redemption
First off is a reminder to get your spot booked for this months 40k tournament "Redemption". There are 38 players so far with only a few spots free so if you want to gain the honour and prestige of capturing the Fallen then be sure to check out our tournaments page for full details.
Dominatus
In the far future of the galaxy there is endless conflict. Armies and generals come and go and are soon forgotten, but once in every hundred years or so a leader arises amongst one of the races that leaves their mark for all time. In the annals of the Administratum of Terra, such leaders are given the title of “Dominatus”. It marks a leader who has mastered the art of war against all the races of the galaxy. Mike Allen has organised a new club 40k tournament for Group North members. Entry is only $5 with a chance to earn your name on a new club perpetual trophy as well as possible a trophy to take home. The competition starts in March so be sure to gets your details in to Mike or Myself before then. Be sure to check out our tournaments page where you can get full details.
Swap Meet
On Saturday 13th March Group North will be holding a Swap Meet that is open to all. If you're like me and you have tons and tons of spare bits then this is for you. Whether you have that create conversion idea or just need to do some repairs but don't have the parts then maybe there's someone else who does? The hall will be open from 10.00am and the meet is free and you can sell or swap! Gaming tables will also be set up but normal club entry fees will apply if you wish to game.
Presidents Award
This months award goes to Alex Sturm and Scott Leyssenaar It was great to see Alex (one of our junior members) and Scott pitching in to help pack up the hall prior to a hall hire. Alex and Scott will each receive a $20 gift voucher from Games Workshop. Thanks for your help guys!
Thank you to David Harper as well for supplying another great picture of one of his superbly painted models.
Simon O'Brien - President GNHWS
January 2010
Welcome to 2010, I hope everyone had a happy and safe Christmas and New Years. Group North continues to grow with plenty of new members, 64 so far this financial year and I hope to see plenty more join in the next 6 months.
What makes Group North so successful? I fully believe that it is the diversity of members and their interests that make us the biggest gaming club in South Australia and probably one of the biggest in the country. We have a healthy mix of young and old members (and those inbetween); our members play a whole range of games from those set in the ancient past (Field of Glory) to those set in the far future (40k). There's WWII simulations with Flames of War and Dragons galore in Warhammer Fantasy; Blood Bowl is making a big comeback there are plenty more other games being played.
Group North continues to be financially healthy and has been able to regulary purchase new scenery, rule books, dice, measures etc - all for the benefit of members. At the last AGM we even managed to reduce fees!
The committee continues to do a great job and I thank each of them for putting in the time and effort to help run Group North. I also want to thank the members whom have pitched in during the year, many of them recipients of the Presidents Award to show our appreciation of their efforts.
So as President, what do I want to see in 2010? I am always happy to get a nomination for the Presidents Award to consider so keep sending them in. I would like to be sent some good pictures of your models - something I can post on the website as our background picture (which changes every month). Our club tournaments have been well attended by members in 2009 and I hope to see this continue in the new year. Most of all though, I want to see plenty of games being played on a Wednesday and Friday night.
Presidents Award
This months award goes to John Murray. I would like to thank John for filling in as a Duty Officer at the last minute. John has received a $40 gift voucher from sponsor - Phoenix Forge.
Congratulation to Graeme Fazakerley who won the recent Blood Bowl tournament (North Bowl). Full details can be seen on the Tournaments Results page.
Ross Dawe has announced his tournaments for 2010. Ross runs some great events during the year so be sure to go to our Tournaments page to see what he has planned for the comming year. Thanks for the top effort Ross!
Simon O'Brien - President GNHWS
