ESSCI was formed in Eden in 1994 to provide an opportunity for members to put something back into the community whilst enjoying the fellowship that comes with volunteering and working towards a common goal.
This sentiment is reflected in the Clubs constitution where ˜The Purpose of the club is expressed as ˜To provide a means for like minded people to meet in a socially pleasant atmosphere with the aim to serve the EDEN community.
The name ESSCI derives from Eden Service and Social Club Incorporated and does not have any relation to the familiar esky although members do enjoy the social conviviality of sharing a drink after a hard days work.
A dinner meeting is held on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Eden Fishermens Club, 7.00pm for 7.30pm and usually features a guest speaker. In common with many other service clubs the Sergent- at- arms attends to club discipline with a fine session at which he levies a nominal 20c. fine on members who have attracted his attention. Members are kept up to date with issues through the Club bulletin, 'ESSCIPADE'.
Informality is a cornerstone of the Club and it is left to members discretion to attend meetings and working bees, as they are able. Financial obligations extend to an annual fee, and monthly dinner fees of about $16.00.
Rather than raising money for charitable donations the club provides its labour and expertise to contribute to many projects around the town. With a Club membership hovering around the 20 mark the club has contributed around 500 hours of community work each year that is valued at over $7000.
Projects have included landscaping work at the Special Needs Group, assisting individuals in need of some manual help, building the Aslings Beach pathway, constructing barbecues at Cocora beach and helping the Liones's construct their barbeques, the Hosies Road viewing platform and board walk, gardening and fencing work.
The Club has also provided a barbeque for events such as the Whale Festival, the Nautical Nights, organised the Christmas late night shopping with the Chamber of Commerce and helped with Australia Day ceremonies. A feature of these events has been the Club's Fairy Floss machine that is a favourite with the young and young at heart.
Whilst not committed to fund raising for themselves the Club actively supports other organizations including the two primary schools and Nullica Lodge in their efforts to raise funds. The Clubs Chocolate wheel is in steady demand from other groups to assist them in their fund raising activities.
The social side of the Clubs activities have included a team in the Twilight golf competition, picnic barbecues, ladies nights and the occasional barbeque meeting as well as sharing the Christmas party with the Rotary and Lioness Clubs.
Membership is by invitation and if you are interested in joining or would like more information please phone John Bowles on 6496 1920
This is a plain English interpretation of the Constitution and Rules of ESSCI to provide a broad understanding of how the Club operates. It does not replace the constitution
The Purpose:
To provide a means for 'like minded' people to meet in a socially pleasant atmosphere with the aim to serve the EDEN community.
The Objects:
o To improve public facilities
o To assist charitable organizations
o To foster opportunities for employment, sporting and social contact for Eden's youth
o To engage in, sponsor and encourage cultural activities
o To encourage high ethical standards in business
o To establish contact with like minded organizations
o To encourage interest in a clean and tidy town.
Membership
A prospective member must attend at least two regular meetings before being eligible for membership.
On being invited to join ESSCI the prospective member shall pay a joining fee equal to the pro rata annual fee set for that year. (July to June).
Payment of the annual fee, as it falls due, will entitle a member to continuing membership of ESSCI.
Leave of absence may be granted by the Executive to members who are temporarily absent from the district and who have not renewed their membership.
A member may be expelled from membership if, in the opinion of the Club, the member has acted in such a way as to bring discredit to the Club.
Membership shall be deemed to have lapsed if the annual fee is not paid by 30th September in any year unless the Executive has otherwise granted dispensation due to extenuating circumstances.
There are provisions for reinstatement of a member whose membership has lapsed due to non- payment of fees.
The Executive
The executive of the Club consists of:
President, two Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, and two floor members.
In addition to the Executive other positions within the Club are:
Sergeant-at-Arms who is responsible for maintaining order at each meeting by levying a nominal fine of 20c on members who have attracted his attention (this is done in a light hearted manner);
Social Director who is responsible for organising the meeting program and the clubs social calendar.
Service Director who is responsible for organising service work carried out by members including fund raising activities such as the Xmas chocolate wheel, Barbeques etc.
Historical Officer who assists the Sergeant-at-Arms, attends to the Club Regalia at meetings and keeps a photographic record of the Club activities;
Public Officer: Responsible for reporting the clubs business performance to meet the requirements for Incorporation.
Gear Steward Maintains and is responsible for the leasing/loaning of ESSCI gear which includes Barbecue, Spit roast, Chocolate Wheel
Bulletin Editor Responsible for the production and distribution of our meeting bulletin ESSCIPADE
Induction of a New Member
Having been accepted as a member of ESSCI the new member shall be inducted at the first regular meeting attended.
The President shall invite the sponsor to introduce the new member to the Club and will then extend a welcome to the new member.
Running the Club
The Club meetings are run according to the normal Parliamentary rules; However the emphasis is on a friendly and less formal style with a minimum of red tape.
Members are not permitted to use the title of the Club or use the title of any position held in the Club in any printed document such as a business card, prospectus, advertisement or the like.
Matters requiring resolution at a meeting shall be decided normally on voices or a show of hands.
 - Hard at work at the barbeque
 - Chef's supreme at the WHALE fESTIVAL
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