The Savannah AGM was conducted by District Old Bill Wessie van der Westhuizen and his Team, for which we are very grateful. We thank you for the many compliments Old Bill that you paid our Shellhole. We are the best.
Sgt Major shouting the odds.
Sgt Major Trever presented a certificate to confirm that he is the Grumpiest Sgt Maj by National Chairman Andy Boden
Old Bill Rory congratulates his Grumpy Sgt Major Trevor
Old Bill Rory presents The Sgt Major with the floating trophy “Shit stirrer of the year”
The Trophy is a long drop with shovel
Old Bill Rory presents Certificates of appreciation to Moths Richard, Jimmy and Andy (Robin is away) for the great bowls day in June 2026.
Old Bill Rory giving his tear end report, and boasting about the shellholes successes.
Incoming Executive for 2026-2027
Congrats Pat
Congrats Adj Rob
Congrats Pay Bill Chris
Congrats Sgt Maj Grumpy
Photos by Moth Alan Verzmoter.
September Birthday Bash
Savannah Shellholes Birthday is the 4th September 2002 making us 23 year sold. It was a great day enjoying a good braai at Mesca Dickie Fritz. Thanks to all that attended.
July Meeting – 2025
Keith Cramer was found in no-mans land wondering around without a home. He was previously with Passendale/Somme Shellhole, that unfotunetly closed. Thanks to Moth Patrich Alfonso, this Moth Was re-installed into the Moth a Savannah Shellhole. We wish him a long and rewarding stay.
Moth Goat (Robin Starkey) and Moth Grumpy (Trevor Schrimgeour) are escourts during the installation of Moth Keith Kramer.
Keith being Inducted into the MOTH
Old Bill Rory Barnes pins a proud Keith Kramer back into the MOTH
Old Bill Rory give Moth Keith a warm welcome
Moth Patrick Welcomes his old friend back
Past Old Bill of the Order Richard Wilson hands of Moth Keith’s installation pack
Sgt Major already warning Moth Keith
Sgt Major Welcomes Moth Keith
Harmony after the meeting in the Ridgeback.
Welcome to our visitors who joined us to night. Moth D Hayes, Moth R Randall, Moth C Byrne, Supporter M Wilson.
What is Moth Andy our National Chairman doing??
Pay Bill of the Year – East Rand District – October Meeting
Our very own Chris Hallendorff was presented at the East Rand AGM with the Trophy and certificate for the best Shellhole Pay Bill 2023- 2024. Shellhole Old Bill Presented the trophy to Pay Bill Chris.
Installation of Shellhole Supporter 23 Jan 2024.
Friend of the Shellhole for many years Eric Cleaver is installed as a Shellhole Supporter.
Eric Cleaver being installed (Middle)
At Moth Salute
Old Bill Rory Barnes Congratulates Eric Clever
Deputy Congratulates Eric
Adjutant hands Eric his certificate and welcome pack
Pay Bill Congratulates Eric
Fully Installed Shellhole Supporter
Installation of the Savannah Adjutant (Sept meeting)
Moth Richard Wilson being been inducted as thew Savannah Adjutant for 2023 – 2024, as he was on leave when the rest of the team were inducted by National Chairman Andy Boden.
Moth Wison being inducted as the Savannah Adjutant
National Chairman confirming with Moth Wilson that he is prepared to take the Oath of an “Office Bearer “
National Chairman congratulating Moth Adjutant Richard Wilson
26th September 2023
Moth Richard Wilson was awarded at the East Rand District AGM the Certificate of Excellence as Best Adj for 2022- 2023. As he was not at the AGM, this award was handed to Moth Wilson, Adj of Savannah, at the Savannah Meeting.
Old Bill Rory Barnes prepares to hand Moth Richard Wilson the ERD Certificate of Excellence.
Old Bill Rory presents Adjutant Richard Wilson his certificate on behalf of ERD
Moth Wilson Certificate
June meeting 2023
Savannah Shellhole installs it 1st Shellhole Supporter – Clarence Opperman. He is the son of Moth Brenton Opperman
L-R Eric Clever, Clarence Opperman and Father Moth Brenton Oppperman
Committee installing Clarence as a Supporter.
Moth Salute – Taking the Supporter Oath
Shellhole Supporter badge being pinned
Certificate handed over to Shelhole Supporter Clarence
Welcome to the Moth
March Meeting 2023
Welcome to Moth Johan Snyman who transfers in from Minfiels. Hope you have a long an happy stay. Proud to be able to induct recruit Paul Hoffman into Moth Savannah Shellhole.
A proud new Moth
Pay Bill Congratulating Moth Paul
Adj Richard Wilson presenting Moth Certificate
OId Bill Robin Congratulating Moth Paul
DOB pinning Moth Badge
Moth Salute – taking the Oath.
New Recruit Paul in the middle
DOB Rory Barnes officiating.
Moth Mike and Patrick as escourts for new recruit Paul
Welcome to Moth Johan Snyman from Minefield Shellhole.
February Meeting 2023.
Savannah monthly meeting ended up with a great turn out as we were visited by Moths from Dardanelles Dickie Fritz, Tim Lukin Warrior and Mothwa Chillie Trench. A great time was had by all. Hopefully this will continue for years to come.
February Meeting 2022.
Craig Verzmoter is installed into Moth Savannah Shellhole. His escorts were Trevor and Alan Verzmoter (his Brother). We wish him a long and enjoyable stay.
Moth Bruce pins his badge.
Moth Criag Verzmoter receives his certificate.
Moth Craig.
25th January 2022
We congratulate our new Moths inducted in true Moth Fashion by Deputy Old Bill Moth Rory Barnes.
New Recruits being inducted.New Recruits Nic Wescott & Ken Kirk taking the Oath while being inducted.Congratulations to Nic Wescott and Ken Kirk – About to have their Tin Hats pinned and become Moths.
Gavin receiving assistance for his move to Australia where he is soon to owe married.
Puts on his new Gum Boots
Receives his own Sheep Mascot.
What do I do with this little darling?
A new tie, “How to treat you Sheep in Aus”
Trying to explain – nobody cares.
August 2019 – AGM
The August AGM was a special meeting for Moth Savannah, with many special guests, Old Bill of the Order, Eddie Penzhorn, Provincial Executive, the District Executive and many of the members good ladies.
Special Guests were “piped in”
Old Bill Gavin giving his year end report
Old Bill Eddie Penzorn gives his advise on Moth matters.
Adj Bruce thanks the Old Bill of the Order
C Badge Awarded to Richard Wilson
C Badge awarded to Sgt Geoff
The Floor watches carefully – very well behaved!
10 year tie give to Moth 20Mil (Moth Johnny)Johnny
Gavin say his last bit as Old Bill
The Old Team
The new Team taking their Oath – “To serve this Shellhole”
Old Bill Dave Berry installing New Executive.
Old Bill Berry pins Old Bill Robin
Not Sure why Gavin is so Happy – New Pay Bill
The Sgt Major being pinned
Old Bill of the Order congratulates Bruce
Old Bill of the Order congratulates Pay Bill Gavin
Old Bill “Moth Goat” Note the badge
Old Bill thanking the floor for putting him incharge of a great Shellhole
OldBill of the order Closes the meeting
Top Table at “Moth Salute”
The Shellhole then went into harmony, starting with toasts and the Seargant Majors Parade – Fines. Not even the Old Bill of the Order Escaped being our special guest.
Waiting for Toasts
Some of our dignatories
Thanks to the Piper
Beware – This guys knows your past and you will pay!
So what if you are District Pay Bill – Pay.
Taking money form Moth Johnny before he transfers.
Pay Past Old Bill
Even the Old Bill of the Order.
Moth Mike – Always has to dig deep.
A token of appreciation given to the old Bill of the Order
Token of Appreciation give to dignatories.
May Dave – giving us a tune.
October 2018
Adj on Charge
And Now?
What turns our Adj on?
A man in a skirt
September 2018
The Executive of the Shellhole rewards members who have gone the extra mile.
Then we are raided by Reveille Shellhole – claim their goods back
November 2017 Meeting
Mark Louw who came as a visitor from Shellburst being put on charge. What a good sport.
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