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Chris Sonnekus bows out as Crater Moth Shellhole Old Bill

Moth Chris Sonnekus is taking ‘retirement’.

After 21 years, Moth Chris Sonnekus, the Old Bill of Crater Shellhole announced his ‘retirement’.

At a general meeting of MOTH Crater Shellhole held on May 2, Moth Chris Sonnekus, the Old Bill of Crater Shellhole announced that he will not serve for another term as the unit commander.

He said that the time has arrived for the younger generation to take over the reins of leading and managing the Shellhole activities into the future.

Chris served in various senior positions, ranging from adjutant to Old Bill at Crater Shellhole as well as MOTH Coalfields District.

He performed the duties of Old Bill for two terms stretching four years and six years respectively with distinction.

“As a leader he certainly fulfilled the three ideals of the MOTH namely true comradeship, mutual help and sound memory by the example he set as well as by his actions,” said Moth Clive Hatch.

Moth Chris was awarded the coveted certificate of excellent service by the Order during his term of office.

Moth Chris will continue as the Shellhole Playbill organizing fund raising activities, social days and educational and technical visits.

Moth Chris will hand over his command duties to Moth Dirk Volschenk, the present Deputy Old Bill, on July 4.

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