Event organisers, Vice President Val Dale and Hospitality Co-ordinator Helen Brown met members upon arrival and handed out complimentary drink vouchers. Members then congregated in the foyer and enjoyed a drink and chat together before moving into the dining room for lunch.
Prior to the lunch and entertainment, Club President Ian Jackson formally welcomed everyone to the function and Club Treasurer, Doug Lawrence made the rounds of the tables collecting donations for the `Special Effort` which will go towards the purchase of new microphones for the Club.
On the menu this year was optionally smoked turkey and virginian ham or roast pork accompanied by vegetables and garden salad followed by traditional plum pudding, coffee, tea and chocolates. Jugs of soft drinks were also provided.
Unique Australian entertainment was provided this year by noted bush bard, Don McQueen, whose 'Aussie' poetry and verse was both
thought provoking and humourous.
Lunch was then served and everyone settled back and enjoyed the meal and each others company.
Three lucky door prizes were awarded this year. First prize - a $400 day trip for two, donated by Alan and Pat Taylor, was won by Brian De La Pierre. Second prize, a Christmas hamper was won by Beryl Dickinson and Third prize, a twin pack of Di Bertolis wines was won by Therese Browne. Ten lucky table hamper prize winners names were then drawn for each table.
Everybody had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Ian Jackson, wound up the celebration by thanking Val Dale and Helen Browne for their particular efforts, Margaret Lawrence for the table decorations and gift hampers and everybody who had contributed to another great year for the Club and wished everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.