Mingling!

 

CALPAC CAPERS – CLUB CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION NIGHT

 

Sergeant Ross Harrison opened the Celebrations proposing a Toast to the King and People of Australia and recital of the Four Way Test.
Partners and Guests were welcomed along with David Larkin our entertainment maestro for the night.

Barb Bailey gave thanks for our meal with a beautiful Grace.

 

 

Robyn Hills (Photographer) with Barb Bailey

 

International Toast to the RC of Alta, Norway with a Christmas theme was presented by Clive Seymour highlighting the similarities of Rotary’s Four Way Test with the great man Santa Claus thought to be a Member of the Club however confirmation was hard to find on the Club’s website -

 Service above Self – works all year for others
 Is It The Truth? – his list of naughty and nice
 Is it Fair To All Concerned? – Naughty, not much in the sack for you, Good, nice usually follows.
 Will it Build Good Will and Better Friendships? Giving builds goodwill and better friendships.
 Will It Be Beneficial To All Concerned? Absolutely, Santa is literally spreading joy to the world.

 

While a small IT glitch was ironed out, Les Pontin regurgitated a joke (from the last 4 years possibly) – an oldie but a goodie Les. Be there next Christmas and you will probably hear it again!!
Ricky Tickie made a comeback with a Christmas theme – thanks Ross, with Sharon Seymour beating Mark Paton at the post and leaving the rest of us in awe.

 

 

Ross Harrison, introducing Suzanne to start the first of two games – Reindeer Antlers - was introduced by Suzanne Lee-Archer where teams of two were required to make antlers from “panty hose” and “balloons”.  Somehow, Amanda Innes and Mark Paton after taking advantage of the lack of rules conscripted their table to blow the balloons up for them!! Despite the other teams of Jacqui C / Mike H, Lisa P / Adam M, David J / Sharon S, Joey M / Clive S and Robyn H & Jackson H arguably, appearing to have better antlers – the meeting gave the biggest shout for Amanda and Mark (not sure where money changed hands). It would appear Mark got confused (maybe the hangover of the recent anesthetic) by putting a larger balloon up his shirt – seemed to be channeling Santa rather than a Reindeer?????

There are many more photos of our members getting up to their antics on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubOfCaloundraPacific

   

 

 

  

The Second game also introduced by Suzanne was Drawing Blind at Christmas. All attendees were given a piece of A4 Paper and a pencil (most people didn’t break the lead John D!!!). Everybody was requested to draw various items with a Christmas theme on the paper – with their eyes closed. Some results were quite comical and displayed no drawing skill at all however, the standout after scores were tallied, the lady with the photographic mind and flair for creation – Robyn Hills took out the coveted prize. (Was there a prize??)
All in all Members and Guests appeared to enjoy the digression from the norm and celebrated with lots of laughs.   

Also lovely to see some "old" faces, welcome back Marilyn Harris and Trevor Steel and Donna Hammett - you are welcome any time!

 

  

 

Sergeant Ross did find a fine for all members, many based on a message of thanks to Members who have done so much to keep our Club operating.

 

Big thanks to Michael Larkin who played some great music and spent a lot of the time watching our antics, plus he got the leftover sweets, not that there many left!

 

  

 

Don't forget our first "meeting" in January 2025, is a trivia night at the Moffat Brewing Co on Caloundra Road - RSVP to the Invitation in the usual way.