Posted by Di Double on Dec 07, 2022
What a fantastic evening we had at Jason’s Restaurant on Wednesday night!
Adrianna, our lovely host for the evening, totally spoilt the 55 of us with a never-ending selection of canapes, followed by two delicious courses superbly created by Jason. It was so good to finally get together for a social event and also have representation and support from both of our Club sponsors, with Lisa, Linda and Rhonda from St John of God Berwick and Andrew and his wife Kate, from Bendigo Bank Beaconsfield, joining us for the evening. 
District Governor Paul Mee and Adele both helped us celebrate the end of another busy year and DG Paul presented ‘stand-in’ President Geoff with a banner for The Rotary Club of Berwick’s outstanding contribution to Foundation and also a certificate thanking our Club for its support of Polio Plus.
The visit from Santa was, once again, one of the highlights of the evening, with Santa’s helper, Maddy, keeping him under control, especially when he got ‘particularly friendly’ with Diana Nutter whilst David was (mysteriously) out of the room. 
The drawing of the raffle was the highlight of the night, especially after the number of prizes grew from 3 to 5, with a generous donation from Adrianna and Jason followed by an equally generous donation from Vicky and Bob Carlyle.
Winners are grinners and there were some very happy winners on the night:
  • Dinner voucher donated by Jason’s Restaurant – won by Diana & David Nutter
  • Two tickets for QUEEN ROCKS at Beaconsfield Club, donated by Bob & Vicky – won by Rhonda O’Connor
  • Dinner voucher for Shanikas – won by Jill Ridgeway (rumour is she may even take Funno with her)
  • Bottle of Chandon – won by Jack & Ann Kraan
  • Lindt Chocolates – won by Eric & Wendy Boon
 
A huge thank you to everyone who supported this evening.  Treasurer Andrew has advised us that after all outgoings for the evening were accounted for, the raffle raised a whopping $600 – which we would like to give to families in need in our local community to make their Christmas a little brighter via our Rotary Berwick & District Benevolent Society.
 
Bendigo Bank Beaconsfield Manager Andrew Gardner and KateJohn and Helen
Jen and Steve
The brilliant team from St John of God:
Lisa Norman, Rhonda O'Connor and Linda Allen
Mr and Mrs GuruSharon and Dave
Jill, Funno and BJMaddie, Jeanette and Carol
Wendy, Eric and GaryJack and Ann
Mary, Michele, Isobel and JoyAndrew and Michele
Jim and JosieSanta and Elf (best Elf ever)
The Past President Power Couple: Isobel and Mark
 
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