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| A slightly grander President and First Lady |
Bro President Edek was well and truly ousted from office last Wednesday but I can confidently say he enjoyed every moment of it! The occasion was the annual President's Ousting, which for the past few years has taken the form of a buffet; this year, however, it was decided to revert to a former practice and make the occasion into a formal dinner. The venue was Mannings Heath Golf Club, a very gracious and comfortable setting for a good meal and convivial company.
Our Press Officer, Bro Mike Newman, was very evidently in evidence with his camera during the evening (close-up shots seeming to be his speciality) and so I'm sure a fine set of photographs will be appearing on this blog shortly!
By now Bro Edek will have several times expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Circle for their support during his year of office, and indeed he did so during the Ousting Dinner. I'd like to take this opportunity to express my thanks too, as "President's lady". It's been a very enjoyable year and we have both felt much goodwill extended to us by all the Circle members and ladies. This has been particularly appreciated given the difficult personal circumstances we have been contending with. Thank you all very much... and for the gorgeous bouquet of flowers with which I was presented during the evening!
We now pass, of course, into the Presidency of Bro Mark Forster and his First Lady, the lovely Lucy. Backed up by Bro Vice-President David Innes and his wife Irene, we know they will lead the Circle from strength to strength. Bro Edek and I would like to offer them our very best wishes and prayers.
