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Scott's Spot
from Hotel SA July 2023
by Boylen
BY SCOTT VAUGHAN
Hello all and welcome to the latest edition of Scott’s Spot.
REGIONAL MEETINGS
There have been four regional meetings since the last edition, hosted by The Aldgate Pump Hotel, Barossa Weintal Hotel, Royal Exchange in Kadina, then finally, the Streaky Bay Hotel.
A massive thanks to these venues for hosting with attendances, once again, incredibly strong with both members and corporate partners. Importantly, the camaraderie shown at all these meetings is a beautiful thing for me to observe and why these meetings are critical to our culture here in SA.
I was fortunate while on my trip to the West Coast to be invited to the Marina Hotel to a function hosted by Oatley Wines, with Pikes Wines promoting their beautiful wines with a wonderful dinner provided by the Marina. It was a fantastic event and wonderful to meet and hear the history of the Pike family.
OFFICE NEWS
For those that may not be aware, CEO Ian Horne retired on Friday 7 July. Plenty has been said and will continue regarding Ian’s achievements spanning five decades.
The wheels will continue to roll with new CEO, Anna Moeller, taking the reins. On behalf of all the team within the AHA|SA and Gaming Care, we wish Anna all the best.
It was great to catch up with Ian “Ravo” Ravenscroft at the Yorke Peninsula regional. He insisted on a photo being taken with Katherine Taylor and Lucy Randall.
PLEASE ENJOY THESE PHOTOS TAKEN OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS
Alicia on the right with Kabrina at the St Kilda Hotel who have recently come on board as members.
Peter Raison, better known as “Beechy”, striking a pose at The Terminus in Balaklava.
The delightful Charlotte West at Duxton Hospitality. Always enjoy my six-monthly visits with Charlotte.
The stunning al freso dining area at the Windsor Hotel.
The award winning Rezz Hotel with Fred outside the new bottleshop.
Battle of the North and South to finish the Yorke Peninsula Regional. Grant Summerton representing the Weeroona Hotel with Robert Appleton representing the Warooka Hotel.They finished at one-all with the decider to be played at the next regional.
Beautiful view from my room at the Streaky Bay Hotel.
Welcome to Brooke and Ben at the Cleve Hotel.
The Commercial and Franklin Harbour Hotel in Cowell, along with the developed waterpark on the foreshore. Gave the slide a miss on this occasion due to low temperature.
FAREWELL & WELCOME
I wanted to acknowledge venues who have been part of the AHA|SA for a number of years and wish all the best for future endeavours, while welcoming new licensees.
If you have any entertaining stories and photos to share, please email them to svaughan@ahasa.asn.au.
