Scott's Spot

BY SCOTT VAUGHAN

Hello all and welcome to the March edition of Scott’s Spot.

REGIONAL MEETINGS

Regionals are up and running again with the first meeting held at the beautiful Transcontinental Hotel in Quorn on a picture perfect Valentine’s Day.

To Alicia, Patrick and your team, thanks for hosting the event where we had an extremely strong turnout from our wonderful members and corporate partners.

It was great to see the front bar pumping early evening, with the photo below not doing justice to how busy it was. This is what pubs and community are all about.

Enjoy some pics!

EARLY BIRD MEMBERSHIP WINNERS

Congrats to the Caledonian in North Adelaide who won the $7,000 January prize draw and The Exeter Hotel in Rundle Street winning the $3,000 prize draw for early payment of membership. To all of our members who have paid to date, thank you, with another record-breaking year on the horizon.

Thanks to Rod Said at the Caledonian who was more than happy, and had the courage, to pose for a quick photo. As for Kevin Gregg at the Exeter, well to put it politely, he chickened out as he prefers shots from when he is younger. I dug out, from the AHA|SA archives, an image from back in the day, which I know Kevin would be extremely proud of!

Rob Said

Kevin Gregg

It was brought to my attention at the time of writing that the Hotel Augusta was one of the ‘Top Schnittys’ on the Today Morning Show. Fantastic result, and when driving through Port Augusta, drop in and see Heidi and Penny to taste their Schnittys and be entertained by two wonderful publicans.

ENJOY THE FOLLOWING PHOTOS TAKEN OR SENT TO ME OVER THE NEW YEAR

Publicans Tim and daughter Sarah pictured with Gary Coppola at the Bon Accord in Burra.

A couple of stunning shots at The Lady Bay Hotel. Thanks to Andrew Lyon at the hotel for shooting through.

Bev and Joffre at the Lower Light Hotel.

Publican Julie, along with Harry, striking a pose at the Blumberg Hotel.

Welcome back to the charismatic AJ at the North. Laura Hotel.

Beautiful sitting room at the Federal in Port Pirie.

Welcome back as Members the Travellers Rest Hotel.

The Hannahville in Port Augusta.

Cudlee Creek Tavern.

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.

• Leitch’s Roseworthy Hotel

• North Laura Hotel

That’s all for this edition. Until next time!

If you have any entertaining stories and photos to share, please email them to svaughan@ahasa.asn.au