REGISTERED BY AUSTRALIA POST - PUBLICATION No. VBH 6369
Senior Christmas
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RO U CLU
Our inaugural Foundation Day Celebration
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ABOU D N B
MARCH 2014
When we first set out with the planning of this event, we were worried that we would not get enough members attending. It was rather early in the year and the possibility that many members were still away, or not in party mood straight after the Festive Season was a concern. We should not have worried as we got a full house! The first ever Foundation Day Celebration of our Club was to be a classy affair. A great effort was made to transform the Second Floor into a welcoming, glitzy venue with a 19th century ambience. The table settings were just beautiful, thanks to the lovely flower arrangements made by Sylvia, the serviettes expertly folded in the shape of a fan by John Ortner and Rita’s choice of decorative candles on the window sills. It also helped that Rita and Barbara raided their households for further turn of the century style props. The picture frames leading up the staircase, in the boardroom and in the dining area were filled with turn of the century images – the time of the founding fathers of the Club. Roland searched high and low to find authentic pictures of the fashion, sights of Melbourne, people, events and landmarks of that bygone area. Rita’s suggestion to engage the ‘Flirting Mazurkas’ to look after the musical
entertainment was an excellent choice. Their huge repertoire of waltzes, foxtrots, polkas and, of course, mazurkas fitted perfectly into the style of the event and the dance floor was a busy place, especially once everyone enjoyed the 3-course dinner. Talking about food: the menu planning was done by Rita and Barbara with the help of chef Roger Moullet. Naturally, it had to be special… AND fit the budget! On arrival, guests were treated to a welcome drink and an array of canapés served in the boardroom. The canapés were, of course, hand-made by Sylvia,
Rita with the help of Herbert and Betty. An event like this cannot be without speeches. First to the microphone was Barbara, who welcomed everyone on behalf of the organising committee highlighting the presence of no less than five former Club Presidents and of course the current President, Sigrid de Castella. Sigrid proceeded to address the guests and reminded us of the reason of this event, to celebrate the 115th Anniversary of the Swiss Club of Victoria. She invited everyone to raise their glasses to a toast to the Club.
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Foundation Day Celebration
89 Flinder s Lane • Melbour ne 3000 • Victor ia • Australia • www.s wissclubvic .com.au
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