President's
Message
Dear Members:
Another summer is behind us and most vacationers will be slowly getting back
into their daily routines. The Executive Committee will soon begin fine tuning
details for the many events scheduled for the remainder of 2002.
The first Anglo Indian Day celebration on August 2 was a rip-roaring success,
I hear. Nearly 100 guests enjoyed a sumptuous smorgasbord at the Grand Buffet
Restaurant in Richmond. Unfortunately (!) Nita and I were miles away in Mexico,
lazing in the heat, enjoying the food and drinks under the palm trees, and
thinking that we had been transported back to a beach resort in India! We
had you all in our thoughts that Friday evening and kept up this guessing
game about what could have been unfolding in Richmond at the same time! We
came up with some hilarious scenarios - so we too had fun on AI Day, from
afar.
A big and warm THANK YOU, Ian and Raywyn, for being such great hosts. Their
backyard picnic on August 24 for friends and members was a great way to spend
a warm summer afternoon. The porker on the spit, the leg o' lamb, the wonderful
dancers and the friendly company all contributed to a fantastic event.
The success of these summer events was due largely to the great turn out.
Having sufficient guests attend makes the hard work of organizing and planning
worthwhile. So, while the Executive Committee begins rolling up their sleeves
to get the next events off the drawing board, I urge you to please mark these
important dates in your calendars and start calling your friends to join us.
Our annual Halloween Nite is on schedule for October 26 at the South Arm Community
Center in Richmond. Our goal is to have at least 200 guests, so please promote
this event among your friends and relatives. As you all know this is the one
function where we are able to raise funds for the club coffers to help subsidize
all other events. Tickets are already on sale. Also, reserve your seats for
the New Year's Eve Dance at the Thompson Community Center, Richmond. Contact
any of the Committee members for either tickets or information.
Best wishes to all of you
and your families.
Clary.
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