Wine and Food Society of Ballarat
Presidents Report – 2018/2019
Members of the Society
It has been an absolute pleasure to be your President for the past 10 months and I am delighted to submit the Presidents Report for the 2018/19 period.
As a Society we have enjoyed some fantastic fellowship and Dinners at establishments such as Catfish, Craig’s, Moon and Mountain, ArchView Café, Mitchell Harris and Mr Jones to name a few. In addition to these we were treated to a great night at ‘Chez Anglaise’ (thanks to Lydia and Shaun) with Peter Ford Catering and Gibson Wines showcasing their brilliant Reds.
In August 2018 the Society was delighted to recognise two of its long-standing members, Les Dickinson and Jim Patterson for their 50 years of association with the Wine and Food Society. Held at Craig’s Royal Hotel this special occasion was our way of recognising the input that they have both had to our Society and it was certainly a night to remember by all of those who attended. Who can forget those two beaming smiles as they received their medals?
I would particularly like to acknowledge the work carried out by our Secretary, Dean Stevens in not only researching the details for the 50thcelebration but also in organising the gifts and medals that went a long way to making the night the success it was.
The Society was also happy to acknowledge the 50 years of the Nhill Wine and Food Society in October 2018 by way of a donation of Champagne for their memorable dinner which, for those of the Society who were there, did not think was ever going to finish. That said, it was great night and thank you to Malcolm Anderson for fostering that relationship.
On the Membership front we have welcomed a number of new members including our first female member in Adri Stickland. Thank you to those current members who have done the introductions as this will ensure our Society continues strongly into the future.
No Dinner just happens as most of you are fully aware, so I would like to take this opportunity to thank both Andrew Lewis and Anthony Singleton, Food and Wine Master respectively for not only their time but also the effort that they put in to ensure that we enjoy great food and wine each month.
The Cellar continues to be curated by John Coco who has topped up our needs admirably during the year and I am sure we all look forward to critiquing his purchases in the years to come.
Our Treasurer, Shaun English has ensured that the Society continues to be in a satisfactory financial position despite some additional expenses during the year.
No Society just functions, and I take this opportunity to thank Gabriel Yanes and Malcolm Anderson who have also served on the committee during the year to ensure a smooth running of the Society.
Lastly, a thank you also to Bob House for his continued work on and upkeep of our blog.
The future of the Wine and Food Society of Ballarat looks healthy with increased membership and the continued support of its current members to the Dinners held during the year.
Thank you for the opportunity to be your President.
Andrew Bradley
21stMarch 2019
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