Last night at the Golden Hut Restaurant in Moorabbin, Rotarians, partners and guests flocked to enjoy a charity dinner and auction. They came bearing gifts that were auctioned with all proceeds (approximately $2100) going to the Myoelectric Limb Bank at the Royal Children's Hospital.
Rotarians enjoyed the fellowship and let off a collective sigh when auctioneer Kevin arrived at the scene a little later than expected. But that didn't stop proceedings. He was right into it and started the auction, quizzicly looking at some gifts trying to explain what they were. "What's this? I'm sure it's a bargain!"
With even the waitresses bidding for gifts, as the night wore on, people were spending their dollars on the worthy cause.
Some people scored some real bargains such as good wine and a beautiful gold gilded mirror. Gary T walked away with the cafe expresso machine so if we see him zipping around at many miles an hour, we know that he's overloaded on his caffeine. Terry C bought all the vases and if the gifts didn't hold flowers, he didn't even consider them. Meanwhile Bob was chuckling with glee at scoring the wine collections while Marnie was sent to the ATM to get more cash.
Big thanks to Laurie C who organised the night, the restaurant and the gifts. Also a thank you to the ladies of Inner Wheel who added their own special touch to the night. Everyone had a great time and many laughs!
3 comments:
Well done Helen. May need to change our address on the website though. I am still learning to operate this thing (second time I have written this message)- I pressed "NEXT BLOG" at the top of the page and got a screen full of Chinese characters.
Is there somewhere we can make general comments or ask questions?
AK
Thanks for this.
Yes, don't press Next Blog because it actually goes to the 'next blog' on the list on the website which happens to belong to a Chinese person obviously.
All you do is just write your comment in the box provided, then click on 'Publish Comment' then just close the site down or just get out of it.
I have accepted your comment so you will see it online under the article.
The blog is mainly for comments, (postings) about that topic or article at hand. It's not a 'forum' to post general comments about anything in particular unless you want to ask a question about that actual topic in which case everyone can see it and answer it if need be.
Hope this helps and thanks again for being the first person to respond!
Congratulations Laurie on another very successful and enjoyable Give A Kid a Hand night.
Sorry we couldn't be with you on the night but so pleased to hear what a great night it was for everyone.
Once again, congratulations!
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