A letter from Tony Macquet, SAMVOA National Chairman, on the SAMVOA Formal Mess Dinner, 27 May 2006
On Saturday 27 th May 2006, the National Executive of SAMVOA proudly hosted its first formal mess dinner at the gracious Toorak Services Club in Melbourne. A club steeped in military history and fine tradition.
The ethos was to combine the traditions and splendour of a formal mess dinner, with a few of our own new variations, to form the unique fabric of a SAMVOA formal dinner.
The evening began at 19:30 with the arrival of the 36 guests and honoured guests, in their finest attire, who assembled for pre dinner drinks at the main bar, complete with a roaring fireplace, and displays of Proteas. A special mention was made of Garth Pienaar, WA Chairman and his wife Julie, who travelled all the way from Perth for the occasion.
Mike Black, our National Vice Chairman was the consummate Dinner President, and served KWV sherry to the guests, before our Piper, Walter Skilton piped everyone to their appointed seats at the elegant dining table.
Tony Macquet, the National Chairman and host for the evening, welcomed everyone, and this was followed by Grace from Steve Addison, the Dinner Vice President, before everyone sat down to a most enjoyable and delicious three course dinner.
Towards the end of dinner, Mike Black introduced our two esteemed guests; namely Tom Robinson MC, and Cliff Everton and his wife Josie. Tom and Cliff are our World War II veterans, who shared with us stories from their war days, some sad, some amusing, but all interesting.
This was followed by the passing of the port decanters, which contained a fine 1997 Allesverloren Port. Three toasts were made:
Tony Macquet concluded the evening by presenting the following awards:
All in all a most enjoyable and memorable evening and a big thank you to all those who attended, we look forward to seeing you again soon.
With kind regards,
Tony Macquet
National Chairman.
This Veteran Organisation dedicates itself, in grateful recognition and memory of their countrymen, the Immortal Dead of South Africa, who, at the call of Duty, made the great Sacrifice on the battlefields of Africa, Asia and Europe and on the Sea.
“Their ideal is our legacy,
Their sacrifice our inspiration.”
========== Photographs from the SAMVOA Formal Mess Dinner, 27 May 2006 ==========
1) Mess Dinner table; and 2) Guests;
3) Dinner President, Mike Black, introduces World War II veterans; and 4) Tom Robinson shares his experiences;
5) Cliff Everton shares his experiences; and 6) Presentation of Chairman's Cup to Garth Pienaar (WA Chairman);
7) Presentation of plaque for meritorious services to Mike Black; and 8) to Sreve Addison;
9) Piper Walter Skilton; and 10) SAMVOA Chairmen(Mike Black - Vic, Tony Macquet - National, Garth Pienaar - WA)
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