From the Front Line of Roger’s Quiz Night
First up, numerous certificates, a ribbon and a gold medal from the NCPF were presented to award winners which reminded us of the outstanding photography produced by members in 2012.
Tribute was paid to retiring DPS webmaster John Brown. The current much loved web site will only be on line for a few more days. Created by John, nurtured and developed over 13 years it has been a glorious success story with many admirers. With John’s blessing a new website will appear in January if (sorry when!) all goes well. Over time will break new ground, be developed by a team of members and be community, as in the community of Durham PS, based.
On to the breathtaking, brain-scrambling quiz with, it has to be said, stunning projected visuals. It was won by the “All the President’s men and a woman” team. The president himself made a telling contribution, knowing the answer to at least one question. No trophy or prize was forthcoming but it was the winning that was the thing.
It was the last day as General Secretary for Colin Armitstead after 36 years in the job during his 49 years as a member (though he will continue to be of service to the Society in many other ways). Past President David Trout paid a moving and entertaining speech of appreciation for the monumental contribution Colin has made over so many years. A vote of thanks was warmly affirmed by the acclamation of all present. There was a presentation of an engraved memento of the occasion. In his speech of acceptance, Colin was his usual no-nonsense yet gracious self, though visibly moved as were the audience.
Roger, too, received a vote of thanks and a presentation, this time from Su Stewart. It was not only for putting on yet another amazing quiz night but also that it was his last night as PDI competition secretary, an office he has served with distinction for many years. Roger first master-minded the quiz night some 18 years ago when the visuals had to be produced on slide film. Today things have moved on with Photoshop and digital projection yet still involving considerable work for Roger.
The party continued with Veronica’s delicious, succulent Christmas cake and Don’s wine (orange juice for the driver’s of course). A good time was had by all.
In concluding, the president thanked the committee and all the members for their contributions to what has been a great year for the Society and looked forward to meeting again on the first night back, 3rd January.
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