Winter Banquet
The winter banquet was held on Friday, January 13th at the Gaslight Saloon in Rockerville, South Dakota. This year the party included about 20 members and their wives. Happy hour began at 6:00 PM and about 7:00, we all sat down to order from the menu. As in past years, the food was tasty and the company was great. After the meal, past President Doc McGuigan got up as MC of the event. His first task was to give Darrell Cassidy a service award. His award read: ‘All Around’ Title’. Given to Darrell Cassidy in appreciation of many, many years promoting, attending and contributing to all types of Propbusters activities. You have never said ‘no’ to any request. ‘More power’ to you.
Next up was a service award for Denny Bernal. His award read: Longstanding Treasure and Contributor. Awarded to
Denny Bernal, in appreciation of many years of service to the Propbusters including countless years as club treasurer, contributions to events and projects, including the infamous ‘mail run’.
The last award was given by new President Zac Roller to Doc McGuigan. His award was the Past President Award.
It read: In Appreciation, to Doc McGuigan for many, many years of service in the leadership position of President. Thanks for your selfless service.
After the awards, it was on to the games. This year Jim Tiller and his lovely assistant, Vanna (Judi) presented the assembled guest with three Minute to Win It tasks. A competitor was chosen from each table to complete the tasks. The first was to completely unroll a roll of toilet paper. This contest was won by Ken Corrin. The second was to blow cards stacked on top of a Coke bottle leaving just one card remaining on the top of the bottle. Amazingly, Jon Pondish was able to accomplish this feat in under 20 seconds. The last challenge was to stack three, empty two-liter Coke bottles. There were two heats of this event, but the eventual winner was Jim Kammert.
After Minute to Win It, each table played cards to determine who went home to the many gifts. Denny went home with the big one, but everyone went home with one or more gifts as a reminder of our great night together. The fun and festivities wound down about 9:30 and the members gathered took home their goodies, full bellies, and great memories.
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