Friday
November 21st was the 2008 SOBC Burnaby Christmas party. Even though I’ve
been with the Special Olympics for more than five years, this was the
first non athletic event that I’ve attended. I am continually astonished
by the level of sophistication, professionalism and organization of the
functions put on by the SOBC Burnaby.
This party was attended by 100 plus athletes, coaches and volunteers. There were music and entertainment provided by DJ-Dan and his family (they've been doing this for us for the past 5 years), individual meetings and gift giving by Santa, as well as an elaborate dinner.
At
the heart of all our non-athletic events is Zee Simpson (on the left in
the picture). Without her, all our fundraisers and special events would
not be this well put together. I’ve been hearing rumors lately that
she is intending to step down from her post. In the past, we’ve
always managed to convince her to stay for another term. I’m hoping
we could do so once again during next year’s AGM.
Special
mentions also have to go out to the servers, the kitchens staff, Santa
and Miss Clause, Dan and family, the Bank of Montreal for donating the
cake, the Cariboo Road Christian Fellowship Church for allowing us to
use their space, as well as all the people who made the event possible.
Please visit the SOBC Burnaby photo album for more pictures.