Four Sherwood Park Gyro couples (Copeland’s,Kropp’s, Malott’s, & Merrick’s) joined 71 other Gyros & Gyrettes from around District VIII in Fairmont the weekend of May 21 – May 24, 2015 for fun and friendship. The weekend started with a golf tournament Thursday morning for those so masochistically inclined, followed by the first of many hospitality sessions. The group from Nelson made sure that no one went wanting for “liquids to quench their thirst” or a place to visit and enjoy Gyro friendship through out the weekend. Our thanks for their great hospitality.
Friday was started off with a poker car rally/tour of the Valley followed by a Bocce tournament won by “Girl Power” led by Norma Vingo.
A highlight of the weekend was the “Pirates of Panorama” themed banquet on Friday evening which saw all those gathered reliving their childhood dressed in pirate costume. A special thank you to Derm Jackman for providing the music both Thursday and Friday evening.
Saturday morning was dedicated to the business of District VIII for the men while the women enjoyed brunch followed by an afternoon of hospitality and visiting. The Governor’s banquet and ball on Saturday evening saw our own Jim Malott retire from District VIII executive and John Hodgson sworn in as 1st lieutenant governor via Skype (a first for Canada) and dancing to L8. And, who couldn’t pass up a dip in the hot tub before retiring for the evening.
The weekend frivolity concluded with everyone gathering for the the float-away breakfast with lots of farewells until next year.
If you haven’t already, please mark you calendars for the weekend of May26 to 29, 2016 and join us in Fairmont for next years convention and more of the same fun and friendship. If you haven’t travelled to a convention you are missing out on a large portion of what your Gyro membership has to offer.
