The Sherwood Park Gyros & Gyrettes gathered at the home of Bernie and Brenda Kropp for their annual summer picnic. Sid Slade presented a bouquet of flowers to Brenda in appreciation for hosting.
District VIII Governor Alan Pentney presented 2015 Gyro Internation Best Website award to Jim Copeland & Ray Davis. He also presented a plaque commemorating the Club’s 40th anniversary which officially takes place on October 5th.
Following an afternoon of visiting and games, Sid Slade barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs to accompany the salads & deserts that those in attendance provided. Jim Copeland knowing his emotions would get the better of him asked Ray Davis to present the following speech in accepting the best website award.
“Thank you Governor Allan for accepting this award on our behalf at the Gyro International Convention in June.
This award recognizes all the effort that the “team” put in to developing the website that we have today.
Let me emphasize that it truly was a team effort; starting with, the late Doug Porter. It was Doug that encouraged then president Lawrence Zalasky and his executive to define what they wanted the website to do. Thanks fellows for all your efforts. I know that many of you simply said get the job done. However, it was Doug’s experience and expertise that recognized the need for your input if we were going to develop a website that would be used. Doug dedicated over 200 hours of time and effort to get us where we are today.
And, thank you to Ray Davis for stepping up as the newest member of our team. Ray has taken over the role of Webmaster freeing up my time for other endeavors.
There is a danger in doing a good job. Governor Allan has asked if I would renovate the District VIII website. Now I need your help. Please take a look at district8.gyro.ws and pass on your comments as to what I have done right and more importantly what is wrong or missing. I need all of you to join the team that designs this new website.
Thank you to Gyro International for recognizing the importance the social media plays in our lives today.”
To add to Jim’s post Onto Chair Sid Slade provided this report.
On Saturday, August 29th, 58 people congregated at the residence of Bernie & Brenda Kropps for our Annual Gyro BBQ. Everyone pitched in with an appetizer, salad or dessert, however we were unable to consume all of the goodies provided. In addition to the goodies brought to the gathering there were hamburgers, hot dogs & smokies provided. Needless to say everyone thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and some the early evening of conversation and catching up of the summer events. Special presentations were presented to Jim Copeland (Best Gyro Website) and the upcoming 40th Anniversary of the Sherwood Park Gyro Club. These presentations were made by Allan Pettney – District VIII Governor. Special thanks to the Kropps for their hospitality and backyard for this special event.
Sid – Onto Chair