The Alberta South Zone once again rang in the new year by hosting its second annual New Year's Eve Party.  All eight Progress clubs in Calgary were involved in the ticket sales and over 400 paid guests were treated to one of the best parties ever.

I wish I could give you all of the finer details of the event, however as I was relegated to working the shooter bar (by choice) my memory appears somewhat fuzzy to say the least.  I have been told that I had fun.  Hopefully the pictures will give you some idea of how much fun was had by all.

The concept of "black-tie or blue jeans" allowed our guests to be totally comfortable dressed however they wished for the occasion.  The music was supplied by Mardi Gras (you may remember them from the Canmore convention), as well as a local DJ to fill in during intermissions.

Jimmy Hughes, our colorful local TV weatherman, and a very strong and loyal Progress supporter, splendidly performed the responsibility of emceeing the event.

At the end of the day, the event had raised between eight and nine thousand dollars to help the clubs and the zone run their internal operations.

We would like to congratulate Halifax on the success of their first New Year's Eve Party and sincerely hope that other clubs will consider the possibility of running a New Year's Eve event next year.  It would be a wonderful to work on a live video connection between the events at some time in the future and celebrate New Year's and Progress right across the country.

The group here in Calgary and, I am sure, the gang in Halifax would be only too happy to share their concept and strategies for running these events.