Halifax and Halifax-Cornwallis

Halifax Parties at the Halifax
By Doug Baker

CPC Halifax held its annual Christmas Party at the historic Halifax Club on December 13, 2002.  The Halifax Club dates back to 1862 and was an excellent setting for such a gala affair with all the rooms decked out for the season.

The large gathering of fifty-two Progressians and their significant others started the evening in the Pryor Room for cocktails.  A hearty turkey dinner followed.

An excellent pianist accompanied dinner, which prompted several vocally challenged Progressians to step forward to the dais to sing Christmas songs.  All, despite the lack of real singing voices, had great fun; this was led by our incomparable MC "Ken Robinson". 

The induction of four new members followed dessert.  The inductions were presided over by myself, Dave O'Connor (membership chair), Judy Lavers (Zone Governor) and CJ MacMullin (National President).  The four new members are Ab Asaff, Chris Hilleman, Kirby Putnam and Dave Quinton.  After a solemn ceremony the new members were given a thunderous welcome and handshakes all round.  Dinner was adjourned to the Pryor Room for cocktails and cigars.

Merry Christmas and a very prosperous New Year to all Progressians!

Doug Baker, President 
CPC Halifax