It is only because of the efforts of over 150 volunteers that the SSAC can run so well, or even at all. That is why Friday, the 28th of June was one of our most important days of the year. It was the day of the Volunteer Appreciation Lunch. They say there is no free lunch. Well, although the attending volunteers had complimentary tickets for the lunch, they indeed had already paid their way with all their invaluable hours of volunteer work at the SSAC. The lunch is one way that the SSAC board members can show how much they appreciate the work of the volunteers. President Richard Ward was the Master of Ceremonies and made a toast to the volunteers and then there was a special presentation to “Super Volunteer” Chris O’Brennan as she leaves us to move to Squamish.
Nearly 60 volunteers attended the lunch, where Chef Emily and her crew outdid themselves and produced an outstanding buffet. There were plenty of delicious dishes to choose from. Two challenging word and numerical games occupied the revellers whilst they waited for their turn at the buffet. One challenge was to make as many 4 or more letter English words out of the word SUNSHINE. Each letter could only be used once in any word.
Charlotte Wrinch entertained the crowd with her beautiful music. For those volunteers who could not make it to the lunch, thank you for everything you do for us, and hopefully we will see you at this special lunch next year.
