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Page 4 WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY February 1996 SOCIETY NEWS â€" Current Ajfairs and News of General Interest to Members 1:D / TOR l AT COM mi: n t Special Thanks to Dorothy Robertson The Newslett^ Team would like to extend their thanks to Dorothy for her time and effort in publishing the last issue of History-onics. Because of equipment incompatibility she had to type all the input herself in a very shcnt period of time. Thank you Dorothy to your timely assistance. STTC/AT TVTMS ACT!VITITS We couldn’t ask for a more attractive and ‘"homey” atmosphere for our Christmas Party than that lovely old log mansion, **Spuraway Lodge”. The Christmas tree lights spaikling, the fireplace aglow, soft piano music, yummy food aromas wafting fiom the kitchen... and of course the tinkling and gurgling sounds from the Bar Room, all combined to create that special festive mood! The weatherman was especially kind to us, holding off the rain and snow to let us enjoy a pleasant evening....which brought out a record numbo^ of guests, including several new members. We are always hcqipy to see new members! Past-President Peter Hall greeted guests and gave out door prize tickets, standing in for Ian Macdonald who was basking in the tropical Costa Rica sunshine!! Bouquets to our faithftil valiant crew, who were at the ready to serve, entertain and generally make everyone comfortable. This year, we were pleased to have Bob Tsqjp (mountain/cabin guide and sometimes Museum guide) step in as Santa. Super job. Bob! Santa’s little helper, Mary Chapman, who was busily selecting the right gift for the right person, also did a super job. Having had a request for soft drinks, we decided to supply a non-alcdholic punch, served in the Refreshment Room at no charge. This proved very popular and will be a regular Christmas party feature. PUNCH recipe by request. Acknowledgement and sincere thanks to the Society Members who so kindly and willingly give their time, talent and humour to make our Quistmas parties successful: Betty Brolly Mary Chapman Pam Dewdney Allistair Duncan Peter Hall Eleanor Hamilton Hal & Barb Johnson Sally Macintosh Hugh Johnston Dorothy Nelson Membership Report The New Year is upon us and I am pleased to report that membership renewals are coming in steadily. We have received 247 renewals at last count and they continue to come in. We had our best year ever in 1995 with a total of 502, including lifetime members. We have 9 new members in 1996 which brings our present registration to 539, counting Corporate Members. Please keep those renewals coming in! Below appears a list of members joining late in 1995 and in 1996 who have not had their names published until now. Last New Members List in September 1995 Issue John Bannister Herb Bibbs Barbara Caine Marion Carruthers Dorothy Cartwright Douglas Cartwright Irene Caudwell Monica Christian Albert Cox Bert Davies Andrea Dickson Hugh Doherty Margaret Etchell Bill Ewing David G. Fryer Helen Hall Henry Hall Fied Jones Audrey Johnstone Bryce Kelpin Morag Kelpin Helena Link Teresa Lodge Ruth Lowe Patricia Lucas Sylvia McCrae Betty Merrick John D. Montgomery David Morton Eleanor Prevost Gerald Prevost Monica Reznik Bev Richards Joan M. Rush Barbara Sayle Patricia Sheridan Betty Stephen John Stephen Deborah Tbyttens Barbara Tocher Joy IVnan Ralph White Joan Skipper - Membership Joan Skiiper Effie Sutherland Bob Tapp Cathy Tocher Eric Lashbrook Ian Loudon Ian Macdonald Tom Meglaughlin Special Thanks to all tobtinging donaticms to the food bank: to the spouses for making/baking the delicious refreshments; to Mary Chapman and to Heanor Hamilton to their donations to provide for Jim Robertson on piano, the rentals and the Christmas Party Fund. Your generosity is vwy much appreciated. Laureen Jones - Directorf Special Events. ‘Santa and Halpar* â€" Bob Tapp and Mary Chapman