SI Maylands Peninsula Quiz Night – May 2011

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Friday 13th proved not so unlucky for many participants in the Maylands annual Quiz Night. There were prizes galore thanks to the generosity of local businesses and SI members. Lucky Spots, Door Prizes, Raffle Prizes were given out throughout the night. At the end of the Quiz the Winning Table, the Runner-up and even the Third Place-getters were well rewarded.

About 124 people made up 18 tables to fill the function room at the Swanbank Maylands Golf Club. SIMP President Sue Mulholland welcomed participants and then Fred, our Quiz Master, started off the lively evening by asking everyone to turn up their chairs to find the winners of the first spot prizes.

One table decided that Friday 13th should be marked by dressing in suitable gear so their participants were colourfully and appropriately costumed.

The range of Quiz questions covered an incredible wide selection of topics over six challenging rounds and the laughter, groans and cheers indicated how well the tables were doing on different categories. Congratulations to the winning tables.

SIMP welcomed support from several other clubs and Uniting CareWest was represented by CEO Sue Ash. Tickets were still being sold for the SIMP/SIOTT Art Raffle for the Trinity Learning Centre Project and this was drawn at the end of the night. Sue Ash was able to present the first prize of the Julie Silvester seascape to Donna Butorac.

The Golf Club organization ensured it was a fun and efficient night, with provision of all the necessary items, the Quiz Master, the scorer and some of the prizes.

Thanks must also go to the SIMP members who worked hard to gather some wonderful prizes and who got together to package them and organize the raffles.

With the generous donations from local businesses and members and with the support of so many participants, about $2500 was raised on the night for disaster relief funds. Thank you to all who contributed and took part.