Grey College Boat Club Ball

Every year around about early February a very special mood descends upon GCBC. Its a mood of excitement for most, but for those few, to whom we are eternally thankful, fear and manic activity are the watch words of the day. The cause of such a diverse spectrum of emotion is of course the illustrious annual Boat Club Ball, which was held again on the 16th February and widely mooted as yet another rousing success.
           This year special thanks go out to the outgoing Social Secretaries Max Almeida and Chris Barrett. Without their dedication and diligence the Ball, which is the major event for toasting the hard work of outgoing executive office holders, wishing the new holders of those offices good luck and welcoming our much missed alumni back, could not have been such a success.
            Prizes were given, spoons were painted, space hoppers were hopped and there was dancing and merriment all about. However, it must be said, these are symptoms of the actual importance of the Ball. The Ball is a celebration of the longevity and camaraderie of our venerable Club, that even years later maintains the loyalty and dedication of its members. I cannot pass this point by without mentioning the very epitome of this dedication and spirit: Michael Cannon. Year in and year out Michael provides the club with advice and encouragement, not to mention his role in paving the way with the rowing clubs where we hold our Easter rowing camp. Michael, we thank you.
            The Club's gratitude is also extended to those other familiar faces that took the time out of their busy and successful careers to support GCBC. No one believes that you just came back for Klute. It was a fantastic turn out and for this we thank you also.
            Before signing off, thanks must be also extended to BeTempted cupcakes and Woven suits, who both kindly donated to the raffle, to Ernst & Young, who also donated to the raffle but have been most generous to the Club all year and of course to The Three Tuns Hotel, who graciously put up with us and provided such great food and service.

Good luck to all the new exec and all the best to the alumni,
Until next year,
Sn