Black Tie Dinner

With the success of 2021 BT dinner at ANZAC House we repeated the event so all those who missed last year had a second chance to attend.  We also took the opportunity to trial a Saturday evening with the thought that more members would prefer to wake up on a Sunday rather than a Monday or Tuesday morning. (They didn’t seem to)

It was another wonderful evening, enjoying the fine food, good wine and wonderful views.  We were even treated to the night sky show of drone - in the comfort of the venue.

The evening commenced with sparkling and canapes on the balcony overlooking the Terrace with Xmas decorations and lights and the sweeping views across Government House to the River.  It was a magic view enhanced by a magician we had employed just for this time.  He was very good and had us all in awe of his skills and magic.  We all want to change that monopoly money into real currency.

We sat down to four courses of fine food paired with wines and interspersed with the induction of three new members and presentation to our President, Steve Newlan, the APZ White Medallion for Commendable Service.

During the evening Michael Tamburri reminded members of the Batista auction.  This is for 12 museum Batista wines from 1996 plus the latest vintage release.  We now have 2 x dozens up for auction. 

Highest bid to date is $2000.  Money raised from this will go into our Youth Development Fund.