The March 1983 exchange was held at the KW Granite club.
At the Friday evening reception an impromptu musical ensemble was formed.
Joe and Ed Forwell are standing. From the bottom counterclockwise are: Will Oliver (back of his head), Dave Hesse, ?#1?, Bill Hess. (Mar 83)
Al Colman all dressed up for Saturday dinner!
Dave Blamey with Eddie Howland.
Glen Thompson of Detroit enjoying his Canadian beer. Note the stubby bottles which (alas) are no more.
March 1983
Ralph Drouare is also a happy camper.
Jack Hamilton always had a story. This one must have been about the big fish he caught.
Another great story teller was Jack Blamey. He must have caught a shorter fish than Jack.
March 1983
Jack Blamey presents the “Oscar” to the best story teller Bill Anderson.
Here is Bill Anderson putting on his “Oscar” award.
Doug White saying a few words.
Here are Don Luft and Bill Bronson.
March 1983
From the right are: Ralph Drouare, Glen Thompson and Chuck Thomas.
The rules committee reviews the weekend’s infractions. Seated is Vince Scherer. Standing: Don Fanstone (the Deacon), Bob Mooney and Carl Ingraham (the judge).
The Judge then goes through each infraction asking the accused whether they have anything to say. Very seldom does the accused escape from paying a fine.
Here Carl Ingraham (the Judge) outlines Earl Shedwitz’s infraction.
March 1983
John Blair is another to be fined. He does look guilty.
Eddie Howland is attempting to deny his infraction; but to no avail.
Dave Hesse accepts his fine with a wry smile.
March 1983
Ralph Drouare takes his fine with a laugh. How times have changed from when we could smoke in dining rooms!
Don Fanstone presents Bob Kennedy with one of a few select awards given out on the weekend.
Vince Scherer was a long time supporter of the exchange. After Vince passed away a tropy was made in his honour. Each exchange the trophy is filled with gin & tonic and each curler sips a toast the Vince’s memory.
March 1983
In front is Chuck Thomas. Behind are: Frank Ritchie, John Blair, ?#2?, Bob Kennedy. (Mar 83)
The choir sings “Softly & Tenderly”. Doug White, Carl Ingraham, Vince Scherer, Pat Bourke, Charlie Clark and Jack Blamey.