Maryborough Chaplaincy Committee Media Release 26 November 2012

Posted by Alison Teese

on Dec 5, 2012

2012 Oaks Day Fundraising for the MEC Chaplaincy Program was very successful this year from a combination of activities including the Major Raffle, Luncheon, Ag Art Fashions, Competitions, Vintage Jewellery Sales and Auction. Over $5050 was raised from these fun filled activities including many individual generous donations.
The Luncheon attracted 93 guests and the highlights were the great table service from the MEC Hospitality Students and the Parade of stunning Ag Art Designer Fashion Hats by MEC Students and presented by Lorraine Trewick of the Elmore Field Days.
A Team of Rotarians ran the competitions and Rotarian Kate Ashton kept the day moving as the entertaining and a whimsical MC.

The Oaks Day Raffle major Prize Winners were
1st       Warrenmang Vineyard Escape   - Bev Gallagher
2^nd        Gasmate 4 B BBQ - Denise Orchard
3^rd        Outdoor Setting - Val Earl
4^th        Lochinver Farm B & B Night - Cath Nicholls
5^th        Caroline’s Restaurant Dinner Treat - Andrea Ford   MEC

Fashion Awards – Most stylish group – Bernadette & Norma
                           Most elegant hat - Kerrie Long
                           Most elegant fascinator – Lisette Rollinson
                           Most sartorial gent – Derek Marsden

Thank you to all patrons of the Luncheon, and the following supporters & donors of Oaks Day for making this a great Event:-
Maryborough Rotary, Maryborough Highland Society, Pipes Bistro, Lorraine Trewick of Elmore Field Days, Auctioneer David Bucknall, Toy World, Waste Not Stock Feeders, Hartwell Shoes, Priceline Pharmacy, Peppa’s, Rinaldis, Debbie Lee Fashions, Oceanview Beach House – Phillip Island, Warrenmang Vineyard, Crameris, Lochinver Farm Accommodation, Caroline’s of Carisbrook, Country Trends, Noel Jennings Trophies, Healing Effects, El’sm Hair Studio, McKnight Leading Edge Telecoms, Rose Hardwick Vintage Jewellery, MEC Staff and Students.
Alison Teese, President of Maryborough Chaplaincy Committee.

(OK, so this is not Alison, it is Anne Canterbury and Clarrie Smith, and it is not even this year's event, it was in 2009.
But what a HAT!