The Scottish Area President’s dinner was held straight after the best dressed AGM ever!
120 people gathered to celebrate a very successful year under the steady hand of President Alex MacDonald. Alex gave a short welcome speech and thanked Kathy Auld and his PA Mary Teague for working behind the scenes to make the night possible. Alex also thanked the sponsors of the dinner: Jacobs, Veolia, Electrosteel, SPP, UDS, Vernon Morris & Co Ltd and those that had donated raffle prizes. After Grace there was a superb meal and the band ‘Special Edition’ played music from the a range of decades past. Half time saw Alex handing the Chain of office to Mark Dickson. Mark entertained with a speech and thanked Alex for a fantastic year. As Alex is not only stepping down as Area President he is retiring from Jacobs, Mark summarised a few of his achievements and presented a bottle of whisky to Alex.
Jack Carnell was invited to say a few words and draw the raffle, assisted by Alex and Mark. £692 was raised for WaterAid. Thank you to everyone who took part. Alex and the committee would like to thank all of the sponsors through the year, as well as the companies who support the area by sending delegates and supporting applications. Thanks also go to the Marriot hotel staff, the band, and Nicci Day for help throughout the evening.
