Brendan Richards
The Pattaya Sports Club hosted another bustling summer
party at the Town in Town Hotel on July 12. Social chairman Ken Crow with
the able help of the Montgomery family again outdid himself in organizing
yet another outstanding event.
Jim and La Montgomery were seen guarding the entrance
along with Lorne Hare, Ken Crow and the ominous Bjarne Nielsen. Over 400
people turned out to enjoy the food and drink put on for members and guests.
The bar staff of the Town in Town Hotel was kept busy
providing the service needed for thirsty patrons. A magnificent buffet
spread was laid out for the masses with quite a few going back for seconds
and thirds.
Early into the evening as the moon shone brightly through
the clouds the heavens opened, ever so slightly, and as they did one of the
visitors was seen enjoying an after-dinner dip in the swimming pool,
apparently oblivious to onlookers.
Gazing through the masses of people, Derek Brook was
spotted actually wearing a tie, highly suspicious of camouflaging any food
that missed his mouth. Carl Engel and Booby Joe were seen at their usual
hiding spot near the front of the ballroom. That old ‘toothless devil’,
Glenn ‘Jeep’ Holthaus was enjoying the festivities boasting about how he
was ‘was gonna whoop’ everyone in lawn bowls, a recent addition to the
Sports Club branch and headed up by ‘Jeep’.
Richard Livingston and Frank Polizotto were mingling well
by sitting at the same table as many of Pattaya’s golfing ladies.
Despite all the early fun, the excitement of the evening
was yet to come. This was of course, the raffle draw. The lovely raffle
sellers were doing an extremely good job prying PSC members away from their
cash in the hopes of winning the grand prize, one baht weight of gold - a
prize highly sought after by the ladies.
After dinner President Carl Engel gave a brief speech and
presented lifetime membership cards 8 & 9 to La Montgomery and Rona
Herbert, respectively. An emotional Ron thanked everyone for the honor of
becoming a life member, pledging his continuing support of the club.
Not long after the speeches, the long awaited raffle was
announced. The lovely and blossoming Jackie Montgomery called out the
numbers in English and Thai, a great change to Ken’s rustic voice. Sorry
about that Ken.
The draw began with the usual rice cookers and toasters
and slowly built up to the gold. This year, there were 6 half baht-weight
gold chains on offer and a one baht-weight as the finale. The first 6 half
baht-weight chains were handed out in quick succession with an unknown
gentleman from the back of the room winning the grand baht gold chain before
receding in anonymity.
La
Montgomery and Ron Herbert received a lifetime PSC membership for their
outstanding services and support.
Once over, a special announcement was made that Bill
Thompson’s daughter would sing for the masses. Karen Thompson, at the
tender age of 13, sang sweetly and is destined to be a name in the music
industry here in Thailand.
The band once again took to the stage, entertaining the
lively crowd who danced the evening away, some of whom were lubricated well
enough to make it to the dance floor.
All in all a great night was had by all.
