A beautiful Spring day greeted guests on the 23 September 2023 for the 60th Anniversary of the CYCA Associates Committee. Held in the Freya Room, the special social afternoon commemorated six decades of passion and camaraderie between the women of the Associates.
It was exactly 60 years to the month this September since the CYCA Associates Committee first met originally called The Ladies Auxiliary and consisting of members wives who would organise and run, social functions for the Club members and their families.
After an appropriate amount of sugary cakes and champagne, the microphone was passed around the room to hear from several Associates and from some family members of the inaugural President Margaret Psaltis including Will, Rebecca, Hatt and Amy.
Pam Fagence said she was very happy with the event.
“The food and drinks were fabulous. Everyone loved the high tea, and we are very grateful to the club for hosting us,” she said.
“We had a very good turnout, of about forty-five guests and the speakers ranged from young, – the granddaughter of Margaret Psaltis, Harriet Psaltis, to not so young, Joyce Warne, who is 93 and a half, as well as past presidents Kendi Kellett, Janey Treleavan, Gail Lewis Bearman and Pam Messenger plus new member to the committee Eleanore Lorentzon.
“Speakers reiterated the spirit of camaraderie, friendship, and the importance of working together and helping each other to bring a social element to the club and to help with fund raising events,” Pam Messenger said.
Since its inception through fundraising initiatives the Associates Committee has been fortunate enough to provide the club numerous trophies including the Sheila Patrick Memorial Trophy for women who have participated in 10 Sydney Hobart Races.
The Monica Geddes Cup traditionally competed for the opening event of the summer season. In recognition of another former president of the Associates.
Most recently the Margaret Psaltis Trophy presented to the winning skipper of Race 2 of the Women’s Winter Series Pointscore.
It was great day for everyone to talk about their connection to the club, to reflect on what the committee has achieved over the years and to see old friends and see some new faces.
