In Pictures: Revelstoke Credit Union’s 60th anniversary party!
Saturday morning’s cool temperatures and rain showers caused more than a little dismay as organizers wondered how it would impact the Revelstoke Credit Union’s 60th birthday party. Fortunately, however, as the minutes counted down to the party’s starting time of 1 pm the sun steamed its way through the clouds, temperatures climbed and everyone gave a collective sigh of relief. David F. Rooney photo
By David F. Rooney
Saturday morning’s cool temperatures and rain showers caused more than a little dismay as organizers wondered how it would impact the Revelstoke Credit Union’s 60th birthday party.
Fortunately, however, as the minutes counted down to the party’s starting time of 1 pm the sun steamed its way through the clouds, temperatures climbed and everyone gave a collective sigh of relief.
There were games and toys for young kids from the Revelstoke Community Child Care Society, face painting, a Show ‘n’ Shine from the vintage car club, a photo booth that really attracted a crowd, free burgers and hot dogs burned on a grill by the Rotary Club, a terrific display of cheerleading skills by the lovely young women of RSS, music by Maritime Kitchen Party, popcorn and mercifully brief speeches by Credit Union Chairman Alan Chell, CEO Roberta Bobicki, and His Worship, Mayor David Raven.
The celebration of this remarkably well-connected community financial institution was warm and friendly and clearly demonstrated the depth of appreciation that Revelstokians hold for the credit union. All in all it was darned good party.
In case you missed it, you can enjoy it vicariously through the following photos:
The rain had literally let up just 10 minutes or so before I took this shot of the vintage cars that occupied Second Street West between MacKenzie and Connaught Avenues. David F. Rooney photoIt’s about 1:15 pm and the crowd that gathered to celebrate the credit union’s 60th anniversary was still growing. David F. Rooney photoThese teen-aged girls from RSS demonstrated their cheer-leading skills and even regaled the crowd with credit union-themed chants and cheers. They put on an excellent show. David F. Rooney photoIf you were hungry — and a lot of people were — the Master Chefs of the Rotary Club burned enough burgers and hot dogs to sate everyone’s appetite. David F. Rooney photoJoel Olson was one of the Rotary Club’s front line purveyors of traditional party fare. David F. Rooney photoPam Doyle and Randy Driediger synchronized their watches as Randy prepared to take over the free pop stand from Pam. David F. Rooney photoRCU’s popcorn machine was pressed into service, of course, to the delight of youngsters — and their parents, too! David F. Rooney photoShannon Sternloff (left), Trevor Wallach and Steve Smith provided the musical entertainment all afternoon. Their Maritime Kitchen Party is one of the best known local bands. David F. Rooney photoThe Credit Union also had a historical slide show that illustrated its growth, and the many people who helped it grow, since 1953. Here RCU’s go-to IT guy, Martin Ralph resolved a minor computer glitch. David F. Rooney photoAmong the historical artifacts on display were a desktop calculator, an ancient (it’s probably 30 years old) computer terminal, handwritten ledgers, photos and other relics of the credit union’s past. David F. Rooney photoOf course there was a delicious birthday cake. David F. Rooney photoThese three beaming young ladies — Violet and Ruby Riga and Alexa Powell, were very proud of their face paintings. David F. Rooney photoFace painting could be serious business, too. David F. Rooney photoNo face painting for these three boys, especially not where there are a million piece of Lego to fool around with! David F. Rooney photoThe Face-painting table was kept very busy! Don’t you just love the smile on that toddler dancing with her older sister? David F. Rooney photoThe band was kept busy playing local favourites with occasional breaks for the sunny RSS cheerleader squad. David F. Rooney photoAh! The speeches. Mayor Raven and RCU Chairman Alan Chell wait politely on the sidelines as Credit Union CEO Roberta Bobicki thanked members and staff for helping make the institution a successful, responsive and compassionate pillar of the community. All told the speeches last just 4:20 minutes from start to finish. David F. Rooney photoRobert and Alan did the honours with the cake. David F. Rooney photoThese happily smiling kids were all dressed up with somewhere to go: the photo booth that was set up in the main entrance to RCU. David F. Rooney photoBoy! Masks, wings and goofy hats were all the rage at the photo booth. Renee Howe especially seemed to like dressing up — even with a carnivorous something-or-other head. David F. Rooney photo
Can you identify the fun-lofing ladies captured on this photo booth photo strip? David F. Rooney photoIf you’re got good weather, excellent music and a happy crowd then someone’s going to get up and dance. And why not? It’s a party and dancing is terrific way to end it! David F. Rooney photo
Happy 60th birthday to the Revelstoke Credit Union from David Rooney and The Revelstoke Current!
