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1994 River Boat Casino Cruise

In June 1994 we combined our Installation Evening with a Cruise aboard the MV Frances Barkley. The theme of the evening was Riverboat Gaming, and we hired a Dixieland Jazz Band to provide live music aboard, while we tried our luck at the dice and poker tables for Rotary 'funny money'. At the conclusion of the five hour cruise we held an auction for all kinds of donated items.
A very enjoyable evening for all, and we even turned a small profit!

 

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Karen Mosley, Ron Arcos and Gavin Howell huddling against the windy evening.

Madeline Teo stuck with the poker table and did very well.

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Dick Degruchy, Rick Gilbert and Glenn Herd enjoying the evening.

Marisa and Joe Bernabei watching croupier Al Parker take all their 'funny money'.

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Al Little and Eric Mosley enjoying a moment on the aft deck of the M.V. Francis Barkley

Lani Lacombe seems to be counting the leftovers of her gaming experience to see if she has anything left for the auction.

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Some of the many prizes donated by local merchants and club members for our Auction with the Rotary 'funny money' won at the gaming tables.

No River Boat Gaming Cruise is complete without a proper Dixieland Band.
Dr. Jazz and the Medicine Men from Nanaimo entertained us for the evening.

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The Rotary Club of Port Alberni acknowledges the financial assistance of the
Province of British Columbia with the Clubs Community Service Projects

 

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