CBFCA WA Christmas Function (WA 2016/068)

Cruising on the Kimberley Pearl

Thanks to the support and generosity of Kimberley Pearl Charters (owned and operated by Jim Stevenson of Stevenson Logistics) members and guests were able to celebrate the end of year and coming Christmas festive season on board the “Kimberley Pearl” cruising from Fremantle up to Perth and back on the beautiful Swan River.

Those aboard were full of praise for this way to celebrate. The experience and food (well prepared on board by their chef in front of our eyes) received great comments and everyone enjoyed the range and quality of food provided.

The event also gives us the opportunity to acknowledge members and students for their efforts in 2016, they were-

Phil Gray (EES Shipping) – elevated from senior associate to fellow status of the CBFCA
Sadleirs Global Logistics – Regional Business Award
Sharon Simpson (Universal Customs Brokers) – Ray Melling Student Achievement Award
Tracy Ferguson (R. Melling and Associates) – Ray Melling Student Achievement Award

The Student Achievement Award in WA has been a long standing tradition and was initially made possible thru the bequeathement from the estate of the late Vaughan Boalch. Recently the award was able to continue when Jeanette Melling made a donation on behalf of her late husband Ray Melling (a well-known customs broker and member of our industry around Fremantle) and sincere thanks are extended to Jeanette for this support of the industry trainees.

Thanks to other supporters and sponsors we were able to provide some lucky door prizes
TWU Super (Brendon Adams) – thanks for your support with the drinks
Direct Couriers (Sherie Le Brun) – provided two (2) “Little Creature” 100.00 gift vouchers, they were won by Phil Drake (Pentagon Freight) and John Hughes (Worldlink / Tigers)
Michael Pal (Fremantle Ports) very generously supplied a personal gift of a bottle of champagne – won by Simon Driel (Fremantle Customs Brokers)

Overall a great night was had by all and we will find it hard to top this next year

To all our members and families best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year from myself and my wife Ann.

To view photos from the night, please click HERE.

John Park
Regional Manager CBFCA, Western Australia