Mums On The Run - Groove Junction 19th June 2008

MUMS ON THE RUN JUNE 2008
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FAREWELL
FOR JANE SULLIVAN ( EX-BONDA EDITOR )

Groove Junction, a cosy little Jazz bar in Desa Sri Hartamas provided the perfect location for our get-together this month as we celebrated the outstanding contribution Jane Sullivan made towards ibu and BONDA over the past few years, and her impending move to Dubai in July. Melissa Smith ( ex- ibu Chairperson ) turned up as well, after vehemently disallowing us to have a farewell party for her! So it became a farewell party for two!

As the drinks flowed and the live band begun, the noise level became a bit too high and it was pretty hard to talk to anyone but the person next to you. But this didn’t stop any of the 16 of us from having a good time. The food was good, the portions large but the service rather slow and staggered due to the large crowd. However, the hospitality and the professionalism of the staff more than made up for it.

A few toasts were made, some speeches followed, followed by a tear or two and the night ended on a high note with some cake and the presentation of very special gifts for the Goodbye Girls – personalized BONDA covers, courtesy of incoming BONDA Editor Brigit Bose. You couldn’t have gotten a better going away present than that!

So, if you enjoy some live music, check out Groove Junction for a change from the ordinary. Its’ worth the visit.

As for Jane and Melissa, we thank you for all your years of hard work as volunteer Committee members in the ibu Family Resource Group. Your dedication to the cause made such a difference to the establishment and your shoes are certainly BIG ones to fill. We wish you well in Dubai and the USA!


Everyone getting busy catching up before the live band started.

The band ..

The Farewell Cake. Jane's the ONE!

Jane, cutting into her farewell cake - an exact replica of her present!

Jane ( ex-BONDA Editor )'s farewell present.

Melissa ( ex-Chairperson )'s farewell present from ibu.

The group shot.