Another superb night at the Club on Henley Eve celebrating the contributions of Mal Batten, Al Viney, Gus Widdiicombe and Mick Williams.

In the early evening light, the boat namings were conducted

Our new eight is named in honour of Malcolm Batten

Pip and Mal Batten next to the newly named boat

Al Viney ensures that there is no second chances for that bottle

And then celebrates with other Club members

Gus does the deed with his boat

And then shares the moment with family

In keeping with a recently commenced practice, the Club's sculls are named after past prominant members so that their contributions are remembered. This time, we had the pleasure of recognising Mick Williams whose family have been members continuously in the Club for over 100 years. One of his daughters married Hubert Frederico and so Mick's great grandchildren are continuing the tradition by successfully rowing for the Club. Mick was a larger than life character who "ruled" Rowing Victoria as President from 1955 until his death in 1974.

Mick in the four seat of the Club's winning maiden eight in December 1918, immediatley after the war

President Gina Douglas with two of Mick's daughter Mary and Margaret with Captain Meg Hester watching on

Mick's grandson Tim assisted his aunts with the deed

The Williams family gather around the newly named boat

Members and guests then joined the celebration