Anniversary Party On September 23rd we hosted a party to celebrate APrIR
’ s 40th anniversary at
Asociación Católica San Patricio
. In addition to members and friends we were honoured to welcome a number of guests: Carlos Hoyle( UK Honorary Consul), Dr. Patricio Sullivan( St Patrick’ s Association President), Emilio Mahon( St Patrick’ s Culture Committee
Chairman), Lic. Fernanda Foresi( IES“ O. Cossettini Head). Some representatives from other institutions close to APrIR were unable to attend, for example FAAPI President Cristina Mayol, who sent an affectionate letter.
The highlight of the evening was a tribute to the members of the Organising Committee and the First Executive Committee, many of whom were present: Mary Calvo de de la Vega, Nora Séculi,, Nélida Orobitg and Graciela Shakespear, as well as two who are currently EC members again, President María del Carmen Bonilla and Treasurer María del Carmen Fernández Beitía. They brought back warm memories of the late Arlette Battier de Imbert, first President.
Apart from the delicious food and drinks we shared live music from Anam Keltoi, and a surprise song composed and performed by
Alejandra Garré and Sandra Moretti, based on fun facts and anecdotes. Everyone present received a commemorative gift and the candles on the birthday cake were blown by all the past Presidents.